Ayanna Smith Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Fullerton, California, United States

Responsibilities: As the Academic Coordinator for GEAR UP, I manage the coordination of GEAR UP events and services to increase college and career readiness for first-generation college students and their families. In my role, I provide ongoing input to school staff and administration to improve the college going culture and collective knowledge. I enhance the implementation of equitable policies and procedures by implementing innovative, strategic projects for long-term student success. Highlights: - Designed Individual Academic Plans to be more user-friendly, engaging, and relevant for students and stakeholders. - Restructured and reorganized our 110+ page policies and procedures manual. - Coordinated staff training for 80 staff in 2019 and 2020, successfully adapting for the virtual environment. - Coordinated 15+ complex events and activities from start to finish, collaborating with key stakeholders, assessing and mitigating risks, and tracking results.- Improved service documentation process to minimize error and adapted to virtual when we transitioned to remote work.- Developed partnerships with community programs that align with the GEAR UP mission.

Long Beach, California, United States

Responsibilities:As a Transfer Admissions Specialist, I researched and interpreted transfer admissions policies and requirements and addressed prospective student inquiries regarding application and enrollment. I collected student data and conducted follow up communication as needed, as well as coordinated outreach and recruitment activities for prospective students and community groupsHighlights:- Coordinated hiring, training, and task management for 6 student assistants.- Designed transfer admissions informational handouts to clearly communicate program requirements to prospective students. - Attended transfer admission fairs at local community colleges, serving as an official representative of CSULB for prospective transfer students. - Led weekly transfer admissions presentations to prospective students and their families.

Riverside, California, United States

Responsibilities:As a Regional Coordinator for EAOP, I coordinated the academic and college advising activities at 6 high schools. I implemented an intentional marketing and recruitment campaign at each of the high schools to yield 650 total program participants. I also maintained strong working relationships with parents, school staff, and community members. Highlights:- Coordinated 10 mid to large scale, multi-day events ranging from 50 - 300+ attendees. - Managed budgets ranging from $5k - 50k. - Developed advising and marketing materials including flyers, PowerPoints, and brochures. - Maintained up to date knowledge of UC, CSU, and community college admissions requirements and procedures.- Collected and maintained accurate statistical and demographic student data to inform outreach activities.- Onboarded and supervised 2 regular student assistants and 12 seasonal student assistants.

Oakland, California, United States

- Directed program residential activities, contributing to a comprehensive learning experience within a STEM summer camp for 60 high school aged youth- Critically analyzed problems and formulated logical solutions to improve program operations- Enacted conflict resolution strategies to maintain a cohesive and inclusive environment- Communicated and enforced relevant university and program policies and expectations- Hired and provided immediate supervision of 6 residential assistants- Coordinated over 40 hours of training and bi-weekly meetings

Berkeley, California, United States

- Provided one-on-one college and academic advising to high school students - Evaluated transcripts and provided personal guidance for students and their parents- Recruited over 300 program participants- Collected and interpreted detailed student data for reporting purposes- Collaborated with school counselors, teachers, and administrators to organize classroom and large group presentations and to increase campus college-going culture

Oakland, California, United States

- Initiated and led drop-in college advising sessions- Supervised and mentored students during the 5-week overnight camp- Managed interactive workshops and activities

Oakland, California, United States

- Provided personalized academic guidance to seniors- Established relationships with school staff and introduced students to the program and its resources - Hosted financial aid and SAT registration workshops

Berkeley, California, United States

- Developed a curriculum teaching college preparatory skills for high school sophomores- Advised high school seniors through the college and financial aid application process- Met one on one with students and their parents quarterly

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Education Minor African-American Studies Minor

Environment & Wildlife Conservation Studies

Activities and Societies: Education Abroad Program