Casey Padgett Email & Phone Number

United States

Virginia, United States

-Improved institutional presence in Virginia with increased high school visits, college fairs, individual family meetings, and local events -Advise a network of prospective students, parents, and high school counselors regarding admissions procedures, scholarship consideration, and academic programs based on student interests and qualifications-Conduct continuous assessment to influence recruitment and yield strategies within territory-Facilitate small-group discussion during admissions case studies and provide admissions presentations during college workshops for juniors at various high schools -Utilize database systems including Banner, Slate, and Microsoft Access for reporting, event management, communication documentation, and student records management -Holistically review applications for admission and top scholarship consideration-Served as support staff for on-campus Open House and Admitted Student Days, which host 2,000+ guests- Evaluate and review over 200 student applications for admission by utilizing Slate - Represent the University of South Carolina at over 200 events each year at high schools across the state of Virginia and Washington D.C. - Advise and train incoming regional representatives and assist with ongoing trainings for the entire regional representative team - Manage remotely the territories of VA, D.C., and WV by serving as the counselor for these students and assisting them virtually with their needs- Collaborate with high school counselors to aid students in obtaining information about the University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Advised incoming students in diverse populations on declaring a major, planning class schedules, and providing tips and resources to enhance student success • Planned and implemented graduate student intern program for New Student Orientation in Summer 2015

Columbia, South Carolina

-Complete 6 hours/week of drop-in career sessions and undergraduate and graduate students. Topics covered during these meetings include choosing major/career, part-time jobs, internships, resume and cover letter, job search strategies, post graduation transitions and more-Conduct Experiential Education workshops such as Co-Op Orientations, Realities & Rewards, and Thinking It Through-Responsible for Community Internship Program, Cooperative Education, and Experiential Education student outreach development and implementation-Conduct mock interviews; hold individual student appointments; present in-house/campus workshops focused on career development and experiential education topics

Columbia, South Carolina Area

-Collaborated with co-instructor to prepare lesson plans for 19 students on topics such as diversity, student success, wellness, and advising-Provided meaningful activities and class discussions for students three days a week-Applied concepts, skills, and theories studied in graduate coursework to better understand first year college students' needs

Raleigh, North Carolina

-Implemented programs and presentations regarding academic advising, to-do list before move-in, and social media to assist with incoming students and parents’ transition into NC State. -Supervised 38 Orientation Leaders and 3 Student Coordinators while inspiring them to become role models for the incoming class of 2018.-Assessed and evaluated the Orientation Leaders and Student Coordinators performance when leading the students who visit campus.

Columbia, South Carolina

-Advisor for Garnet Circle, a student organization that promotes traditions on campus and plans the Ring Ceremony each semester. -Conducted retreat, helped organize ring ceremony, advisor in Homecoming events, presented to U101 classes about how to become involved, facilitate group discussions with the student executive board. -Aid in events such as membership drives where we encourage students to become involved and join the student alumni association.

Williamsburg, Va

-Handled organization’s social media outlets, drafted press releases, updated CEO and Trust Blogs on WordPress, published an article, and developed and pitched ideas to capture the audience of GuideStar’s clients.

Harrisonburg, Va

-Assisted first-year students in developing peer relationships, academic effectiveness, and personal adjustment to JMU through small and large group discussions, individual advisement, and positive interactions

Master Of Education - Med, Higher Education And Student Affairs

Activities and Societies: Student Personnel Association, University 101, Advisor for Garnet Circle and Student Engagement Council, Ring.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Orientation Peer Adviser, Lambda Pi Eta, Make Your Mark On Madison Leadership Counselor, First.