Motivational speaker Facilitate training and coaching sessions for organizations & individualsProvide assessment, evaluation, recommendations, and mentoring for K-12 Counselors College & career counseling for high school students and parents on various phases of the admissions processAssess individual academic and career goals; develop a college admissions strategic planCareer counseling for college graduates and professionalsAssist with college application preparation; present college admissions seminars

School Counselor 1998 - presentBethlehem Central High School, Delmar, NYProvide personal, academic, career and college counseling; facilitate small group counseling sessions including study skills and college search informationProposed, implemented and coordinated the Naviance Career & College Program for the districtImplemented the Naviance Electronic Application ProcessCoordinated transition to an electronic paperless application process (408 12th grade students, 125 faculty)Created positive and supportive school-counseling environment; conduct classroom counseling activitiesConsulted with parents, teachers, administrators and community specialistsCreated, coordinated and updated counseling center web page; provide resource materials for students exploring collegesCoordinate and created annual 10th grade parent meeting; created Power Point presentationSupervised undergraduate internSupervised graduate students (shadow visits)Mentored new middle school counselor, Fall 2004 to Spring 2005Recipient of numerous educational grants: NYSACAC, NACAC, College of St. Rose, and New York Tolerance CenterCoordinated PLAN (pre-ACT) administration for 260-280 10th grade students at Bethlehem Central Coordinated annual Autumn 9th grade parent meetings; created and implemented parent/student newsletterConducted a parent needs analysis survey administered to all 9th grade parentsCoordinate Jump Start for 9th & 10th grade students and parentsVisited various colleges and universities in the Northeast regionAdvised and founded Sisters of African Roots (SOAR), ALANA, Fall 2001 to presentServed as an Administrative Intern for the Principal, Spring 2006-Summer 2006Supervised graduate interns, Fall 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019Bridge2College leadership team (First Generation College program)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee

Instructed course, Issues in School Counseling, Summers 2017, 2018Instructed course, Diversity and System Leadership (EdD course), 2010Instructed course, Counseling Culturally Diverse Populations in Schools, 2001-2015Instructed course, College Admissions Practices; Summer Institute at Skidmore, 2000-2015Co-instructed course, Counseling Culturally Diverse Populations, Spring 1996Developed syllabus and student evaluations using principles of cross-cultural counseling

Provided overall management of the HEOP Summer Program participants and activities Acted as a critical point-person during emergency situations and provided immediate communication to the Director/Assistant Director of HEOP and all departments on campus Maintained connections on campus, liaison for vital offices for program functions Resolved issues as presented/ troubleshooting Served as one of the drivers for the leased van Networked and utilized community resources Personalized process (registration-last day) Counseled students/ support system for students Served as a support system and mentored Peer Advisors and Resident Nurse Co-coordinator for Staff Training Ensured all program participants adhere to the policies and procedures of the College and the HEOP Summer Program. Developed and delivered social and educational programs that enhanced students’ overall experience Supervised some weekend trips and activities Planned and coordinated Opening Day & Closing Day activities Monitored and supported students during weekly study hours Acted as a mediator and arranged mediation to facilitate conflict resolution for program participants Developed and facilitated Summer Peer Advisor Training Worked with Facilities and Residence Life Offices to ensure room preparation (i.e. keys, security access fobs, maintenance requests, room condition reports, inspections, etc.) and addressed necessary Summer Program procedures Provided support and leadership to Summer Program staff via weekly meetings. Collaborated with the Director and Assistant Director of HEOP to complete other duties as assigned

Provided overall management of the HEOP Summer Program participants and activitiesActed as a critical point-person during emergency situations and provided immediate communication to the Director/Assistant Director of HEOP and all departments on campusMaintained connections on campus, liaison for vital offices for program functionsResolved issues as presented/ troubleshootingServed as one of the drivers for the leased vanNetworked and utilized community resources Personalized process (registration-last day)Counseled students/ support system for students Served as a support system and mentored Peer Advisors and Resident NurseCo-coordinator for Staff Training Ensured all program participants adhere to the policies and procedures of the College and the HEOP Summer Program. Developed and delivered social and educational programs that enhanced students’ overall experienceSupervised some weekend trips and activitiesPlanned and coordinated Opening Day & Closing Day activities Monitored and supported students during weekly study hoursActed as a mediator and arranged mediation to facilitate conflict resolution for program participantsDeveloped and facilitated Summer Peer Advisor Training Worked with Facilities and Residence Life Offices to ensure room preparation (i.e. keys, security access fobs, maintenance requests, room condition reports, inspections, etc.) and addressed necessary Summer Program procedures Provided support and leadership to Summer Program staff via weekly meetings. Collaborated with the Director and Assistant Director of HEOP to complete other duties as assigned

