Sherry Nadai
Niles,Michigan
Summary
Enthusiastic, mission-oriented professional dedicated to strengthening student, faculty, and staff relationships. I currently work in the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business as an Academic Advisor, helping guide our students through the MBA program. I strive to honor each student's experience and background and exemplify the spirit of the University of Notre Dame. My background includes managerial experience in nonprofit and for-profit situations, specializing in recruitment, training, and developing teams of diverse populations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of MBA Student Services
The University of Notre Dame
12.2021 - Current
- Advise and support all students in One-Year and Two-Year MBA programs
- Plan Orientation and Commencement Events
- Build relationships with students so each student feels supported through the MBA process
- Diversity Catalyst for MBA program,
- Member of DE&I Council
PhD/MTS Graduate Coordinator
The University of Notre Dame
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Build rapport and relationships with 150 students in both programs, and serve as liaison for faculty advisors and students
- Help students with registration, course overrides, degree requirements and candidacy exams/dissertation processes
- Foster team environment for faculty, students and staff and provide a safe place for them to ask questions about programs and requirements
- Keep track of all student milestones and graduation requirements
- All administrative duties for both PhD and MTS programs.
Admissions Assistant
The University of Notre Dame
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Evaluated all incoming application for completeness and compliance
- Quickly learned admissions requirements for all programs administered by The Graduate School
- Greeted all visitors, answered inquiries, directed phone calls and accepted deliveries
- Answered phones, called prospects and handled initial email contacts for applicants to all programs in The Graduate School.
Assistant Director of Retail Services
Granger Community Church
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Led a team of 17 paid staff and 35 volunteers to ensure that guest service and products offered were highest quality
- Interviewed and hired all staff and volunteers
- Developed training manuals and onboarding procedures for all staff and volunteers
- Inventory control, ordering and developing new beverages.
Retail Store Manager
The Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Managed all aspects of store operations, including organization, maintenance and purchasing functions
- Increased sales 10% over previous year
- Reduced obsolete inventory and increased inventory turn.
Assistant Director of Retail Services
Granger Community Church
06.2003 - 10.2008
- Managed paid staff of 3 and led 140 volunteers in Granger Bookstore and Café
- Led workshops and forums for other churches at industry trade shows
- Developed teams of volunteers to ensure effective customer service and operations.
Adult Volunteer Director
The Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
05.1998 - 02.1999
- Interviewed all incoming adult volunteers for placement with over 150 local organizations
- Presented Center's mission and goals at annual United Way meeting to ensure continued funding
- Published Annual Wish book and Volunteer Directory.
Credit Card Officer
Valley American Bank
05.1992 - 11.1997
- Managed Credit Card portfolio of $13 Million
- Interviewed, hired, and supervised staff of 9 in Credit Card/Installment Loan department
- Reviewed application for credit cards and personal loans
- First employee to go through Management Training Program, trained in all departments over two years.
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Advertising & Public Relations
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan01.1991
Skills
- Extensive experience with interviewing, recruiting, and placing volunteers
- Collaborative professional with expertise uniting different groups around common goals
- Relational, positive, and enthusiastic
- Excellent communication skills and genuine rapport with students, faculty and other staff members
- Adaptable, independent, and able to steer projects to completion without direct supervision
- Able to prioritize tasks and pivot as needed to adapt to changing needs
- Proficient in Banner, Slate, On Base, PAF, Ultra time, AIM, Microsoft, and Google Suite
Timeline
Assistant Director of MBA Student Services
The University of Notre Dame
12.2021 - Current
PhD/MTS Graduate Coordinator
The University of Notre Dame
08.2019 - 12.2021
Admissions Assistant
The University of Notre Dame
11.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Director of Retail Services
Granger Community Church
08.2012 - 05.2017
Retail Store Manager
The Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana
09.2009 - 05.2010
Assistant Director of Retail Services
Granger Community Church
06.2003 - 10.2008
Adult Volunteer Director
The Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
05.1998 - 02.1999
Credit Card Officer
Valley American Bank
05.1992 - 11.1997
Master of Arts - English Literature
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Advertising & Public Relations
Grand Valley State University
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