Whittany Evans
Chesnee,SC
Summary
Experienced administrative professional with 7+ years of experience supporting academic leadership within higher education. Prepared for this role with a strong background in administrative tasks, office management, personnel onboarding, budget coordination, student services, scheduling, and communication. Skilled in handling multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting executive teams to meet diverse administrative needs. Known for strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage high-volume workloads while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Enthusiastic attitude focused on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs drive consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for reliability and fostering productive work environment through developing positive relationships with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant – Division of Languages, Literature, and Composition
University of South Carolina – Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
04.2018 - Current
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to Department Chair and Assistant Chair in a multi-unit academic division.
- Serve as liaison between faculty, students, staff, university departments, community members, and external stakeholders.
- Manage departmental documentation, electronic workflows, documentation approvals, facilities requests, equipment, and supply procurement.
- Coordinate faculty search processes, hiring documentation, and employee onboarding using PeopleAdmin.
- Process travel authorizations, reimbursements, stipends, honorariums, invoices, and purchasing card reconciliations through PeopleSoft.
- Maintain confidential personnel and student records in compliance with university policies.
- Support academic advisement, orientation, registration, and graduation processes for students.
- Plan and execute co-curricular, cultural, and community-based programs and guest speaker events, including travel coordination and contract compliance.
- Independently prioritize competing deadlines, while maintaining accuracy in high-volume work environments, to accomplish common goals.
Testing Center Administrator – Department of Student Success
University of South Carolina – Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling, communications, and faculty collaboration to ensure efficient exam administration.
- Maintained accurate academic records in compliance with institutional policies.
- Managed front-office communications, including phone, email, mail distribution, and appointment coordination.
- Developed and implemented administrative processes to enhance efficiency and student services.
Student Ambassador - Department of Admissions
University of South Carolina – Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted in coordinating special events on campus and served as a promoter for the University of South Carolina Upstate.
- Endorsed the positive attributes of USC Upstate by serving as a brand ambassador to future students and parents.
- Facilitated campus tours, enhancing prospective student engagement and information dissemination.
Corporate Communications Intern– Corporate Communications
DRÄXLMAIER Automotive
Duncan, SC
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Drafted and edited internal communications, announcements, and newsletters.
- Assisted with planning and promoting corporate-sponsored charitable events.
- Created and maintained digital content for internal platforms, improving accessibility of information for employees and enhancing employee engagement.
- Assisted in organizing company events to promote corporate culture and strengthen team dynamics.
Cashier’s Office Student Assistant – Department of Student Account Services
University of South Carolina – Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted students with problems pertaining to their tuition bill, as well as directed students to appropriate personnel.
- Created informational flyers and handouts for students during enrollment deadlines.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during peak hours.
Voice and Diction Speech Tutor – Department of Academic Affairs
University of South Carolina – Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Worked with students on speech confidence, as well as public speaking and presentation skills.
Health Education Student Assistant - Department of Health Education
University of South Carolina – Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted in planning, advertising, and conducting health education related events on campus.
- Managed and incorporated new social media platforms to network and promote upcoming health education events.
- Planned activities for health information booths and small group health information sessions for students.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communications/Mass Media
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC05-2016
High School Diploma -
Wade Hampton High School
Greenville, SC06-2012
Skills
- Administrative assistance & Executive support
- Academic support & Student services
- Office operations & Clerical support
- Public relations & Professional communications
- Customer service excellence & Client relations
- Dedicated team player & Relationship building
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Microsoft Office & Google Suite products & Adobe Acrobat systems
- PeopleAdmin, PeopleSoft, & Ellucian Banner ERP system
- Blackboard & Self-Service Carolina systems
- Computer skills & Database entry
- Hiring & Employee onboarding coordination
- Documentation and recordkeeping & File and data organization
- Budget tracking & Expense reporting
- Invoice processing & Travel arrangement coordination
- Appointment scheduling, calendar management, and Meeting planning
- Event coordination & Special events programming and planning
- Meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning
Timeline
Administrative Assistant – Division of Languages, Literature, and Composition
University of South Carolina – Upstate
04.2018 - Current
Testing Center Administrator – Department of Student Success
University of South Carolina – Upstate
09.2016 - 04.2018
Corporate Communications Intern– Corporate Communications
DRÄXLMAIER Automotive
01.2016 - 04.2016
Student Ambassador - Department of Admissions
University of South Carolina – Upstate
08.2015 - 05.2016
Cashier’s Office Student Assistant – Department of Student Account Services
University of South Carolina – Upstate
08.2015 - 01.2016
Health Education Student Assistant - Department of Health Education
University of South Carolina – Upstate
01.2015 - 05.2015
Voice and Diction Speech Tutor – Department of Academic Affairs
University of South Carolina – Upstate
08.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communications/Mass Media
University of South Carolina Upstate
High School Diploma -
Wade Hampton High School