Denise Wright Layton, UT 84040  801-309-7182

denisewright@weber.edu
linkedin.com/in/denise.wright-39235553

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile, highly organized administrative professional with 15+ years’ experience in handling various
student related admissions, registration, scheduling, and advising procedures. Initiative-taking and
systematic, with an excellent ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time. Demonstrated ability to lead
and implement student registration processes to ensure ease of admission. Proficient in enrolling and
advising students, placing them in classes that are in accordance with requirements, their interests and
capabilities. Documented success in creating and maintaining records-keeping programs to effectively
manage student information. Adept at using technology to manage both registration and admission
procedures. Follows NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies Model.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Data Collection • Communication • Customer Service

• Critical Thinking • Diligent • Interpersonal Abilities
• Microsoft Office Suites • Group Presentations • Flexible Team Player

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Academic Advisor, Weber State University, Ogden, UT 3/22- Present, Full time
 Advise students, faculty and/or staff in Teacher Education Department
 Ensure quality and assist with the resolution of problems and challenges regarding admission,
retention, graduation, and licensure of Teacher Education students
 Advocate for the student
 Coordinate and organize student interviews and other special events
 Attend various committee meetings as required and requested
 Complete Program reviews
 Analyze data for program review
 Provide data for accreditation
 Submit all recommendations for professional teacher licensing
 Maintain the Teacher Education Database, moving students through the application process,
admissions, and completing their file through licensing
 Site Supervisor for AmeriCorps students
 Maintain confidentiality at all times

Registrar, Saint Joseph Catholic High, Ogden, UT 8/12 – 5/20, Full time
 Manage student records database for 180 students including student registrations, transcript
review, credit evaluation, withdrawals, transfers, grades, adjustments, and graduation
processing
 Plan and organize all events surrounding graduation, including all verbal and
written communications
 Train and troubleshoot for teachers on student information system
 Process and transmit requests of student transcripts for colleges and universities
 Provide positive first impression of campus by consulting with prospective families
regarding admissions criteria and school programs
 Build annual Master Schedule of Classes and manage student schedules
 Maintain confidentiality at all times

Registrar, DODDS EUROPE, Liberty Intermediate, RAF Lakenheath, UK 08/09– 08/11, Full time
  Provide assistance to parents and students in enrollment and transfer processes.
 Head the records department and was responsible for all student folders and transcripts.
 Responsible for the security and integrity of student information and all other confidential data.

Receptionist, DODDS EUROPE, Liberty Intermediate, RAF Lakenheath, UK 08/08 – 08/09, Full time
 Manage the main school office. Tasks involved answering multi-lined phones, providing customer
service, preparing documents for administrators, and supervising students.
 Prepare registration packets and assisted registrar with student enrollments and admissions.

EDUCATION

Masters of Education, Higher Education Leadership December 2023

Weber State University, Ogden, Utah GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Psychology May 2019

Cum Laude Graduate GPA: 3.63/4.0
Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Kaysville General Scholarship Recipient

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

NACADA The Global Advising Community

Active member: 2022 – present
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