Brandon Walker M.S.

Wellstar Academic Advisor at Kennesaw State University—Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, GE

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Experience

    • Wellstar Academic Advisor
      • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Middle/ High School Football Official
      • Jul 2022 - Present
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Learning Specialist/ Athletic Academic Mentor
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      - Collaborate with Learning Specialist in working with caseload of student athletes - Directly supervised by Learning Specialist - Attend weekly meetings with Learning Specialist and Assistant Learning Specialist - Have opportunities for professional development and career exploration in student athlete academic services

    • Kinesiology Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - May 2022

      - Teaching the assigned curriculum - Leasing class discussions and answer questions from students- Evaluating student assignments, quizzes and projects- Maintaining student progress and grades

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Coordinator for Executive Master's of Public Health Program
      • Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

      - Plans, coordinates and administers activities within assigned program areas; develops, coordinates and advises on policy related to specified programs. - Provides administrative assistance to departmental staff within assigned program areas to support the accomplishment of program objectives; develops, coordinates and advises staff regarding program policy. - Develops, plans, coordinates and implements activities including, but not limited to, seminars, conferences, workshops, short courses, clubs, shows, and public events. - Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, investigates trends, and recommends and implements modifications to improve program effectiveness. - Maintains liaison between the student and school regarding business outside of academics - Arranges times for student to meet with their advisor throughout the school year Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Director of Student Engagement
      • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

      - Plan, promote, execute and evaluate campus-wide activities and events which increase student engagement and well-being - Serve as the staff sponsor for the Campus Activities Board (CAB), providing ongoing training and development to these student leaders - Supervise four student apprentices (Student Activities, Intramural Sports (2) and Diversity Engagement) - Coordinates 3-4 intramural sport offerings per semester; Supervises hiring of intramural referee staff, oversees their scheduling, and approves time-cards - Assist the Associate Dean with planning Impact Day, the all-campus community service day. Also assisted the Residence Director with orientation events for students - Mentor Student-Athletes to improve academically, spiritually and socially -Assist the Student Success Director identifying at-risk student-athletes, increasing school engagement and increasing retention Show less

    • India
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Footwear Sales Athlete
      • May 2017 - Sep 2018
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Support Specialist
      • Oct 2012 - Aug 2018

      - Worked with At-risk Students to improve academic progress, retention, attendance, graduation rate and increase academic disengagement - Decreased suspensions and truancy - Created Behavior Intervention Plans for students to become more successful - Parent Advocate by working with the teacher and parents to build a stronger relationship between the family and school - Organized tutoring and mentoring sessions for students on my caseload - Worked with At-risk Students to improve academic progress, retention, attendance, graduation rate and increase academic disengagement - Decreased suspensions and truancy - Created Behavior Intervention Plans for students to become more successful - Parent Advocate by working with the teacher and parents to build a stronger relationship between the family and school - Organized tutoring and mentoring sessions for students on my caseload

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • Assistant Varsity Football Coach
      • Aug 2013 - Oct 2017

      - Defensive Coordinator and Linemen Coach - Held study tables to maintain and improve grades - Did not lose a player to academic ineligibility - Coached numerous future college football players - Emphasized on having a positive attitude and good behavior - Defensive Coordinator and Linemen Coach - Held study tables to maintain and improve grades - Did not lose a player to academic ineligibility - Coached numerous future college football players - Emphasized on having a positive attitude and good behavior

    • India
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director of Student Engagement
      • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

      - Contact with my mentees throughout the school year - Provide assistance in school and life - Always give them encouragement - Contact with my mentees throughout the school year - Provide assistance in school and life - Always give them encouragement

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
      • Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

      - Improved their record from the prior season - Held study tables to maintain and improve grades - Did not lose a player to ineligibility - Emphasized on having a positive attitude and good behavior - Improved their record from the prior season - Held study tables to maintain and improve grades - Did not lose a player to ineligibility - Emphasized on having a positive attitude and good behavior

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Intern for Student Athlete Support Services and Volunteer
      • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

      - Mentored and tutored at-risk student-athletes (2009- 2010) - Performed IMPACT (orientation for student-athletes) presentation for incoming athletes - Supervised study hall for all student-athletes - Advisor for summer Bridge Program (advisor/mentor for new football players) - Mentored and tutored at-risk student-athletes (2009- 2010) - Performed IMPACT (orientation for student-athletes) presentation for incoming athletes - Supervised study hall for all student-athletes - Advisor for summer Bridge Program (advisor/mentor for new football players)

    • Youth Camp Counselor/Coordinator
      • Jun 2005 - Aug 2006

      - Worked in an inner-city community center with under privileged youth between the ages of six and thirteen. - Planned weekly schedules for academic, social, and physical activities - Performed youth counseling sessions - Performed administrative duties and staff supervision - Created an activity log for all camp participants that indicated progress in each program area - Worked in an inner-city community center with under privileged youth between the ages of six and thirteen. - Planned weekly schedules for academic, social, and physical activities - Performed youth counseling sessions - Performed administrative duties and staff supervision - Created an activity log for all camp participants that indicated progress in each program area

Education

  • The University of Georgia
    Master of Science - MS, Kinesiology- Sport Pedagogy
    2020 - 2022
  • Troy University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
    2009 - 2010
  • Alabama State University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
    2005 - 2008
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    2003 - 2005

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