Sean Carlin
Mechanicsville
Summary
Professional with substantial experience in streamlining administrative operations and coordinating team efforts. Skilled in handling communications, managing schedules, and optimizing office workflow processes. Recognized for strong organizational abilities and adaptability to changing demands. Strong project management acumen in coordinating through project completion and communicating with stakeholders. Effective collaborator focused on achieving results and supporting strategic goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator and Building Manager
VCU School of Education
Richmond, VA
08.2018 - Current
- Coordinate projects on behalf of Student Affairs, Dean's Office, and Research departments
- Manage School scholarships through student information database, including reviewing, processing, and tracking awards
- Lead logistics planning and marketing development for School-wide, Student Affairs, and DEIB Committee events and meetings
- Student Affairs liaison providing administrative support to School student organizations
- Conduct and manage ancillary Student Affairs projects that align with strategic objectives
- Handle schedules and travel for School leaders, guests, and interview candidates
- Create Student Affairs and building management marketing materials for School-wide correspondence
- Command all building space and manage faculty and staff office assignments
- In collaboration with VCU Facilities, manage building-related issues and requests through proactive strategies to address potential and recurring problems
- Maintain building management manual and emergency plan for staff and faculty consult in handling issues
- Assist in onboarding/offboarding processes through preparation of office space and distribution of keys
- Oversee major building repair projects from start to completion
- Serve as Marketing Chair for School's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
- Execute purchasing orders for Dean's Office and DEIB Committee
Grants Administrator
VCU College of Humanities and Sciences
Richmond, VA
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Execute grant purchases for Forensic Science and Math departments
- Complete monthly grant account reconciliations
- Correspond with faculty about questions and concerns regarding their grants
Project Coordinator
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Draft and submit executive reports and correspondences
- Manage employee timecards using Kronos database system
- Develop a tracking mechanism for employee certifications
- Create a program to manage and track system testing, scheduling and progress
- Coordinate team staffing, events and meetings
- Member of University of Virginia Transgender Advisory Committee
Enrollment Specialist
Virginia College
Richmond, VA
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Interview prospective students for a career focused college program
- Work with students to set and accomplish educational goals
- Advise students on overcoming educational obstacles
- Meet and exceed company established enrollment goals
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VA05-2026
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2016
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg05-2009
Skills
- Project management
- Event/meeting coordination
- Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Record tracking and maintenance
- Student information database management
- Calendar management
- Data collection
- Google Suite proficiency
- Time management
- Customer service
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator and Building Manager
VCU School of Education
08.2018 - Current
Grants Administrator
VCU College of Humanities and Sciences
10.2017 - 07.2018
Project Coordinator
University of Virginia Health System
06.2015 - 10.2017
Enrollment Specialist
Virginia College
04.2014 - 01.2015
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Stony Brook University
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Lynchburg
Recipient of VCU School of Education's Inclusive Excellence Award
Awarded in May 2021, given to School of Education staff member who openly exhibits inclusive values and fosters an inclusive working environment.