leza witherington

spirit coordinator

About

Assistant to the Deans of Student Life at Augusta University

Country

united states

City

augusta

Industry

higher education

Skill

event planning, higher education, public speaking, media relations, customer service, social networking, microsoft office, community outreach, leadership, microsoft word, student development, budgets, editing, microsoft excel, fundraising, resume writing, facebook, student affairs, volunteer management, management, powerpoint, academic advising, public relations, nonprofits, research, teaching, training, grant writing, career counseling, newsletters, program development, student engagement, admissions, staff development, microsoft powerpoint, banner, crystal reports, budget management, word, excel, budgeting, banners, data entry, nonprofit organizations

Experience

spirit coordinator

administrative professional i

augusta state university

2002-1 - 2006-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

* Managed main office traffic & phones * supervised Student Assistants * maintained all student files. Assisted faculty as needed and with special projects.

buyer

uniway of augusta

1997-1 - 2000-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

assisted customers with wholesale purches of items such as flooring, appliances, plummbing, furniture, lighting, jewelry & accessories.

administrative professional i and degree program assistant

augusta university

2006-1 - 2015-3 · 9 yrs 3 mos

* Serve as first contact for anyone entering the Department of Communications * assistant to the Chair * supervise all student assistants * manage 3 departmental budgets plus 5 through Student Activities * advise all incoming freshmen, sophomores, & transfer students * assist with any special projects (Speech Contest, CommFest, Theatre, Orientation, etc)

manager - grand dining room

jekyll island club hotel

1995-1 - 1997-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* managed breakfast & lkunch set-up * dining room staff of 10-15 plus bartender * all reservations and special events happening either in the main dining room or adjoining rooms

assistant to the deans of student life

augusta university

2001-10 - Present · 25 yrs

Work with both the Dean and Assistant Dean of Student Life in a variety of areas including: Advocate & CARE, Disciplinary Issues, Open Paws Food Bank, Orientation, Student Organizations & Greek Life, Testing & Disability Services, & AU Student Counseling Center.

spirit coordinator - athletics

augusta university

2001-10 - Present · 25 yrs

* Act as Head Coach for both Cheer & Dance * coordinate with Media Relations in Athletics and other groups off campus to create theme nights for basketball * solicit donations for game prizes * solicit food donations for our Boosters (Jag Club) section at games * coordinate National Anthem singers for all games * work with Media Relations on appearances by mascot and cheerleaders