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Sean M. Allen

LUDINGTON,MI

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Veterans Services

Ferris State University
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily operations for veteran services, ensuring compliance with VA regulations and university policies
  • Supervised and trained staff, including certifying officials and student employees, to maintain high service standards
  • Coordinated VA and State of Michigan site inspections, ensuring full compliance readiness
  • Developed and implemented veteran retention programs (Veterans Day breakfasts, welcome week activities)
  • Enhanced veteran visibility and engagement through community outreach and university events
  • Collaborated across departments to promote veteran education and ensure seamless benefit processing

Recruiting Officer

Ferris State University
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Led recruitment initiatives, providing detailed guidance on eligibility and admissions processes
  • Developed targeted programming strategies for high school and military recruitment, analyzing resource allocation for maximum impact

Coordinator of Veterans Recruitment & Outreach

Ferris State University
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Implemented recruitment strategies to increase military/veteran student enrollment
  • Provided one-on-one counseling for veterans on VA educational benefits and external support opportunities
  • Collaborated with senior administrators to develop programs promoting veteran success and integration

Adjunct Faculty & Advisory Board Member

West Shore Community College
01.2002 - 08.2014
  • Taught courses in Networking, Emerging Technologies, Linux, Web Development, and more
  • Served on the advisory board for the Information Technology AAAS degree program
  • Contributed to the planning, development, and design of the core curriculum for the IT program

MIS Lead/Network Administrator

District Health Department #10
08.1997 - 08.2014
  • Managed IT infrastructure across a 10-county health system, supporting staff at all organizational levels
  • Oversaw installation, maintenance, and support for network systems, ensuring operational efficiency

Wire Chief, 1st Landing Support Battalion

United States Marine Corps
09.1992 - 09.1996
  • Supervised 14 Marines in managing telecommunications operations and maintenance
  • Completed leadership training as a Non-Commissioned Officer

Education

MFA - Painting

Kendall College of Art And Design
05-2025

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Furniture Design

Kendall College of Art And Design
05-2018

Computer Technology Program -

West Shore Community College
Scottville, MI
12.1997

Non-Commissioned Officer School - Leadership Training

United States Marine Corps
12.1994

UCLS Operator/Maintainer Certification - Digital Switchboard Programmer

United States Marine Corps
12.1993

Skills

  • Veteran Support
  • Leadership
  • Recruitment & Outreach
  • Program Development
  • Technical Expertise
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Affiliations

  • American Society of Furniture Designers
  • Student Veterans of America

Timeline

Recruiting Officer

Ferris State University
10.2022 - 10.2023

Assistant Director of Veterans Services

Ferris State University
01.2022 - Current

Coordinator of Veterans Recruitment & Outreach

Ferris State University
01.2018 - 01.2020

Adjunct Faculty & Advisory Board Member

West Shore Community College
01.2002 - 08.2014

MIS Lead/Network Administrator

District Health Department #10
08.1997 - 08.2014

Wire Chief, 1st Landing Support Battalion

United States Marine Corps
09.1992 - 09.1996

Computer Technology Program -

West Shore Community College

Non-Commissioned Officer School - Leadership Training

United States Marine Corps

UCLS Operator/Maintainer Certification - Digital Switchboard Programmer

United States Marine Corps

MFA - Painting

Kendall College of Art And Design

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Furniture Design

Kendall College of Art And Design

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