Katie Hughes
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Profile
Positive and energetic team player. Organized and detail-oriented with effective leadership and communication skills. Passion for higher education and athletics.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - August 2013
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Education - May 2008
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Professional Experience
Program Specialist - Institutional Advancement - Oct 2013 - Present
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK
Admissions Team Leader - Admissions - Nov 2011 - June 2013
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
Admissions Representative - Admissions - Feb 2010 - Nov 2011
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
Admissions Coordinator - Admissions - July 2009 - Feb 2010
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
Professional Development
Dr. Greene Seminars - Nov 2011 - June 2013
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
Heartland eLearning Conference - March 2012
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
Toastmasters - Jan 2011 - May 2011
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
Honors and Awards
MAHPERD Outstanding Major of the Year, Calvin College, 2007
Dr. Barney Steen Physical Education Scholarship, Calvin College, 2007
Campbell Soup Company Scholarship 2004-2008
Calvin College Honors Scholarship 2005-2008
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Positive and energetic team player. Organized and detail-oriented with effective leadership and communication skills. Passion for higher education and athletics.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - August 2013
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Concentration in Postsecondary Leadership
- Concentration in Sports Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Education - May 2008
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
- Major in Physical Education
- Minor in Health Education
- Interim spent in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico teaching and coaching
Professional Experience
Program Specialist - Institutional Advancement - Oct 2013 - Present
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK
- Assist with the coordination and execution of programs and events with the alumni association: reunion activities, senior breakfasts, award ceremonies, etc
- Attend local and national osteopathic conferences: set up/man booths and run reception events for OSU alumni
- Maintain Facebook page to keep alumni connected to the college and events
- Manage alumni database to maintain and update biographical data files
- Assist Community Relations and Events Manager to improve the image of the college throughout the community
- Work closely with local public elementary school for food drives, Angel Tree project, etc
Admissions Team Leader - Admissions - Nov 2011 - June 2013
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
- Led team of nine Admissions Representatives and four Customer Service Representatives for two college campuses
- Planned and lead weekly team meetings to discuss initiatives and strategy
- Trained new Admissions hires in all job duties and company processes
- Responsible for maintaining compliance with the Department of Education as it relates to student attendance and leave of absence issues
Admissions Representative - Admissions - Feb 2010 - Nov 2011
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
- Facilitated tours and information for prospective students while representing twelve school programs
- Exceeded enrollment expectations in conversion from lead to start
- Represented the college at career fairs and publicity events
Admissions Coordinator - Admissions - July 2009 - Feb 2010
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
- Performed administrative duties for Admissions team and greeted prospective students
- Managed and distributed prospective student inquiries to Admissions Representatives
- Delivered excellent customer service to students and employees
Professional Development
Dr. Greene Seminars - Nov 2011 - June 2013
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
- Studied under the Dean of Business from Oral Roberts University to learn about specific sales and marketing strategies
Heartland eLearning Conference - March 2012
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
- Attended to learn more about eLearning and ways to improve our relationship with potential distance learning students
Toastmasters - Jan 2011 - May 2011
Community Care College, Tulsa, OK
- Charter member at Community Care College Club to improve public speaking skills
Honors and Awards
MAHPERD Outstanding Major of the Year, Calvin College, 2007
Dr. Barney Steen Physical Education Scholarship, Calvin College, 2007
Campbell Soup Company Scholarship 2004-2008
Calvin College Honors Scholarship 2005-2008
Click here to download a copy of my resume