KATIE MARTUCCI

70 Old Dublin Pike, Apt. G16 * Doylestown, PA 18901 * katiemartucci@gmail.com * 267-629-4605

OBJECTIVE

Dependable, approachable, and goal-oriented individual seeking position within financial aid/admissions departments of local university to serve students in their transition to college and contribute my strengths in post-secondary counseling and recruitment as well as program coordination.

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA M.Ed. in College Student Affairs (CSA); GPA 3.96 Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY B.A. in Sociology; GPA 3.88

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Automotive Training Center (ATC), Warminster, PA May 2013-Present Admissions Representative Interview, tour, recommend, and enroll students seeking career training in automotive technology. Comply with standards set forth by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges to counsel prospective students and their families on ATCs programs and admissions policies, the financial aid process, scholarship opportunities, and graduate employment opportunities. Pursue student inquiries by phone, mail, and electronic correspondence; Document activity via CampusVue software. Promote and deliver special events including scholarship nights and new-student orientations. Bucks County Career Link Youth Center, Bristol, PA August 2011-August 2012 Post-Secondary Education Specialist Educated GED students, ages 16-21, on local labor market needs, in-demand career paths, and relevant postsecondary training/education programs. Matched qualified participants with appropriate educational resources. Tracked student progress in support of program benchmarks via daily case notes and monthly reports. Attended PHEAA training. Helped students complete their FAFSA, PA state grant, and CHAFEE grant applications. Taught course in customer service and administered National Retail Federation Foundation customer service test. Tabor Services, Doylestown, PA February 2008-July 2009 Life Skills Specialist Prepared foster youth for their transition from high school and the child welfare system to responsible, independent living via individualized service plan meetings on monthly basis during junior and senior years. Developed life skills, job readiness, and post-secondary preparation curriculum; taught classes to enrolled youth. Organized and hosted countywide youth advisory board meetings, providing a forum for foster youth to congregate as a community and collectively advocate for their rights.

PARAPROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA August 2009-May 2011 Career Services, Diversity Program Coordinator (Grad Assistant) Strengthened connections between the Career Center and Penn States culturally diverse student community. Planned, marketed, and executed DiversityCHAT student orientations, speed-networking events, and follow-up receptions to connect qualified students with recruiters looking to hire. Designed and delivered a yearlong student workshop series addressing the topic of experiential learning in college. Utilized Microsoft Office Suite, multi-line phone system, and Symplicity software to independently manage all administrative program responsibilities. Career Services, Programming Coordinator (Grad Assistant) Helped plan and host campus-wide career and graduate school fairs for Penn State students and alumni. Partnered with the Graduate School Association to offer a graduate student workshop series. Cold-called businesses to solicit their participation in campus recruiting events, speaking engagements, etc. and updated employer database to reflect changing partnership status. Provided drop-in career counseling services to both undergrad and graduate students on weekly basis. CSA Admissions Committee, Event Planner (Grad Intern) Coordinated all aspects of weekend-long recruitment/interview event for CSA program candidates. Collaborated with faculty, staff, and graduate student organization to arrange event sponsorship, interview schedules, guest panels, travel accommodations, venue reservations, and networking opportunities.

KATIE MARTUCCI
70 Old Dublin Pike, Apt. G16 * Doylestown, PA 18901 * katiemartucci@gmail.com * 267-629-4605

PARAPROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA August 2009-May 2011 Center for Student Athletes, Mentor (Grad Intern) Selected to participate in a pilot mentorship program for PSU student-athletes. Complied with NCAA guidelines to provide weekly academic training and personal support for one mentee. CSA Student Organization, Leadership Board Member (Grad Student) Served as Treasurer and CSA Admissions Committee Student Liaison. Coordinated SASO funding requests for professional development opportunities! Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA June 2010-August 2010 Student Life Office, Orientation Assistant (Grad Intern) Managed a rotating team of student orientation leaders during summer orientation sessions. Authored portions of the office annual report, including a section highlighting student organization activity. Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY August 2005-December 2007 Office of Residential Life, Resident Assistant (Undergrad Student) Peer-supervised one floor of approximately 25 students each semester. Worked as a team with 12 other staff to plan and host community-building programs for on-campus residents. Generated beginning and end of semester room condition reports, collected room keys, and documented fines for breeches of resident safety contracts. Office of Residential Life, Office Assistant (Undergrad Student) Provided administrative office support on a part-time basis for two residence halls. Assisted hall directors with housing projects as needed.