PROFILE

* Experienced in advising students on post secondary options

and identifying the best matches for post-secondary study.

* Over five years of experience in counseling and case

management, with a strong sense of excellent communication

skills and the ability to build productive relationships

with students.

* An organized and effective counselor, skilled at

identifying strengths and obstacles in students.

* A confident and diverse facilitator; able to be direct and

compassionate with students, parents and colleagues.

* A strong team player; adept at supporting colleagues in the

achievement of their personal and professional goals.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Program Director/ College Advisor, Public Education Foundation,

Chattanooga, TN 2008-Present

(College Access Center merged with PEF)

* Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and evaluates program

activities to meet goals.

* Manages fiscal operations including budget development and

authorization of expenditures.

* Conducts follow-up with students to make sure they are

following their college planning calendar and communicating

with their college advisor.

* Disseminates pertinent information to students and

colleagues about college preparatory resources and events.

* Administer individual counseling to students to identify

any barriers to post secondary-education.

* Review and edit student college applications, essays and

resumes.

* Assists student in establishing realistic and attainable

academic and career goals.

* Familiarize students with the college application process.

* Coordinate and implement college counseling events for

students and parents.

* Collaborate with school counselors and faculty to create a

college going culture for students.

Associate Director, College Access Center, Chattanooga, TN

2007-2008

Camp College/ Passport Scholars Program Director

* Planed, organized, staffed, directed and evaluated program

activities to meet goals.

* Developed, directed and implemented public relations and

communication strategies to support program goals and

increase community awareness of program.

* Managed fiscal operations including budget development and

authorization of expenditures.

* Conducted follow-up with students to make sure they are

following their college planning calendar and communicating

with their college advisor.

* Maintained positive relationships with various higher

learning institutions and organizations.

* Disseminated pertinent information to students and

colleagues about college preparatory resources and events.

CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Rehabilitation Counselor II, State of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN

2003- 2007

Vocational Rehabilitation Division

* Counseled, supported, and directed clients with various

physical, mental, and learning disabilities in their

efforts to become employed.

* Developed and implemented a plan with the client and

further arranged services through special agencies in order

to obtain employment for the client.

* Engaged in working relationships with public, private, and

federal agencies, area high schools, universities,

colleges, and community groups to locate potential clients

and service current clients.

* Served as a consultant and advocate to community agencies

for the client.

Eligibility Counselor, State of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN

2001-2003

Family Assistance Division

* Interviewed applicants to determine needed social services

such as Families First, Food Stamps, Medicare and TennCare.

* Evaluated client's self-sufficiency, strengths and goals to

develop a personal responsibility plan.

* Referred clients to community based resources.

Teller, Tennessee Valley Credit Union, Chattanooga, TN

2000-2001

* Made deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and payments for

personal accounts.

* Maintained and balanced the branch cash dispenser, cash

vault, and ATM machine.

* Solicited personal business referrals for various

departments within the credit union.

EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Kentucky

2006- 2007

Lexington, KY Magna cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Communications, Middle Tennessee State University

1992-1997

Murfreesboro, TN

Minor in Sociology, Middle Tennessee State University

1992-1997

Murfreesboro, TN

Minor in Marketing, Middle Tennessee State University

1992-1997

Murfreesboro, TN

Summer Seminar for Secondary School Counselors through SACAC

Case management training through the University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Medical Aspects I and II through the University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Ethics training through the University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Substance Abuse training through the University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Hispanic culture training through independent facilitator

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SERVICE

Committee Chair - SACAC Extend the Dream Grant 2013(June) -

Present

Member of SACAC Extend the Dream Grant Committee 2012 - 2013

Member of SACAC 2008 - Present

Member of NAACP ACT-SO Committee 2010-Present

(Competition Judge for Essay and Playwriting 2009 - 2012)

(Co-Chair of Events Committee 2011-2012)

Member of Interview Committee - Passport Scholars 2009-2012

Member of College Advisory Council- UT Knoxville 2010-2012

Presenter for the Tennessee College Access and Success Conference 2009

Member of Staff Advisory Council 2005-2006

Member of Rehabilitation Services 120 Club 2004

Families First job placement team of the year 2003

References:

Name: Stacy Lightfoot

Company: Public Education Foundation

Title: Vice President of College Access and Success

Initiatives

Address: 100 East 10th Street, suite 500; Chattanooga, TN

37402

Phone: 423-***-****

Email: abqxen@r.postjobfree.com

Name: Sheryl Randolph

Company: Director of Student Affairs

Title: Hamilton County Department of Education

Address: 3074 Hickory Valley Road; Chattanooga, TN 37421

Phone: 423-***-****

Email: abqxen@r.postjobfree.com

Name: Vincent Phipps

Company: Communications VIP

Title: President

Address P.O. Box 8276, Chattanooga, TN 37414

Phone: 404-***-****

Email: abqxen@r.postjobfree.com

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