Brad Wingo Student Affairs Administrator with an impressive breadth and depth of experiences creating, leading, managing, and assessing student affairs, enrollment management, and student success functional units on the university campus. (252) 567-6601 bradfordwingo@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/bradwingo MOST RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC Director, Office of Curricular and Student Affairs June 2017 - PRESENT Provide leadership, cast vision, and set priorities for office while developing, implementing, and assessing student services, programs, and experiences that promote holistic student development. Guides both student affairs and experiential education functional units. UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC Director of Student Affairs August 2011 - September 2016 Lead administrator and strategic planner of the comprehensive student affairs unit for the #1 ranked school of pharmacy. Responsible for functional areas in recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, counseling, advising, and student engagement. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Director of the Student Success and Advising Center July 2007 - August 2011 Oversee, guide, and assess all undergraduate advising and student success initiatives for the undergraduate program. Supervised team of professional advisors and all related student programs. EXPERTISE and SKILLS Student Affairs Administration Leadership and Team Building Student Development Focused Practitioner Seamless Communication AWARDS Phyllis Smith Award for Staff Excellence, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Star Heel Award, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Friends of ASPSA Award, NC State University Distinguished Staff Award, North Carolina Wesleyan College EDUCATION North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Master of Education in Higher Education Administration (Student Affairs) North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry CERTIFICATIONS Advisors Development Institute, NC State University Advising Administrator Institute, National Academic Advising Association
EXPERTISE and SKILLS Student Affairs Administration Well over a decade administering student affairs, advising, and student success functional areas with practices focused on democratic leadership and intentional, resourceful planning. Administrative expertise ranging from grant administration and reporting to development and implementation of model student affairs and student success unit. Leadership and Team Building Demonstrated aptitude in positional and non-positional leadership. Expertise in team building at various levels of the university. Years of serving as mentor for student affairs professionals. Proven history of building and managing efficient and effective student affairs teams and fostering ongoing synergies with various university support units. Student Development Focused Practitioner Graduate level training and years of experience applying foundational student development theory to inform practices and program planning. Expansive command of related development and learning theoretical frameworks that enrich the student experience and promote student success, learning, and growth outside of the classroom. Seamless Communication Well-developed, seamless written and oral communication skills. Years of writing high level reports and analyses for internal and external consumption. Experience presenting to diverse audiences - including serving as a representative of colleges/schools to external partners and stakeholders as well as professional organizations presentations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC Director, Office of Curricular and Student Affairs June 2017 - PRESENT Provide vision, leadership, and strategic planning for office Guide and mentor team of 11 student affairs professionals across functional units Assess the quality, effectiveness and impact of programs, initiatives, processes and procedures Plan and monitor annual operating and student activities budgets Lead co-curricular initiatives and programs of value to students, faculty, and school Team with program directors and staff at Asheville campus to plan and promote co-curricular synergies and services across campuses Assess all office programs/initiatives for co-curricular and experiential
programs making improvements, changes, and additions based on data Ensure school is in compliance with ACPE standards related to co-curriculum and experiential programs Plans, directs, and improves the faculty academic advising program Oversees counseling and advising of students regarding a variety of personal and professional matters (e.g. academic, medical, mental health, disability accommodations) Oversee academic and non-academic student progression through the professional program Ultimately responsible for the planning, implementation, and quality improvement of all events originating out of the office North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Director of Academic Advising, Poole College of Management September 2016 - May 2017 Supervision and training of all professional staff Coordination and oversight of programs to enhance student success including but not limited to orientation, registration, and advising processes and activities, student information sessions, and faculty workshops Managing the assessment of advising program and related outcomes Creating and managing the delivery of specialized information to student by academic grouping including academic year, transfer status, and special populations Coordinating first year M100 Professionalism, Diversity and Success in Management course including affiliated student networking groups Coordinating with NC State Counseling Center as crisis advising liaison for Poole College students Coordination and oversight of recruitment, training, and activities supporting Poole College Peer Leaders Program Working with Poole College of Management Development Office in allocation and award of annual scholarships Work with other members of leadership team to develop programming to increase student involvement in international education and diversity enhancement programs Work with admissions regarding graduation programming and execution Represent Poole College of Management at the University Academic Advising Council Representation of Poole College of Management at relevant university events Active participation in Poole College events including evenings and weekends as needed to effectively execute responsibilities of position UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC Director of Student Affairs August 2011 - September 2016 Managed and supervised the day-to-day activities of all student services functional units for the top ranked school of pharmacy Directed all student affairs staff meetings and developed meeting agendas Guided student affairs functions across professional and graduate programs
