Dana Truesdale
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Military Veteran and experienced educational leader with achievements in academic leadership, program management, logistics, and organizational compliance. As a graduate with a Masters of Education Degree in Instructional Technology and currently studying toward a Doctor of Education Degree in Higher Education, Highly motivated and an ambitious professional seeking career opportunity within adult learning. My career goal is to obtain a role that will allow me to further my experience and skills in instruction and content training as well as increase my creativity to create innovating ideas in various forms of education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator-TRIO Programs
Morehouse College
05.2023 - Current
- Perform recruitment and administrative functions in coordinating student services for a precollege program
- Develop and design presentations, written information, social media, and other materials concerning precollege preparation and program services
- Implement program policies and directives according to District, State, and Federal guidelines
- Support underrepresented students in their transition to higher education
Executive Assistant to the President
Morehouse College
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence
- Perform daily administrative duties for the Office of the President
- Assist with student relations of diverse scope that require evaluation and resolution
Executive Assistant
National Kidney Foundation
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed renal training program for adult volunteers
- Developed and led program webinars
- Planned and executed in-person education forums
Education Management Consultant
Tutor Doctor
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Instructed out-of-school youth and adults in preparatory coursework
Adult Volunteer Development Specialist
Girl Scouts Nation's Capital
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Developed lesson plans and program activities to meet the individual needs of students
- Advised teachers and administrative staff on the implementation of instructional material
Squadron Aviation Resource Manager
United States Air Force
07.2010 - 12.2016
- Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC)
Wellness and Education Manager
Iwi Fresh Garden Day Spa
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Manage personnel training of wellness operations
Curriculum Consultant
The Goddard School
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Develop lesson plans and program activities to meet the individual needs of students
Team Academic Instructor
University of South Carolina Athletic Department
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Assist collegiate-athletes with undergraduate course material
Chronic Disease Manager
AmeriCorps VISTA
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Develop and implement clinic wellness program
City Year Senior Corp Member
City Year
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Coordinate a weekly youth program of +150 middle school students
Teacher's Assistant/After School Program Manager
Meeting Street Academy
10.2008 - 07.2009
- Deliver high-energy instruction to a classroom of 20 children in a heterogeneous setting
Summer Transition Advisor, Multicultural Center
College of Charleston
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Provide supervision, coaching, and transitional support to 60 incoming freshman students
Special Projects Assistant-TRIO Programs
Morehouse College
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provide administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within the Federal TRIO Program
Education
Doctor of Education in Adult Learning -
Walden University
Master of Education in Instructional Technology -
Strayer University- District of Columbia
01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Performance -
College of Charleston
01.2008
Information Technology - Project Management Professional (PMP)
Training Concepts-CompTIA
01.2015
Air Force Specialty: Command & Control Systems -
Keesler Air Force - Aviation Resource Managagement
01.2012
Skills
- Adult Education
- Curriculum Developing
- Operations Management
- Organizational leadership
- Project Management
Volunteer Work
Meals On Wheels Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | 2022
NEW80 Leadership Development Fellowship | District 80 Columbia, South Carolina | 2016
Girl Scouts | District of Columbia Council | 2016
AmeriCorps City Year/VISTA | Providence, Rhode Island | 2009-2010
Certification
- VIP Non-profit Board Certified, United Way of Greater Atlanta, 2020
- Information Technology-ITIL Foundation, CompTIA, 100832385
Awards and Honors
NATO Medal | United States Military | 2012
Awarded for Service in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)- Kandahar, Afghanistan
Timeline
Program Coordinator-TRIO Programs
Morehouse College
05.2023 - Current
Special Projects Assistant-TRIO Programs
Morehouse College
05.2023 - 08.2023
Executive Assistant to the President
Morehouse College
03.2022 - 05.2023
Wellness and Education Manager
Iwi Fresh Garden Day Spa
10.2020 - 05.2022
Executive Assistant
National Kidney Foundation
12.2018 - 07.2021
Education Management Consultant
Tutor Doctor
09.2018 - 07.2019
Curriculum Consultant
The Goddard School
07.2018 - 10.2018
Adult Volunteer Development Specialist
Girl Scouts Nation's Capital
12.2016 - 04.2018
Team Academic Instructor
University of South Carolina Athletic Department
07.2013 - 12.2014
Squadron Aviation Resource Manager
United States Air Force
07.2010 - 12.2016
Chronic Disease Manager
AmeriCorps VISTA
07.2010 - 12.2010
City Year Senior Corp Member
City Year
07.2009 - 07.2010
Teacher's Assistant/After School Program Manager
Meeting Street Academy
10.2008 - 07.2009
Summer Transition Advisor, Multicultural Center
College of Charleston
06.2008 - 08.2008
Doctor of Education in Adult Learning -
Walden University
Master of Education in Instructional Technology -
Strayer University- District of Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Performance -
College of Charleston
Information Technology - Project Management Professional (PMP)
Training Concepts-CompTIA
Air Force Specialty: Command & Control Systems -
Keesler Air Force - Aviation Resource Managagement
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