Kendall E Cook Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Communicate objectives and outcomes of the program to grant staff, higher education institutions, administrators, other college personnel, and the grant program officer at the U.S. Department of Education.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate implementation of all activities, services, and operations of the GEAR UP grant, including oversight of resources and monitoring of federal and state sub grants.
• Co-supervise GEAR UP support specialist, peer mentors, and undergraduate student ambassadors.
• Coordinate and provide specialized services to meet the needs of diverse population, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and stay adept with policies such as ADA law/disability services.
• Coordinate with institutional partners and LEA school districts on grant activities to promote student development, retention efforts, and graduation.
• Provide technical assistance on FAFSA completion, student data collection and evaluation, and state aid financial assistance programs.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Led external monitoring visits, reviews, and audits for Cohort 9 grantees and made recommendations to program administrator and Pennsylvania Department of Education for continued funding and/or programmatic changes.
• Provide technical assistance for project implementation, reporting, and closeout.
• Conduct on-site monitoring for Out of School Time (OST) afterschool programs through observation, interviews with program staff and administrators, students, partners, and community partner representatives.
• Served as the lead review for proposals, no-cost extensions, and budgetary/programmatic changes.
• Review grant proposal and budget documentation, and engage with Pennsylvania Department of Education to meet federal/state grant management compliance.

• Deliver career development programs and information in a classroom setting and on an individual basis to undergraduate, masters, and doctoral candidates from the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD).
• Provide career counseling and insight regarding job search strategies, resume and cover letter development.
• Conduct mock interviews, discuss negotiation strategies, and equip students with valuable networking strategies.
• Ensure preparation for hiring events, career fairs, and employment activities through interactive workshops, professional development seminars, and small group counseling.
• Identify and assess student’s career readiness and employment needs, research the job market and hiring trends, interpret finds, and coordinate programming to support students’ career goals.
• Assist the Director in creating policy procedures to ensure the quality and effectiveness of career-readiness events and activities, internship development, and employer partner alignment.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Created surveys for college persistence study, and conducted qual./quan. analyses and program evaluations on education services
• Prepared data sets for FAFSA comparative analysis with the University of Pittsburgh
• Proof/edit student and volunteer surveys, and coordinated interviews and focus groups

Boone, NC

• Prepare strategic analyses and draft reports, contracts, and proposals
• Prioritize data outcomes and perform descriptive and inferential statistical analysis via SAS and SPSS
• Analyze data capability and provide program evaluation and support to stakeholders

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported community engagement and social policy initiatives/campaigns with digital media support and political figures/celebrity bookings
• Tracked and analyzed current and past legislation, and assisted with policy design and legislative revision
• Prepared policy memos, draft recommendations, and produce creative deliverables for stakeholders.
• Provided outreach and communication by public engagement and social media, and measure outcomes by analytic software

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted literature and policy scans, performed data analytics, and summarized report findings
• Liaised and prepared Policy and Federal relations team for taskforce initiatives and briefings
• Prepared and distributed survey and additional member services via Qualtrics
• Assisted with data analyses, cleaning, and dissemination/reporting and assessment

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Documented and analyzed data on student outcomes of college access and FAFSA completion.
• Prepared agenda and coordinated logistics for regional and national learning labs
• Built and administered surveys, data graphs/charts, infographics, and contributed to weekly newsletter
• Built and maintained coalition relationships with members, partner organizations, and education stakeholders

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Facilitate program of study prescribed in lesson plans-Create conducive and safe learning environment-Monitor student attendance, behavior, and assigned tasks-Employ instructional methods appropriate to maturity and interest of students-Carefully execute safety procedures for emergency evacuations.

Boone, NC

-Travel extensively to make professional recruiting presentations to individuals and large groups in high schools, community colleges, and at evening programs-Conduct presentations which include information on academic programs, costs, housing, financial aid, scholarships, application processes and visitation programs-Meet with prospective students.

Department Of Communication Studies

-Provide comprehensive study of “A Comparison of Web-Based and Paper Based Course Evaluations at UNC Charlotte”-Finalize training and piloting of survey and focus groups-Conduct focus groups-Transcribe focus groups-Enter survey data into SPSS-Interpret raw data-Assist with graduate research assistants for final presentation in April 2014.

College Of Liberal Arts & Sciences

-Assist with planning and logistics of State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Syposium (SNCURCS)-Publicize and edit website-Plan on a large scale-Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators -Coordinate student volunteers-Design/produce publicity for event -Write summary reports for college of liberal arts&.

College Of Liberal Arts & Sciences

-Write stories for college magazine, news release, and college/university website -Promote college events -Conduct research for strategic plans and communication materials-Update and manage social media sites-Assist in production task-Interview and write stories on students presenting research

Dean Of Students | New Student Services

-Assist with new student orientation for incoming freshman, transfers, and graduate students. -Work closely with Assistant Director of New Student Services-Work collaboratively with Orientation Assistants -Assist with special projects

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master’S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Graduate Certificate - Counselor Education

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Advisory Board Nominee

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication Studies