Leads the comprehensive enrollment and advising programs to support new student transition for students in the Center for Academic Advising. Leads the orientation and registration processes for new undeclared Transfer students, including managing administrative processes for orientation and the development of training materials for advisors and academic support materials for transfer students. Provides unit level leadership for Pre-Orientation Course Registration (POCR) and New Student… Show more Leads the comprehensive enrollment and advising programs to support new student transition for students in the Center for Academic Advising. Leads the orientation and registration processes for new undeclared Transfer students, including managing administrative processes for orientation and the development of training materials for advisors and academic support materials for transfer students. Provides unit level leadership for Pre-Orientation Course Registration (POCR) and New Student Orientation Advising. Collaborates with key stakeholders to establish timelines, workflows and processes to ensure these programs meet UNCW’s strategic enrollment goals. Show less

Supports new students as they integrate into UNCW and into the college experience. Fosters a sense of community through a highly interactive classroom. With ~25 first-year students per class, the environment is conducive to academic and personal development. Students apply and develop effective academic and personal strategies; hone critical thinking, writing, and oral presentation skills; engage in academic major and career exploration; and become familiar with the expectations of the… Show more Supports new students as they integrate into UNCW and into the college experience. Fosters a sense of community through a highly interactive classroom. With ~25 first-year students per class, the environment is conducive to academic and personal development. Students apply and develop effective academic and personal strategies; hone critical thinking, writing, and oral presentation skills; engage in academic major and career exploration; and become familiar with the expectations of the university as well as campus resources. Show less

Manages and supports new student orientation and UNCW's Pre-Orientation Course Registration (POCR) program. Works closely with students and advising practices while maintaining an advising caseload of both first year and continuing students.

Develops and evaluates a comprehensive process to ensure all new University College students receive accurate, timely, and effective advising as they transition to UNCW. Manages and assigns incoming University College students (approx. 2500 freshmen, 500 transfers) to specific advising sessions connected to the university’s new student orientation based on a variety of criteria. Creates timelines and workflows surrounding key dates that impact orientation sessions and training of staff… Show more Develops and evaluates a comprehensive process to ensure all new University College students receive accurate, timely, and effective advising as they transition to UNCW. Manages and assigns incoming University College students (approx. 2500 freshmen, 500 transfers) to specific advising sessions connected to the university’s new student orientation based on a variety of criteria. Creates timelines and workflows surrounding key dates that impact orientation sessions and training of staff. Coordinates the development and evaluation of advising presentations and resources for students and advisors. Collaborates with the University College Academic Advisor Curriculum Coordinator and Academic Resource Coordinator roles to ensure communication and information sharing across University College teams related to orientation, advising, and training. Collaborates with the academic advisor in University College responsible for early registration to ensure a seamless experience for students. Works in collaboration with key university offices to ensure resources are up to date, available and accessible.Serves as a resource regarding all aspects of orientation advising to prospective and new students and parents. Creates training materials and implements the training of University College staff and any connected orientation assistants regarding the orientation program, advising practices, and workflow connected to orientation advising and registration. Creates training materials and trains Orientation Leaders and/or other identified student leaders regarding registration and support during orientation sessions. Develops communication plans and content for both students and advisors surrounding the orientation registration process. Serves as the chair of the University College Orientation Team. Represents University College in meetings with the Office of Transition Programs to provide input and receive information on key dates, deadlines, changes/updates for program. Show less

Worked with a caseload of 150-180 freshmen and continuing students with varying major interests. Provided outreach and advising services in order to best serve and develop students. Facilitated advising appointments to engage students while ensuring they are making informed academic choices at UNCW. Effectively communicated university and community resources, while also creating connections across campus. Guided students through the path of declaring their major.

Facilitates Clifton Strengths workshops for both classes and professional staff groups. Delivers personalized one-on-one coaching for students on their Clifton Strengths results. Identifies purposeful strategies to help people meet goals and objectives using their natural talents. Helps people reframe their weaknesses in the context of Strengths. Overall, spots people's potential, how to bring their potential to life, and coaches them what "could be" when best utilizing their… Show more Facilitates Clifton Strengths workshops for both classes and professional staff groups. Delivers personalized one-on-one coaching for students on their Clifton Strengths results. Identifies purposeful strategies to help people meet goals and objectives using their natural talents. Helps people reframe their weaknesses in the context of Strengths. Overall, spots people's potential, how to bring their potential to life, and coaches them what "could be" when best utilizing their Strengths.What is Clifton StrengthsFinder? The Clifton StrengthsFinder is the culmination of more than 50 years of Dr. Donald O. Clifton's lifelong work: leading millions of people around the world to discover their natural talents. The simple online assessment and accompanying resources and materials are your portals to discovering your Strengths - making success in life and leadership within your grasp. Show less

Worked as a coordinator of UNCW coaches, as well as a coach. Coaching entailed working with students who identified as needing extra support based on their grades and survey responses. The intention was to increase the likelihood of college persistence and also increase the likelihood of graduating college while helping students meet their individual goals.

Worked with a caseload of freshmen students providing advising services that guide students to make informed academic choices related to their major and course selections, as well as bringing awareness of academic and administrative policies. Fostered conversation to ensure students are having successful transitions into the university. Collaborated with students, faculty, and staff across UNCW to create connections across campus focusing on student development and success. Worked alongside… Show more Worked with a caseload of freshmen students providing advising services that guide students to make informed academic choices related to their major and course selections, as well as bringing awareness of academic and administrative policies. Fostered conversation to ensure students are having successful transitions into the university. Collaborated with students, faculty, and staff across UNCW to create connections across campus focusing on student development and success. Worked alongside freshmen and transfer students during their registration process while acting as a resource to better enhance their experience. Show less

Assisted with organizing, developing, managing, and implementing the overall marketing plan, marketing strategies and projects for the department. Worked to coordinate information fairs, presentations, special events, and various activities within specific program areas. Developed and managed social media, marketing collateral, public service announcements, and database management. Managed the marketing student staff (schedules, trains, evaluates), planned and facilitated marketing staff… Show more Assisted with organizing, developing, managing, and implementing the overall marketing plan, marketing strategies and projects for the department. Worked to coordinate information fairs, presentations, special events, and various activities within specific program areas. Developed and managed social media, marketing collateral, public service announcements, and database management. Managed the marketing student staff (schedules, trains, evaluates), planned and facilitated marketing staff meetings (scheduling, creating/sharing agendas, incorporating in-service training and team-building), and assigned duties or projects. Other responsibilities included: creating marketing materials using graphic design and layout skills within the Adobe Suite. Show less

Assisted with the administration of the Certified Internship Program (CIP) within UNCW's Career Center, and helped to expand their innovative program. Also worked one-on-one with undergraduate student interns throughout the summer, utilized marketing and promotion tools, assisted with program evaluation, guided students through individualized career guidance, worked with on-campus event coordinating, and networked with campus and community members.

Responsible for the daily operation of UNCW's Student Recreation Center. Ensures all internal programming, reservations, and open recreation activities are running smoothly in the facility. Requires knowledge of all policies of the Campus Recreation operation and make decisions based on previous experience, general philosophy and mission of the department. Oversees student employees in the absence of the professional staff, administers the policies and procedures of the department and is a… Show more Responsible for the daily operation of UNCW's Student Recreation Center. Ensures all internal programming, reservations, and open recreation activities are running smoothly in the facility. Requires knowledge of all policies of the Campus Recreation operation and make decisions based on previous experience, general philosophy and mission of the department. Oversees student employees in the absence of the professional staff, administers the policies and procedures of the department and is a general "trouble-shooter" within the facility. Show less

Assisted incoming freshmen with their transition into college during their first semester. Served as a mentor to these students through interactions in the classroom and assisted new students with making connections to UNCW.

Supported the marketing team in daily administrative tasks, assisted in marketing and advertising promotional activities, helped organize a large marketing event, and prepared and distributed promotional pieces.

Completed a practicum experience working in the Education Department within the aquarium. This required facilitation of student groups, managing groups of around fifteen people throughout each day, acquiring and communicating knowledge of each display, and having interpersonal skills while working with a variety of patrons.