ADRIAN BRANTLEY WELLS
Lawrenceville
Summary
Innovative education professional with expertise in promoting career, diversity, social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Student Service Coordinator
Aviation Institution of Maintenance
10.2022 - Current
- Work closely with the Career Services Coordinator to bridge the academic process with the employment process prior to and upon graduation
- Provide a smooth transition for the student into the educational process through orientation, acclimation, retention, support, and connection efforts that link students to the campus and to the campus experience
- Provide support to assist students toward a successful matriculation from educational programs, aiding in documentation of student outcomes
- Direct activities on campus by soliciting community involvement through Career Fairs, Scholarship events, Seminars, and workshops to provide housing and critical needs resources
- Communicate with students via phone, and email, on a regular basis in person to assist students to resolve any issues or concerns that impact their ability to remain active and in good standing within their selected program area ensuring student satisfaction and academic success
- Advise and maintain student access to campus Disability Services, acting as liaison for campus with Office of Disability Services within the Corporate Department of Student Affairs
- Monitored curricula and course sequencing and developed tutoring programs to help students excel in studies
- Monitor and address student attendance corresponding with students in person, by phone, by email, and by USPS when there have been multiple absences from class
- Advise students when issues arise that may cause a student to contemplate withdrawal from school
- Work in unison with the Director of Compliance and Administration or Assistant Campus Director to ensure all ODS policies, procedures, and protocols are followed and documented
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
- Utilize software such as Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Teams) Canvas, Campusvue, Social Media, Slack, Papervision, DocStar, Google Video, Zoom
Senior Evaluation Advisor
Penn Foster
03.2016 - 10.2022
- Deciphered and analyzed data from transcripts to see which credits are transferable
- Counseled students and guardians by providing information on the high school and universities
- Evaluated 600 transcript documents a year to increase customers’ activities with our business
- Trained employees across different departments including James Madison High School and Ashworth College
- Facilitated meetings and projects to enhance employees’ and students’ experiences
- Achieved perfect attendance for all 4 quarters during the 2020-2021 fiscal year
Evaluation Advisor
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Decipher and analyze data from transcripts to see which credits are transferable
- Evaluated 600 transcript documents a year to increase customers’ activities with our business
- Replied to 9,000 emails a year, resulting in a 24-business hour response time for customers
- Train employees in the policies and procedures of the Registrar Department
- Developed and adjusted policies to improve transcripts processes and students’ relations
- Researched new policies and procedures to improve the Registrar Department’s productivity
Admission Advisor
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided prospective students information about career school programs
- Met and exceeded production goals set by management
- Executed all DEC programs’ policies and procedures which are established within accredited school
Enrollment Coordinator
Ashworth College
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Deciphering transcripts to see which credits are transferable
- Develop and adjust policies to improve transcripts processes and students’ relations
- As admission specialist, provided prospective students information about university and high school
- Explaining the transcript evaluation process and their program of study
- Facilitate meetings and projects to enhance employees’ and students’ experiences
- Execute all Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commissions policies and procedures
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
MERCER UNIVERSITY
3001 Mercer University Dr, Atlanta, GA 3034105.2022
BBA - Marketing
Valdosta State University
1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 3169805.2009
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Facilitating Meetings and Large Scale Events
- Accreditation Policies
- Knowledge on Students’ Rights and diversity
- Student Development
- Student Registration
- Crisis Intervention
- Policy Development
- Parental Communication
- Improve Faculty Performance
- Academic Intervention
- Staff Development
- Core Knowledge Sequence
- Plan Institutional Strategies
- Academic Reporting
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Academic Performance Evaluations
- Intervention Management
- Graduation Rate Improvements
Non- Profit Experience
Victory World Church 06/2018 – Current
Cover Ministries- Lead and facilitate “Small Groups” for Males Ages 18+, to promote volunteer work with the Firefighter Dept., Mental health awareness, Men's Health and Lifestyle. Also, collaborate with other non-profit organizations such as- Fully Furnished Ministries and Mending The Gap to encourage community involvement.
Penn Foster ERG: The Black Onyx Group 05/2021 – 10/2022
Founding Member- Established the African American employee resource group creating a space for all African Americans to discuss and help approach policies and procedures. Invited keynote speakers to promote African centric themes that are supported globally. Help establish Juneteenth as a holiday to cultivate diversity in the workplace. Celebrate African American culture through MLK Birthday, Juneteenth, and Black History Month.
Penn Foster Votes 06/2020 – 01/2021
GA Campus Representative- Promoted voting rights on campus and helped disenfranchised groups in regards to registering and voting at poll locations
PF Community Engagement DEI Discussion Group 05/2020 – 04/2021
Co-Facilitator- Develop discussion groups to implement and promote future diversity, equity,and inclusion to cultivate an inclusive workplace for Employees.
PF Culture Awards Selection Committee 09/2019 – 10/2019
Committee Member- Annual committee created to highlight the excellent Achievements of many employees.
James Madison V.O.T.E. Committee 06/2018 – 03/2019
Executive Secretary- Assist with primary votes and engagement.
DeKalb County Board of Health 12/2013 12/2014
Intern/Member of Tobacco Prevention Action/Go Green Committee-Connected with health-related non-profit organizations in the DeKalb County area and assisted with committees to update non-profit organizations on potential grants for projects Formulated, executed, and evaluated plans for tobacco free homes and families and businesses.
Timeline
Campus Student Service Coordinator
Aviation Institution of Maintenance
10.2022 - Current
Evaluation Advisor
04.2016 - 03.2019
Senior Evaluation Advisor
Penn Foster
03.2016 - 10.2022
Admission Advisor
03.2015 - 04.2016
Enrollment Coordinator
Ashworth College
05.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
MERCER UNIVERSITY
BBA - Marketing
Valdosta State University
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