Emily Thayer Owens Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

- Skilled using various AI technologies in counseling practice to support students; presented at state conference about the benefits and uses of AI in higher education- Advises and supports a diverse student population through the college application and decision-making process, fostering an environment of life pathway planning and personal growth.- Serves on advisory board for MN state regarding new Direct Admission initiative through OHE- Leads a team of counselors in providing personalized guidance to students on college selection, application processes, scholarship opportunities, and career exploration.- Provides alumni counseling for college persistence and career counseling. - Implements data-driven strategies to track student success and measure program effectiveness, resulting in continuous program improvements.- Performs Registrar duties, graduation and credit checks, PowerSchool data entry and configuration- Conducts workshops and presentations on college admissions, financial aid, and career exploration to educate students and parents.- Collaborates with school faculty and administration to integrate college and career readiness into the overall curriculum, enhancing student preparedness for post-secondary pursuits.- Established and maintains strong partnerships with colleges, universities, and industry professionals to enhance opportunities for students.+ Selected to participate in the National Kipp College Counseling Institute (Cohort 2023)

Minneapolis, Mn

Committed to ensuring that Venture students matriculate and are actively supported as they pursue advanced education options or post-secondary career pathways. Equity and inclusivity guide counseling practices along with a passion for holistic student supports.

- Unique position to advise over 600+ alumni from diverse backgrounds in financial, academic, emotional and logistical issues that arise in life after high school; support graduates towards postsecondary completion/career goals. - Supported national network with new CRM platform and streamlining alumni persistence metrics to optimize network performance - Performed career counseling, resume writing, job searches, aptitude testing, academic advising, and more based on needs of students.- Tracked and monitored alumni progress, determined trends such as success rates with university partners, create data reports, all to continually evaluate retention initiatives.- Served using social media accounts and multiple communication streams to enhance support efforts; focused on preferred communication for 18-28 year olds.+ Assistant Softball Coach for CRJHS varsity sports program; organized practice plans to meet needs of various skill levels while advancing team play through drills, conditioning, skill development, and team building

Positions held: Summer Visit Event Coordinator - Internship Coordinator/Supervisor - Student Tour Guide Training Leader - Gustavus Fly-In Program Director - Gustavus Speech Scholarship Coordinator & Liaison - Interim Event Coordinator - New Student Orientation Facilitator - New Student Orientation Advisory Board - Reading In Common Board - College Interfaith Advisory Board - Student Organization(s) Advisor- Handled student recruitment, admission, and counseling for 11% of college's applicants each cycle. Excelled in advising prospective families with attentiveness to customer service.- Created and implemented targeted, cyclical marketing & communication for assigned recruitment territory that reached several thousand individuals each year; resulted in cohesive messages to inform, engage and provide customer service to families during all parts of the college search process/cycle.- Established a prospective student travel program including policies/procedures which was one of the highest yielding initiatives. Continually reviewed based on analysis of operations, demographics, and needs of institution to better effectiveness (Cut costs by over 50%; increased yield to 57% from 25%) while addressed needs of out of state prospective students. - Selected to plan Summer Visit events in first year employed; thereafter planned large, key institutional recruitment events.- Helped coordinate student tour guide training at various times along with academic year interns for Admission Office; committed to goal setting and skill development that applied to each student's area of interest.

- Counseled students on college selection process, admissions, higher education; Participated in student recruitment, application evaluation, executed admission decisions.- Interviewed prospective students and families.- Conducted campus programs, pre-admission, and post-admission events.- Synchronized travel plans for 50+ prospective out of state students for “Fly-In Program”.- Improved “Fly-In Program” methods; managed event logistics.

- Administrative support; updated/built master forms- Drafted probate, affidavit and final account documents- Edited/plotted legal descriptions of land parcels- Performed client consultations- Aided in court preparations with detailed organizational skills- Researched and monitored state legislation, municipal judicial history, and litigation involvement

- Selected as 1 of 7 to represent College as full-time tour guide for prospective students- Assisted with development and maintenance of Admission website- Office reception, scheduled appointments/visits; responded to inquiries - Provided and coordinated admission presentations on and off campus- Represented through effectively communicating information about Gustavus - Compiled and input statistical data; operated data base user interface

- Initiated own company to provide services with emphasis on client care- Continually worked to learn new techniques and test new products - Experience in performing skilled painting work applying paints, solvents, sealants, and caulk; - Performed surface preparation, including application of putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks; - Skilled ability to maintain facilities in safe and efficient condition; Ensured proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies

- Managed youth employees to educate public on aquatic conservation and water quality- Developed educational program that has been maintained and expanded to other lakes- Implemented public education principles and methods, teaching and instruction for individuals/groups, and the measurement of effects- Conducted weekly shifts to monitor landing access points and perform boat checks

St. Croix Falls, Wi

- Named Store Manager at age 17; oversaw staff of various ages and handled business responsibilities- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations- Developed keen communication and customer service skills; Ability to work within deadlines and to multitask- Demonstrated ability to manage both the front end and the back end of a restaurant; Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system and handled currency/credit transactions- Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers and management- Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering; Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service