Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
College Connection Coach
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
04.2024 - Current
Track class schedules to ensure students are taking appropriate coursework that leads to the completion of an Ivy Tech credential.
Track student progress, communicate information to high school faculty/staff.
Meet with students who are not persisting and communicate information to high school faculty/staff.
Executes strategic initiatives to achieve college-wide and campus-level metrics.
Recruit on behalf of Ivy Tech, promoting the benefits of the Community College in order to increase the number of inquiries and applicants to the College along with the conversion of those inquiries and applicants to help move students through the enrollment process.
Coordinate with the high schools and Ivy Tech faculty/staff to provide resources for tutoring or supplemental instruction.
Assist in administering college placement exams to ensure students are meeting college-level benchmarks.
Coordinate with high school and Ivy Tech faculty/staff to provide remediation strategies to assist students in meeting college-level benchmarks.
Meet with students to develop individual career plans.
Coordinate with Ivy Tech staff/faculty to share local career information and job placement data with students.
Coordinate college visits and visits to local businesses/industries to expose students to various career options.
Coordinate parent workshops to assist families with admission applications, financial aid, and scholarships.
Create a specified matriculation plan for high school.
Deliver on-site services promoting Dual Credit/Early College programs at high schools including, but not limited to, information sessions, admissions, assessment testing, advising, orientation sessions, registration, obtaining transcripts, and guidance with financial aid resources.
Participate i n Dual Credit/Early College Events at area high schools as needed.
Keep appropriate records.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and data.
Research Security Analyst
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
04.2022 - Current
Follow and implement Purdue’s export compliance procedures under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Meet with faculty host professors, supervisors, and principal investigators and provide research security and export control guidance and requirements from state department and alike agencies
Analyze international visitor information for risk to Purdue University
Execute Visual Compliance screening for incoming international scholars, students, and groups against federal government denied entity lists (OFAC)
Serve as go between communication for Purdue department liaisons, international visitors, host professors and faculty members for information on Purdue’s export controls procedures for Purdue invitation letters
Manage international students and scholars export controls email account (issec@purdue.edu) by replying and initiating communication regarding their Restricted Parties Screening case or export control review
Associate Information Specialist
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
06.2018 - 03.2022
Provided key administrative and technical support for Office of International Students and Scholars (“ISS”), for both International Student Services and International Scholar Services
Assisted with ISS front desk and document production and data entry as needed
Supported processes, data collection, reporting, and informational components required by SEVIS, and served as part of ISS team in ensuring university compliance with federal and state regulations
Assisted over 11 thousand international students in Mandatory International Student/Scholar Check-In (MISCI), Global Fair put on by ISS office, and participated in various committees each semester
Petroleum Supply, Indiana Army National Guard
Wayne, Lafayette, IN
06.2010 - 06.2016
Selected and submitted samples of POL to laboratory for testing
Performed petroleum and water accounting duties
Fueled and de-fueled all military vehicles, aircraft, and stationary equipment
Took emergency precautions to prevent harm to self and facilities in event of petroleum spillage or fire
Assisted fellow soldiers in utilizing their tuition assistance and GI Bill/kicker benefits to attend secondary education
Took inventory and stocked bulk package POL (petroleum, oils, lubricants) products
Trained in triage, CPR, basic life support, emergency response, and combative techniques
Human Resources Generalist
Trading Advantage
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 10.2016
Created relationships and personable connections by networking with Chicago’s top sales professionals
Recruited, interviewed, hired and terminated, and on-boarded over 80 new employees
Prospected and set up requested trading education support meetings using CRM, Salesforce software as well as facilitated New Student Orientation to new students using proprietary educational TA programs
Assisted employees with troubleshooting any issues throughout workday
Managed over 50 students access and troubleshoot Trading Advantage IOS Application
Used multiple screen sharing software to assist students with desktop support, hardware, online trading and algorithm support, and day to day computer support processes
Updated and maintained company directory, multiple company calendars, and other company data spreadsheets and files
Sent out contracts, processed and handled payments and confidential information
Trained and evaluated employees by written, quarterly reviews and listened to recorded calls of employees on their sales strategies and programs offered
Front Sales Manager
Holiday Inn Express
Lafayette, Lansing, IN, IL
03.2014 - 03.2015
Greeted, assigned, registered, and checked out guests
Maintained over 80 rooms and guest accounts
Computed bills, collected payments, and made updates and changes for guests
Confirmed reservations, multi-tasked by answering phones from current and future guests
Reviewed and answered guest questions and issues with accounts and/or charges
Tended to requests of all guests by implementing excellent customer service skills
Sales & Marketing Manager
Skate America Family Fun Center
Lafayette, IN
01.2014 - 07.2014
Organized and planned current and upcoming special events
Managed over 20 employees during live sessions
Mobilized sales via telephone, face-to-face networking, and relationship building with school administrators and faculty, child care facilities, and other age-appropriate establishments within Lafayette
Analyzed data for upcoming events and sale leads
Opened and closed facility, provided guidance for operations management, as well as assisted operation sessions during day time and evening sessions
Created marketing materials and delivered them to clients
Student Success Specialist
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso, IN
08.2011 - 12.2013
Collected appropriate student retention data and completed assessments, surveys, and focus group results using Banner system codes
Administered over Welcome Back Days, Student Success Workshops, and provided support and referral for individual students’ specific circumstances
Provided thorough outreach to students through academic interventions via email, phone, and face-to-face communication in order to support identified at-risk cohort students
Used group meetings within Retention department to employ modifications of existing student success services based on outcomes and data of regional Ivy Tech Retention departments
Created and maintained records and data regarding student services using utmost confidentiality according to FERPA law
Involved in preliminary stages of Student Success Department, including Starfish Retention Solutions, to better serve students within Ivy Tech system and improve graduation rate
Assisted incoming students with applying and enrolling in their classes, new student orientation, Campus Connect, and Blackboard
Provided advice and assistance with registration of classes
Filed testing scores, transcripts, and other essential forms for new, current, and guest students
Developed faculty and student relationships through interpersonal communication skills
Facilitated office efficiency by prioritizing students’ specific prerequisites and directing them to appropriate departments