Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Rebecca E. Morris

Newport News,VA

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic professional seeking a challenging position in academic advising to empower and guide students in their educational journey. Committed to providing comprehensive support, cultivating academic success, and fostering personal development for students of diverse backgrounds. With a passion for higher education and a strong understanding of academic policies, I aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers students to achieve their educational and career goals. By utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills, I aspire to build meaningful relationships with students, faculty, and staff to ensure a collaborative and effective advising process. Motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives, I am eager to contribute to the success and growth of an institution by providing exceptional academic advising services.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Kline’s

Shift Manager
01.2016 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Managed and directed up to four employees
  • Was responsible for opening and closing procedures related to both overall store readiness and well as financial accountability
  • Served as the primary customer manager responsible for addressing/remedying all customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Mccormick Taylor

Administrative Assistant
01.2014 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.

Education

Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA

Associate of Arts
06.2018

University Overview

GPA: 3.3/4.0

Wilson Memorial High School
Fishersville, VA

S, ADANCED DIPLOMA
06.2014

University Overview

GPA: 3.2/4.0

The University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

M.D. from Educational Psychology: Social Foundations
05.2023

University Overview

GPA: 4.0/4.0

  • Honoree of summa cum laude (highest distinction)

The University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
05.2020

University Overview

GPA: 3.2/4.0

Skills

  • Exceptional time management/ability to prioritize
  • Pronounced communication skills
  • Flexible/accountable/knows how to adapt to change sufficiently
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Team Member Motivation
  • Creative Solutions
  • Goal Attainment
  • Calming Strategies
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Directing Team Members

Certification

Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty and Stress (completed 2022) 2

Timeline

Shift Manager

Kline’s
01.2016 - 01.2018

Administrative Assistant

Mccormick Taylor
01.2014 - 01.2016

Blue Ridge Community College

Associate of Arts

Wilson Memorial High School

S, ADANCED DIPLOMA

The University of Virginia

M.D. from Educational Psychology: Social Foundations

The University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
Rebecca E. Morris