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, MI12.1997
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