Gabby Steinbrenner M.Ed.

414-241-0318 | gabby.steinbrenner@gmail.com

910 E. Wilbur Ave. | Milwaukee, WI 53207

Qualifications Summary
Marquette masters graduate with an emphasis in College Student Personnel Administration. Ongoing
learner with over six years higher education experience. Effective communicator with diverse populations.
Committed to excellence and accountability in advising. Excellent organizational, communication,
presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work within a team environment. Flexible and effective
multi-tasker. Proficient in integrated student information systems and technology for advisement.
Education
Master of Educational Policy and Leadership | Marquette University
Emphasis in College Student Personnel Administration
Practicum project: Recommendations for Intentional Multicultural Programming

May 2012

Bachelor of Arts | University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Sociology Major with Psychology Minor, magna cum laude

May 2009

Professional Experience
Academic and Career Advisor
Advising and Career Center | University of Wisconsin- Parkside

Nov. 2013 present

Provided quality academic and career advising to over 400 undeclared students by challenging and
supporting them to develop in their educational experience. Guided students through career selfassessment and decision-making process to choose a major and career profession

Intervene for students experiencing academic difficulty or performance

Advise about nine PACE students by collaborating and communicating with their academic
peer mentor to ensure student success
Collaborate to manage and supervise up to four student workers
Taught Rangerlink Internship online course to help students develop a broad, interdisciplinary
perspective on career development by integrating academic and professional experience
Coordinate researching, implementing, troubleshooting and maintaining web-based scheduler
Advise students in multiple formats including group advising at new student orientation
Received Safe Zone facilitator training to address LGBTQ issues on campus
Present on student topics including: College basics, study skills, resumes, and Prezi
Advise students on warning, probation, or suspension to develop/ implement success plans

Academic Advising Assistant

Academic Success Center | University of Wisconsin - Waukesha

Sept. 2012 Nov. 2013

Provided initial general advising and support to students to prepare them for advising appointments

Utilized customer service skills to serve as the initial contact to students in various formats
including face-to-face, e-mail, and telephone advisement
Guide, inform, and educate students regarding admission, registration, and graduation
Assisted students in program planning, selecting courses, transfer advising, registering,
course availability, degree requirements, prerequisites, and course sequences
Tracked and compiled student data by identifying early alerts for at risk students and
monitoring completion rates, academic and degree progress to assist in retention

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910 E. Wilbur Ave. | Milwaukee, WI 53207

Program Manager & Staffing Operations Manager

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | Union Programming

Sept. 2011 - May 2012

Nov. 2012 May 2013

Oversaw the Recreation Center including marketing, programming, and monitoring of a $240,000
budget, supervising a staff of three student managers and 12 students including hiring, training, and
evaluation to ensure ongoing leadership development and progress toward learning outcomes

Partnered with five departments to discuss student employment learning outcomes to ensure
intentional development of employees to foster an inclusive, engaged community
Managed three Recreation Center assessment projects addressing usage, programming, and
cost to show the significance of Recreation Center in students engagement
Hired as Recreation Center Attendant Sept. 2011 Dec. 2011
Promoted to Staffing Operations Manager Dec. 2011-May 2012
Rehired as a Limited Term Employee (LTE) Program Manager Nov. 2012 May 2013

Head Orientation Leader

University of Wisconsin Waukesha | Student Services

May 2005 Sept. 2008

Assisted incoming students to transition to college life by advocating for their success through orientation
and placement testing
Coordinated and implemented over 30 Advising and Registration and Orientation events and
facilitated placement testing, for up to 120 students per an event, totaling over 3,000 students
Conducted one-on-one and group advising for incoming students regarding general course
selection, academic planning, and additional academic support
Presented to groups of up to 120 incoming students on Associate Degree Requirements and the
next steps in the advising and registration process
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Powerpoint
Career Locker (Formerly WisCareers), DARS (Degree Audit Reports), Desire2Learn (D2L), Human
Resources System (HRS), Student Voice software, Qualitrics, Peoplesoft, Prezi, Transfer
Information System (TIS)
Windows and Macintosh computer operating systems.
Peoplesoft
o Serve as PASS associate to guide technology upgrades and implementation of the
campus early alert system through Peoplesoft
o Conduct testing of patch bundle upgrades to ensure advising functions run effectively