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Valerie Haynes

Batesville,MS

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Counselor

The University of Mississippi
01.2017 - Current
  • Advised students on degree requirements, course selection, internships, job opportunities and other related areas
  • Evaluated transcripts utilizing the Equivalencies table
  • Recruited students for campus degree programs
  • Created and maintained spreadsheets and degree plans for all students
  • Monitored student progress through regular meeting and follow-up communications
  • Assisted with various student retention projects
  • Maintained student records keeping in compliance with FERPA, district policies and administrative regulations
  • Utilized SAP and Salesforce to run enrollment reports and also to assist students with various tasks including admission, registration, grades and holds

Program Assistant

The University of Mississippi
01.2003 - 01.2017


  • Communicated with various departments within The University of Mississippi
  • Student employee and front office area supervisor
  • Created master office calendar and student employee policies and procedures manual
  • Monitored progress of current projects to ensure deadlines were met
  • Managed online Ed2Go and CEU continuing education courses
  • Provided administrative support to program managers to ensure successful completion of program objectives

Senior Secretary

The University of Mississippi
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Manage front desk, answering phones, assisting walk-ins and scheduling appointments
  • Maintained confidential records for executive staff members using discretion when handling sensitive information
  • Provided administrative support to management team including scheduling appointments, organizing meetings and managing calendar invites
  • Assist with the coordination of continuing education courses
  • Various computer-related tasks (i.e., spreadsheets, Salesforce data entry, memos, letters, etc.)

Secretary II

Methodist Health Systems HME
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Manage front desk, answering phones and assisting walk-in patients
  • Maintain patient records and keep in compliance with HIPPA regulations
  • Prepare daily deposits
  • Various computer-related tasks and other duties as assigned

Education

Master of Arts - Higher Education & Student Personnel

The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
08.2022

Bachelor of General Studies - undefined

The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
12.2014

Associate of Arts - undefined

Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS
05.1992

Skills

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Technology proficiency
  • Problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Data accuracy

Training

  • 2012-present Security Awareness Training – Oxford, MS
  • 2023 Think Forward Quality Enhancement Plan
  • 2022 Adult Mental Health First Aid USA from National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • 2022 Inclusive and Equitable Hiring Processes: Faculty and Staff Searches
  • 2019 Individual Excellence
  • 2018 Active Shooter Situations: What Should You Do?
  • 2016 Preventing Discrimination and Sexual Violence: Title IX, VAWA and Clery Act
  • 2014 Fundamentals of Emergency Management through FEMA
  • 2008 Association of Continuing Higher Education Convention – Tunica, MS
  • 2007 National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing and Retention – Orlando, FL
  • 2007 Preventing Employment Discrimination
  • 2007 Preventing Sexual Harassment
  • 2003-present Various Campus Management System (SAP, HR) Training Seminars as needed
  • 1998-present Various Customer Service Seminars (i.e., F.I.S.H., Give ‘Em the Pickle, Adm. Prof)

Timeline

Academic Counselor

The University of Mississippi
01.2017 - Current

Program Assistant

The University of Mississippi
01.2003 - 01.2017

Senior Secretary

The University of Mississippi
01.1998 - 01.2003

Secretary II

Methodist Health Systems HME
01.1995 - 01.1998

Bachelor of General Studies - undefined

The University of Mississippi

Associate of Arts - undefined

Holmes Community College

Master of Arts - Higher Education & Student Personnel

The University of Mississippi