Dione Smith Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I serve as a primary UCDC contact for students, internship organizations, and campus staff on internship-related responsibilities such as deadlines, forms, evaluations, and policies. I maintain and continue to learn the experiential education software (Symplicity) for the development of the internship database, student tracking, reporting, professional development, and other functions. I support accepted students as they search and procure internships by communicating through email and Zoom or Teams to review internship application materials, provide guidance in using the UCDC database and other search tools, and offer assistance with interviewing, negotiating offers, and developing work plans. I evaluate and report student participation in the program to UCDC staff, UC campus staff, and UCOP administrators, as required. Assists in resolving professional performance, misconduct, and other issues between employers or internship supervisors and students. I work with the UCDC communications team to update webpages and other informational documentation for accepted students.I manage and cultivate current internship relationships Identifying current organizations with early deadlines to share with students.I assist in administrative tasks associated with the UCDC program. Representing UCDC, when appropriate, at experiential and internship related meetings and conferences in DC; may make presentations.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I sort and categorize academic transcripts and related documents according to established guidelines and procedures.I organize and maintain physical and digital records of transcripts, ensuring proper indexing and labeling for easy retrieval.I conduct thorough audits of existing records to verify data accuracy and completeness.I scan and name paper-based documents and convert them into digital format.I maintain confidentiality and security of all academic records, adhering to data protection and privacy policies.I collaborate with team members to streamline processes and suggest improvements for more efficient transcript management.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

I serve as founder and lead consultant of an educational consulting company focused on helping college students complete the financial aid process and eliminate or significantly reduce their student loan indebtedness. I collaborate with community organizations to host educational workshops to promote the organization’s mission.

I serve as the founder of non-profit organization focused on improving dental health in the Black community.I collaborate with dentists in the local area to provide dental services at a discounted rate.I research, develop, initiate, and implement funding through crowdsourcing to provide financial assistance to low-income patients.

United States

I provide functional expertise to serve our clients’ needs in the following areas: business process management, organizational effectiveness and change management, and technology optimization and alignment.

Washington, District Of Columbia

I serve as a driving force behind recruitment support as the assistant to the Associate Director of Scholarships. I enhance team performances by providing training to financial aid team members and ensuring they are updated on best practices, internal scholarships processes, and established protocols. I participate in NCAA conferences to remain updated on consistently evolving scholarship practices. I was awarded for consistently high performances and received a salary increase within the first year. I contribute value to student experiences by hosting engagement opportunities and forums. I display expertise in the use of PowerPoint; incorporate technology to enhance efficiency.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

I review all the financial aid documents for compliance with both federal and state guidelines and verified information in preparation for Department of Education audits for an operator of private institutions of higher learning.Key Contributions: -Developed and implemented improvements that reduced processing time.

Birmingham, Alabama

I directed and reviewed all the administrative support activities of the staff for academic institutions, departments, and alumni organizations at a distance-learning college offering natural health programs.Key Contributions:Put in place policies and procedures upon analysis of current operations, and student demographics.Performed community outreach and attended campus events, and meetings on the organization behalf.Provided research, documentation, and support throughout annual accreditations process.

United States

I reviewed and evaluated documentation to determine eligibility for a variety of federal, state and district grants, loans, and scholarships at a financial aid administration company. I based my decisions on an analysis of student applications including immigration and dependency status, income level, financial aid history, and federal/state income tax returns. Key Contributions:Swiftly identified and resolved conflicts pertaining to supporting documentation and other issues.Partnered with campus officials, district personnel, lenders, and government agencies to mitigate issues.

Leadership And Management, Graduate Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies, 3.25 Gpa