Educational Consultant Guidance Counselor
Resume:
PHYLLIS L. THOMPSON
Elgin, South Carolina 29045
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To use leadership and management experience and skills to lead employees by example, and to assess, plan and implement best practices within the organization that will benefit the institution (organization), board members, employees and customers.
EDUCATION: Benedict College/Voorhees Webster University Sport Management 2017-present Master of Arts in Human Resources Benedict College Midland Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Business Associate in Business in Management Administration Concentration
Management/Marketing
EXPERIENCE: Voorhees College
January 2020 - Present
VP for Enrollment Management
• Provides oversite and effective leadership to all personnel in the Division of Enrollment Management
• With staff to development strategic enrollment goals according to the College’s Strategic Plan
• Successfully identify and enroll a diverse and academically talented class of students in established and new markets
• Makes data-informed decisions for allocating staff and financial resources to achieve enrollment goals
• Acts as advisor to the President in all enrollment management and student financial services and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet
• Keeps the President and the President’s Cabinet advised of all significant current problems or conditions affecting the Division and makes appropriate recommendations for correction or improvement
• Provides input to the President and the President’s Cabinet that will expand their understanding of trends in higher education and aid in planning for the future development of the College
• Ensures that all personnel and activities of the Division project a favorable image of the College upon staff, student body, faculty and the general public
• Coordinates area activities, functions and operations with the Divisions of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Finance and Institutional Advancement 2 Phyllis L. Thompson - Vita
• Collaborates with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs on the coordination of new student orientations and coordinates recruitment activities with appropriate offices
• Supervises the development and approval of all publications proposed for printing and distribution by the Division
• Evaluates the performance of each member of the staff in terms of program goal achievement and personal development and achievements
• Prepares and submits the Division input to the College’s annual budget, and provide the required supervision to ensure that all elements of the Enrollment Management Division's budget are properly and prudently administered and
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
2001-2018 Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Director of Admissions/Director of Admissions and Student Marketing Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Student Marketing Associate VP for Enrollment Management
• Planned, supervised, coordinated and administered all aspects of Recruitment, Admissions and Student Marketing for undergraduate students
• Provided leadership to recruitment and admissions team use cutting edge techniques and best practices (internet technology, social media, and text messaging) to effectively execute strategic plan to achieve undergraduate admissions goals and objectives
• Maximized use of EX Jenzabar in communicating with students, sharing data campus-wide; promulgate information to prospective students regarding majors, accreditations, performing arts programs, student accomplishments and activities, and school codes
• Stayed abreast of new disciplines and special services offered at the College
• Assessed (qualitative and quantitative) data reported weekly and quarterly reports to the VP for Student Affairs and President
• Incorporated all recommendations made by the Enrollment Management, into the Campus-wide Strategic Recruitment and Retention Plan
• Disseminated information on admitted students to Financial Aid and Scholarship, Academic Affairs, Residential Life, performing arts/athletics programs, and Student Financial Services to ensure that information is being communicated to students
• Assisted in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to undergraduate recruitment, admissions and registration for Fall, Spring, Summer sessions
• Made recommendations to the VP of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs regarding annual budget needs and ensured funds are used appropriately
• Conducted annual evaluations on staff and develop and implement in-service training for staff
• Encouraged and promoted campus visitation
3 Phyllis L. Thompson - Vita
• Planned and coordinated Counselor’s Forum and HBCU College Fair
• Served as a team member on the Enrollment Management Committee, Financial Aid Appeals Committee, First Year Initiative, Scholarship, Bridge Advisory Committees, and other committees as assigned
• Designated School Official for issuing I-20 for international students, and
• Performed other duties as assigned by the VP and President. 1993 – 2001 Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
International Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
• Interviewed prospective students statewide, across the United States and in International countries
• Presented information on the college’s history and other pertinent information relating to the admission criteria, disciplines, scholarships, financial aid and sports to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, teachers, principals and community leaders; create
• Created PowerPoint presentations on the institution and college life
• Conducted seminars and workshops and
• Displayed and disseminated literature on the college. December 1999 The Flemming GROUP
June 2000 Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Internship
• Created PowerPoint presentations on interviewing techniques
• Disseminated materials on “Diversity in the Workplace” for clients
• Interviewed potential clients
• Scouted and researched the field of temporary services
• Created travel expenditure statement
• Wrote policy and procedures documents on criminal background check and driver’s record and
• Created documents for testing (i.e. aptitude and correction key and typing test). 1992-93 South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115
Program Recruiter/Minority Teacher Recruitment Coordinator
• Canvassed statewide organizations and technical institutions, community agencies, and churches to recruit students into the undergraduate teacher education program
• Displayed and disseminated literature during private visits and at college fairs and
• Assisted students with completing of applications for admission, evaluated transcripts for transfer credits and explained financial aid form in detail. 4 Phyllis L. Thompson - Vita
Summary Proficient with Window 2017, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access of Excellent interviewing, presentation and writing skills. Skills:
Certificate/ Designated School Official (DSO), SACS QEP COMMITTEE MEMBER Affiliations: Past Member of National Semi-Merit Finalist Scholarship Selection Committees: Certified Educational Consultant with CACRAO Admissions and Guidance Counselor Board Member (College Board) Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Executive Secretary for National Association of Deans, Registrars and Admissions Counselors
(NACDRAO)
SCAFAA (South Carolina Association of Financial Aid Administrators) HBCU College Board
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