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TIARA KEY

Americus,GA

Summary

Diligent higher education professional with experience in coordinating student activities and fostering vibrant campus culture. Organized events that enhanced student engagement and built strong community ties. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, ensuring seamless execution of programs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinator of Student Activities

Georgia Southwestern State University
06.2022 - Current
  • Collaborates with faculty and staff to create a supportive environment for student involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Streamlines processes involved in event planning by creating templates for proposals, contracts, and permits required from vendors or venues.
  • Builds strong relationships with community partners, securing sponsorships and resources for various events.
  • Enhances student engagement by organizing interactive activities and events on campus.
  • Implements data tracking systems to monitor participation rates in various programs throughout the year successfully.
  • Prepares and administered budget of $40,000 for campus with 2,000 students.
  • Supervises and manages over 30 Registered Student Organizations.
  • Directly hires, trains, and advises the Student Engagement Team and Student Marketing Team
  • Conducted thorough post-event evaluations to identify areas of improvement which led to consistent growth in success rate over time.
  • Increased club participation by effectively promoting events through social media and flyers.

Admissions Counselor

Spring Hill College
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Organized and executed recruitment events; reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
  • Recruits students from respective territory: Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, by developing alumni networks and visiting high school/college admissions events.
  • Employed complex admissions strategies and adhered to a well structured work schedule for completing admissions and retention work.
  • Created and managed budget for travel schedules and yield events.
  • Facilitated conversations with prospective students and families surrounding cost of attendance, program placement and extra curricular activities accessible.
  • Increased enrollment rates by organizing and participating in college fairs, open houses, and information sessions.
  • Coordinated campus visits for prospective students and their families, showcasing the institution''s facilities, programs, and resources.

Orientation Co-Coordinator

Auburn University at Montgomery
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies
  • Received and responded to customer requests via letter, email, telephone and in-person approaches
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads
  • Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication
  • Established positive working relationships with colleagues, manager and customers through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs
  • Oversaw logistics for orientation day projects with minimal input
  • Led comprehensive leadership training for over 135 staff members
  • Handled calls, emails, and fax correspondence for incoming students
  • Conceptualized plans to reach and engage students in school life and special programs
  • Mentored first-year and transfer students to help individuals navigate university systems
  • Conducted research on best practices to secure the success of orientation programming
  • Four-time presenter at Regional Conference in 2018 and 2019 on best practices for Orientation, Transitions and DEI.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Political Science

Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
12.2021

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Crisis Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership and Training
  • Event Planning
  • Excellent Written and Oral Communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Program management
  • Student engagement

Timeline

Coordinator of Student Activities

Georgia Southwestern State University
06.2022 - Current

Admissions Counselor

Spring Hill College
05.2022 - 05.2023

Orientation Co-Coordinator

Auburn University at Montgomery
01.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Political Science

Auburn University-Montgomery

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