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Chicago, Il, Us

Illinois, United States

Responsible for organizing programs and activities for Illinois Joining Forces. Develop programs to support the organization's strategic direction, as well as create and manage long term goals. Assist in the development of budgets and operating plans for programs and writing program funding proposals.

Joliet, Illinois, United States

Managed a grant funded program which included management of outreach, assessment, crisis intervention, housing counseling, and case management services to homeless veterans and families. Oversaw and supported the grant administration for the SSVF program. Directly supervised 2 case managers and a client support aide, implementing a team approach in setting goals, planning, execution, and achievement.

Joliet, Il

Coordinated program, outreach, assessment, crisis intervention, housing counseling, and case management services to homeless veterans and families. Oversaw and supported the grant administration for the SSVF program. Directly supervised 2 case managers and a client support aide, implementing a team approach in setting goals, planning, execution, and achievement.

Joliet, Il

Assist Veterans and their families who are either at risk of homelessness or literally homeless obtain and sustain permanent housing. Assist clients in resume writing and job searches for permanent employment. Coach clients in the area of goal setting and money management. Connect clients with additional resources that would assist them in the areas of employment, education, social services, health care and housing. Solicit donations for household items and clothing to ensure that clients are equipped with basic needs. Work closely with the county Veterans Assistance Commission and the Veterans Administration to ensure that clients are receiving the benefits they are entitled to. Establish and maintain relationships with other area agencies in order to create a referral network for clients.

As part of the Executive Team, help design curriculum, create programming, facilitate mental health and wellness restorative weekend. Serve as part of the development team and maintain communication with COH caregivers. Follow up with restorative weekend participants.

Shorewood, Il

TRPP provides the framework for programs that serve vulnerable youth, veterans and communities. Our acronym is pronounced "trip" which also describes what we do. We join families, schools, churches, service organizations and other community pillars to maximize access and participation. TRPP events, exercises & service projects respond to imbalances and help provide opportunities for youth, veterans and communities to thrive.Our focus on healthy living is grounded by a fundamental belief that health is a natural process of balance - which is a natural process of change and acceptance. We practice holistic exercises to help promote healthier lifestyles, families and communities.

Tinley Park, Il

Liberty Creative Solutions, a certified woman-owned business, is a full-service integrated marketing and professional design firm with in-house print production, bindery, mailing and distribution capabilities. Liberty has unique capability to complete concept, design and campaign branding along with the production of conventional print, wide format, digital media, social media, variable digital printing and direct mail. Within its highly competitive industry, Liberty continues to grow 50 years later, a testament to our industry experience, adaptability and our ability to leverage technology to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet our client’s needs. Clients range from national Fortune 500 firms to mid-sized regional businesses.

Tinley Park, Il

Liberty Creative Solutions, a certified woman-owned business, is a full-service integrated marketing and professional design firm with in-house print production, bindery, mailing and distribution capabilities. Liberty has unique capability to complete concept, design and campaign branding along with the production of conventional print, wide format, digital media, social media, variable digital printing and direct mail. Within its highly competitive industry, Liberty continues to grow 50 years later, a testament to our industry experience, adaptability and our ability to leverage technology to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet our client’s needs. Clients range from national Fortune 500 firms to mid-sized regional businesses.

Chicago, Il

The College of Health Sciences at CSU educates a caring and competent, non-traditional student body, many of whom are underrepresented in the healthcare professions. Through innovative teaching strategies and interdisciplinary educational experiences, we empower our graduates to be critical thinkers, life-long learners, advocates for reducing health disparities, and providers of quality health care services.The College of Health Sciences at CSU strives to be recognized as a national leader in interdisciplinary healthcare education and excellence in teaching, research and service. We strive to inspire and prepare our students to seek and create innovative healthcare opportunities locally, nationally and globally.Responsibilities: - Responsible for coordination the recruitment and admission processes within the College of Health Sciences - Develop recruitment strategies and maintain evaluation of data - Coordinate and plan recruitment activities - Program in analysis of recruitment needs and demographic trends - Monitor enrollment, retention and graduation data across college. Developing strategic initiatives regarding enrollment management - Coordinate college orientations - Provide administrative oversight for academic support and scholarship activities of the college - Coordinate college academic support programs and resources - Oversee advisor activities - Monitor data on impact of academic support initiatives - Assist in coordinating college scholarships. Chair the CSU Foundation Scholarship Committee- Provide administrative oversight for other student support activities - Coordinate the records of student associations - Assist in planning student social and professional activities - Serve as a liaison between the college and outside agencies - Coordinate special events in the college.

