Leslie Livingstone
Resume:
LESLIE H. LIVINGSTONE
Dallas, PA 18612
*************@*****.***
A detail-oriented professional with natural leadership ability. Major strengths lie in building strong interpersonal relationships, which allow for the achieving and surpassing of goals. With a unique listening ability, superior organizational and analytical skills, and a strong initiative, possess the ability to work well in a team environment, as well as, maintain self-motivation. Experience working with diverse population while providing mentorship and guidance. A successful leader who is proficient at establishing trust and adept at providing a supportive environment among peers and students, at all times.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Misericordia University, Dallas, PA November 04 - Present
Senior Admissions Counselor
• Plan and implement an effective system for contacting prospective students and guidance counselors in primary geographic territory.
• Participate in college days, nights and fairs.
• Analyze and interpret data to determine recruiting trends in geographic territory.
• Develop and execute a system of follow-up on leads and applications.
• Participate in on-campus programs geared towards student recruitment.
• Coordinate student visits to the campus including arranging tours, interviewing potential students, providing necessary information concerning the admission process, academic programs and financial aid.
• Review applications for admission based on criteria set by institutional standards.
• Develop recruiting techniques to expand territory goal by almost 30 percent enrollment.
• Experience with enrollment management database programs.
Scholarship Advisor
• Direct and advise prospective students on proper scholarship procedure.
• Review prospective student scholarship applications.
• Award numerical value to scholarship applications.
Alumni Volunteer Coordinator
• Recruit and train alumni from diverse demographics to assist admissions staff by attending college fairs and outreach.
• Provide alumni volunteers with current admissions recruitment literature and materials.
• Collect data from volunteers on college fairs and high school outreach.
Freshman Year Experience Facilitator
• Hold weekly meetings with a group of freshman to assist them with their transition, retention, academic and social success.
• Assist students in developing and strengthening their support network and social skills.
• Assist students in their academic transition and conduct academic advising when necessary.
• Provide undergraduate freshman with the necessary tools to succeed and become a valuable member of the surrounding community.
• Review student’s weekly journal assignments and directed them to the proper resources on campus if they needed any further assistance.
Multicultural Student Mentor
• Interacted with students of various cultures to assist in the transition to college and a new environment.
• Held regular meetings with students to review social and academic adjustment and progress.
• Participated in events to bridge the culture gap among students, faculty and administration at the college.
Misericordia University - Assistant Woman’s Basketball Coach October 03 – May 05
• Assisted head coach in game preparation, practices, player conditioning, and coaching.
• Assisted head coach in recruitment and student-athlete retention.
• Assisted head coach in scouting and program administration.
Keystone Job Corps, Drums, PA March 04 – November 04
Recreation Advisor
• Assisted the manager in planning, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive and diversified recreation program.
• Organized activities while emphasizing employability skills, social skills, and positive leisure time to students.
• Administered the use of buildings, equipment, and supplies.
• Counseled students on personal, academic, professional, and social issues.
• Discipline students for inappropriate behavior.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder, NEPA Intimidators AAU Basketball, (1/06 - present)
Member, Staff Council – Fiscal/Community Committee, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA (8/06 – 05/07)
• Adopt-A-Family
• Cereal Drive
Leadership Team, Ally Program (LGBT Student Mentor), Misericordia University, Dallas, PA (11/04 - present)
• Director of Advocacy
Member, Substance Abuse Task Force, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA (1/04 - present)
Member, Sexual Assault Response Team, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA (1/07 - present)
Alcohol Advisory Committee, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA (1/07 - present)
Participant, What Color is Your Relationship? Workshop, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA (2/07)
Participant, Cultural Competency Workshop, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA (5/06)
Participant, Recruitment and Retention of Lesser Represented Students, Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA (3/06)
Participant, Class Action: Exploring Class Workshop, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA (11/05)
Participant, PACAC New Admissions Professional Workshop, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA (8/05)
EDUCATION
MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY, Dallas, PA January 2006 – August 2007
Master of Science Education - Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction
• Currently working on Master of Science Degree Education - Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction
• Cumulative GPA 3.5
MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY, Dallas, PA August 1999 – May 2003
• Bachelor of Science Degree Sport Management
• Cumulative GPA 3.7
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Corel Word Perfect, Quattro Pro, Adobe Page Maker, Internet, JavaScript, E-mail, Fax, Sequitor Recruitment Plus
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