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Thomas Anthony

Dallas,Tx

Summary

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To enhance student retention and success initiatives in a post-secondary education environment. Utilizing best practices to benefit all scholars with an emphasis on multicultural education. Looking to establish a career position in a collaborative environment focused on creating an atmosphere that excites, encourages, and supports student success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Asst. Director of Academic Advisor/Retention

Paul Quinn College
08.2022 - Current
  • Assist in attaining the College’s goal of a fall-to-fall semester retention rate of 85% or higher
  • Implement, manage, revise, and evaluate the College retention plan
  • Implement an ongoing schedule for collecting retention alerts from faculty and staff members to follow up with students with counseling, advising, and referrals to other campus departments
  • Hold individual or small group meetings with students as “Academic Check-In” meetings
  • Create retention-specific programming events on campus
  • Coordinate and facilitate a campus-wide retention committee and hold monthly meetings
  • Communicate regularly with academic advising and the offices of Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Support Services, and Enrollment Management on retention issues
  • Assist in the accurate and regular collection of retention, enrollment, and graduation data, including assisting with student surveys
  • Regularly communicate with the CAMS and Canvas managers to ensure retention information is input into the CAMS database
  • Engage students in on-campus activities and student support services targeted toward retention efforts
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and be prepared to share accomplishments and challenges
  • Submit weekly reports to VPAA and President
  • Maintain a knowledge base of best practices in retention and advising
  • Participate in assigned campus committees
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
  • Directed team focused on taking development projects through monetization and mass production.
  • Managed data transfers and proactively resolved issues at manufacturing sites through effective troubleshooting.
  • Supported continuous process and performance improvement for manufacturing issues, robustness and compliance.

Advising Coordinator

University of North Texas
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Welcome incoming and transfer students to the University
  • Assist in delivering presentations, evaluating transfer transcripts, and advising students on course selections and campus resources
  • Prepare, update, and check degree audits for accuracy
  • Complete required University paperwork, such as graduation applications and concurrent enrollment forms
  • Organize and assist with commencement, preview day, and the department celebration
  • Collaborate with supervisor and department chairs regarding course substitutions/memos
  • Assist in recruitment activities and events as needed
  • Support the retention strategies for both the University and the department
  • Monitor data for both prospective and admitted students
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
  • Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
  • Met firm deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
  • Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.

Site Coordinator/GEAR UP

University of Kansas
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Developed and implemented day-to-day program activities and services for the GEAR UP Program in Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS), such as Academic Skill Building, Career Exploration, and Financial Literacy Workshops for students, parents, and teachers
  • Coordinated with KCKPS teachers to determine tutoring needs, coordinate schedules with available tutors, and supervise the work of those tutors in each of the schools in coordination with Project Directors
  • Assessed the effectiveness of programming and collected GEAR UP programming data
  • Propose modifications to program delivery based on each school’s needs in coordination with the GEAR UP project team
  • Collaborated with administration and school-based partners to create a project-based learning curriculum for students, parents, and teachers
  • Provided professional development on Academic Tools and Best Teaching Practices to teachers and students
  • Participated in the Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP) quarterly meetings and annual events
  • Organized and developed meaningful programs that encouraged family engagement and student success before they attended post-secondary institutions
  • Facilitated presentations surrounding college access and financial literacy
  • Supported and coordinated family meetings
  • Supported and coordinated credit recovery programs for students who have a 2.5 GPA and below
  • Organized and supported college visits
  • Supported and collaborated with grant partners in ACT preparation by utilizing Mastery Preps online programs and in-classroom training
  • Performed other duties and special projects as assigned by the Program Directors of the GEAR UP Program, such as proposal development, professional development, and service advisory committees
  • Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
  • Identified community resources and networked with local officials to coordinate.
  • Recruited volunteers to assist with fundraising and community outreach.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.

