Brandon Hodges Email & Phone Number

Seminole, Fl, Us

Pinellas County, Florida, Us

Prepares and delivers presentations to potential students on campus and in the communityConducts outreach activities to students who have inquired about the CollegeFacilitates student orientationsProvides guidance to students individually or in group settings regarding career decisions, degree plans, and transfer opportunitiesIdentifies skill gaps and advises students on relevant workforce programs to meet their needsAssists students with registration and appropriate course selectionUtilizes a wide range of software and computer systems to track and analyze student progression and retentionAnalyzes student retention data and takes appropriate action to promote student success including case management of at-risk studentsHelps students understand current job markets by researching career options

Pinellas County, Florida, Us

● Advises and coaches students in the areas of self-assessment, career choice, career planning and goal setting, employer and industry research, job search skills/techniques such as resume/cover letter writing, application techniques, networking, professional branding, interviewing, etiquette, salary research, and campus to career transition● Coordinates student support programs or services;● Plan and develop programs;● Advise students on academic, finance or career issues;● Provide customer service;● Research service delivery methods; Promoting services;● Create resumes and cover letters; Maintain records;● Use computer and related software applications;● Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

• Collaborated with editors to identify project style and tone.• Documented completed freelance work and generated client invoices.• Pitched ideas for news and lifestyle articles.• Adhered to diverse tone and style specifications in alignment with project• requirements.Communicated with clients to assess needs and provide anticipated• project timelines.Researched current events and news items to fact-check and verify• sources.Reviewed and implemented editorial feedback to improve written• content.• Outlined and organized material accordingly.Revised written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors and producers.

Tampa, Florida, Us

Key Responsibilities:Functional:o Write, update, and enhance resumes.o Target resumes to the student’s program.o Must be able to meet deadlines and help the team maintain a 90% completion rate.Support Institutional Initiatives:o Keep current on institutional goals, objectives, and progress.o Engage in institutional sponsored activities and initiatives as appropriate.o Lead with courage in support of change initiatives that impact organization.o Manage and assist in coordinating efforts between departments within UMA.Compliance:Signed by Brandon Hodges | brhodges92@gmail.com | 1/13/2023 3:10:51 PM UTC | 192.35.61.38o Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follow, all applicable federal and statecompliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by theDepartment of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies andprocedures.o Effectively communicate compliance requirements to students and other staff asappropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliancedepartment.

Tampa, Florida, Us

Provided daily leadership and supervises the Writing Center, including scheduling. Also assisted in interviewing and recommending new hires. Tutored students. Trained new staff and conducted monthly staff meetings and training as required. Prepared biweekly reports on student use of the Writing Center. Evaluates usage statistics and make recommendations for improved performance of the Writing Center. Assisted in the monitoring and implementation of the campus retention system. Maintained an active presence in national Writing Center organizations, and promotes Writing Center/ASC services through classroom visitation, campus outreach opportunities, social media, and the Writing Center webpage (content management). Developed workshops on academic and non-formal education topics that contribute to student success in writing. Acted as a liaison between faculty to ensure appropriate and effective Writing Center support.

Tampa, Florida, Us

Responsibilities for SEO SpecialistDevelop optimization strategies that increase the company's search engine results rankingsResearch SEO keywords to use throughout the company's website and marketing materialsSet measurable goals that demonstrate improvement in marketing effortsMonitor daily performance metrics to understand SEO strategy performanceEfficiently communicate with other marketing professionals to align goalsCollaborate with others within the marketing department to manage SEO strategyWrite compelling and high-quality website content, including blog posts and page descriptionsUpdate content and website links for maximum optimization and search engine rankings

Lawrenceville, Ga, Us

• Participated in initial and ongoing training sessions to develop and improve teaching techniques.Instructed secondary students in face-to-face setting and via remote learning platforms.Engaged actively with students to build confidence in subject matter and help improve study methods.• Personalized lessons to meet individual needs of each student.Reported no-show appointments or last-minute cancellations to • academic advisor.Coached students on academic concepts and explained terminology in easy-to-understand language.Assisted students with developing positive academic strategies to improve learning and boost self-confidence.Maintained confidentiality regarding grades and personal information in • keeping with ethics code.Developed teaching and training materials, such as handouts, study• materials and quizzes.Used positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build• confidence in students.Provided private instruction to individual and small groups of studentsimproved academic performance, improved occupational skills and prepared for academic and occupational tests.• practiced and learnt new tutoring techniques.

Maintained the social media presence for the Belflower Boxing program. Established a social media/ marketing presence through daily content updates, videos and picturesIncreased traffic and engagement in social media pages and organization 100%Interacted with over 100 followers daily via Facebook and InstagramBolstered brand awareness through the hashtags #twinterrors #hardworkwednesdays and #belflowerboxing which established us as the premier boxing program in the Valley.

Assisted the head coach in the instruction of kids and adults boxing programs.Motivated a diverse group of students to better themselves mentally and physically.Worked with 10-20 kids daily and 10-17 adults Monday-Friday 5-8pmAimed to help create a boxing program that produced national champions as well as serve as way for the community to keep kids and adults off the streetsGained valuable insight as a speaker and motivator through my involvement with youth and the adults.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Gathered over 100 YouTube videos for research• Transcribed 100 Videos for a scholarly research project on the• stereotypes of African American women in reference to Michelle Obama. • Prepared tables, graphs, and fact sheets to summarize research results.Read literature related to scientific areas of expertise to remain current in• knowledge.Disseminated information to professional colleagues.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Biographies, Press Releases, and AP Style• Gave presentations on the importance of writing and the writing center's• purpose via classroom visitsFostered brand awareness of the writing center via social media• marketing and websiteMaintained a personal clientele of 30 students via an e-tutoring program I• created.Modeled professional behavior and good study habits both within and• outside of tutorial environment.Created and maintained warm and welcoming tutoring environment• conducive to learning.Submitted accurate and detailed tutoring records to appropriate• academic department for review.Instructed secondary students in face-to-face setting and via remote learning platforms. • Coached students on academic concepts and explained terminology in easy-to-understand language.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Performed Search Engine Optimization for BlogMaintained X3 TV, which circulated throughout the three gyms in the Greater Atlanta area.Learned Hubspot Web Analytics in order to gauge engagement and productivity for postsWorked over 80 hours during the summer of 2016Gained an appreciation for the finer points of social media marketing and sports marketing

Columbus, Ga, Us

Edited with Adobe AuditionResearched Weekly segments about politics, current events, and important things learned in classDeveloped hot topics weekly for on-air discussion for 3,000 listenersCreated personality as a speaker and entertainerLearned the importance of Time management via product deadlines and show times.

Columbus, Ga, Us

Helping students in the various stages of the writing process such as brainstorming, planning, and revision.Maintaining a knowledge of MLA, APA, CMS, and other stylesMotivating students as well as helping them become better writers.Performing presentations, workshops, and class visits. Representing the University Writing Center

Columbus, Ga, Us

Travelled to Dublin, Galway, Cork, Kilkenny, The Ring of Kerry. Visited trinity college, various cathedrals, and learned about Irish culture and by extension the world as a traveling student.

Helped decide which poems would be in that year's issue. Promoted the Arden.

Voted on fund requests, maintained a link between my organization and the Student Government. Gained experience in work politics as well as the inner workings of a boardroom type environment.

Master’S Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Creative Writing

High School Diploma, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

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