Dena Norrod
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Laurie DeYoung
Dena and I worked together in the Alma College Admissions Office. She was a wonderful colleague: she truly cared about providing exceptional service to each family with whom she worked, and was always willing to help another admissions representative who needed guidance. We considered her our resident expert on some of the more complex financial aid issues, and she also spearheaded a variety of ancillary projects. In addition to recruiting incoming students, Dena's primary role was to coordinate all our on-campus admissions events. She did a fantastic job, especially with the complicated scholarship interview days! She was responsible for every little detail: coordinating the physical set-up of all our spaces, ordering refreshments, scheduling all informational sessions, managing the entire admissions staff on the days of the events, deciding on event follow-up communication and more. Under her leadership, the quality of our events improved and played a key role in the record classes enrolled by Alma College.
Laurie DeYoung
Dena and I worked together in the Alma College Admissions Office. She was a wonderful colleague: she truly cared about providing exceptional service to each family with whom she worked, and was always willing to help another admissions representative who needed guidance. We considered her our resident expert on some of the more complex financial aid issues, and she also spearheaded a variety of ancillary projects. In addition to recruiting incoming students, Dena's primary role was to coordinate all our on-campus admissions events. She did a fantastic job, especially with the complicated scholarship interview days! She was responsible for every little detail: coordinating the physical set-up of all our spaces, ordering refreshments, scheduling all informational sessions, managing the entire admissions staff on the days of the events, deciding on event follow-up communication and more. Under her leadership, the quality of our events improved and played a key role in the record classes enrolled by Alma College.
Laurie DeYoung
Dena and I worked together in the Alma College Admissions Office. She was a wonderful colleague: she truly cared about providing exceptional service to each family with whom she worked, and was always willing to help another admissions representative who needed guidance. We considered her our resident expert on some of the more complex financial aid issues, and she also spearheaded a variety of ancillary projects. In addition to recruiting incoming students, Dena's primary role was to coordinate all our on-campus admissions events. She did a fantastic job, especially with the complicated scholarship interview days! She was responsible for every little detail: coordinating the physical set-up of all our spaces, ordering refreshments, scheduling all informational sessions, managing the entire admissions staff on the days of the events, deciding on event follow-up communication and more. Under her leadership, the quality of our events improved and played a key role in the record classes enrolled by Alma College.
Laurie DeYoung
Dena and I worked together in the Alma College Admissions Office. She was a wonderful colleague: she truly cared about providing exceptional service to each family with whom she worked, and was always willing to help another admissions representative who needed guidance. We considered her our resident expert on some of the more complex financial aid issues, and she also spearheaded a variety of ancillary projects. In addition to recruiting incoming students, Dena's primary role was to coordinate all our on-campus admissions events. She did a fantastic job, especially with the complicated scholarship interview days! She was responsible for every little detail: coordinating the physical set-up of all our spaces, ordering refreshments, scheduling all informational sessions, managing the entire admissions staff on the days of the events, deciding on event follow-up communication and more. Under her leadership, the quality of our events improved and played a key role in the record classes enrolled by Alma College.
Experience
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Armada High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Career Navigator
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Aug 2019 - Present
• Develop and complete robust educational development plans with students in grades 6-12 using the career development software, Xello • Advise students seeking apprenticeships and employment in skilled trade professions • Present classroom lessons on resume and cover letter development • Provide college search advising as needed in conjunction with the high school counseling staff • Develop and complete robust educational development plans with students in grades 6-12 using the career development software, Xello • Advise students seeking apprenticeships and employment in skilled trade professions • Present classroom lessons on resume and cover letter development • Provide college search advising as needed in conjunction with the high school counseling staff
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Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director of Lifetime Engagement
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
• Served as the primary liaison for alumnae chapters – includes development of training and resources for alumnae chapters• Responsible for the administration of the online management system for alumnae chapters. • Coordinated yearly individual alumnae award process, chair Alumnae Awards Committee, including the alumnae chapter awards process in convention years• Managed the Volunteer Director of Province Alumnae Chairs and serve as lead staff liaison foro Province Alumnae Chairs, as well as work with the Volunteer Directors of Lifetime Engagement and lead specialists• Planned events for groups of alumnae who live in a geographic area to either celebrate a milestone, help recruit additional members, or cultivate donors• Oversaw the formation and development of alumnae chapter extension and provided assistance in setting up new alumnae chapters Show less
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Assistant Director of Lifetime Engagement
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May 2015 - Aug 2019
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St. Clair County Regional Educational Service agency
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Higher Education Consultant
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
Serve as a resource for students, parents, and educators in the areas of: -College entrance expectations -College admission essay content -ACT/SAT score requirements -Career planning; college program offerings -Financial options -Meet regularly with local school district staff and provide recommendations of resources to assist them with their student populations -Network with higher education agencies and form partnerships to support St. Clair County students -Coordinate special programming in the areas of post-secondary education. -Create and distribute up-to-date information brochures, e-newsletters, and other publications to parents and students to raise their awareness and assist with college preparation. -Research and utilize quantifiable data to track success factors of the program. - Help increase the number of St. Clair County students who are attending college. Show less
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Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Coordinator of Medical School Admissions
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Apr 2010 - Jan 2013
-Coordinated visit events including prospective student events and admitted student events -Assisted in planning and managing complex applicant interview days -Created and implemented medical school recruitment program including establishing relationships with pre-med advisors, college visits, and pre-medical/health recruitment events -Screened applications for interview selection -Communicated with admitted student with important deadlines and feature stories -Coordinated visit events including prospective student events and admitted student events -Assisted in planning and managing complex applicant interview days -Created and implemented medical school recruitment program including establishing relationships with pre-med advisors, college visits, and pre-medical/health recruitment events -Screened applications for interview selection -Communicated with admitted student with important deadlines and feature stories
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Alma College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Director of Admissions
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Jan 2006 - May 2010
•Recruited prospective first-year students from Clare, Isabella, and Gratiot counties •Coordinated all on-campus recruiting events from open houses to summer orientation •Recruited prospective first-year students from Genesee, Lapeer, Macomb, St. Clair, and Wayne county high schools through high school visits and college fairs for Fall 2007 class •Reviewed application files for prospective students •Met and provided information to prospective students and families while on campus visits and occasionally provide tours of campus •Communicated extensively with prospective students from travel territory via phone, email, and letters Show less
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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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
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Aug 2002 - Jun 2005
Worked in Student Activities and Centers as Greek Life Graduate AssistantWorked in Athletics as Game Management Graduate Assistant
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Graduate Assistant for Greek Life
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Aug 2002 - May 2004
Advised Greek Life consisting of 3 fraternities and 2 sororities.Handled individual chapter and conduct issuesAdvised Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and Order of Omega
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Education
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1997 - 2001
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation -
2004 - 2005
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Master of Science - MS, Sport Administration -
2002 - 2004
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Master of Education - MEd, College Student Development and Administration -
2021 - 2022
Grand Valley State University
Master of Education - MEd, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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