Carlie Sittig
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dynamic Student Development Manager at Nazareth Prep with a proven track record in program implementation and student advocacy. Expert in college counseling and performance monitoring, I successfully enhanced student enrollment and community engagement through strategic partnerships and impactful workshops, fostering a supportive environment for academic and emotional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Development Manager
Nazareth Prep
Pittsburgh
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented school-wide programs promoting college readiness and career planning.
- Coordinated outreach efforts that increased student enrollment and enhanced community involvement.
- Facilitated career exploration activities that enabled students to identify potential careers aligned with their skills and interests.
- Conducted college admissions workshops and seminars for high school seniors.
- Counseled students on educational options, including college selection and majors, tailored to their interests and abilities.
- Managed program development and implementation for diverse educational initiatives.
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to address student academic and emotional needs.
- Conducted workshops on stress management, conflict resolution, and study skills for students.
- Engaged parents through regular communication regarding student progress and resources available.
- Coordinated with community organizations to provide additional support services for families.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance with challenging tasks.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations for resource sharing.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
Cruise Director
Gateway Clipper Fleet
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
- Conducted site visits and artist walkthroughs with third parties to clarify event objectives, site restrictions, and performance expectations.
- Resolved customer complaints, enhancing loyalty through effective communication with staff and service delivery.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Built vendor relationships to ensure timely service delivery for events.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Senior Admissions Representative
South College
Cranberry
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Guided prospective students through admissions process and aligned program options with their career goals.
- Supported students through admissions process by answering questions and assisting with forms.
- Reviewed admissions applications to check students' eligibility for acceptance.
- Spoke to groups of prospective students about enrollment, institution benefits and features during information sessions.
- Identified and evaluated potential participants for programs.
- Cultivated partnerships with high schools to enhance awareness of South College admission initiatives.
- Trained new admissions staff on policies and procedures to ensure operational consistency and effectiveness.
Program Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs, improving learner experiences through targeted support.
- Coordinated and implemented special events, enhancing volunteer engagement through training sessions, orientation meetings, group supervision sessions, and fundraising events.
- Monitored program progress by utilizing programming documents, directives, and funding materials to ensure alignment with goals.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Provide supervision, follow-up, and support for all matches in the case load
- Keep accurate and timely case notes on each contact with volunteers, youth, family, and other significant people in each case
- Teach weekly lessons for post-secondary options with students.
- Complete volunteer and client intake screening
- Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05-2020
High School Diploma -
John A. Brashear High School Pittsburgh Public High School
Skills
- Student Counseling
- College counseling
- Student advocacy
- Classroom Instruction
- Training development
- Performance Quality Assurance
- Performance Monitoring
- Project management
- Program Operations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Microsoft Office
- Complex problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Employee coaching
- Relationship building
- Time Management
- Student advocacy
Timeline
Student Development Manager
Nazareth Prep
08.2024 - Current
Senior Admissions Representative
South College
12.2022 - 08.2024
Program Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters
08.2021 - 11.2022
Cruise Director
Gateway Clipper Fleet
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Slippery Rock University
High School Diploma -
John A. Brashear High School Pittsburgh Public High School