Sheree Covert
Waverly,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and learn new skills. Hardworking with 40+ years of experience and exceptional documentation and planning skills. Highly knowledgeable in processes and standards of businesses and offices.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Registrar
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
06.2002 - 09.2022
- Spearheaded processes and documentation to implement online access to registration, advising, and form submission. Included design of forms through various formats to guide process navigation.
- Managed curriculum through creation of tracking documentation and processes for 50+ proposals each academic year.
- Spearheaded new technology processes to support the following: 1) imaging of all student files, 2) online academic catalog, 3) online transcript requests.
- Designed communication strategies to support internal and external constituents throughout academic cycle. Included PowerPoint introducing incoming students to registration and academic guidelines.
- Initiated and maintained advising module in SIS to increase retention and graduation rate through student guided navigation.
Registrar
The Art Institute Of California Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA
08.1999 - 06.2002
- Maintained student records for a start-up college which grew to over 1400 students in four years.
- Designed and implemented policies and procedures for registration, student persistence, transcript evaluation, and information management.
- Effectively served all constituents as key management for student success in A.S. and B.S. degree programs.
Assistant Director of Admissions
The Art Institute Of California - Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA
08.1997 - 08.1999
- Explained admissions processes, educational programs, financial assistance and student services as member of initial admissions team.
- Conducted interviews, campus tours, open houses, and follow-up activities.
Retail Manager
California Orchards
Sherman Oaks, CA
06.1995 - 08.1997
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
Artists In Education Program Director
Island School Council
Hilton Head Island, SC
08.1993 - 01.1995
- Scheduled, contracted, and supervised nearly 50 artists annually to provide 80 residency weeks and performances for 22 schools.
- Coordinated outreach component for artists in residence.
- Supervised and trained in-school coordinators.
- Developed funding grantsmanship, solicitations, and fundraising activities.
- Implemented publicity and public relations.
Marketing and Development Director
Rochester Civic Theatre
Rochester, MN
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Developed and implemented membership campaign which achieved a 16% increase and a marketing program which increased single ticket sales by 30%.
- Wrote grant proposals which resulted in increases such as 60% in state funding.
- Developed and supervised fundraising campaigns to include special events, annual fund drive, and producer program.
- Wrote, edited, and designed newsletter and other promotional materials.
Customer Service Representative
Impressions, Inc.
Madison , WI
01.1984 - 01.1990
- Supervised major accounts through coordination of production process, customer communication, and billing preparation for a typesetting and production firm.
- Reorganized and maintained record-keeping system.
Publicity and Public Relations Director
American Players Theatre
Spring Green, WI
06.1984 - 01.1987
- Coordinated scheduling, distribution, and follow-up of press releases and media coverage.
- Designed and edited newsletter.
- Coordinated playbill, programs, press kit, and photo calls.
Assistant to the Director of Financial Aid
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
07.1980 - 08.1981
Education
Graduate Studies - Journalism And Mass Communication
Iowa State University
Ames, IABachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Wartburg College
Waverly, IASkills
- Strength Finder Values: Belief, Connectedness, Input, Intellection, Learner
- Constituent Outreach
- Inquiry Requests
- Creative Solutions
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Document/Form Development
- Data Records/Communication
- Digital Imaging of Records
Timeline
Registrar
Wartburg College
06.2002 - 09.2022
Registrar
The Art Institute Of California Los Angeles
08.1999 - 06.2002
Assistant Director of Admissions
The Art Institute Of California - Los Angeles
08.1997 - 08.1999
Retail Manager
California Orchards
06.1995 - 08.1997
Artists In Education Program Director
Island School Council
08.1993 - 01.1995
Marketing and Development Director
Rochester Civic Theatre
01.1990 - 01.1992
Publicity and Public Relations Director
American Players Theatre
06.1984 - 01.1987
Customer Service Representative
Impressions, Inc.
01.1984 - 01.1990
Assistant to the Director of Financial Aid
Wartburg College
07.1980 - 08.1981
Graduate Studies - Journalism And Mass Communication
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Wartburg College