Amy K. Prodan is seeking a new position and has extensive experience in education, marketing, and community outreach. She has over 15 years of experience in roles such as Director of Enrollment Services, Director of Marketing, and Manager of Continuing Education. Her background demonstrates success in student recruitment, developing partnerships, public speaking, and managing budgets. She increased enrollment at multiple institutions and more than doubled revenue from continuing education programs.
1. Amy K. Prodan
7894 Zolner Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721
(352) 212-5649
amyprodan@live.com
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Professional Profile
Strong leader with tremendous and measurable success in the Community College
environment and excellent recruitment, retention, marketing and managementskills. A
successful student advocate with experience in student affairs and the development of a
student success program. A creative, self-motivated individual with a proven
background in sales and community engagement, including an increase in credit
enrollment by 20 percent in one year and in noncredit revenue and enrollment of well
over 200 percent in the previous year. Success in many diverse fields, including
business-ownership and management of instructors and staff. A successful public
speaker and a problem-solver experienced in meeting and exceeding goals coupled with
a substantial record of community relationship-building and special-events
organization.
Expertise/Experience
Development and presentation of many diverse training programs
Counseling and coaching skills
Management of human resources – instructors and staff
Public Speaking at large and small events
Working with diverse populations
Initiation and development of business and community partnerships
Presentations to increase institutional visibility and awareness
Planning and implementation of community events
Community outreach programs
Sales and customization of workforce development courses
Negotiation and management of contracts
Budget management
Development and implementation of diverse marketing campaigns
Marketing and public relations in promotion of institutions, events and programs
Production and hosting of weekly television program
Writing of press releases and weekly newspaper columns
Volunteer and fundraising committee work
Teaching of middle school, college and workforce development curricula
Volunteer and fundraising committee work
Direction of Plant Their Feet Program
Exemplary customer service
Computer skills
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Education
University of West Alabama – M.S., 2008, Counseling Psychology
University of Maryland University College – B.S., 2000, Behavioral Science
North Central Michigan College – A.A., Liberal Arts
Work Experience
Substitute Teacher
EduStaff, Various Districts
October 2013 – Present
Performed Substitute Teaching duties as needed, including two long-term substitute positions in
Cheboygan High School from January 2014 – June 2014
Multimedia Account Executive
Gatehouse Media, Cheboygan, MI
June 2014 – October 2014
Create multimedia marketing plans for a variety of businesses, mainly in the Indian River area;
Sales; Account management; Customer Service; Various paperwork and office duties
Project Manager
Strategic Learning Solutions, Ocala, FL
April 2009 – March 2013
Write, develop and design training programs for clients. Manage account through direct
communication with customer. Keep track of progress of others assigned to project. Direct staff
on deadlines and provide communication including updates on status changes. Design
marketing materials to increase visibility and attract new clients.
Director, Marketing
South Georgia College, Douglas, GA
October 2007 – August 2008
Created new marketing materials for student recruitment and college awareness. Promoted the
image of the college through public presentations, community events and sponsorships.Oversaw
the production of new television commercials and advertising campaign. Wrote press releases
and copy for newspapers and radio. Worked with website designers to ensure user-friendly
websites. Developed innovative marketing techniques including implementation of targeted
email campaigns and paid Google advertising. Managed departmental budget. Represented the
college in civic and community organizations. Marketed new student housing which resulted in
67 percent increase of on-campus population. Developed materials designed specifically for
target audience.
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Director, Enrollment Services and Student Success
South Georgia College, Douglas, GA
July 2006 – January 2008
Planned, developed and implemented all enrollment activities, including recruitment and
retention. Oversaw all functions of admissions and student success offices. Researched, wrote
and implemented recruitment and retention plans. Planned, developed and staffed student
success office. Planned and implemented one-stop-shop enrollment procedures and overhauled
functions of essential offices involved in enrollment. Raised enrollment 7 percent in one semester
and 20 percent from fall 2006 to fall 2007,resulting in highest-ever enrollment. Counseled and
coached students and staff. Assisted in development of articulation agreements. Re-designed
student withdrawal processes. Developed partnership with Coffee County School System for
implementation of Plant Their Feet Program, which received national recognition as the only
program of its kind in the country.
Manager, Continuing Education and Corporate Training
College of Central Florida, Citrus Campus, Lecanto, FL
January 2005 – July 2006
Planned, developed, delivered and evaluated all non-credit courses. Managed faculty, staff and
scheduling of facilities for programs. Developed and facilitated many partnerships with
nonprofit organizations and the business community. Negotiated contracts with faculty and
partners. Marketed new and existing programs through use of press releases, advertising
campaigns and marketing materials. Increased enrollment and revenue by 260 percent. Managed
departmental budget. Instituted new programs for senior citizens. Participated in local
organizations and spoke to several area groups to increase visibility of college and noncredit
programs. Worked on several fundraising campaigns and community events. Researched,
produced and hosted a weekly television program.
Adjunct Instructor
College of Central Florida, Citrus Campus, Lecanto, FL
January 2006 – July 2006
Planned and delivered instruction to college-prep reading students to prepare them for college-
level work. Devised creative ways of presenting information to previously less-successful
students.
Language Arts/Reading Teacher
Citrus Springs Middle School, Citrus Springs, FL
January 2002 – May 2004
Planned and delivered reading and language art instruction to middle school students.
Implemented successful strategies for dealing with students at risk for dropping out of school.
Produced highest seventh-grade scores in the district on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment
test for two consecutive years. Began seventh-grade “book club” that encouraged fiction and
nonfiction reading and served over 200 students. Created an after-school craft club.