College Management
Resume:
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: **********@**************.***
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: ***************@****.***
Name: Vincent Phipps
Company: Communications VIP
Title: President
Address P.O. Box 8276, Chattanooga, TN 37414
Phone: 404-***-****
Email: *******@****************.***
Contact this candidate