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UNIV 1101: Learning FrameworksMen of Color Learning Community

• Coordinated the strategic enrollment management of high school students in the Career and College Promise Program (CCP) including recruitment, admissions, and retention.
• Provided academic advising to ~475 CCP students and ~100 Early College students and monitor progress toward academic goals and success within focused pathways.
• Provided individualized comprehensive academic, college, and career counseling regarding students’ future outlook.
• Evaluated and monitor the processes and procedures of the CCP program to ensure compliance with state program regulations.
• Utilized Starfish retention software to monitor student progress and employ intrusive advising methods to individual students to ensure satisfactory academic progress.
• Promoted CCP program through hosting on- and off-campus information sessions for community members, operating booths at Craven CC open house, deliver during campus tours, and table sitting at community events.

Provided support and assistance to the areas of retention, student success, admissions, and athletic compliance within the Office of Enrollment Management. In this role I proactively outreached, provided success coaching, and provided direct, intentional support to students from LSU HSS Academy and STEM E.D.G.E. programs.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Served as a peer staff member for a transition program aimed to serve largely low-income and first-generation students coming to LSUResponsible for assisting the professional staff members in a variety of related interpersonal skill workshops and ongoing seminarsAddressed large and small groups of students, disseminated information, and interacted with.

Provided direct support to students with low-income and first-generation college students and assist students in achieving their educational objectives. I provided one-on-one support with students who need assistance and act as a lead mentor/tutor as they provide similar support.I also implemented and co-facilitated workshops; assisted the Program.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided strategic program support to both Summer Hoya and Summer Discovery programsEfficiently managed and assigned 1100 students to campus residence hallsProactively planned, scheduled daily field trips in the metro-D.C. area and disseminated logistics to residential counselors

Assisted in the creation and implementation of assessment/evaluation methods to be usedto measure program success.Collaborated with Graduate Coordinator to develop a strategic plan for the program, includingupdating program curriculum as needed.Presented any relevant research or important information to the Fellows program, as assigned.Assisted in the.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Co-administrator of guests' experiences through on-campus tours and recruitment events. I hired, managed, and continually developed the departmental tour and recruitment staff to enhance guests' experience on daily tours, special visit tours, information fairs, and on- and off-campus recruitment events in support of occupancy goals.

Promoted leadership opportunities and networking connections offered by ACPA to undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and university staff. Created presentations to deliver to other ACPA members around the nation. Collaborated with surrounding ACPA members to increase campus familiarity and national membership.

Supervised, counseled, accompanied over 200 high school students in a residential international pre-college program Created and maintained a comfortable environment for students in a live-in role Developed and facilitated evening activities for studentsSupervised student's safety and behavior while traveling to off-campus excursions Chaperoned students.

Chapel Hill, NC

Provided virtual 1-on-1 college access to 250 low-to-moderate-income, high achieving high school seniors across the U.S. while developing knowledge of higher education systems through all 50 states as well. Served on a special projects committee to conduct research and ensure the sustainability of the virtual advising initiative while developing knowledge.

Henderson, NC

• Served as a certified, full-time College Adviser for Southern Vance High School in Henderson, NC to increase college-going rates and cultivate a college-going culture
• Provided one-on-one admissions and financial aid advice to students and families seeking assistance.
• Organized group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities.
• Planned and coordinated campus tours, college fairs, and recruitment opportunities
• Established productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in high schools within the Vance County School District..

• Recruited high achieving high school students from underrepresented populations to UNC
• Guided students through admissions and financial aid processes
• Conducted student tours throughout the university
• Managed shirts, donations, and prizes for approximately 200-300 students each week

Carmichael Residence Hall

• Provided exceptional front-line customer service to ensure pleasant living experience in Carmichael Residence hall
• Collaborated with staff and community director to warrant a safe and inclusive environment within the residence hall
• Independently completed administrative tasks and duties

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Higher Education Leadership

Activities and Societies: Resource for Outreach and Academic Diversity (ROAD) Scholar Black Graduate Student Organization (President).

Graduate Certificate, Urban And Community Education

Master Of Arts - Ma, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

B.A., Communication Studies: Interpersonal And Organizational Communication

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Peer Mentor Council-Minority Advisor Program

Graduate Certificate, Communication Studies

Concentration in Communication Studies for Leadership, Management, and Business Professionals