Tiffany C.

Sharpe
5130 N Winchester, Apt G. Email: tsharpie07@gmail.com
Chicago, IL 60640 Phone: (757) 279-4131

Career Summary
Highly proficient and engaging higher education professional with years of impactful student services experience offering
unique capabilities in administrative, programming, and advising expertise. Strong background in coordinating,
demonstrating active leadership, and being solution oriented. Recognized for being supportive and flexible in professional
environment. Areas of expertise include: orientation coordinating, adult and graduate student support, academic advising,
programming, academic services, and veterans support. Relatable skills include being a collaborator, empathizer, and
adaptable team player.

Education

Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL

Masters in Higher Education Graduation Date: May 2018

University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts in English Graduated: May 11, 2013
Creative Writing concentration

Higher Education Experience

University of Chicago Booth School of Business Chicago, IL Jan 2018 – Present

Assistant Director, Executive Education Leadership Portfolio (Temporary)

• Initiates, manages and coordinates the logistics, administration, planning and outreach for a portfolio of 6 open
enrollment programs and various custom programs focused on Leadership Executive Education, both on and off-
campus.
• Plans and oversees the scheduling of program facilities, equipment and services.
• Prepares administrative and operational plans for Leadership Executive Education programs that includes a
competitor analysis and tactics on how to better market the program.
• Supervises and manages the enrollment of participants into various open and custom programs.
• Evaluates customer reaction to program content and identifies program areas in need of improvement.

Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Jun 2017 – Dec 2017

Academic Coach in the Center for Tutoring and Academic Excellence (Assistantship)

• Provided coaching to students one-on-one on strategies to be successful academically and personally.

• Guided students on developing and implementing learning strategy plans, such as time management,
organizational skills, and academic success.
• Created and facilitate Self-Care and Stress Management workshops for a variety of students.
• Demonstrated a commitment to multicultural understanding and student diversity by interacting with a variety of
different identities and individuals.
• Assisted the Office of Veterans Affairs in providing services and support to the veteran student population by
advising them of GI Bill process, course selections, and coaching in transition to campus life.

University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Chicago, IL May 2017 – Sep 2017
Orientation Intern

• Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervising of 8 student orientation leaders.
• Engaged with graduate students at programming events to discover their specific needs for further personal and
academic development.
 • Created effective means of orientation communications to over 300 incoming students.
• Developed an assessment tool to analyze all parts of the Day One orientation process.
• Improved and discovered useful strategies to engage and communicate with students to ensure retention and
academic success.

University of Chicago Booth School of Business Chicago, IL Aug 2016 – Jun 2017
Program and Office Support Assistant (Assistantship)

• Assisted with office and program logistics, including front desk support, answering telephone calls from
prospective students, and responding to emails.
• Collected inventory for class weekends and graduation preparation.
• Demonstrated the ability to work alone and with a team on projects to enhance the student experience.
• Managed the Executive MBA mobile app and all its components.
• Interacted with both current students, alumni, and prospective students.
• Provided support to all staff members in the Executive MBA office with projects, tasks, and duties.

University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Aug 2010 – May 2013

Eagle Landing Front Desk Aid/ Head Desk Aid

• Received Desk Aid of the Year Award – 2011-2012 School Year

• Maintained schedule and calendar of 12 Resident Assistant duty schedule and check-in.
• Organized and distributed mail and packages to Eagle Landing residents daily.
• Effectively managed keys for all 18 residence halls and apartment buildings on campus.
• Managed conference room scheduling and assisting in preparation for large student or faculty meetings.

Leadership Roles-Interests-Related Skills

• Loyola Higher Education Student Association Secretary, 2017 – 2018

• Alpha Mu Sigma Executive Board Member, VP of Chapter Development (Social Chair), 2013
• Alpha Mu Sigma Executive Board Member, Rituals and Traditions Chair, 2011-2012
• Orientation Coordinator – Fall 2012 Orientation.
• Orientation Leader – Fall 2010 and 2011, and Spring 2011, 2012, and 2013.
• Computer proficiency – Expert in Microsoft Office software and implementation
• Intermediate expertise in Salesforce, Cvent, and Tutortrak