Sandra A. Cefaloni-Henderson
98 Breckenridge Rd. Mahopac
Summary
- Versatile, motivated, results-driven professional with over fifteen years of experience in organizational leadership, student and employee affairs and consultancy roles.
- Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with a proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
- Skilled in event planning, and interpersonal relationships, fostering mutually beneficial connections with colleagues, community members, and organization stakeholders.
- Possesses a solution-oriented mindset, professionalism, and intrapersonal awareness to effectively manage various situations.
- Well-versed in aspects of operations, strategy, and budget maintenance.
- Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
- Dedicated to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
- Eager to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
- Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing projects, and achieving strategic objectives.
- Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Consultant
GuidED College Consulting
Mahopac
12.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with the President of the company to develop and launch holistic services which offer crafting standout applications and securing scholarships, addressing both immediate needs and long-term goals of clients
- Guide students and families through their personalized college counseling and academic planning journey, fostering an engaging and empowering process.
- Support clients through multiple actionable tasks within the process while developing their interpersonal and academic skills
- Design and implement various in person and virtual workshops for client and families
- Work with students of all ages on remediation related to the school district curriculum.
- Prepare and deliver professional development programming
- Proven track record of continued student success, our approach is customized to each student's strengths, interests, and goals.
Consultant
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
Yorktown
01.2016 - Current
- Collaborate with the Human Resources Executive Director and staff to develop and secure staffing projections
- Responsible for interviewing, checking references, and onboarding prospective staff members
- Coordinate all aspects and implementation of the Extended School Year Program (ESY)
- Planned and implemented the ESY Staff Kick-Off seminar, presented the code of conduct, staff expectations, and overall program goals
- Participants on strategic planning committees are integral to planning, retention, staffing, and budgeting outcomes
Dean of Campus Life
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Conceptualized, developed, and implemented programming that fostered student engagement and persistence
- Designed and implemented co-curricular and holistic campus life programming, leadership activities, community service, and religious/spiritual life
- Organized and implemented the New Student Summer Orientation, Opening Day, and First Year Student Transition Program institution-wide
- Collaborated with the Offices of Health & Wellness, Residence Life, and the Center for Student Success to implement programs and long-range planning to bolster participant retention, and overall success
- Mentored and empowered student-athletes and students to become leaders and peer mentors
- Served as the Student Affairs representative on the First-Year Experience (FYE) Task Force
- Responsible for facilitating the annual Student Handbook review, revision, and compliance
- Encouraged integration and involvement between faculty and other Student Affairs staff, further enhancing the quality of the campus community for all.
- Supervised the college's co-curricular media outlets
Director of Student Activities/Student Life
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh
07.2009 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with students and appropriate college personnel to plan and offer students a comprehensive student activities program that engaged and integrated students into campus life (this included evening and weekend events)
- Maintained the departmental budget in excess of $500,000 and reconciled all allocations and expenses monthly
- Supervised five professional staff as well as the Student Government Association (SGA)
- Chairperson of the Judicial Affairs Committee
- Planned and implemented VAWA and Bystander Intervention trainings for students
- Coordinated academic Convocation and Commencement ceremonies
- Created partnerships and programming with faculty fostering academic and personal development of students
- Developed and implemented high impact character development programming
Interim Director of Residence Life
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Supervised 32 Resident Assistants (RAs), 4 Resident Directors (RDs) and the Housing and Operations Coordinator while developing a comprehensive residential life program for approximately 1,000 resident students
- Implemented comprehensive assessment model for the department during the spring semester and completed all evaluation reports including the Title IX & Clery reporting with security
- Adjudicated students based on incident reports while working closely with the Security Director and Dean of Students to ensure a consistent and fair implementation of the College's Code of Conduct and Contract Guidelines
- Managed the departmental budget and expenditures and maintained all crisis and emergency management policies
Education
Masters of Science -
Education
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
English
05.2007
Skills
- Strong Ethical Standards
- Effective Collaboration Skills
- Goal-Driven, Growth Mindset
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
- Grant Writing
- Employee Onboarding & Management
- Strategic Planning/Development
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Professional Development Presenter
- Crisis Response & Conflict Resolution
- Event Coordination/Project Management
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Client Engagement & Rapport
- Performance Evaluation
- Team Leadership & Employee Management
- Administrative Leadership
- Budget Management
- Community Partnerships
Affiliations
Independent Educational Consultant Association
Languages
Italian, fluent
Timeline
Educational Consultant
GuidED College Consulting
12.2016 - Current
Dean of Campus Life
Mount Saint Mary College
05.2016 - 03.2017
Consultant
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
01.2016 - Current
Interim Director of Residence Life
Mount Saint Mary College
01.2014 - 07.2014
Director of Student Activities/Student Life
Mount Saint Mary College
07.2009 - 05.2016
Masters of Science -
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
English
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