JUAN VENEGAS

PROFILE
Experienced students-first professional 3319 ROSITA WAY
with eight years of experience working SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224
in student success. Highly skilled in
using public relations skills to VENEGASJ1730@GMAIL.COM
communicate effectively with students,
implement campaigns and produce WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/JVENEGAS21
student centered media. Hoping to
apply my grasp of student success and
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public relations to contribute to current
and prospective Alamo Colleges
students.

EDUCATION SKILLS EXPERTISE

STUDENTS FIRST
University of Texas at San Antonio COMMUNICATION
Completion Dec 2023 BILINGUAL
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Higher Education Administration (M.Ed.)
PUBLIC SPEAKING
EVENT PLANNING
Texas State University WRITING & EDITING
MEDIA RELATIONS
August 2010 - May 2016
Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication with WORD PROCESSING
LEADERSHIP
emphasis in Public Relations
Minor in Business Management

EXPERIENCE
CERTIFIED ADVISOR
Provided advising services to students from entry to completion using the AlamoADVISE model
Implemented multiple communication campaigns with students to increase engagement
Reinvented New Student Orientation experience by creating a student focused presentation and
handouts that was used by all advisors
Created email flyers for the advising team to increase advising appointments and retention ST. PHILIP'S
Implemented an advisor newsletter to promote events on campus and resources available to COLLEGE

students
SAN ANTONIO,
Assisted in creating promotional material for multiple events like International Education Week, TX.
CultureFest, and STEM events

06/19-PRESENT
During COVID-19 participated in multiple innovation teams to create a welcoming remote
environment to students through flyers, campaigns and group advising
During COVID-19 implemented St. Philip's College first New Student Orientation fully online
Worked collaboratively with faculty and other staff to enhance achievement of student learning
objectives.
COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS ADVISOR
Provided Services to students in five key areas: goal setting, career planning, college entry and
enrollment, financial aid, and college transition.
Maintained contact with students to assess their academic and personal needs and ensure their SAN ANTONIO
ongoing success. Provide re-engagement support if needed. EDUCATION
Created and put in use multiple presentations and workshops for students on topics like college PARTNERSHIP
transition, application process and financial literacy
Put in place virtual workshops and virtual tours for students unable to drive to CafeCollege SAN ANTONIO,
Assisted in creating and leading College Awareness events like Decision Day, Destination College TX.
Summit
12/16 - 06/19
Implemented communication flyers for advisors to use while at the high schools to promote
CafeCollege, student workshops and local colleges and universities
Introduced advisors to methods to increase student engagement and communication between
advisors and students

CENTER FOR P-16 PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN TEXAS STATE

UNIVERSITY
Coordinate Tours for Texas State University visitors
Create flyers and advertisements for mentors to use at their assigned high school SAN MARCOS,
TX.
Maintain website and all social media accounts
Organize college awareness events at each high school and be point of contact 01/16 - 05/16
Attend events put on by mentors in Central Texas and create media for the university

COLLEGE MENTOR SITE LEADER

LOCKHART
Maintain 80% in college applications for graduating class HIGH SCHOOL
Plan college/career events throughout the school year for seniors
LOCKHART, TX.
Assist high school students with college transition 
Have consecutive 1:1 advising sessions with assigned caseload of students
8/13 - 8/16
Assist with financial aid nights and Apply Texas fairs

ASSISTANT
TEXAS STATE
Assist in diversity events put on around campus UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF STUDENT
Promote awareness and diversity for underrepresented students
DIVERSITY &
Created promotional material to increase involvement in cultural student organizations INCLUSION
Assist in LGBTQIA events and host trainings to become Ally members in the university

Assisted in putting on Multicultual graduation, Veterans graduation, and LGBTQIA graduation SAN MARCOS, TX.

8/11 - 8/13