Experience

Patrick & Henry Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• FastForward/Technical Studies Advisor

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  I manage course completion for students pursuing the AAS in Technical Studies. This work includes ensuring students are meeting general education requirements along with their technical coursework. Additionally, I work to create pathways for students to transition between credit and noncredit programs to enhance their skills.

• G3 Academic Advisor

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2022



Patrick Henry Community College

• Adjunct Faculty Member

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  * Instruct sections of CST 110, Intro to Human Communication

• College Success Coach

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

  * Managed campus-wide program to recruit and supervise 100 underserved and “at-risk” students* Facilitated the use of campus-wide and community resources to ensure that students were personally, academically and professionally successful * Counseled students in areas such as academic progress, academic advising, career planning and overcoming personal obstacles to promote their success* Evaluated the effectiveness of services rendered by interpreting and comparing data to target goals Show less



Central Piedmont Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Program Coordinator-Apprenticeship Charlotte

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  I am responsible for coordinating all functions of student intake for apprentices within Apprenticeship Charlotte at the Harper campus. Additionally, I serve as a the point-of-contact for employers and students. I collaborate with faculty, staff, and various enrollment and student services to provide efficient and accurate intake. I monitor and track attendance and grade reports while providing related information to employers as it pertains to their respective apprenticeships.

• STAR Student Success Coach

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

  I create communication tactics and strategies to assist first-year CPCC students as a means of aiding their success. My position aligns directly with the anticipated outcomes of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). I track progress and data for annual reports and measure the level of impact my role serves for SACSCOC accreditation.



The Harvest Foundation

• Martinsville, Virginia

• Public Relations Intern

  • May 2012 - Sep 2012

  * Developed a communication plan for The Harvest Foundation outlining measurable goals and objectives * Rebranded the thumbprint and tagline for The Harvest Foundation * Developed content for a social media campaign that publicized multiple grant recipients * Collaborated with staff to effectively plan and execute a major press conference * Developed a communication plan for The Harvest Foundation outlining measurable goals and objectives * Rebranded the thumbprint and tagline for The Harvest Foundation * Developed content for a social media campaign that publicized multiple grant recipients * Collaborated with staff to effectively plan and execute a major press conference



Radford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Communications Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  * Designed data-driven health campaigns for the campus population * Conducted formative research to pre-test health-related messages* Created, developed and promoted the LiveWell brand through various social media outlets

• Graduate Teaching Fellow (GTF)

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  *Independently instructed multiple sections of Public Speaking (COMS 114) to undergraduate students* Developed original lesson plans, assignments, and lectures* Communicated concepts for effective public speaking, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills



Radford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  * Co-instructed one section of Public Speaking (COMS 114) to undergraduate students * Created classroom activities, facilitated lectures, and critiqued speeches * Acted as a liaison between students and my assigned faculty member * Co-instructed one section of Public Speaking (COMS 114) to undergraduate students * Created classroom activities, facilitated lectures, and critiqued speeches * Acted as a liaison between students and my assigned faculty member



Patrick Henry Community College

• Outreach Advising Specialist

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2010

  * Promoted the college through numerous outreach opportunities throughout the PHCC service region * Recruited students to the Advising Center by designing and distributing publications highlighting activities and events * Assisted in the planning, management and evaluation of a variety of workshops * Served as the point of contact for all aspects of advising and registration for two off-campus locations * Promoted the college through numerous outreach opportunities throughout the PHCC service region * Recruited students to the Advising Center by designing and distributing publications highlighting activities and events * Assisted in the planning, management and evaluation of a variety of workshops * Served as the point of contact for all aspects of advising and registration for two off-campus locations