Experience

Texas Woman's University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Advisor

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  Advises approximately 425 Biology, Medical Technology, and Science Teaching majors as well as 125 Biology and General Science minors. Reviews degree plans with students and advises students with academic, probationary, and financial concerns. Tracks graduation applications and processes degree audits. Assists students with planning for both short-term and long-term academic goals. Processes academic changes (course drops, major changes, etc.). Monitors course enrollment to determine need for more sections. Delivers academic advice and other services to current and prospective students, including explanations of current University and State of Texas guidelines involving course repeats, credit hours, and other concerns. Advises on transferability of credit from other institutions, including AP, dual credit, and CLEP. Meets with incoming freshman and transfer students during new student orientation. Represents the Biology department at recruiting events. Works with other University departments to facilitate student service. Responds to internal and external inquiries. Maintains strict adherence to FERPA policy. Member of NACADA.

• Instructor, UNIV 1231 Learning Frameworks: First-Year Experience

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Taught nineteen first-semester freshman students in course designed to facilitate collegiate success and introduce the subjects necessary for such.



The University of Texas at Dallas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Degree Plan Evaluator

  • Aug 2005 - May 2006

  Assembled and processed documents and materials for undergraduate applicants to the University. Communicated with and advised prospective students and parents regarding admissions process. Evaluated applicant academic criteria against established University requirements. Attended University’s Transfer Expos, evaluating on the spot potential transfer students’ credits and qualifications for immediate admission. Worked with admissions team members to ensure efficient and accurate process. Assembled and processed documents and materials for undergraduate applicants to the University. Communicated with and advised prospective students and parents regarding admissions process. Evaluated applicant academic criteria against established University requirements. Attended University’s Transfer Expos, evaluating on the spot potential transfer students’ credits and qualifications for immediate admission. Worked with admissions team members to ensure efficient and accurate process.



University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Student Services Manager

  • 1999 - 2000

  Administered support services for the School’s undergraduate minor program, including records management, recruitment, admission, advising, registration and assessment of progress on requirements. Created and maintained student records, including academic history, grades, degree progression and other information, with both the University’s Student Information System and the School’s internal database. Coordinated enrollment for the School’s annual summer program at Oxford’s Bodleian Library and ongoing continuing education series. Assisted the Director of External Affairs with day-to-day operations, including development, public relations and special programs. Assisted School’s Director of Development with alumni fundraising and events.

• Student Services Assistant

  • 1997 - 1999

  Administered support services for the School’s graduate degree program, including records management, recruitment, admission and registration. Created and maintained student records, including academic history, grades and other information with both the University’s Student Information System and the School’s internal database. Advised and counseled prospective students regarding application policies and procedural issues and interacted with SILS faculty and other departments on associated matters. Created and maintained School’s schedules and calendars on its web site and with the University’s computer system. Provided information to potential applicants and general public about the School and its programs. Supported School’s faculty with informational and clerical needs. Organized and participated in special School functions, including commencement ceremonies, registration and seminars. Assisted School’s office with reception, filing and document production as needed.



Baker Botts

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Assistant Clerk

  • 1996 - 1997

  Supported legal assistants and attorneys with organizational needs. Created and maintained documents and files for corporate transactions. Prepared for and assisted at corporate transaction closings. Supported legal assistants and attorneys with organizational needs. Created and maintained documents and files for corporate transactions. Prepared for and assisted at corporate transaction closings.