Kimberly Smith10206 Pintail Place, Unit 208Charlotte,NC282699802147880kimberks1@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE To continue my career within the Higher Education Profession.HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL Results-driven Professional with integrity and a commitment to student services. As a motivated and accomplished professional, I have 5 years of experience in student affairs/services, financial aid services, counseling and academic advisement, program coordinating, project management, assessment and evaluation, and recruitment and outreach. I am an organized and attention to detail individual, with demonstrated time management skills, via my approach towards fulfilling deadlines. I have the ability to lead proactively, effectively and sensibly supervise people, take the initiative, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage workloads while simultaneously fulfilling my jobs purpose. My work ethic can be defined as creative and innovative, as I am pragmatic and a proactive problem-solver, with strong research, advisement, assessment, and communication skills. Known to be a resourceful team player and leader with a can-do attitude.Professional Experience CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE-Charlotte, NC2015-Present

Program Coordinator, First Year Experience- Financial Aid- Adjunct InstructorResponsible for providing critical and direct oversight and regulatory application components to the First Year Experience (FYE) program, ensuring financial aid processes are accurate and all recipients are well-educated. Serve as the institutional program subject-matter expert and provide detailed presentations to diverse programs, briefings, and events campus-wide. Ensure that the program aligns with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations as Outcome Manager and make recommendations/modifications and implementations where needed. Oversee FYE Financial Aid Department, serve as liaison for first year/transfer students and financial aid. Guide students through the Financial Aid process, introduce and educate students on financial aid processes. Prepare students to manage financial aid statuses during academic career. Manage FYE outreach programs. Maintain continued communication via students, parents, and educators- via High School Counselors

Establish strategies for effective delivery of program aid awards to students, in efforts to support institutional retention and recruitment goals

Reconcile FYE funds to ensure institutional compliance and to demonstrate administrative capability as required by regulations.

Determine aid eligibility, process financial aid awards, and provide consultations to financial aid applicants and prospective student groups.

Monitor fund balances, disbursements, adjustments, Return to Title IV calculations and year-end closeout procedures

Supervise staff and work-study participants. Provide leadership to FYE via committee participation, communication with external stakeholders, and contributions to the strategic planning and evaluation processes. Certify and test the accuracy of the annual program setup for FYE, including modules: financial aid, auto packager, communications management, and satisfactory academic progress Utilize advance project management skills to conduct complex program data analysis, generate analytical reports, and interpret dashboards for managerial decision-making.

Serve as Adjunct Instructor

Teach ACA 122- College Transfer Success-Educate students on how to be a successful, productive, and proactive student

Educate on identifying self- to best identify career choice- which leads to transfer into 4-year University

Discuss student development, leadership, and becoming well-rounded- in preparation for post-graduate successST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE- St. Petersburg, FL2013-2015

Academic Advisor-Program Coordinator -Adjunct InstructorResponsible for providing counseling and advisement to an identified group of 80 students, whom are classified under the TRIO grant program titled, Student Support Services. In addition, developed and coordinated program workshops, outreach events, and presentations. Maintained all student records, collected data, and year-end tracking to support program compliance, in efforts to maintain the 5-year grant and provided budget. Managed budget and student recruitment plans. Provided supervision to staff, work study students. Coordinated with other student organizations, mainly Student Government Association, Honors Club, and served as Advisor for student-created clubs. Initially hired as Academic Advisor, in which I served at the largest campus, over 10,000 students and transitioned into Program Coordinator of TRIO-Student Support Services. Served as Adjunct Instructor for the course, The College Experience, for all 1st year entering/returning undergraduate students for five semesters.

Recruit incoming students and facilitate intake processes including, interviews, acceptance into programs, denials, parent conferences, and academic standards

Mentor and Advise caseload of 80 Students. Maintained academic evaluations and degree/graduation audits. Assist with grant-writing, ensuring all goals were listed, results written, and processes included with data to support

Assessed/Evaluated program to ensure compliance with Dept. of Education. Adjusted when needed.

Managed outreach and recruitment programs

Coordinated Summer Bridge program- advised all students and developed academic plans for 1st two semesters

Coordinated program workshops- Study Tips, Transfer 101, Classroom Etiquette and additional workshops

Planned and Coordinated College Tours to 4-year Universities, implementing 2+2 program advisement

Develop the Summer of Success Bridge Program curriculum, field trips, graduation, and oversee the budget

Prepared and delivered presentations to potential and current students about College and benefits to attending

Facilitated New Student Orientation

Provide academic curriculum instruction to undergraduate first year students. Develop and manage class syllabus, establish and present lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments. Create grading rubric and assess assignments based on rubrics Utilized a wide range of software and computer systems to track and analyze student progression and retention Guide students through identifying career options to degree programs, track the advancement of students and provide case management and counseling for at-risk students

Provide guidance to students individually or in group settings regarding career decisions, degree plans, and transfer opportunities with reference to 2+2 Program Assisted student with understanding current job market by researching career options, Focus 2 and OSHA Advise students on degree-specific programs and 2+2 program into Florida Universities Identified skill gaps and advise students on relevant workforce programs to meet student needs Provided counseling to students on academic probation and suspension- identified alternative options and created divergent options toward achieving and maintaining success

