Deziree Martin

dezdmartn@gmail.com

BACKGROUND
Ms. Martin is a motivated and experienced higher education professional with a M.Ed. in School Counseling, seeking a position in which she can continue to work with and inspire students to fulfill their potential through education. She has an extensive background in collaborating with other counselors, teachers, and school administrators to guide students through the process of applying and enrolling in college, including leading the implementation of several initiatives to raise college-going rates at low-income schools. Ms. Martins passion and excellent communication skills help foster professional relationships and a positive work environment with both her co-workers and students.

EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill, NC Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies; English Studies Minor The University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill, NC Masters of Education in School Counseling LICENSURE NC K-12 Licensed School Counselor August 2014 May 2011 August 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Practicum/Internship Cedar Ridge High School Counseling August 2013 Present Counseling Intern Hillsborough, NC Implements and maintains continuous individual counseling and group counseling in the academic, career, and personal/social realms on E-L caseload Consults with teachers, parents, and staff members regarding student concerns Presented information to freshmen through classroom guidance on school counselors and a comprehensive school counseling program Helped to develop beliefs, mission, and vision for Orange County Schools in ASCA Ramp Developed and collected data on a career intervention to showcase CTE courses Co-counselor for Girl Talk peer mentoring group Participated in numerous groups and collaborations such as Student Support Team, Attendance Focus group, and Advisory Council Consulted with teachers and administrators to help develop 504 Plans for students Presenter of FAFSA and Financial Aid at 2013 CRHS Fall Symposium Collected and evaluated data via the School Improvement Plan, EVAAS, and Powerschool. Carolina College Advising Corps June 2011 May 2013 Olympic Community of Schools College Adviser Student Development Specialist Core Responsibilities Crafted and delivered college-oriented presentations for 500+ seniors Planned and executed innovative programming on college access for underclassmen Served as liaison between students and college admissions counselors in regard to applications. Organized group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities Maintained expertise in admissions and financial-aid advising Assisted in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program Managed an annual budget between the communities of schools. Collaborated with other college access programs within Mecklenburg County i.e. Communities In Schools. Cultivate productive working relationships with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to promote a collegegoing culture at Olympic Community of Schools (~2,600 students) Meet one-on-one with graduating seniors to find their best match colleges, complete college applications, and discuss financial aid applications and resources Present to several classrooms of approximately 30 students as well as grade level assemblies with over 500 attendees on the importance of performing well academically, getting involved in extracurricular activities, and pursuing higher education or the workforce upon high school graduation

Deziree Martin
dezdmartn@gmail.com

Coordinate regular college visits from local college representatives to the high school campus to enhance the visibility of higher education institutions to prospective students Organize admissions and financial aid informational events for parents in both English and Spanish Collect metrics such as submitted college applications, acceptances, scholarships and financial aid applications for a national external evaluation to quantitatively measure outcomes and qualitative results Directed First Annual FAFSA February to increase awareness of FAFSA and financial aid opportunities throughout all grade levels by highlighting different scholarships and the FAFSA each day of the week Garnered $400 worth of donations from local community supporters and PTSO Established the Twitter account where over 170 students participated to obtain and share knowledge regarding postsecondary resources Coordinated college day trips and overnight campus trips to multiple universities in the state, where 15 to 50 firstgeneration students experienced the college environment and realized the possibility of attending college for the first time in their lives

OTHER EXPERIENCE
K Dream Effects Marketing Associate & Event Planner Atlanta, GA June 2012 Present Updates & maintains all social media for the company which includes creating a content calendar to solicit new clients using Facebook & Twitter Creating/producing marketing publications for both community events & social events Assisting Senior Event Planner with social event productions and maintaining events in the Raleigh-Durham area UNC Visitors Center Communications Assistant II -Chapel Hill, NC August 2007-May 2011 Served as the front-door of Carolina, a representation for the school providing up to date information, directions, and history concerning UNC Was ready to assist, tour, and provide for visitors of the campus Helped to design and implement new programs First Look Tour (middle school college access program)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Participated in preparation for implementation of ASCA National Model Ramp for Orange County Schools, NC Helped to develop beliefs, mission, and vision. Regional Advising Corps Designed and presented two in-service workshops to 25 fellow advisers and 2 program directors at our annual training College Application Week Event Planning and Innovation National College Advising Corps (NCAC) Participated in NCAC Annual Innovation Summit in Washington D.C Advocated on behalf of NCAC the importance of our mission to increase college access when meeting with staffers of Senators on Capitol Hill

SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Prezi, NC Wise, Powerschool , and Social Media including Twitter and Facebook