Experience

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  Texas A&M University

  • Temple and Round Rock, Texas

  • Academic Navigator

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • Temple and Round Rock, Texas

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  • Office of Admissions

  • Seasonal Admissions Reader

    • Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Office of Admissions

    • Reviewed and evaluated undergraduate admissions applications from a holistic perspective• Recommended appropriate admissions decisions for high volume of competitive applications

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  • Senior Program Coordinator

    • Oct 2015 - Jul 2017

    • Collaborated with advisors and administrators across campus to engineer solutions to student concerns, and to remove barriers preventing students from achieving an on-time graduation• Coached students through process of submitting departmental, college, and university petitions• Trained staff to review student records and assess viability of on-time graduation

  • Senior Academic Advisor

    • Oct 2011 - Oct 2015

    • Advised caseload of over 250 students: helped students select interdisciplinary coursework, formulate research and creative project ideas, secure internships, and find faculty mentors• Planned and led orientation sessions, workshops, networking events, and career panels• Created content for and published electronic newsletter

  • Academic Advisor

    • May 2009 - Oct 2011

    • Advised caseload of 200+ students on goal-setting, degree planning, course selection, and internal transfer processes, with a holistic focus on self, major, and career exploration• Led committee that coordinated a speaker event series for students• Created materials for scholastic probation advising and coordinated advising center’s systematic approach to working with students on scholastic probation

  • Counseling Intern

    • Aug 2008 - May 2009

    • Provided individual, student-centered counseling to validate, inform, and support students as they explored majors, careers, and graduate school • Coached students through the process of creating resumes and essays for graduate school and internal transfer applications

  • Academic Mentor

    • Aug 2007 - May 2009

    • Supported academic development of first-year scholar athletes and scholar athletes on scholastic probation• Provided individualized instruction in time management, study skills, and goal-setting

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  For Love of Children

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Educational Advocate

    • Feb 2006 - Aug 2007
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    • Developed and implemented college access and transition program for underserved high school students, providing career and educational guidance • Managed the application and interview process for in-house scholarship program• Established partnerships with local non-profits, colleges, scholarship boards, and state education office

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  Public Broadcasting Service

  • Arlington, Virginia

  • Senior Program Associate

    • Nov 2003 - Feb 2006
    • Arlington, Virginia

    • Wrote program announcements distributed to PBS employees and 354 member stations• Edited department publications and managed department website• Screened and scheduled nationally-distributed programs in drama and performing arts genre

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  SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • AmeriCorps *VISTA Volunteer Coordinator

    • Aug 2002 - Aug 2003
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    • Managed a literacy program in two public elementary schools• Recruited, trained, scheduled, and supervised over 100 volunteers and work-study students