Ruthie Cawood
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Passionate and hardworking professional with 28 years of experience in education and customer service. Works well independently and also a reliable team member. Ability to learn new processes. Motivated to continue to learn and grow with new opportunities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
College Access Counselor
Ayers Foundation Trust
07.2021 - Current
- Individual and group counseling for students and parents
- Build relationships with financial aid officers and post-secondary institutions to ensure each student is successful
- Conduct TN Promise mandatory meetings with each student as required
- Calculate college budget and assist with finding financial aid, scholarships and grants
- Plan, organize and conduct meetings, events and campus visits to encourage and promote post-secondary enrollment and completion
- Update data sheets as needed by directors
- Manage AFT budget
Student Outreach Counselor
Edsouth
03.2006 - Current
- Conduct in-person and virtual K-12 college and career planning presentations to students and parents in over 20 counties
- Build and cultivate relationships with educators
- Represent Edsouth at local and regional conferences across the state
- Assist families in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Create content for various college and career planning presentations
Director of Admissions
Tennessee Wesleyan University
09.1998 - 03.2006
- Supervise admissions counselor and support staff
- Coordinate all admissions and recruiting materials
- Compose long range goals and plans for building enrollment
- Provide reports to Board of Trustees
Assistant Director of Admissions
Tennessee Wesleyan University
09.1996 - 09.1998
Admissions Counselor
Tennessee Wesleyan University
09.1995 - 09.1996
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership And Public Service
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN05.1995
Skills
- Experienced public speaker
- Excellent customer service
- Organized
- Communicate effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- Ability to adapt
- Manage time effectively
- Ability to multitask
Timeline
College Access Counselor
Ayers Foundation Trust
07.2021 - Current
Student Outreach Counselor
Edsouth
03.2006 - Current
Director of Admissions
Tennessee Wesleyan University
09.1998 - 03.2006
Assistant Director of Admissions
Tennessee Wesleyan University
09.1996 - 09.1998
Admissions Counselor
Tennessee Wesleyan University
09.1995 - 09.1996
Master of Arts - Leadership And Public Service
Lipscomb University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Tennessee Wesleyan University
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