Led, managed, and mentored a team of professional staff to improve processes, streamline activities, and enrich experience of enrolled students Collected data to inform upper administration regarding student trends to develop associated policies and procedures Crafted detailed reports for upper administration and other school stakeholders Designed and led programs of value for students and faculty focused on student success, development, and retention Served as primary contact for students in crisis, in academic jeopardy, or in need of advising for personal or professional matters Collected and analyzed data related to unit functions and strategic plan to ensure key performance indicators were being met Developed and managed comprehensive budget for unit Coordinated, planned, and assessed high profile events and programming originating out of unit (New Student Orientation, Career Day, White Coat Ceremony, Post Clerkship Day, Graduation, Awards Ceremony) Exercised primary responsibility and decision making for all co-curricular programming and initiatives North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Director of Student Success and Advising Center, College of Education July 2007 - August 2011 Strategic planner of all student success and academic advising initiatives for professional programs Hired, managed, mentored, and supervised team of five student affairs professionals Acted as primary liaison between centralized and departmental advising units Planned and executed professional development training for faculty Coordinated assessment of all student success programs and centralized advising Delivered developmentally appropriate advising to professional students Collected and analyzed data to make intentional decisions regarding programming Directed new and transfer orientations Tracked retention and student success metrics Prepared and monitored annual operating budget for the unit Faith Christian School, Rocky Mount, NC Assistant Headmaster August 2005 - July 2007 Exercised primary responsibility for academic enterprise of school Developed and coordinated yearly master teaching and course schedule Supervised all teaching faculty and conducted teaching observations and assessments Fostered an environment of social justice and equity conducive to learning Created and managed operating budget for middle and high schools
North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC Director of Student Support Center August 2001 - August 2005 Supervised and managed six professional staff members and thirty student workers Organized and guided the college s student success and retention programs Managed all student services functional areas to include advising, learning support, bridge programs, intervention programs, disability support services, and orientation Prepared and monitored second largest divisional budget on campus Provided leadership and mentorship to staff to ensure high morale, efficiency, and conformance to expected level of service Worked closely with office of admissions and enrollment management to facilitate transition of new students Organized, planned and executed transfer and new student orientations Conducted continuous assessment and collected relevant data for student services initiatives Generated detailed reports for VP of Academic Affairs and for the US Department of Education Selected, hired and trained all student workers North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC Academic Advisor August 2000 - July 2001 Provided intrusive, developmental advising for first year students Teamed with related support services to promote student success Counseled undecided students in utilizing self assessment career inventories Taught Intro to College course and conducted academic enrichment workshops EDUCATION North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Master of Education, Higher Education Administration (Student Affairs Concentration) Cumulative GPA: 4.0 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry Cumulative GPA: 3.96, Graduated 2nd in class of 250 Delivered student address at commencement ceremony
PUBLICATIONS, POSTERS, and PRESENTATIONS Publications Cox, W.C., Wingo, B. L., & Todd, A. J. (2015). How we transitioned to a comprehensive professional and graduate student affairs office. Medical Teacher, 37(5), 417-421. Cox, W.C., Wingo, B. L., & Zeeman, J. (In progress). Design and evaluation of a two-phase learner-centered new student orientation program. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), 2016 Roundtable, Wingo, Brad (2016, July). Value Added Prospects for Holistic PharmD Peer Mentor Training. Presented at Annual Meeting of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Anaheim, CA. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), 2016 Poster, Wingo, Brad (2016, July). Design and Evaluation of a Learner-Centered Orientation Program for Doctor of Pharmacy Students. Presented at Annual Meeting of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Anaheim, CA. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), 2015 Presenter, Wingo, Brad, Naughton, C. & Skoy, E. (2015, July). Getting Technical Re-Visiting the Development, Implementation, and Application of PharmD Technical Standards. Presented at Annual Meeting of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Washington, DC. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), 2013 Presenter, Wingo, Brad, Todd, A. & Cox, W. C. (2013, July). Getting Our Affairs in Order: Transitioning to a Professional and Graduate Student Affairs Office. Presented at Annual Meeting of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL. National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), 2013 Presenter, Wingo, Brad & Cox, W. C. (2013, May). A Re-Orienting Process: Setting the Stage for Student Success Through Learner Centered Orientation. Presented at Region III Annual Meeting of National Academic Advising Association, Greenville, SC. Advisors Development Institute (NC State University), 2007-2011 Presenter, Wingo, Brad & Young, K. (2007-2011). Developmental Advising and the College Student. Presented at Advisors Development Institute, Raleigh, NC. North Carolina Guidance Counselor Bus Tour, 2004 Presenter, Wingo, Brad & Chuman, L.(2004, June). Advising on the Frontlines. Presented at North Carolina Guidance Counselor Bus Tour, Rocky Mount, NC.
