Experience

Bettendorf Community School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Future Ready Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Bettendorf, Iowa ➢ Responsible for yearly differentiated Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP) state-mandated curriculum ➢ Leader of District Career and Academic Planning (DCAP) team; in the review of the instructional framework for all middle and high school students ➢ Organized and executed program revision for the K-12 Bettendorf Community School District (BCSD) Counseling Department in partnership with Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) ➢ Led high school teaching… Show more ➢ Responsible for yearly differentiated Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP) state-mandated curriculum ➢ Leader of District Career and Academic Planning (DCAP) team; in the review of the instructional framework for all middle and high school students ➢ Organized and executed program revision for the K-12 Bettendorf Community School District (BCSD) Counseling Department in partnership with Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) ➢ Led high school teaching staff through the development and implementation of new Career and Technical Education programming and ➢ Developed curriculum pathways to prepare students for post-secondary success ➢ Collaborated with six area school districts to secure over 3.9 million in grant funding to support an apprenticeship that would prepare new teachers ➢ Charged with overseeing district staff member’s schedules, enrollment, and plans that are enrolled in the grant funded teacher preparation college program ➢ Co-created a relationship-based retention program for at-risk students during the COVID-19 Pandemic ➢ Oversaw training and implementation plans of middle and high school staff for the nationally renowned new student welcome/orientation programs from the Boomerang Program (WEB and Link Crew) ➢ Worked with Iowa Departments of Education and Labor professionals to create and prepare students for Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in welding and health sciences ➢ Taught high school-wide lessons on career exploration and future planning via multiple settings including weekly classroom lessons, advisory lessons, or large group lessons ➢ Met one-on-one with students to engage in conversation and planning about achievement, course plans, barriers, and future plans ➢ Co-created and advised Social-Emotional Learning Leaders (SELL) student-led SEL program including orientation program, student mentor program, and SEL Advisory lessons Show less



Thirty-One Gifts

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  Celebrating the wonderful women in my life with gorgeous bags, jewelry, and organizational products through fun at-home and online parties! www.mythirtyone.com/halehoyt



Eastern Iowa Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• High School Advisor

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Scott County ➢ Led college wide task force on the development of retention efforts ➢ Provided strategic direction and leadership for district wide planning of New Student Orientations based on research ➢ Created Advisor Training Manual and Training Plan for new academic advisors ➢ Oversaw hiring and employment of Student Orientation Leaders, who are hired to assist in the New Student Orientation duties with tours of campus and student experience conversations ➢ Worked with at risk… Show more ➢ Led college wide task force on the development of retention efforts ➢ Provided strategic direction and leadership for district wide planning of New Student Orientations based on research ➢ Created Advisor Training Manual and Training Plan for new academic advisors ➢ Oversaw hiring and employment of Student Orientation Leaders, who are hired to assist in the New Student Orientation duties with tours of campus and student experience conversations ➢ Worked with at risk students, identified through retention alerts from faculty members; to provide resources, plan for success, and create a relationship to ensure the student feels supported ➢ Managed average caseload of 300 advisees with a variety of majors ➢ Improved recruitment efforts for concurrent high school students to matriculate into full time Scott Community College students ➢ Engaged with students during individualized one-on-one conversations to discuss future plans, difficulties in current courses, and resources for current and future educational goals ➢ Conducted career and personal assessments with students to investigate potential professions and plan for each student’s post-secondary goals

• Transition Advisor

  • May 2014 - Aug 2018

  Quad Cities, Iowa The Transition Advisors are advisors that work specifically with first-time, full-time, degree seeking students at EICC. Transition Advisors take a pro-active approach to ensure that first-time students make a smooth transition into the college environment. After being assigned to a Transition Advisor for one full academic year, these students will then be re-assigned to a Student Achievement Advisor. The Transition Advisor will then work with a new group of first-time college students



Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Alumnae Advisory Committee Chair

  • 2012 - Dec 2015

  University of Iowa -Volunteer time to assist the Iowa Zeta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi with current and potential new members -Mentor group of 135 young women recruited to help their community through leadership, volunteerism, philanthropic efforts -Advise executive officers through day to day position responsibilities -Support peer advisors to build a strong chapter of professionally bound women



Junior Achievement of the Heartland

• Development Director

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Moline, Illinois -Secured funding in the region’s southern territory to ensure student programming for following years -Collaborated with multiple advisory councils in different communities to identify donors -Researched potential donors to create a yearlong fundraising plan



WQAD News 8

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Full Time Producer

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

  Moline, Illinois -Developed the daily 6 o’clock evening newscast committed to covering Quad City area news -Coordinated all news, weather, and sport employees to produce the best final product -Prepared content to create a fast pace, informative, and creative broadcast -Reacted dutifully to breaking news to ensure community members receive the most up to date information



Monmouth College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Development and College Relations Office -Implement office plan for growing alumni involvement with college -Contribute to planning of events for alumni across the nation -Liaison between office and the newly founded organization; Student Alumni Association -Serve entire senior class as one of eight Senior Gift Committee members -Plan and execute fundraising events for Senior Gift Committee

• Leadership and Career Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Wackerle Career and Leadership Center -Organized career exploration, Myer Briggs, networking, and business etiquette events -Planned and executed three Greek new member retreats focusing on leadership skills -Facilitated leadership transition training concentrating on goal setting and team building -Assist peers with creating professional resumes and cover letters

• College Ambassador

  • 2011 - 2012

  Monmouth, Illinois -Represented the college at various events to prospective students, families, and alumni -Assisted at high school visit days with registration, tours, and question sessions -Attended training sessions on college facts and information to prepare for a multitude of possible questions -Corresponded with prospective students through media to insure answers to all college questions



Augustana College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Communication Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  -Developed employer brochure effectively highlighting students talents -Created and implemented a Social Media Strategic Plan for entire office -Effectively collaborated with office members to produce ProFair promotion -Constructed multiple grant administration letters for students -Provided communication and public relation skills through entirety of internship



Monmouth College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Service Coordinator

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  -Facilitated meetings to better service opportunities for campus members -Organized annual service opportunities for students of multiple diverse organizations -Hosted the 2010 Scot's Connection Leadership Conference