JESSICA BRANDT

www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-brandt-107860ab jessbrandt1019@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

 3+ years working online and face-to-face with transfer students, PSEO, part-time, and
traditional and non-traditional students through the development of educational
programming, creation of student and staff events, assisting in scheduling courses, academic
advising, career and post-secondary school support
 3+ years supporting students and families of underrepresented and at-risk populations
including low-income, multicultural, and first-generation
 Proficient in Google Docs, Sharepoint, Outlook applications, Canvas, Website Creation (Wix
and Weebly), Smore, Mac and PC software, including all Microsoft applications (Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, Office, Publisher) Moodle, D2L, Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom,
Transferology, and Prezi
 Work effectively and efficiently in teams and individual settings
 Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
 Organized, creative and detail-oriented

EXPERIENCE

Family Engagement Coordinator, Insight School of Minnesota (ISMN), Brooklyn Park, MN August
2017-Present
 Engage student caseload of 520 ensuring achievement and success through active participation,
communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities
 Leader on Administrative Team and Continuous Improvement Management Program Team
 Create and host virtual and face-to-face onboarding orientations to each student and family
 Point of contact for all school information for prospective families
 Train and supervise family outreach roles
 Facilitate academic and social engagement through monthly in person and virtual events
 Discuss and guide students through career and post-secondary exploration
 Promote effective communication practices between parents, teachers and support staff
 Create and send monthly newsletters with school-wide information, announcements, and events
 Administrator of the school Facebook and school website
 Manage budget for all student and staff events
 Coordinate, create and supervise entire graduation ceremony (ordering caps, gowns, and
diplomas; creating invites, programs, and slideshow; organizing photography, and catering)
 Lead and manage entire re-registration program

Point of Contact (POC), K12 Inc, August 2017-Present

● Represent Insight School of Minnesota through marketing events, informational sessions and
social media
● Create marketing material for ISMN’s Facebook page and update weekly
● Assist Local Development Manager (LDM) host K12 educational programs and events
● Host a minimum of one face-to-face event per month
● Proctor live online informational sessions twice a month for prospective families interested in
enrolling at Insight School of Minnesota
● Present and promote ISMN information at Discovery Days for prospective, enrolling and
returning students and families
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EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Advisor, Insight School of Minnesota, Brooklyn Park, MN September 2016-August 2017

● Assist in student on-boarding process by discussing schedule, requirements, and school system
● Advise a caseload of over 250 students grades 10th-12th grade
● Administer conference calls with students and families to discuss adding/dropping classes,
strategies for improving course progress and motivation
● Identify at-risk students and intensively support caseload of 50+ by creating daily, weekly and
monthly schedules and plans aimed to increase academic performance
● Discuss and guide students through career and post-secondary exploration
Transfer Student Mentor, Office of Students In Transition, UMD, MN January 2015-May 2016
● Assisted with student transition and integration into the UMD student body
● Supported transfer students in their personal, academic and professional goals
● Facilitated an open and trusting relationship to share experiences and challenges
● Coordinated and facilitate meetings, activities and social events
● Developed curriculum for mentor training course
● Met with program coordinator and supervisor to plan events and curriculum
● Active member in the hiring process for future Transfer Student Coordinator

INTERNSHIP

Career Coordinator and Academic Advisor, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, January
2019- present
 100 hours completed
 Research resources to support students in their career exploration
 Create educational handouts for students in the College of Pharmacy to assist in their career
development (topics include networking, interviewing, resume building, etc)
 Shadow Career Foundations courses and residency presentations
 Collaborate with the Career Coordinator and Academic Advisor on improved student resources
and ideas for their website

EDUCATION

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)

Master of Educational Leadership (Expected May 2019)
Emphasis in Higher Education Administration
GPA: 4.0/4.0

University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)

Bachelor of Applied Science May 2016, Cumulative GPA: 3.88/4.0, Summa Cum Laude
Major: Psychology Major GPA: 3.93/4.0
Minor: Early Childhood Studies Minor GPA: 4.0/4.0

Mankato State University (MSU)

Attended for one semester, August 2012-December 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0