Valerie Ayer, CMCS
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Credentials
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CMCS - Certified Master of Career Services
NCDA Credentialing CommissionDec, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Strong Interest Inventory
CPP, Inc.Dec, 2011- Sep, 2024
Experience
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AthLife Inc.
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor
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Sep 2011 - Present
-Advise former professional athletes on the fundamentals of career transition -Provide clients with tools, support, and information necessary to create and execute professional development and educational goals. -Empower clients to build the self-knowledge required to find and follow a new career path. -Facilitate the growth and appreciation of a strong professional online presence -Certified Strong Interest Inventory practitioner -Certified Master of Career Services -Advise former professional athletes on the fundamentals of career transition -Provide clients with tools, support, and information necessary to create and execute professional development and educational goals. -Empower clients to build the self-knowledge required to find and follow a new career path. -Facilitate the growth and appreciation of a strong professional online presence -Certified Strong Interest Inventory practitioner -Certified Master of Career Services
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Administrative Manager
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Feb 2009 - Dec 2011
- Effectively managed all administrative functions: human resources, information technology, payroll, facility management and accounting - Performed multiple administrative functions including accounts payable, benefits administration, purchasing and payroll management - Performed IT troubleshooting and basic training for all staff members - Supervised administrative support staff - Effectively managed all administrative functions: human resources, information technology, payroll, facility management and accounting - Performed multiple administrative functions including accounts payable, benefits administration, purchasing and payroll management - Performed IT troubleshooting and basic training for all staff members - Supervised administrative support staff
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Career Transition Consultant
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2005 - 2009
-Conduct career counseling sessions, write/revise resumes for current and former National Football League players and collegiate student-athletes related to continuing education and career development -Analysis of academic records, design educational plans and provide final course recommendations for current and former Major League Soccer and former NFL players -Conduct career counseling sessions, write/revise resumes for current and former National Football League players and collegiate student-athletes related to continuing education and career development -Analysis of academic records, design educational plans and provide final course recommendations for current and former Major League Soccer and former NFL players
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Community College of Philadelphia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Assistant Director of Operations
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May 2006 - Jun 2007
Direct oversight of all activities regarding operational functions, workflow, staff supervision and training of the admissions team including, application processing, pre-enrollment walk-in assistance, communication strategies, policy development, staffing and payroll submission Direct oversight of all activities regarding operational functions, workflow, staff supervision and training of the admissions team including, application processing, pre-enrollment walk-in assistance, communication strategies, policy development, staffing and payroll submission
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Acting Assistant to the Director of Admissions
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2005 - 2006
-Managed day-to-day operations of intake call center servicing the registration needs of continuing students, the admission inquiries of potential students and general college information -Supervised a fluctuating staff of temporary and permanent employees in a union setting while ensuring quality service and confidentiality to students in accordance with institutional policy and the federal guidelines set forth by FERPA -Managed day-to-day operations of intake call center servicing the registration needs of continuing students, the admission inquiries of potential students and general college information -Supervised a fluctuating staff of temporary and permanent employees in a union setting while ensuring quality service and confidentiality to students in accordance with institutional policy and the federal guidelines set forth by FERPA
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Torre Inc.
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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Marketing and Specialty Sales
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2004 - 2005
-Coordinated inquiry by the press, advertising outlets, hospitality industry and non-profit organizations providing copy and appropriate marketing materials -Managed and executed advertising and promotional initiatives for the country’s largest independent big and tall men’s store while exploring industry entrepreneurial opportunities -Coordinated inquiry by the press, advertising outlets, hospitality industry and non-profit organizations providing copy and appropriate marketing materials -Managed and executed advertising and promotional initiatives for the country’s largest independent big and tall men’s store while exploring industry entrepreneurial opportunities
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National Football League
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Career Tranistion Programs
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2002 - 2004
Directed league-wide internship program designed to foster the career and personal development of active players, working in conjunction with Continuing Education, Financial Education and Counseling (Employee Assistance Program) units. Tracked and reported program participation through 32 team-level units Directed league-wide internship program designed to foster the career and personal development of active players, working in conjunction with Continuing Education, Financial Education and Counseling (Employee Assistance Program) units. Tracked and reported program participation through 32 team-level units
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Vanderbilt University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Athletic Academic Counselor
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2000 - 2002
Provided academic, career, and personal development counseling for student-athletes; tracked and monitored academic progress toward degree completion
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Coordinator for Women's Basketball Operations
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1998 - 2000
-Directed all aspects of team and game operations; scheduled games, coordinated team travel, directed summer skills camps and supervised team managers-Planned and administered team budget
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Saint Joseph's University
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United States
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Higher Education
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Assistant Athletic Advisor for Student-Athletes
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1995 - 1998
-Monitored academic progress of student-athletes and facilitated proactive communication between coaches, student-athletes and faculty -Assisted student-athletes in overcoming personal and educational difficulties including skill and prior knowledge deficiencies -Monitored academic progress of student-athletes and facilitated proactive communication between coaches, student-athletes and faculty -Assisted student-athletes in overcoming personal and educational difficulties including skill and prior knowledge deficiencies
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Education
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1990 - 1994
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science, Labor Studies -
2001 - 2003
Tennessee State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration -
Tennessee State University
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