Devoria Thorpe

• Developed and implemented programs addressing behavioral issues, promoting a supportive school environment.
• Collaborated with faculty to create strategies for improving academic performance and student retention.
• Led initiatives for conflict resolution, enhancing communication among students, parents, and staff.
• Fostered positive student relationships to enhance engagement and support student well-being.
• Coordinated events that promoted school spirit and community involvement, strengthening school culture.
• Analyzed student data to identify trends, informing decisions on program development and resource allocation.

• Implemented curriculum supporting 21st-century marketing strategies, advised students on marketing careers, enhancing their employability skills.
• Guided students through hands-on experiences like market research projects that drove their understanding of consumer behavior.
• Evaluated student performance, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement.
• Collaborated with faculty to effectively integrate technology into marketing instruction, improving student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Develop modified coursework for OCS, EC, and ELL students. Participate in IEP and manifestation meetings to advise parents, administration, and staff of students’ progress.

• Implement recruitment strategies to attract teaching licensure candidates and collaborate with school administration personnel.
• Managed comprehensive student services program encompassing admissions, counseling, recruitment, enrollment, course scheduling, policy enforcement, financial aid assistance, transfer, and career planning.
• Approve student degree plans, monitor student’s success, approve graduation applications, assist international students with enrollment policies and coordinate classroom arrangements for special needs students. Calculate GPAs and recommend students for scholarships, special programs, honor committees and/or degree-related organizations.
• Implemented targeted recruitment strategies for teaching licensure candidates, collaborating effectively with school administration personnel.
• Support adult degree programs’ vision and direct on-site recruitment events at area colleges, local organizations, education fairs, and community events.
• Approve student degree plans, monitor student’s success, approve graduation applications, assist international students with enrollment policies and coordinate classroom arrangements for special needs students.
• Assist students with preparations to include College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Virginia Community and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) and Praxis testing.

• Held accountable for implementing innovative programs for a membership base of 13,000. Specialized in collaborating with inner-city schools as well as the private sector, colleges, universities, and key organizations with similar interests.
• Supervised 20-25 employees and operations for satellite centers located throughout the state of Virginia.
• Received three promotions during appointment and spearheaded recruitment strategies for the Council.
• Managed public relations, event budgeting, staff programming, secured transportation, organized staff retreats, implemented professional development training, and supervised employee expenditures.
• Authored grants, curriculum for outreach programs, designed instructional materials and program campaigns, and created council badges based on program outcomes while leading council-wide diversity initiatives.
• Held accountable for implementing innovative programs for a membership base of 13,000. Specialized in collaborating with inner-city schools as well as private sectors, colleges, universities, and key organizations with similar interests.

• Appointed among the 5 exclusive agents to represent and market new construction homes for Showcase Builders, the largest builder in the coverage area of the MLS.
• Oversaw customer relationship management system to track client interactions and data., client budgets, client upgrades, property revisions, site tours, inspections, and closing.
• Collaborated with agents to streamline transaction processes
• Designed marketing materials to include: newspaper, magazine campaigns, direct mail, website, social media, text messaging, email campaigns, and specialty marketing. Installed graphic designer real estate home tours with music for properties.
• Planned and executed community promotional events and marketing campaigns, enhancing visibility and engagement within the market.
• Cultivated contacts, attended networking events, hosted open houses, and secured membership with professional groups.

• Coordinated marketing efforts for clients in Virginia and North Carolina and recognized as a Top Producer.
• Oversaw professional development, networking, goal setting, and new business development.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies that enhanced client retention and attracted national, regional, and local businesses, focusing on sales growth, brand awareness, and product introduction.
• Coordinated advertising campaigns across multiple platforms to maximize reach and engagement.
• Developed and maintained strong client relationships to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Facilitated client meetings to gather feedback and adjust strategies accordingly, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
• Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic planning efforts.
• Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
• Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.

Degree Completed (December 2007)