Vernell A. Edwards
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic higher education professional with a proven track record at Cheyney University of PA, Community College of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania. Expert in data management and strategic leadership. I excel in fostering collaborative relationships and driving process improvements. My approach combines analytical thinking with enthusiastic and creative team collaboration, achieving beyond expectations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director - Honors Academy
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - Current
- Oversees daily operations and managed of the University's Honors Academy Department.
- Maintains complex and robust database of all Academy members to facilitate reporting, and data driven decision making.
- Coordinate and implement special enrichment activities for Academy members.
- Oversees closing exercises events for Academy including award ceremony and Honors Conference.
- Streamline communication between University offices to foster a collaborative environment.
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Cheyney University of PA
Cheyney, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated a full spectrum of transfer-related communications.
- Reviewed official transcripts, made admission decisions, and posted transfer credits in a timely manner.
- Participated in negotiation of articulation agreements with feeder institutions
- Increased transfer yield rate by close to 11% during 2022-23..
- Developed protocols for handling confidential official student transcripts within the Office of Admissions.
Assistant University Registrar
Cheyney University of PA
Cheyney, Pennsylvania
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Counseled new and current students regarding course choices and class registration.
- Analyzed, logged, and assessed transcript requests activities using Pivot Tables.
- Performed transfer credit evaluation and grade posting.
- Took a leading role in managing: no-show semester processing, grade changes, incomplete processing and class withdrawals.
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Cheyney University of PA
Cheyney, Pennsylvania
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented an annual recruitment plan.
- Took a lead role in production of recruiting marketing materials.
- Showcased university offerings during in-person and virtual admissions events.
- Consulted extensively with all prospective students in person, electronically or by phone.
Inflight - Crew Flight Attendant
Air Wisconsin (American) Airlines, Inc
Appleton, Wisconsin
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Demonstrated the use of emergency equipment
- Assisted passengers with special needs.
- Initiated phase of flight for every trip
- Made safety and procedural public address announcements to approximately 250 to 300 passengers daily.
Admissions Operations - Associate Director of Admissions
Community College of Phila
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Oversaw the daily activity of the Admissions Operations Department.
- Supervised a staff of 18 full-time employees.
- Counseled prospective traditional and transfer students throughout the entire application process.
- Assisted in the development of College’s strategic recruitment plan annually.
- Managed daily/strategic communications.
- Collaborated with academic and program areas to ensure coordinated delivery of enrollment services.
Graduate School of Education - Division Program Manager
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Counseled prospective students from inquiry to matriculation and beyond.
- Maintained application and financial aid data and recommended appropriate changes.
- Exceeded yield goals by approximately 1.1% annually by executing an aggressive recruitment plan.
- Reviewed approximately 400 - 500 applications annually and recommended decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Dynamics of Organizations
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr, PennsylvaniaAssociate of Applied Science - Office Administration
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Key relationship management
- Strategic leadership
- Data management
- Onboarding and training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Schedule coordination
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Event planning
Timeline
Associate Director - Honors Academy
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Cheyney University of PA
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant University Registrar
Cheyney University of PA
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Cheyney University of PA
01.2018 - 01.2021
Inflight - Crew Flight Attendant
Air Wisconsin (American) Airlines, Inc
01.2015 - 01.2018
Admissions Operations - Associate Director of Admissions
Community College of Phila
01.2011 - 01.2015
Graduate School of Education - Division Program Manager
University of Pennsylvania
01.2006 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Dynamics of Organizations
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications
Rosemont College
Associate of Applied Science - Office Administration
Community College of Philadelphia
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