Christopher

High Point, North Carolina, United StatesNationality United States
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Work experience

  • Assistant Director of Global Education

    High Point University
    2023.03-Current(3 years)
    - Serve as Principal Designated School Official for F-1 programs.- Ensure university compliance with federal regulations including SEVIS registration and maintenance of the institutions I-17. - Advise students on immigration matters including policy regulations and all aspects of maintaining status, approve work authorization, assist with tax compliance, and manage other relevant SEVIS updates. - Manage communications and logistics with newly accepted F-1 students, semester exchange partners, and all non-degree international students from first point of contact with HPU through the completion of their studies at the University.- Manage bilateral exchanges with approximately 40 institutions abroad. - Collaborate with Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions and relevant academic and support units to mentor students on a successful transition to the academic and social life on campus. - Facilitate orientation workshops for new international students, F-1 regulations, outbound study abroad students, and parents and families of students participating in HPU global programming opportunities.- Create and implement communications plan and workshops for current students regarding current opportunities, activities, and issues of compliance. - Cross-train university staff on immigration policies and relevant compliance issues. - Manage purchasing operations for all study abroad programs and office management. - Assist with planning of events related to Global Education.
  • Tour Guide

    Carolina History & Haunts
    2010.11-Current(15 years)
    Communicate in a creative way a survey of the history of Winston-Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina, covering the relevant Revolutionary and Civil Wars battles, the development of major industry and their impact on the cities history, and other noted and lesser-known major & minor events which lead to the growth of the respective cities. Actively weave history lessons through the telling of haunted stories, legends, and lore all while maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for patrons.
  • Senior Advisor for Study Abroad Programs

    High Point University
    2020.08-2023.02(3 years)
    - Manage study abroad programs with annual participation of 350+ students, 70+ partnering institutions, and 16+ short-term, faculty-led programs. - Develop new bilateral exchange partnerships and maintain relationships with 70+ partnering institutions. A key member of the Global Education team responsible for implementing an exchange program, researching potential universities who could provide a mutual benefit to both institutions, and signing over 40 agreements with partnering schools for bilateral student exchange. - Implemented processes for curriculum integration for affiliated programs. Compiled a database of pre-approved course equivalencies with faculty chairs and deans across multiple schools and colleges to assist students with academic planning for their studies abroad. - Process international transcripts to prepare credit transfer for returned study abroad students.- Designed and manage web presence with updated information spanning 300+ pages.- Implemented and manage student management software for digital advising, self-exploration, and application. - Created and facilitated intercultural training and pre-departure orientation workshops aimed to meet students, facultys, and staffs individual goals and to develop their intercultural skill set.- Serve as Designated School Official for incoming international degree-seeking and exchange students. - Design digital and print marketing pieces and student handbooks.- Advise college students toward relevant and impactful international educational experiences.- Serve as a trained Title IX Advisor and Title IX Justice for alleged sexual misconduct cases. Have served on multiple hearing boards as decision maker.
  • Study Abroad Advisor

    High Point University
    2013.09-2020.08(7 years)
    Advise college students toward relevant and impactful international educational experiences aimed to meet their individual goals and to develop their intercultural skill-set.
  • Coordinator of Experiential Learning

    High Point University
    2008.07-2013.09(5 years)
    - Key member in the expansion of experiential learning programming at the University. - Provided administrative support for study abroad programs, internship services, service learning, and civic engagement. - Staff advisor for student organizations, including the Outdoor Activities Club (SGA Organization of the Year recipient) and Volunteer Center.- Led Alternative Break Service Trips to Louisiana, North Carolina, and Florida.
  • Campus Staff

    Campus Crusade for Christ
    2006.08-2010.12(4 years)
    Network with students to build relationships open to sharing the gospel, answering questions about faith, teaching biblical wisdom and truths, and mentoring students toward a practical and relevant Christian lifestyle.

Educational experience

  • High Point University

    Educational Leadership master of education - med
  • High Point University

    Mathematics Teacher Education bachelor of arts - ba
  • Kunming University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Studies study abroad
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