Admissions Counselor or Dental Assistant Instructor

Location:

Fort Lee, VA

Salary:

60,000.00

Posted:

January 15, 2019

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Curriculum Vitae

L. Eilleen Brunson-Maldonado

**** ******** **** **. ****** George, VA 23801 Mobile 804-***-****

E-mail: *******.*******@*****.***

Qualifications

Summary

I have six plus years’ experience counseling and assisting prospective constituents with admission to a highly respected and recognized state university. Concentration in recruiting first year freshmen and transfer students to meet university diversity initiatives. Extensive experience working with and managing volunteer organizations and activities, including planning and directing volunteer operations, programs, budgets and fund-raising initiatives. Experienced educator, manager, coordinator, and team builder. Recognized for leading innovative programs and getting superior results. Bi-lingual abilities include conversational English and Spanish. Successful Community College Dental Assistant Instructor, Public School Spanish and Special Education Instructor, Confraternity Christian Doctrine (CCD) Teacher, and Admission Counselor for Diversity Initiatives for Higher Education.

Education

Ph.D. University of Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix 2015

Higher Education Administration

MA University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 2004

Adult and Higher Education Students Affairs;

Internship for Master Degree, Students Leadership, and

Cultural Programs at UTSA

BS University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 2002

Biology

AA Florida Keys Community College, Key West, Florida 1991

Liberal Arts

AA School of Dentistry, Health Science Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico 1983

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Honors and Awards

President’s Volunteer Service Award 2009, 2010-2014

For exemplary volunteer service working with the Christian, ARMY, and Boy Scouts communities.

District Award of Merit 2009

For exemplary volunteer service to the Boy Scouts of America. Highest award given at the

Boy Scout District level

District Leadership Award 2006

Recognized for exceptional volunteer service by the Boy Scouts of America

President’s List Awards 1990 to 1991

Recognized for academic achievement

Nominated for the All - American Scholars, 1990

United States Achievement Academy Award

Recognized for academic achievement

Research Experience

LATINO STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION: PERCEPTIONS 2015

AS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

ADVISORS: Patrick Bingham, PhD, Sandra Sessoms-Penny, EdD, and Gaynel Olsen, PhD

Teaching and Professional Experience

Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia 2012 to 2018

Admissions Counselor for Diversity Initiatives

Counsel and Recruit students to pursue higher education at VSU

Fortis College, Richmond, Virginia 2010 to 2012

Adjunct Faculty for Health Care Providers

Facilitator for courses in Dental Assisting,

Career Development and Spanish.

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College 2005 to 2006

Richmond, Virginia

Adjunct Faculty Dental Assistant Program; Dental Sciences and

Dental Materials

Prince George County Schools, Prince George, Virginia 2005 to 2012 Substitute Teacher K-12; Special Education, and Spanish

English Dental Clinic, Colonial Height, Virginia 2004 to 2005

Dental Assistant

Central Del Barrio Community Clinic, San Antonio, Texas 2000 to 2002

Dental Assistant Training Coordinator

Moody Family Dental Clinic, Moody, Alabama 1998 to 1999

Dental Staff Manager

Family Dental Office, Whidbey Island, Washington 1996 to 1998

Dental Assistant

Oxnard Orthodontics, Oxnard, California 1992 to 1994

Dental/Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator (Bilingual)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Office, Carolina, Puerto Rico 1981 to 1989

Dental Assistant for 3 oral surgeons

Presentations and Invited Lectures

Presentation: Assessment in Higher Education, March 22, 2004 at Saint Mary’s University, San

Antonio, Texas

Symposium: Caries Prevention, February 2003 at Health Science Center at San Antonio,

Texas.

Workshop: Planning and Budgeting, May 2004 at University of Texas at San Antonio.

Conferences: Virginia Chamber of Commerce (VAHCC) May 2014-May 16, Annual

Conference Passport to Education in Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Network Pursuing Worthy dreams: Women Leaders in Higher

Education June 2016, Annual State Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia

Professional Development

RDA First Aid PPE Security Awareness Training CPR Procurement

Domestic Violence OSHA Terrorism Security

HIPPA MSDS Sterilization

X- Ray Certified Scheduling/Billing

FERPA Preventing Sexual Harassment

Professional Affiliations

Member of TRI-CITY Association of Educational Office Professionals 2016 to 2018

Member of the International Education Advisory Council at Virginia State 2016 to 2018

University

Board Member for Student Conduct at Virginia State University 2015 to 2018

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) 2012 to 2018

Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling 2012 to 2018

Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers 2012 to 2018

(VACRAO)

Board Member Gifted Talent Students for the Prince George School District 2009 to 2011

Member, District Committee, Crater District, Boy Scouts of America. 2005 to 2018

Help provide resources and leadership to support over 2000 youth and

adult volunteers to bring a first class scouting experience to the greater

Tri-cities area.

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) 2012 to 2018

Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling 2012 to 2018

(PACAC)

Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers 2012 to 2018

(VACRAO)

Board Member for Student Conduct at Virginia State University 2015 to 2018

Internal Equity Committee Member who support the Educational 1990 to 1991

Equity Act at Florida Keys Community College

Professional Service

Education Field 2005 to 2018

Extensive experience in providing instruction and developing strategies that enhance existing curriculums. Have experience working with special needs students as well as Hispanic students who need extra assistance in comprehending teaching materials. As a Dental Assistant Instructor revamped the existing lecture method of instruction and developed a “hands on” approach that increased the comprehension of the course material. This innovation was well received by other instructors and students alike. The present role as an Admissions Counselor for Diversity Initiatives is to recruit and increase the Latino “Hispanic” students at a state university. The strategy is to develop awareness and assist these students on some the challenges they face impeding accessibility to higher education.

Community Service

District Fund Raising Chairman 2008 to 2017

Led fund raising event for a Boy Scouts District that encompasses an area of five counties and three cities. Set the goals and objectives and directly coordinated the efforts of 48 volunteers. Provided marketing and advertising of events as well as general administration of program. Acted as liaison to de-conflict other fundraising efforts in the community. Entire effort involved almost 2000 youth and adult volunteers. Successfully met and exceeded fund raising goals by raising over $100,000. Led the top selling District in a Boy Scout Council that has over 24,000 youth and adults.

Languages

Spanish: Native Language

English: Intermediate Listener and Speaker, Advanced Reading and Writing

Computer Skills

Applications; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), Ellucian Banner, Ellucian Recruiter Blackboard, and Hobsons CRM.

Other

Volunteer Coordinator 2004 to 2011

Coordinated efforts to raise funds and collect food to provide Thanksgiving dinners to needy families at the Fort Lee Military Installation. Set priorities and goals for over 40 volunteers. Work closely with Army Community Services (ACS) as a combined effort to benefit the military community. Collaborated with ACS to collect the resources necessary to prepare and provide Thanksgiving food baskets to 500 needy military families.

Volunteer Dental and Medical Care Services 2001 to 2003; 2010 to 2018

Remote Area Medical (RAM) Mobile medical clinic provider delivering free, quality, dental, vision, and medical health care to under-served and uninsured individuals.

VSU Cares is an annual event in which Virginia State University teams with the Virginia Dental Association’s Mission of Mercy to provide free dental care for surrounding communities.

Christina’s Smile is a mobile dental care clinic that offers dental treatment to underserved children in Texas; supported by the PGA tour and Champions tour and thousands of volunteers.

Dental Sealant Drive sponsored by the Dental Hygienist Association and Centro Med in San Antonio, Texas.

Give a Kid Smile a volunteer organization supported by many. The organization provides free dental care and education for underserved children in Virginia and other states.

Mission of Mercy is a non- profit organization supported by many. The organization provides free dental care and education for underserved adults in Virginia and other states.

Catholic Church Program Volunteer 1981 to 1989; 2004 to 2015

Serve as a teacher, mentor, and role model to youth of various ages and diverse backgrounds. Assist with religious education and activities that enhance the youth programs of the church. Coordinate use of facilities and equipment for religious instruction. Have used bi-lingual skills to assist in explaining literature, training guides and other instruction to Hispanic members of the congregation. Commended by church leadership for exemplary efforts.

Navy Family Support Group 1989 to1998

Led fund raising events and organized social activities to support the servicemen’s families in Florida, California, and Washington State.

References

Atilano Leon, DMD

Edgar Echevarria, DMD

Diplomats American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ABOMS

Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

787-***-****

Michelle Whitehurst-Cook, MD

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia

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