1. CANDACE MEDLOCK
candace.medlock@gmail.com 8400 Lake Sherwood Cir Northport, AL 35473 205-246-5337
Education
The University of Alabama Doctor of Education pending
(UA) Higher Education Administration
Master of Arts 2014
Group Leadership and Organizational Communication
Bachelor of Arts 2010
Communication Studies and Political Science, cum laude
Alabama Southern Community College Associate of Science 2009
(ASCC) General Studies, summa cum laude
Experience
UA, Undergraduate Admissions Office – Graduate Assistant; Tuscaloosa, AL Fall 2014-present
Assisting with all aspects of transfer recruitment and admissions; including, but not limited to, application review, status updates, transfer data collection, and evaluation.
UA, Dean of Students Office – Graduate Assistant; Tuscaloosa, AL Spring 2014
Working with students, student organizations, members of the Dean of Students Office, and members of other campus departments as needed to help facilitate functions and events related to the Dean of Students Office.
U.S. House of Representatives, AL-1 – Congressional Intern; Washington, D.C. Summer 2010 Assisting with the research and writing of constituent correspondence; researching issues for legislation; data assembly and entry into Internet Quorum Government data system; answering phone calls; distributing mail and informational materials; assisting with mailing projects; greeting constituents and guests of the office; conducting tours in the Capitol building for constituents; attending various lectures and classes about the political process; monitoring floor action.
U.S. House of Representatives, AL-1 – Congressional Intern; Mobile, AL Summer 2008 Assisting with the research and writing of constituent correspondence; cataloging newspaper articles, including clipping, organizing and scanning into the computer distribution system; researching issues or agency policies; data assembly and entry into Internet Quorum Government data system; grant research; answering phone calls; distributing mail and informational materials from agencies; assisting with mailing projects; casework; greeting constituents and guests of the office.
ASCC, Student Support Services – Peer Tutor; Monroeville, AL Spring & Fall 2008
Tutoring in almost every subject (i.e. math, composition, literature, history, physical science, political science, psychology, sociology, and computer science).
Professional Organizations
Association for Orientation, Transition, Retention in Higher Education (NODA) 2014-present
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) 2014-present
American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) 2014-present
The Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) 2014-present
American Association of University Women (AAUW) 2014-present
Conference Papers/Presentations
The Council for the Study of Community Colleges, Research Paper April 2015
“Communicating Organizational Identity: The Espoused Values of Shelton State Community College’s Website”
2. CANDACE MEDLOCK
candace.medlock@gmail.com 8400 Lake Sherwood Cir Northport, AL 35473 205-246-5337
Leadership Experience
UA, Higher Ed. Professional Development & Networking Committee – Marketing Director 2014-present Offering effective resources and training for the department through conference programming, mentorship models, committee work, and position papers.
Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama – Ambassador 2014-present
Acting as an interested and enthusiastic Chamber member; providing information on Chamber services and events; acting as a catalyst to increase member involvement in the Chamber; serving as hostess during events.
Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama – Role Model Trainer 2014-present
Attending designated training; delivering role model training; planning and presenting learning sessions as assigned; providing observations, recommended revisions, and improvement suggestions for courses.
Alabama Girls State Staff – Assistant City Counselor 2014
Assisting with all activities and functions of the prestigious, annual program known as Alabama Girls State; serving an assigned city of delegates as advisor and supervisor throughout the week-long event.
UA, College of Communication & Information Sciences – Ambassador 2011
Promoting interest and providing opportunities for members to meet with professional people in the field.
UA, Student Government Association – Deputy Director of Communications 2010
Evaluating activities for future improvements, maintaining a relevant, visually appealing website; utilizing social media channels; promoting/maintaining a positive relationship between the SGA and the student body.
UA, Honors College – Peer Mentor 2009
Welcoming and integrating new honors college students into the program through mentorship and support.
ASCC, Student Support Services – Ambassador 2008
Serving as official hostess for college events; leading tours of the campus; serving as student recruiter.
ASCC, Phi Theta Kappa – Vice President of Leadership 2008
Promoting academic excellence; organizing events pertaining to the Honors Study Topics; filing the appropriate forms for the Scholarship Hallmark.
Honors
Mrs. Tuscaloosa County, Mrs. Alabama America 2014
University Scholars Program, UA 2011
Presidential Scholarship, UA 2010
Most Outstanding Scholar/ James B. Allen Award, ASCC 2009
Honors Program, ASCC 2009
Leadership Medallion Award, ASCC 2009
Who’s Who Among Community College Students, ASCC 2009
Clear Vision Award, ASCC 2008
Outstanding Dedication as a Peer Tutor, ASCC 2008
Presidential Scholarship, ASCC 2008
Newspaper Editor, Monroe Academy 2007
Challenge to Achieve Award, Monroe Academy 2007
Lieutenant Governor, Alabama Girls State 2006