Oliver W. Colbert Email & Phone Number

Nashville, TN, US

United States

Learn about how through poetry, I was able to go from being kicked out of high school to earning both my bachelor’s and my master’s degrees. Now, I facilitate poetry workshops and other student engagements that impact inspire students.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Develop and implement strategies for recruitment, selection, and retention of Year Up participantsacross multiple sites. Lead a team of two recruitment managers and one recruitment specialist, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure top-of-funnel goals are met.

Queens, New York, United States

Managed marketing and communications strategy, oversee yearly communications calendar, andgenerally support all messaging on behalf of the St. John’s Law Office of Admissions. Each cycle, review and made recommendations on 25-30% of the applicant pool, focusing primarily on applicants who identify as racially and socially underrepresented (review resumes.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Responsible for creating and leading diversity initiatives to increase the number of diverseapplicants applying to Carolina Law. Processed approx. 1,200 new student applications and transfer applications within the admission cycle: reviewing resumes, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other supplemental materials using ACES2. Assisted in creating.

Greater New York City Area

Served as a primary academic advisor and career counselor for underrepresented students. Recruited underrepresented students for the HEOP program by way of organizing on-campus recruiting events and participating in high school fairs and open houses in target areas. Served on the planning board for the 6-week Summer Orientation program for students within.

New York, New York

Assist in the supervision, training and evaluation of all student workers including Orientation Leaders and Student Ambassadors. Partner in the supervision and development of students taking leadership roles in the SVA student government, the Visual Arts Student Association (VASA), and the student-run radio station, WSVA. Coordinate and manage the student.

Greater New York City Area

As a College Advisor I work closely with a caseload of 40+ students, providing them with academic, financial and career advisement and guidance. Advocate on behalf of student various college and university offices on behalf of CSO students. These offices will include but are not limited to: Financial Aid Office, Academic Support Centers, and Admissions.

Ensure the growth and development of the undergraduate and graduate students attending Baruch College. Serve as advisor for 15 student organizations and co-advise Greek Life. Coordinate campus-wide events sponsored by Student Life at Baruch.

Greater New York City Area

Taught a 12-week course educating 1st year students of the resources at Baruch College.Conduct courses on leadership, healthy habits and importance in academic integrity

Paraprofessionals lead by example. Paraprofessionals do as much as they can to create a friendly, respectful residential community and to help students in the residence halls succeed academically and personally

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Greater New York City Area

Maintain accuracy of the CBS Sports programming schedule onlineAssist with promotional and production integration of CBSSports.com and digital network partnersAssist in updating internet promotional reports

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Create/ Present forums educating the student body on things that are occurring in the neighboring community.Locate various community services throughout Buffalo

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

Master'S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism, Writing, Gpa 3.06

Activities and Societies: Iota Phi Theta, Resident Advisor, President African American Male Empowering Network, NAACP