SCE Recruitment Coordinator/Enrollment Advisor

University of Missouri
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Engaged and recruited prospective students by explaining academic programs and relevant admissions requirements
  • Participated in student recruitment programs, such as on-campus events, college fairs, and STEM-related events
  • Supervised and advised personnel meetings, family meetings, and ambassador training
  • Planned and coordinated communication efforts with prospective students and their families, including communication through mail, email, phone, and face-to-face contact
  • Coordinated and facilitated SCE’s scholarship interviewing process
  • Submitted and prepared prospective students’ profiles for admission into SCE
  • Finalized and processed enrollment applications.
  • Trained and mentored junior enrollment professionals.
  • Provided prospective or new students with information about educational and career planning, university resources and academic programs.

Admissions Representative/Multicultural Representative

University of Central Missouri
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Traveled and promoted the University positively at recruitment events, including college fairs and high school visits, primarily in underrepresented communities
  • Educated and informed prospective students, parents, and high school counselors about all aspects of the University, including degree programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, and financial aid
  • Tracked and organized perspective students’ admission records before their admission into the institution
  • Contacted and visited with prospective families regarding their student’s admission status
  • Reviewed and approved students’ admission into the University based on the institution’s admission requirements
  • Scanned and updated students’ academic files through SLATE and Banner Portal

Academic Advisor/Experience Coordinator/TRIO

Missouri State University
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provided an essential student service of academic advisement for first-year students
  • Facilitated and managed an early success program for students on academic probation
  • Organized and coordinated peer-to-peer mentoring programs for first-year students
  • Communicated academic policies and procedures unique to Missouri State University to facilitate the advisement process and assist assigned students in the development of academic schedules
  • Presented the appropriate educational goals of students, guiding students in decision-making and learning how to accept responsibility for their decisions
  • Assisted pre-majors in the selection of academic majors
  • Compiled, completed, and documented intake interviews and skill area assessments
  • Accurately maintained participant files with precise and updated materials on contacts
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
  • Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents and teachers on finding positive resolutions.
  • Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.

Servant Leader Intern

Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School
05.2013 - 07.2016
  • Collaborated with inner city scholars K-12 in Kansas City, MO, Memphis, TN, and Charleston, SC
  • Instructed and advised inner city K-12 scholars to promote literacy and increase outcomes related to student success
  • Facilitated study groups focused on reading and arithmetic

Education

Higher Education - Policy

Edgewood College
2024

Master of S.E.H.S - Higher Education Administration

University of Kansas
2022

Master of Arts - Mass Communication

University of Central Missouri
2016

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - undefined

Missouri State University
2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communication; Film & Media

University of Missouri Kansas City
2013

Skills

  • Plan Projects
  • Customer Experience Control
  • Onsite Visits
  • Mobile Devices
  • Statistical Data Gathering
  • Project Management
  • Training and Development
  • Recordkeeping Accuracy
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Enrollment Assistance
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Scheduling and Coordination

Affiliations

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (KAΨ) National Honor Society of Leadership & Success

Technical Recruitment - In- Learn LinkInk

Technical Recruiter Foundation to support and spot qualified talent within the tech industry. 

Timeline

Asst. Director of Academic Advisor/Retention

Paul Quinn College
08.2022 - Current

Advising Coordinator

University of North Texas
05.2021 - 08.2022

Site Coordinator/GEAR UP

University of Kansas
05.2019 - 05.2021

SCE Recruitment Coordinator/Enrollment Advisor

University of Missouri
05.2018 - 05.2019

Admissions Representative/Multicultural Representative

University of Central Missouri
12.2016 - 05.2018

Academic Advisor/Experience Coordinator/TRIO

Missouri State University
10.2016 - 01.2017

Servant Leader Intern

Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School
05.2013 - 07.2016

Higher Education - Policy

Edgewood College

Master of S.E.H.S - Higher Education Administration

University of Kansas

Master of Arts - Mass Communication

University of Central Missouri

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - undefined

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication; Film & Media

University of Missouri Kansas City

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