University Park, Il

Oversee the offices of: Recruitment and Outreach, Admissions and Admissions Processing, Financial Aid, Registration, Student Records, International Student Services, Welcome Center, Marketing and Public Relations. Serve as a member of the Presidents Cabinet.Accomplishments: • An increase of 12% in student credit hours in 2014. • One of only two Illinois public regional universities to experience an enrollment increase for the last three years running. • Created a new brand, overall look and marketing strategy for GSU. • Oversaw every aspect of a complete web site redesign. • Created a strategic enrollment plan for GSU. • Restructured the Admissions office and created a Recruitment Department by reallocating funds. • Successfully recruited and started the first ever freshmen class at GSU which started in Fall 2014. • Part of committee responsible for successfully designing the first ever residence halls at GSU which opened in August 2014 • Hired a dynamic Enrollment Management and Marketing leadership team. • Oversaw the creation and successful implementation of the first ever social media campaigns at GSU. • Co-chaired the mascot selection committee who selected the first ever mascot at GSU. • Worked in collaboration with the athletic department to host an athletic director luncheon to introduce GSU Athletics to the surrounding community. • Restructured the Financial Aid office which resulted in reduced complaints of at least 80%. • Restructured the organization of the Registrars office and the Admissions processing office. • Implemented leadership training for the EMM leadership team. • J-1 status awarded to GSU. • Added an additional 11 community colleges to Dual Degree Program Partnerships • The Kresge Foundation awarded GSU with an $875,000 grant to support the Dual Degree Program

Illinois

Volunteer position for the Illinois State organization of AACRAO.

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Responsible for all operations from inquiry to start for the Morris Graduate School of Management. Work with prospective graduate students and with the Dean and Associate Dean of the Graduate school to ensure that the needs of the new students are met. Serve on the Graduate Council and the Graduate Admissions Review Board. Manage the Graduate school web site. Responsible for meeting enrollment goals for the Graduate School at all eight campuses of Robert Morris College. Monitor enrollment reports to create strategies to increase results and staff training opportunities. Create promotional and direct marketing pieces based on target markets and demographics of prospective graduate students. Active participant in the Illinois Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers - current position of Northeast district chair. Manage staff made up of Director of Graduate Relations, student workers and administrative assistant and work closely with the Graduate School Managers.

Responsible for meeting enrollment goals for adult students at Robert Morris College. Develop programs and relationships with external educational institutions. Monitor college visit, application, and enrollment reports to create strategies to increase results and identify staff training opportunities. Presented at the state Conference of the Illinois Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers on management and motivation topics and the district conference of the Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors. Develop programs and relationships with external educational institutions. Create promotional and direct marketing pieces based on target markets and demographics of prospective adult students. Active participant in IACRAO as well as IACAC.Serve as a member of the Presidents council.Manage staff made up of admissions counselors, enrollment specialists, recruiters and telecounsleors.

Responsible for meeting enrollment goals for undergraduate students at Robert Morris College. Develop programs and relationships with external educational institutions. Monitor college visit, application, and enrollment reports to create strategies to increase results and identify staff training opportunities. Present at conferences on issues relating to admissions. Develop programs and relationships with external educational institutions to encourage and motivate counselors presidents, deans, department chairs, and advisors to view Robert Morris College as a viable option of higher education for their students. Create promotional and direct marketing pieces based on target markets and demographics of prospective students. Active participant in the Illinois Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers as well as the Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors. Manage admissions counselors, recruiters and enrollment specialists

Ms, Rehabilitation Counseling

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant in Admissions and Records; Chi Sigma Iota Southern Illinois Regional Social Service.

Bs, Community Health Education

Activities and Societies: POWER Peer mentor President; Student worker in Admissions and Records