LISA ADAMS-HORSLEY

**** ********* ******** **. ** Apt. 433 Atlanta, GA 30328

770-***-**** home 334-***-**** cell

adwz5h@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Nearly 12 years of experience of managing 5 million dollar projects which includes managing teams and working in the area of recruitment of students and the adult population in the areas of academic advisement, assessment curriculum design and various counseling focuses including career, personal and financial aid. Detail-oriented, organized and highly motivated with the ability to direct complex projects from concept to execution. Goal-oriented with strong leadership skills.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Georgia State University

Director, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center 2012-present Serves as principal investigator which includes the planning, budgeting, staffing and supervision of all project activities. Identifying, recruiting and providing academic and career services to eligible adults. Responsible for developing and evaluation program services. Chief liason for the project in contact with the general public, government agencies key University officials and other professional agencies. Initiate, develop, and implement policy changes and/or structural changes at the project level. Conduct formal staff development training, new student/staff orientation programs, and on-going employee skills development activities

Wallace Community College 2000-2011

Director, TRiO Student Support Services

Managed overall program with a budget of over $5 million in federal funds to support students’ needs. Supervised 13 employees across three campus locations, providing academic and career guidance as well as personal and instructional counseling services. Served as liaison between students and college faculty and administration, to maintain and improve graduation and retention rates for the institution while supporting the continuing education and employment success rate of the student body. Conduct formal staff development training, new student/staff orientation programs, and on-going employee skills development activities

Counselor, TRiO Student Support Services

Provided student support services on three campuses, including Admissions processes of registration and financial aid. Served as ADA and Orientation Coordinator as well as Coordinator of Student Activities and SGA Advisor. Recruiter/Sales Manager, Personnel Resources 1999-2000 Responsible for applicant recruitment, assessment and placement. Also sold staffing services to local businesses.

Database Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1990-1999 Conducted case research and managed database to support EPA regulations. EDUCATION

M. S., Human Resources Management, Troy University, 2002 B.A., Mass Communication - Broadcast Management, Clark Atlanta University, 1989

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● Leadership Dothan Participant, 2010

● Conference Chair, Alabama Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (AAEOPP)

● Corporate Development and Fundraising Chair,

● Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP)

● Council for Opportunity in Education

● Alabama Community College Association (ACCA)