Steve DeWayne Transou Jr.

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EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Master of Education, Higher Education
08/2013-12/2014
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

08/2007-12/2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Academic Advisor/Mentor08/2015-Present
Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
Serve as Advisor/Mentor to students from entry to the university until they earn and/or transfer
enough hours to total 31 or more.
Develop and present workshops on advising related issues.
Conduct pre-registration advising sessions for new and continuing students.
Assist with the completion of school related applications, for example, drop/add, change of major,
transient and visiting student forms, etc.
Engage in research and follow-up activities to evaluate the advising component.
Teach the Survival Skills for University Life, ORI 101 course in the fall and spring terms.
Meet with students twice weekly (once during ORI 101 course) to discuss areas of difficulty and
progress.
Make referrals to appropriate agencies on and off campus and does follow-up to ensure students'
needs were met.
Provide guidance in career exploration for undecided majors.
Monitor students' progress weekly using Banner, Blackboard and other modes of communication.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all students assigned to individual advisor.
Completes monthly student portfolios, tracks student participation in ORI 101 courses, and reports
of advising activities.
Maintain a cooperative and collaborative relationship with academic departments and all
components responsible for student services.
Attends professional development to remain abreast of trends and new approaches to advising.
Serve on University committees as assigned by the Provost.
Assistant Enrollment Counselor04/2014-07/2015
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Assigned to the front desk of the MT One Stop to serve as the primary point of contact for students
seeking assistance in initial enrollment, on-going retention and provide general assistance with
transactions related to any of the enrollment services areas.
Essential tasks include: answering general questions and problem solving across all enrollment
management areas that include: bursar, financial aid, academic processes & advising, scheduling,
and records.

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Responsible for understanding the interrelationships among these areas; must be able to assess
the student's initial inquiry; discern co-related issues and resolve; or seek the advice/transfer the
student to an Enrollment Counselor for assistance and resolution.

Student Service Specialist01/2013-08/2013

Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Memphis, TN
Completed the enrollment and pre-registration process for students into their selected programs.
Provided academic and attendance counseling to the students violating school policies.
Hosted West TN Counselor Association Meeting, which included secondary school administrators
as well as counselors and teachers.
Assigned to design and monitor all communication tools to prospective students.
Cultivated and established relationships with high school principals, counselors, and students that
influence enrollment decisions.
Developed and managed extensive travel schedule for assigned recruitment territory.
Participated in career fairs hosted by the school systems and various organizations.
Scheduled school tours, shadowing opportunities and advising seminars for students enrolled in
career and technical training programs.
Community Counselor03/2012-02/2013
Lakeside Behavioral Health Systems, Memphis, TN
Provided direct patient care.
Created a safe environment for patients, saved lives when necessary, provided hope, empowered
patients, and taught new coping skills.
Provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, individual/family education groups
and activities of daily living.
Expected to work with a team of staff to ensure that the patients are complying with rules and order
of treatment programs.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Assistant Advisor08/2012-04/2013
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, INC.
Responsible for overseeing the work of an undergraduate chapter on the college campuses of
Rhodes College and Christian Brothers University.
Organized multiple events to include an empowerment retreat with collegiate members within the
local area.
Implemented student development opportunities for members
Managed and distributed a programming budget
Edited and reviewed event and partnership contracts
Coordinated volunteer programs, campus and community events, and Interest Weeks
Coordinated the Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant
Served as the Go to High School, Go to College committee chair.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST