Gretchen Olsen Email & Phone Number

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States

Remote

Higher Education and Student Affairs Program

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States

- Met with academic warning students listening intently to understand their circumstances and discuss pathways to success in order to remove warning status from their accounts- Assisted first year students in registering for classes in person and remotely by paying close attention to detail to Bemidji State credit requirements- Completed outreach and cold calls to at-risk students to ensure all resources are being made aware of

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States

- Created marketing graphics paying strong attention to detail to effectively engage our social media audience and promote our services or events- Produced minute-long promotional videos for academic programs to align with the goal of recruiting new students to the school

Remote

Lindahl Academic Center- Met with student-athletes twice a week to effectively communicate assignments, grades, expectations, and overall academic experience to ensure the student was doing well in all courses- Created task lists with student-athletes and designated work throughout the week to encourage useful organizational habits- Provided any additional help students may need by giving insight, brainstorming ideas together, or connecting students to additional resources to foster a supportive environment- Participated in meetings with each students' advisor to discuss overall progress and allow for any changes needed within the student-athlete’s sessions

St Cloud, Minnesota, United States

- Collaborated with a team to create the new training program for Career Center undergraduate student workers to ensure needs of students are being met in the online format- Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring and training process of student Peer Career Advisors and the Social Media Coordinator- Head contact for Career Advance which aids in preparing undergraduate seniors for their career and life after college- Presented to 50+ newly admitted students about the services the Career Center offers to ensure students are aware of our office- Responsible for interacting on the Career Center social media accounts to develop relationships with other student services and employers

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

- Provided resume and cover letter guidance to students by using effective communication skills to aid them in better understanding the resume and cover letter writing process- Ensured students were equipped with the necessary information to explore majors and careers by providing helpful resources and an in depth understanding of the exploration process - Attended outreach events to network with a variety of students and alumni to promote the Career Center services- Contributed to the social media team by providing creative marketing ideas and understanding Twitter/Instagram analytics to further engage with students- Assisted around 25 guests per day at the front desk via in person communication, phone, and email using excellent customer service skills to ensure a positive experience was given

Master Of Science - Ms, Higher Education Administration

4.0 GPA

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Love Your Melon Summa Cum Laude Minor in Psychology

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Undecided

Activities and Societies: Dance Team