Thomas M. Kelly
WARMINSTER,PA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Counselor
The Pennsylvania State University at Abington
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented strategies to recruit Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery County students to enroll at Penn State University, with an individual focus on private schools, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and Blue Ribbon partners
- Counseled and advised prospective students, parents, and family regarding enrollment throughout the admissions process- serving as a one-stop-shop for information and advisement on 150+ academic majors
- Answered all questions pertaining to students' application details and progression through the admissions process, while utilizing counseling skills to ensure a positive experience for all parties involved
- Served as territory liaison for the Penn State Admissions- Philadelphia office by working closely with on-site admissions staff, city high schools, and a range of community partners to support college access for underrepresented students in the area
- Sat on panels, staffed college fairs, and delivered a variety of informational presentations to diverse audiences about Penn State University, academic options, the application process, and finding the 'best fit' plan based on career goals and aspirations within higher education
Residence Life Coordinator (Temporary Posting)
The Pennsylvania State University at Abington
11.2018 - 01.2019
- While simultaneously employed as a full-time Admissions Counselor- served as a temporary, live-in Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for an off-campus, PSU-owned residential facility with 300 beds
- Participated in the on-call rotation, which involved 24/7 incident response, policy enforcement, collaboration with campus staff, communication with first responders, documentation of incidents, etc.
Residence Hall Director
State University of New York at Oswego
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed and oversaw the daily operations of a 500-bed residence hall, occupied by students ranging from first-year to senior status
- Directly supervised and supported a staff of 17 Resident Assistants (RAs), 10 Student Operations Staff members, and a graduate-level Assistant Hall Director
- Held responsible for allocating funds and overseeing all purchasing decisions with an approximately $7,500 budget, funded by 3 separate accounts
- Planned and facilitated ongoing trainings and professional development opportunities for RAs, on topics such as: counseling, incident response, student development, diversity and social justice, gender inclusivity, personal life skills, and leadership
- Oversaw the development, implementation, and assessment of programs in conjunction with departmental expectations provided by Residence Life and Housing
- Developed student learning outcomes from the departmental Student Learning and Success programming model to inform the planning and production of weekly RA programs
- Maintained consistent and timely communication with Residence Life and Housing management, facilities and custodial staff regarding the functions and needs of the building
Resident Student Staff Summer Training Coordinator
State University of New York at Oswego
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Implemented a detailed assessment of training needs for approximately 150 resident student staff members and established relevant learning outcomes to serve as a guide for desired training content
- Developed a 10-day training schedule that successfully educated and coached student staff on topics such as: Title IX & sexual violence, incident response, counseling skills, diversity and inclusion, and educational programming
- Coordinated the transition of presenters and led hands-on sessions for both large and small groups of staff
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and College Student Affairs
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA8 2016
B.A. - Business Economics; Minor in Business Management
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA12 2013
Skills
- Student counseling
- Registration processes
- Student support
- Recruitment
- Admissions
- Social media proficiency
- College counseling
- Professional development training
- On-campus event planning
- Goal setting
- Higher education
- Cross-cultural design
- Marketing and promotion
- Career and educational counseling
- Interviewing techniques
- College interviewing
Additional Experience
- Medical Caregiver February 2020 - Current
- Robert & Jamie Kelly, Horsham, PA
- Provided full-time, live-in medical and personal care for a lung cancer patient, as well as a massive-stroke victim- duties ranging from personal hygiene to in-home therapy
- Served in a financial and administrative capacity to manage both individuals’ extensive medical care schedules and oversight of all financial decisions & estate planning
- Graduate Assistant, New Student Orientation April 2015 - August 2016
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA
- Directly supported the Coordinator of New Student Orientation with planning and executing 5-7 multi-day orientation events for all incoming students, including serving as lead staff person in Coordinator’s 6-week medical absence
- Assisted in supervising a team of 75 undergraduate and graduate students, including the creation of daily schedules, oversight and instruction on the job, and holding one-on-one disciplinary or advisement meetings
- Designed and facilitated detailed training programs for 75 undergraduate orientation leaders on topics such as promoting diversity in the campus community, relationship building, and resolving student/family concerns
- Developed all content for 7 instructional, web-based modules and collaborated with 2 Instructional Technology graduate students to establish BU’s first-ever online orientation, Husky T.O.U.R. (Transfer Online University Readiness), for a transfer population of 600+ students
- Expanded and facilitated First2Go!, a comprehensive orientation experience specifically first-generation college students and over 40 of their family members or supporters
- Graduate Intern, Fraternity and Sorority Affairs January 2016 - May 2016
- Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
- Assisted professional staff with the coordination and advisement of the Interfraternity & Panhellenic Council for a fraternity/sorority community that consisted of over 50% of undergraduate students
- Advised officers from Order of Omega, a National Greek Honors Society with 80+ members, on chapter processes, New Member selection procedures, and formal initiation ceremonies
- Graduate Assistant, Women’s Resource Center January 2015 - May 2015
- Counseled walk-in students on basic issues, triaged those who presented in crisis, and consistently made efforts to connect individuals with appropriate campus and community resources
- Designed and implemented BU’s first men’s support group, which involved guided discussion to examine a number of uniquely male issues via a feminist lens in a safe and supportive environment
Personal Information
Title: Higher Education Practitioner
Affiliations
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Omicron-Psi, Bloomsburg University
Timeline
Residence Life Coordinator (Temporary Posting)
The Pennsylvania State University at Abington
11.2018 - 01.2019
Admissions Counselor
The Pennsylvania State University at Abington
10.2018 - 10.2019
Resident Student Staff Summer Training Coordinator
State University of New York at Oswego
07.2017 - 08.2017
Residence Hall Director
State University of New York at Oswego
10.2016 - 05.2018
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and College Student Affairs
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
B.A. - Business Economics; Minor in Business Management
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania