Richard Collie
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Interested in a challenging position in an organization that utilizes skills in organization and working with people, leading to future opportunities for advancement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Student Inclusion Initiatives
Athens State University
07.2019 - Current
- Align programs and activities for a growing diverse student population.
- Develop outreach plans and service learning projects to support inclusion and to connect Athens State University and Its surrounding community
- Implementing programs to foster student, community, and university connections. Showcasing Athens State programs as well as providing accessibility to academic, economic, and workforce development opportunities for minority students
- I performed as Point of Contact between Athens State University and the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education for the Government of Karnataka, India’s International Pilot Program. Establishing 140 student cohorts for tracks in business, cybersecurity, and hospitality management
Lead Academic Advisor
Oakwood University
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Assist in planning and participating in the New Student Orientation
- Responsible for monitoring and promoting student academic progress throughout the student’s journey toward graduation
- Established consistent communication with academic department faculty advisors and instructors
- Collaborate with recruiters to maintain contacts with entering student cohorts. Increasing enrollment by 10%
- Responsible for the training and supervision of staff and student workers (e.g
- Student academic advisement, front-desk, mentors, tutors, etc.)
- Coordinates ongoing professional development for advisors and specialists.
Director of Student Support Services
J. F. Drake State Community & Technical College
05.2011 - 01.2018
- Administer, direct, and control the activities of the Student Support Services Program. Serving 150 students with an Annual performance rate averaging over 90%
- Represent the Student Support Services Program and the interests of disadvantaged students at institutional meetings, increasing awareness of the need-based At-Risk -Students.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are following grant and federal regulations.
- Manage and control the U.S. Department of Education's Student Support Services Program budget and finances.
- Established the Student Support Services Program’s activities and programs
- Conduct compliance reports
- Supervise and hire peer and professional tutors
- Supervise the recruitment of program participants within program guidelines.
- Counsel students with financial aid, academic, and personal concerns
- Administer and interpret assessments as needed
- Assist in developing participants’ Educational Support Plan.
Youth and Family Services Coordinator
Huntsville Housing Authority
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Responsible for planning and coordinating community service programs for community seniors
- Assist with the preparation of grant applications for projects and programs that relate to the resident and community relations department
- Planned and developed a comprehensive program of activities designed to stimulate interest in disadvantaged youths, young adults, and their families with an emphasis on motivational development and increasing community involvement by 20%
- Promote the provision of social services to meet the needs of public housing, youths, young adults, and their families
- Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing programs that foster neighborhood stability and involvement
- Evaluate and make recommendations on program needs and changes required to make improvements.
Education
Currently attending - Juris Doctorate
Birmingham School of Law
Birmingham, AL07.2027
Certified Diversity Professional 2019 - National Certified Diversity Professional
National Diversity First Council
Dallas, TX10.2019
Master of Science, Management/ Acquisition & Contract Management - Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Huntsville, AL12.2012
Bachelor of Science, Psychology - Psychology
Oakwood College
Huntsville, AL05.2007
Skills
- Staff Management
- Business Development
- Budget Control
- Business Planning
Awards
- Chancellor’s Award of Excellence – Alabama Community College System
- Cohort V: Diversity Leadership Colloquium
- Alabama Community College System Executive Board Committee Chair- Commission on Student Support
- Drake State Alabama Education Association Chapter-President
- Drake State Alabama Education Association Chapter Vice –President
- Huntsville Housing Authority Exemplary Service Award Recipient
- Member of 100 Black Men of America Inc, Huntsville Chapter
- Tom Joyner Scholarship Foundation Recipient
- Keeping the Dream Alive Honoree – Oakwood University
- Legacy Training Systems Team – Board of Directors
- Guide (Guys United in Definitive Education) – Director
- Young Men Matter – Director and Organizer
References
- John Meredith, Huntsville City Council President, johnmeredith@HuntsvilleAl.gov, 256 427-5011
- Dr. Rachel Ballard, Director of Equity and Innovation, rballard@mcssk12.org, 256 852-2557
- Sarah McAbee, Vice President for Enrollment & Student Services, Sarah.McAbee@athens.edu, 256 233-8172
Timeline
Director, Student Inclusion Initiatives
Athens State University
07.2019 - Current
Lead Academic Advisor
Oakwood University
06.2018 - 07.2019
Director of Student Support Services
J. F. Drake State Community & Technical College
05.2011 - 01.2018
Youth and Family Services Coordinator
Huntsville Housing Authority
05.2010 - 05.2011
Currently attending - Juris Doctorate
Birmingham School of Law
Certified Diversity Professional 2019 - National Certified Diversity Professional
National Diversity First Council
Master of Science, Management/ Acquisition & Contract Management - Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Psychology - Psychology
Oakwood College
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