Developed action plans-documenting actions and tracked sessions

Responded to student inquiries regarding academic appeals

United States AIR FORCE, 35th Fighter wing - Misawa, Japan2011-2013

Academic Advisor - Formal Training ManagerProvide academic advisement to students pursuing Bachelor Degree and Certificates with The University of Phoenix and The University of Maryland, on Military Installation. Confirmed tuition assistance and provided guidance on career transfer programs. Provided direct oversight management over $250k budgetary training commitments. Managed and coordinated the Professional Military Education (PME) requirements for over 3,000 military members and civilian personnel. Ensured training competencies for each military member and professional development qualifications for civilian employees. Maintained direct contact over 600 students including individuals and small groups for advisement sessions

Developed action plans for students at jeopardy of forfeiting tuition support, due to academics

Evaluated career goals and mapped out degree programs directed toward career goals

Process and provide tuition assistance for military members and dependents Facilitated New Student Orientation for tuition recipients, explaining tuition assistance and standards to adhere

Requested military transcripts through CCAF and review transcripts for graduation acceptance Plan and organize the CCAF Graduation ceremony, organize CCAF Degree packages.

Design Educational Showcases to market CCAF, Degree Programs, local Universities, and Tuition Assistance. Develop Flyers for new Term and Course start dates and Degree Programs Manage Education Office Marketing, Facebook Page

Developed Formal Training and Civilian Training Continuity Books

Developed and Maintained the Civilian Training Newsletter and Civilian professional development opportunities Develop tracking systems and Maintain Accountability Rosters for all active military and civilian employees on the military installation. Compile, organize, and analyze data, via tracking systems Monitor suspense deadlines on trainings. Schedule and conduct satellite broadcast courses, managed training materials, and completed inventory and record shipments of all course material

Compile, organize, and analyze data, via tracking systems. Maintained accountability rosters for all active duty military and civilian employees Coordinate all aspects of Professional Military Education (PME) for members attending Job-Training. Establish Monthly Reports on training required, training met, and training funds spent

Schedule trainings for military personnel based on ranking, such as Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, Air War College.

Coordinated airfare and created Official Military Orders, in order to depart the military installation for travel

Supervise and review all training schedules and program request. Assess needs of programs and implemented improvements. Granted funds for approved training schedules and program and denied funds, with reason

Confirm compliance of military and civilian training with federal and state laws based on Government priority levels. Certify funds for training and distribute to UTM, Unit Training Managers Distribute AETC Type 6 requirements and instructions to UTMs. Direct training managers in completing military personnel training recommendations Coordinate TDY, Temporary Duty Assignment, Official Orders, travel, and hotel arrangements, if needed. Provide direct supervision to training managers of 16 departments and conducted training briefs to UTMs. Instruct training managers on budget submission for training requirements. Plan training meetings with training managers and leadershipSOUTH KOREA OFFICE OF EDUCATION- Incheon, South Korea2009-2011

English Program Coordinator-English Program InstructorCoordinated the English Program at the local Elementary and High School in South Korea. During the first year, I served as the English Instructor for four Elementary schools, teaching fundamental English lessons to 5th-6th grade students. During the second year, I coordinated the English Program, creating a platform for the High school Junior and Senior class English Program. Additionally, I created the curriculum and provided instruction. The Summer Camp program and English Library were created under my direction.

Developed the English curriculum and maintained program resources.

Assess English speaking levels and evaluated student progression

Administered assessments and interpreted interests, skills, and abilities

Developed English Learning Camps, Summer Camp, and the English Library to include simulations, presentations, and a wealth of fiction and non-fictional English language books to use as resources.

Coordinated Field trips within the English Program Community

Created an English Club- designed for Top 3% of class

Maintained reports and provided progression briefings to Principal

Education walden university2014-2019Doctor of Philosophy- Higher Education AdministrationMinneapolis, Minnesota

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX2007-2009

Master of Science, PsychologyPhoenix, Arizona

VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY2002-2006

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Criminal JusticeValdosta, Georgia

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT Central Piedmont Community College Assessment and Evaluation Outcome Manager ( 2015-Present)

College Connection ( 2015-Present)

St. Petersburg College Advisory Council Board (2013-2015)

Advisor for SS Honor Society (2014-2015)

Student Government Association (2013-2015)

Represented Advisor for SGA (2014-2015) Student Leadership ad Activities Committee ( 2013-2015)

Graduation Affairs and Involvement (2014-2015)

United States Air Force

Events CommitteePROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators- (2015- Present)

National Academic Advising Association ( NACADA)- ( 2013- Present)

American Psychological Association- (2007-2014)REFERENCESAlms Herran, Executive Administrative Assistant

Employer: Bayfront HospitalPhone: (727) 251-1572Email: almsherran@yahoo.com

Loree Studevan, West Campus Manager

Employer: Valencia College

Phone: (727) 902-9153

Email: lstudevan@valenciacollege.edu Lydia Beatty, Chief of Education and Training

Employer: US Air Force

Phone: (229) 257-3150

Email: lydia.beatty@us.af.mil