Provided personalized college counseling for all students Coordinated workshops for high school students which emphasized college search, retention, study skills, and financial aidCollaborated with college administrators and high school counselors Assisted the Science Technology Entry Program Coordinator and Director with planning for the academic yearCoordinated the parent workshop series

Recruit URM students at major recruitment fairs throughout the countryServe as an additional mentor and source of support for URM students already at Albany Medical CollegeDesign programming to support URM studentsParticipate in a 2 day undergraduate summer weekend for undergraduate URMS and economically disadvantaged particularly in the area of individualized counseling for medical school admissionCounsel STEP students in the area of college admissions on an individual and group basis as part of the AMC Science and Technology Program

Provide counseling for college-bound students and parents on various phases of theadmissions processAssess individual academic and career goals; develop a college admissions strategic planAssist with college application preparation; present college admissions seminars

Permanent half-time faculty member for 3 graduate-level education courses per academic year, Diversity and System Leadership, Appraisal in School Counseling, Counseling Culturally Diverse Populations in Schools, College Admissions Practices and Collaboration in Educational Settings

Designed and implemented a 5-week summer program for inner city middle and high school students. Assisted program director with duties as assigned.

Coordinated 90 workshops for three inner city high school talent search programs whichemphasized college search/retention, study skills and financial aidCollaborated with college administrators/officers and high school counselors workshopfacilitatorsServed as liaison to high school site coordinators and talent search director

Created and directed a 4-day intensive college prep program for 11th and 12th gradestudentsProvided college counseling for college-bound students, conducted workshop sessions andfacilitated activitiesAssisted students with resume preparation, essay writing, interview assistance, andcreating a customized college list Seminar Coordinator, Academic Talent Search/STARS 2003 - 2005

Managed daily operations utilizing strong communication and teamwork skills; planned andmanaged Admission budgetSupervised 3 professional staff, 2 support staff and 26 student employeesProvided intensive training and professional development in program planning, counselingand multi-task coordinationSupervised campus programs including open houses, overnight programs, receptions and tele-counselingCoordinated planning and implementation of recruitment strategy utilizing prospectmanagement techniquesCoordinated recruitment activities in the Tri-City and Syracuse regions; conducted highschool visits, community and two-year college visits and attended college fairsExceeded first-year admissions enrollment goal for academic year 1996-1997 by 15%Evaluated and implemented improvements to the direct mail sequenceServed as a search committee member for

Reviewed applications for admission and interviewed prospective studentsSupervised departmental support staff; organized fall 1995 travel schedule for entire staffCoordinated high school visitation programs; supervised 50 student recruitersScheduled and attended fairs and high school visits for a competitive women's collegeCoordinated special programs including open house, student bus trips, on-campus visits and off-campus interviewsOversaw transfer admissions; exceeded fall enrollment budget goal by 23%Supervised marketing initiatives in New York and New JerseyServed as administrative liaison to Humanities cluster, Student Affairs and Dining ServicesProvided data to admissions and financial aid college consultantsAdvised Alianza Latina de Mujeres Apoderas

Reviewed applications for admission and interviewed prospective studentsSupervised departmental support staff; organized fall 1995 travel schedule for entirestaffCoordinated high school visitation programs; supervised 50 student recruitersScheduled and attended fairs and high school visits for a competitive women's collegeCoordinated special programs including open house, student bus trips, on-campus visitsand off-campus interviewsOversaw transfer admissions; exceeded fall enrollment budget goal by 23%Supervised marketing initiatives in New York and New JerseyServed as administrative liaison to Humanities cluster, Student Affairs and DiningServicesProvided data to admissions and financial aid college consultantsAdvised Alianza Latina de Mujeres Apoderas Director, Higher Education Opportunity

Supervised entire Higher Education Opportunity Program admissions and financial aidprocessPlanned and implemented fall and spring personal and educational growth workshopsCreated and coordinated special support group services facilitated by MSW's and CSW'sPrimary counselor for 25 students, maintained daily counseling scheduleCo-Advised Black and Latin Student Alliance

Managed recruitment and selection process of applicants with diverse backgroundsInitiated and implemented two-year recruitment planScheduled and attended fairs and high school visits for a very competitive liberal artscollegeDeveloped and maintained networks with counselors, student groups and community-basedorganizationsReviewed applications and interviewed prospective students; advised Black and LatinStudent UnionDesigned and created admissions recruitment brochure and newsletter, Striving forDiversityCOUNSELING