Grace Sugg

Raleigh, NC
(252) 521-4691
sgsugg@ncsu.edu
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Meredith College Office of Admissions
Raleigh, NC
Assistant Director
August 2012 Present
Manage a recruitment territory by establishing relationships with prospective students,
families, and guidance counselors through travel and communication
Assist visiting students and families in finding the best college fit by using active listening and
interpersonal skills in information sessions and tours
Collaborate with the campus community to plan open house events for high school students
and families
Organize and facilitate interviews, training, meetings, tour schedules, and communication for
White Iris Circle, the 30-member student tour guide group
Supervise temporary admissions counselor, including assisting with hiring and training
processes
Serve on the office social media team to engage prospective students
Serve on various hiring search committees
Meredith College Office of Admissions
Raleigh, NC
Admissions Counselor
January 2008 July 2012
Strengthened college enrollment through recruitment territory management in NC, VA, and
GA
Organized open houses to provide quality on-campus visit experience for students and families
Advised students through the college search and admissions process
Coordinated high school group visits to campus
Communicated with outside vendors as office promotional gifts liaison
Advised 25 student tour guide members of White Iris Circle
Co-chaired Meredith campus visit for North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities
Counselor Tour
Planned and executed Greenville Area Guidance Counselor Breakfast
Mentored temporary admissions counselors
Served as LeaderShape 2012 Cluster Facilitator
Represented Admissions Office on search committee for Director of Admissions
Meredith College Office of Admissions
Raleigh, NC
Temporary Admissions Counselor
July December 2007
Established working knowledge of the College and learned to persuasively share the institution
with others through travel to schools and information sessions with prospective students
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to acquire multiple responsibilities by assisting
admissions counselors with student contact
EDUCATION
Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, summa cum laude, Honors Scholar, May 2007
Completed Coursework for K-12 Licensure in Music, Overall GPA: 3.914
Honors Thesis: Rhythmic Training: A Look at Teaching Rhythm Through Speech
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Master of Education in Higher Education Administration, Expected May 2017

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Southern Association for College Admission Counseling
2012 Conference Presenter: Working Together for a Common Goal
Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers
Higher Education Association, North Carolina State University
2014 NCSU TRIO Conference Presenter: For the Love of Money