Alex Thomas
Executive Director of Recruitment & Admissions at Fort Valley State University- Claim this Profile
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Fort Valley State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Executive Director of Recruitment & Admissions
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Georgia State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director of Recruitment
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Dec 2018 - Oct 2021
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Mercer University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director of Admissions and Athletic Recruitment
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2018
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Admissions Counselor
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
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Fort Valley State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Admissions Counselor
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Oct 2013 - Jul 2016
• Market the University’s academic programs to prospective students through oral presentations, personal visits, phone and e-mail communications. • Develop and coordinate all mass communications for the Office of Recruitment, including email marketing and social media. • Responsible for recruiting South Georgia territory and maintaining contact with applicants from the region. Total number of admission applications has increased by more than 300% from 2014 to 2015. Number of… Show more • Market the University’s academic programs to prospective students through oral presentations, personal visits, phone and e-mail communications. • Develop and coordinate all mass communications for the Office of Recruitment, including email marketing and social media. • Responsible for recruiting South Georgia territory and maintaining contact with applicants from the region. Total number of admission applications has increased by more than 300% from 2014 to 2015. Number of enrolled freshmen in Fall 2015 doubled that of Fall 2014. • Advise at-risk, first-generation, non-traditional, and military students throughout admissions process to facilitate their transition to college. • Organize recruitment activities on campus including campus tours, Open House events, athletic recruitment events, and Orientation Sessions to secure commitments to enroll. • Establish and maintain a network of professional relationships with educators, counselors, alumni or other individuals or groups to enhance FVSU's recruitment efforts. • Analyze and report enrollment data that details the quantity and distribution of applicant pool to recruit specific populations. • Conduct training sessions for campus tour guides. • Assist Office of Financial Aid with mass communications to students regarding important deadlines and award requirements. Served on University committee to review SAP appeals. Show less • Market the University’s academic programs to prospective students through oral presentations, personal visits, phone and e-mail communications. • Develop and coordinate all mass communications for the Office of Recruitment, including email marketing and social media. • Responsible for recruiting South Georgia territory and maintaining contact with applicants from the region. Total number of admission applications has increased by more than 300% from 2014 to 2015. Number of… Show more • Market the University’s academic programs to prospective students through oral presentations, personal visits, phone and e-mail communications. • Develop and coordinate all mass communications for the Office of Recruitment, including email marketing and social media. • Responsible for recruiting South Georgia territory and maintaining contact with applicants from the region. Total number of admission applications has increased by more than 300% from 2014 to 2015. Number of enrolled freshmen in Fall 2015 doubled that of Fall 2014. • Advise at-risk, first-generation, non-traditional, and military students throughout admissions process to facilitate their transition to college. • Organize recruitment activities on campus including campus tours, Open House events, athletic recruitment events, and Orientation Sessions to secure commitments to enroll. • Establish and maintain a network of professional relationships with educators, counselors, alumni or other individuals or groups to enhance FVSU's recruitment efforts. • Analyze and report enrollment data that details the quantity and distribution of applicant pool to recruit specific populations. • Conduct training sessions for campus tour guides. • Assist Office of Financial Aid with mass communications to students regarding important deadlines and award requirements. Served on University committee to review SAP appeals. Show less
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Valdosta State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant for Housing Contracts and Assignments
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2012 - 2013
Led and managed a team of two student assistants and an intern to conduct internal audits on over 8000 contracts, assignments, and physical inventory documents. Handled inquiries from parents and students regarding departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for creating promotional materials, including brochures and flyers. Created Excel spreadsheets to record and update the changing statuses of all vacant and open bed spaces. Facilitated and reviewed all contract appeals prior to… Show more Led and managed a team of two student assistants and an intern to conduct internal audits on over 8000 contracts, assignments, and physical inventory documents. Handled inquiries from parents and students regarding departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for creating promotional materials, including brochures and flyers. Created Excel spreadsheets to record and update the changing statuses of all vacant and open bed spaces. Facilitated and reviewed all contract appeals prior to decision from staff and faculty committee.
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Graduate Assistant
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
Responsible for reviewing and transferring applicants` materials to 53 degree programs and various faculty members. Answered inquiries directly via phone and email from students regarding the application process. Conducted a project on department`s hiring budget for graduate assistants that identified and saved organization from continuous overpayments and procedure errors. Part of team that planned and coordinated graduation ceremonies.
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Toys"R"Us
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Part of team that regularly stocked hundreds, sometimes several thousands, of merchandise boxes 5 days a week. Answered questions from customers regarding merchandise. Utilized a computer program to receive guest orders for large items such as bicycles and battery-powered small vehicles, Utilized a computer program to maintain accurate count of merchandise available in the store and in transit to the store from company warehouse. Trained new employees on night shift operations/duties. Part of team that regularly stocked hundreds, sometimes several thousands, of merchandise boxes 5 days a week. Answered questions from customers regarding merchandise. Utilized a computer program to receive guest orders for large items such as bicycles and battery-powered small vehicles, Utilized a computer program to maintain accurate count of merchandise available in the store and in transit to the store from company warehouse. Trained new employees on night shift operations/duties.
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Summer Intern
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
Identified and gathered all pertinent news and events in local media outlets that ultimately dictated staff’s agenda and schedule. Responsible for organizing all confidential letter and fax correspondence between Congressman and other House members and U.S. Senators into retrievable PDF files. Facilitated all staff teleconferences between district office in Thomasville and the Washington, DC office. Represented Congressman Bishop and met with constituents along with Field Coordinator at civic… Show more Identified and gathered all pertinent news and events in local media outlets that ultimately dictated staff’s agenda and schedule. Responsible for organizing all confidential letter and fax correspondence between Congressman and other House members and U.S. Senators into retrievable PDF files. Facilitated all staff teleconferences between district office in Thomasville and the Washington, DC office. Represented Congressman Bishop and met with constituents along with Field Coordinator at civic events. Show less Identified and gathered all pertinent news and events in local media outlets that ultimately dictated staff’s agenda and schedule. Responsible for organizing all confidential letter and fax correspondence between Congressman and other House members and U.S. Senators into retrievable PDF files. Facilitated all staff teleconferences between district office in Thomasville and the Washington, DC office. Represented Congressman Bishop and met with constituents along with Field Coordinator at civic… Show more Identified and gathered all pertinent news and events in local media outlets that ultimately dictated staff’s agenda and schedule. Responsible for organizing all confidential letter and fax correspondence between Congressman and other House members and U.S. Senators into retrievable PDF files. Facilitated all staff teleconferences between district office in Thomasville and the Washington, DC office. Represented Congressman Bishop and met with constituents along with Field Coordinator at civic events. Show less
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Lowndes County Democratic Party
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1008 Slater St., Valdosta, GA 31601
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Intern
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Led a project to analyze voting history and voting behavior within Lowndes County since 1970. Increased member attendance at monthly meetings with the creation of monthly organizational newsletters. Created spreadsheets to manage membership history, dues, and donations. Managed College Democrats’ operating budget and social media; represented them at statewide conferences and events. http://lowndesdems.org/ Led a project to analyze voting history and voting behavior within Lowndes County since 1970. Increased member attendance at monthly meetings with the creation of monthly organizational newsletters. Created spreadsheets to manage membership history, dues, and donations. Managed College Democrats’ operating budget and social media; represented them at statewide conferences and events. http://lowndesdems.org/
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Education
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Valdosta State University
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Political Science and Government -
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government