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Sydney Hackett

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Determined Academic Advisor accomplished at ensuring students meet their educational goals through holistic and individual support. Talents include building relationships and partnerships to further goals. Strong desire to enhance education for marginalized communities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

TRIO SSS Academic Advisor, Tutor

Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
10.2019 - Current
  • Holistically supports and guides a cohort of 70 students as they navigate their post-secondary experience.
  • Builds meaningful relationships with students through individual academic, career, and personal advising.
  • Responsible for assessing each student's needs and adapting advising methods to support their individual goals.
  • Promotes financial literacy by helping students acquire, unitize, and understand financial resources (FASFA, scholarships, grants).
  • Knowledgeable of institutional resources and policies to help alleviates barriers students face.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, ISRS, StudentAccess, and other MN state systems.

PCA

PICS (Formerly Known as CCP)
Saint Paul, MN
04.2010 - Current
  • Applies knowledge in growth and development in patients life to provide
    best care.
  • Assist home school teacher in the learning process.
  • Knowledge of MN state services and resources that support people with disabilities (DD waiver, MA, SSI).

Team Lead, Barista, Cashier

Target
Eden Prairie, MN
10.2013 - 10.2022
  • Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Tracked team member productivity and trends on Workday.

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Analyze census data to determine name discrimination based on immigration status with R.
  • Participated in group collaborations regarding data quality and process improvement in order to achieve better results, presented data.
  • Compiled and organized previous literature to conceptualize findings.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
12-2019

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Student Records Maintenance
  • Academic Support

Timeline

TRIO SSS Academic Advisor, Tutor

Hennepin Technical College
10.2019 - Current

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota
01.2019 - 05.2020

Team Lead, Barista, Cashier

Target
10.2013 - 10.2022

PCA

PICS (Formerly Known as CCP)
04.2010 - Current

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Minnesota State University - Mankato

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Sydney Hackett