ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:Comprehensive College Planning
constructing critical components for successful search and selection
STEPH'S RESUME
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Edwardsville, Illinois)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Edwardsville, Illinois)
- Master of Public Administration and Policy Analysis, August 2002
- Emphasis in Non-Profit Management
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, May 1997
- Double Major in Psychology and Criminal Justice
Contributing Writer and Reporter, Examiner.com (December 2009 – present)
- serve as Kansas City College Admissions Examiner and Kansas City Volunteerism Examiner
- write timely articles related to college admission process and about service opportunities in community
- promote online readership through utilization of social media marketing tools
- founded college consulting practice
- perform individualized college counseling for client students and their families
- serve as Kansas City area media resource for issues related to college preparation and admission
- conduct workshops for high school students and parents regarding basics of successful college searching
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coordinate all business aspects of practice including budget, web development, marketing, and social media
- served as first point of contact for prospective walkers, crew members, and volunteers
- performed recruitment and retention initiatives to grow 3-Day community and increase donation base
- troubleshot issues directly pertaining to personal monetary donations and corporate matching gifts
- represented Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust, event beneficiaries
- served Boulevard beer products to guests in Muehlebach Suite
- educated guests with accurate information about Boulevard specialty beers and the brewing process
- represented Boulevard brand and philosophy at on and off-premise events and fundraisers
- maintained clean, welcoming atmosphere for Boulevard special event guests
- represent series of distributor’s wine products during holiday road shows at Costco (Independence, MO)
- inform customers about wine including aroma, taste, varietals, vintage, climate, gifting, and food pairings
- facilitated the college search process for all college bound juniors and seniors, as well as for parents
- counseled juniors and seniors whose academic performance may hinder the admission process
- coordinated the submission of seniors’ completed applications for college admission
- composed letters of recommendation to be submitted with each application for admission
- published three newsletters per month, printed in hard copy and posted on department website
- administered national testing, including AP, ACT, PLAN, and PSAT
- hosted workshops aimed at a more successful progression through the college selection timeline
- served as Department Chair on the Saint Teresa’s Academy Curriculum Council
- moderated National Honor Society, including all-school induction ceremony and annual fundraiser
- managed a 30 county territory, encompassing 165 high schools and 9 community colleges
- coordinated campus ambassador program comprised of 40 current students (STARs)
- organized Springboard to Success overnight student registration series
- served on implementation committee for Student Recruitment and Leadership Initiative
- acted as admission liaison to State of Illinois Golden Apple Foundation
- managed the recruitment effort in Kansas City metropolitan area and Colorado
- implemented a comprehensive plan of objectives for recruitment territories
- maintained dialogue between four members of Kansas City recruitment team
- reviewed applications, granted acceptance, and awarded scholarships
- developed parent group aimed at fostering family involvement in admission process
- supervised Admission Office Intern and two student employees
- managed recruitment effort in rural Missouri and western United States
- organized on campus phone campaigns involving both faculty and current students
- created recruitment manual for alumni volunteers
- increased communication between alumni and prospective students
- supervised two student employees