ACT and DISCOVER, North Carolina Guidance Counselor Association Meeting, 2003 Presenter, Wingo, Brad & Chuman, L.(2003, July). Utilization of Self-Assessment Inventories and Pre-Major Advising. Presented at North Carolina Guidance Counselor Association Meeting, Rocky Mount, NC. RECOGNITION and AWARDS Star Heel Award, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill May 2015 Award presented by the university to a member of the campus community on behalf of outstanding efforts in support of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Phyllis Smith Award for Staff Excellence, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy December 2013 Award and stipend presented annually to a staff member to recognize overall excellence in performance and contribution to the School and for one who not only performs all duties competently but goes beyond his or her job description. The recipient is committed to the School s pursuit of excellence and is a leader, effective team member, and shows positive attitude and enthusiasm. Friends of ASPSA Award, North Carolina State University May 2010 Award presented by the Academic Support Program for Student Athletes to a member of the NC State University community who exhibits impressive loyalty, dedication, and support to student athletes and the academic support program for student athletes. Distinguished Staff Award, North Carolina Wesleyan College December 2004 Award presented to one professional staff member annually who has demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication to supporting the guiding principles of the college.
COMMITTEE WORK University Academic Advising Committee, North Carolina State University, 2016-2017 Poole College of Management Scholarship Committee, North Carolina State University, 2016-2017 New Student Programs Advisory Committee, North Carolina State University, 2007-2011, 2016-2017 Rapid Response Team, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2015-2016 Scholarship Committee, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2013-present Scholastic Achievement and Progressions Committee, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2011-present Curricular Transformation Steering Committee, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2014-2016 Student Affairs Council, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2011-present Professional Education Committee, North Carolina State University College of Education, 2007-2011 Teaching Fellows Advisory Committee, North Carolina State University College of Education, 2007-2011 Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Committee, North Carolina State University, 2007-2011 Undergraduate Academic Advising Award Committee, North Carolina State University Office of the Provost, 2008 Matriculation Committee, North Carolina Wesleyan College, 2002-2005 Admissions Review Committee, North Carolina Wesleyan College, 2001-2005 Tenure Track Faculty Search Committees (Biology and Chemistry), North Carolina Wesleyan College, 2002-2004 RELEVANT COURSEWORK North Carolina State University, College of Education Foundations of Student Affairs, The Adult Learner, Student Development Theory, Research and Development in Higher Education, Intercultural Student Affairs, History of Higher Education, Cross Cultural Counseling, Online Teaching, Student Characteristics, Issues in Higher Education, Administration and Finance in Higher Education, Law and Higher Education, Organizational Theory, Quantitative Research Methods
STRENGTHS Leadership, organization, advising students in crisis, budget management, program planning, strategic planning, assessment, data driven decision making, attention to detail, conflict management, ability to motivate and manage, ability to foster productive working relationships, determination, inspiring a shared vision, work ethic, dependability, adaptability.