Joy Beth Bodie Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tn

Nashville, Tennesse

Kigali, Rwanda

-Get to know students and their unique stories and then recommend personal essay topics-Create college lists based upon academic interests, personality, and schools that meet full financial need for international students-Introduce students to the college application process for U.S. colleges and universities and walk them through it-Reach out to universities to explain the mission of B2R, to establish relationships with admissions officers, and to determine whether it’s best for students to apply early or regular decision to a particular school, based upon available money-Plan and facilitate information sessions for students with admissions officers who visit Kigali and also via Skype -Lead extracurricular activities including Zumba, yoga, holiday parties, baking lessons, Bible study, etc. -Administer personality assessments, including StrengthsFinder and Enneagram, and lead discussions as well as exercises to enhance self-awareness in addition to a thorough understanding of the specific test

Nashville, Tn

College Counselor:-Guided students and families through the college search, application, and selection process while accurately assessing students’ needs and focusing on individual fit-Served as an advocate for students in the admissions process through writing detailed recommendation letters as well as maintaining contact with the specific admissions officers reviewing their applications-Hosted evening programs for students and families and lead grade-specific workshops for students during advisory -Visited college campuses to increase effectiveness as a college search guide for students and to establish relationships with admissions officers responsible for Tennessee-Created and led FRA’s 1st Annual Mock Application Case Study in April 2012-Coordinated a Mock Interview program for seniors in November 2012-Trained students, families, and faculty on the multiple uses of Naviance & Family Connection-Researched test prep options; orchestrated the purchase and usage of ePrep AdvantageInterim:-Oversaw each aspect of the four-day Interim program that occurs the week before Spring Break, including trips, internships, off-campus classes, and on-campus courses-Organized off-campus education classes such as driver’s ed and life guarding certification-Distributed communication to parents and students through meetings and e-mails-Published all Interim information and registration links on the FRA website

Nashville, Tn

-Managed the territories of MI, IA, NE, OK, AZ, NM, CO, UT, NV, WY, and Canada-Planned and executed travel in the fall and spring involving high school visits, college fairs, case studies, speaking engagements, and admitted student receptions-Presented 60-minute information sessions detailing Vanderbilt and its unique admissions process to prospective students and families-Supervised 1 – 2 practicum students each semester by managing work days/times, creating training schedules, assigning meaningful projects, and conducting performance evaluations-Coordinated multicultural visit program called DiverseVU-Oversaw the alumni interviewing program first full year in the job

Nashville, Tn

-Hosted internship search and resume writing workshops-Reviewed and provided feedback on student resumes-Met one-on-one with students to assess needs and goals, facilitate resource gathering, and coach students in taking action toward reaching goals-Recruited and trained 11 undergraduate student workers in resume, presentation, and interviewing skills as well as office etiquette-Planned and oversaw the Parent’s Weekend Open House which provided an interactive and meaningful experience through demonstrating online resources and answering questions

Nashville, Tn

-Read applications of Michigan students and presented a decision to the admissions committee-Counseled students and parents throughout the admissions process by answering questions face-to-face, responding to e-mails, and handling phone calls-Engaged students through assessing their interests and connecting them with information and resources at college fairs in Middle Tennessee

New York, Ny

-Supported a living environment which met the professional, social, and personal needs of 191 students between the ages of 12 – 18 -Planned and facilitated in-house activities and chaperoned off-campus events which led to community and relational development between students-Responded quickly and effectively to medical emergencies, security matters, and maintenance problems-Managed complaints of students as well as and conflicts that arose between students-Made disciplinary decisions, usually in the form of “early curfews,” in response to policy violation

Colorado Springs, Co

Franklin, Tn

Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs

Education record

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Camp War Eagle Counselor, War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, Student Recruiter, Alpha Gamma Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa