J
B
1622 B RIDGE A VENUE
G ALESBURG , I LLINOIS 61401
JBISBEE
309/335-0175
1622@ GMAIL .
COM
DUCATION
Masters of Science, College Student Personnel
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota
May, 2013
June, 1992
TUDENT
FFAIRS
XPERIENCES
Program Manager
College Student Personnel Program, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
June, 2013 – present
 Oversee the recruitment, retention, career development, and alumni relations components of a two-track academic graduatelevel program operating on two campuses
 Design and implement a multi-platform, dynamic recruitment process resulting in 170 well-matched applicants for 25 available places in the graduate program
 Co-conceptualize, propose, and implement a new academic track utilizing untapped prospective student avenues to help the university meet enrollment and financial growth goals
 Hire, train, and mentor a staff of six in the recruitment and orientation efforts including processes, on-line presence, relationship development, recruitment messaging, and orientation programming
 Lead a campus-wide team of 94 in the planning and implementation of two three-day comprehensive invitation-only interview events for 60 program candidates
 Select, recruit, and coordinate 27 cooperating student and academic service sites for 197 field experiences and 27 summer internship experiences
 Work with 51 students, 8 faculty, and 48 field experience supervisors on concerns related to academic and field experience assignments, expectations, and performance
 Conceptualize, coordinate, and implement 10 career preparatory workshops annually for students planning practicum, summer internship, and full-time job searches
 Teach and co- teach graduate-level courses within the program including group dynamics, capstone, and supervision
 Advise an eight-member executive board of a program-related student organization
Graduate Assistant and Summer Intern
Career Services, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
August, 2011 – May, 2013
 Collaborated with a team of six professionals and para-professionals to provide career planning and development opportunities for 10,000 students
 Guided undergraduate and graduate students in their understanding and personalized use of effec tive techniques associated with interviewing, resume and cover letter construction, networking, and career searching
 Facilitated student development through the use of learning outcomes, transformational learning techniques, and theories to explore career-related aspirations and skills
 Taught 50 students in a credit-bearing university classes on pre-employment and career exploration each semester
 Presented audience-specific career-related information for university classes, workshops, and student organizations
 Researched and redesign first-destination survey process, instrument, and implementation for recent university graduates
 Assisted with logistical details of three career fairs annually drawing 70+ employers and 500+ students per event
 Conceptualized and implemented a learning outcomes-based professional development program for a staff of eight
 Designed an on-line career development course geared toward location-bound learners
 Served as the departmental representative on a search committee to fill a professional career counseling position

J
B
, 2
Teaching Assistant
Counseling Center, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
August, 2012 – December, 2012
 Co-taught 35 students in a credit bearing university career and academic major exploration class
 Attended to student growth through the use of transformative learning techniques and developmental theories
 Developed curriculum content aimed at the specific concerns and interest of the students
 Assisted in administering and scoring multiple assessment tools including Career Decision Making System, Strong Interest
Inventory, Career Occupational Preference System
Academic Advising Summer Intern
Office of Academic Advising, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
May, 2012 – July, 2012
 Participated in a 11-session multi-department summer orientation and registration program for incoming students
 Counseled undeclared majors and their parents in the course registration process
 Provided individualized one-on-one advisement according to the students’ academic profile, academic interest areas, and athletic participation requirements
Practicum Assistant
Office of Study Abroad, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
 Wrote and assembled documents for university institutional research board approval to conduct campus-based research
 Organized and conducted focus groups and individual interviews exploring student views and opinions of studying overseas
 Constructed content for semi-annual pre-departure orientation sessions
January, 2012 – May, 2012
Director of Admission
Senior Associate Director of Admission
July, 2006 – July, 2010
July, 2005 – July, 2006
Office of Admission, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois
 Hired, trained, mentored, supervised, and evaluated a professional staff of seven
 Implemented, evaluated, and refined office-wide strategic domestic and international market recruitment plans aimed at recruiting an incoming class of approximately 450 new students annually
 Meet or exceeded recruitment goals for personal territory and overall incoming class each year
 Coordinated and led office-wide application and scholarship review, and waitlist process for an average of 2,600 candidates
 Prepared and presented 100+ admission cases annually to college-wide admission and new-student transition advisory team
 Collaborated with internal and external resources to develop and evaluate financial aid and scholarship awarding guidelines
 Co-created, co-authored, and implemented a new generation of recruitment publications including organizing and executing focus groups, individual interviews, photo shoots, and multi-constituent review process over 18 months
 Organized, implemented, and provided creative direction for college photo shoots and over 20 secondary and tertiary publications in coordination with college publication department
 Represented the college in key market areas and events including Colleges T hat Change Lives and Associated Colleges of the Midwest events, admission and development events in the North Shore of Chicago, and international recruitment tours in
Central American and India
 Developed and strengthened the relationship between the admission and athletics department by implementing recruitment strategies for targeted populations
 Served as an ex-officio member of Admission, Retention, and Placement Committee
 Co-coordinated the Associated Colleges of the Midwest Summer (ACM) Institute for high school counselors
 Served as the institutional representative to the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) consortium

J
B
, 3
Associate Director of Admission
Office of Admission, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota
July, 1999 – July, 2005
 Presented at high school forums, ACAC and College Board conferences, Hmong community centers, high school counselor and admission counselor training seminars on topics including: mock application review, college applications and essays,

 financial aid process, college financing, publication development, preparing for campus visits, and admission interviews
Hired, trained, mentored, supervised, and evaluated 2-4 interns and 50+ student employees annually
Chaired a six-person campus-wide international admissions and retention committee
Arranged and executed 22-day tour of Sweden for student recruitment and study abroad site visits 


Initiated institutional involvement with the National Hispanic Institute and served as a college coach for the Institute
Conceptualized and implemented an internship program aimed at introducing the field of student affairs to undergraduate students of color
 Coordinated recruitment efforts for a faculty-led international pre-orientation program aimed at high-ability students
 Collaborated with Diversity Center to develop retreat components focused on expanding cultural awareness of the staff
 Proposed, developed, and implemented a high-ability scholarship competition involving 65 faculty members
 Served as a member of a publication task force which established image and logo standards for the university
 Arranged 10 focus groups (students, faculty, administrators, and alumni) for market research and publication development
 Organized, co-authored, implemented, and provided creative direction for college photo shoots and 20+ publications annually
 Served as Tri-Chair of Minnesota ACAC Professional Development Committee (2000-2004) responsible for single- and tri- state conferences, new counselor training, and financial aid in-service programs
Admission Counselor to Associate Director of Admission
Office of Admission, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas
July, 1992 – July, 1999
 Participated in a full range of domestic and international recruitment activities, including interviews, high school visits, information sessions, open house development, college fairs, development and alumni events
 Recruited and trained 80+ alumni volunteers to assist in recruitment efforts especially college fair representation
 Established the inaugural international recruitment program for the university including creating and producing publications,
55-70 day annual travel to Asia, and meetings with parents of current international students in their home countries
 Co-leader for university-wide orientation program for 250 students
 Co-advisor to a local sorority