KJIRSTEN KENNEDY EISENTROUT

Seattle, WA
kjirsten.kennedy@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/kjirstenkennedyeisentrout/
(253) 222-3486

EDUCATION
Master of Education
Student Development Administration
Bachelor of Arts
Communication

Seattle University Seattle, WA

Anticipated Jun 2015

Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA

Completed May 2007

PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Advisor & Graduate Assistant
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Career Services
Facilitate weekly mock-interviews to assist students and alumni with their job search
Contribute to process planning and marketing of four major career fairs each year
Promote career resources through facilitation of educational workshops and community
outreach events each quarter
Advise students on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, job search strategies
and grad school applications
Track student progress and placement ratings through LinkedIn and RedHawk Network
Host annual celebratory event in partnership with premiere employers for over 200
graduating seniors
Design strategic communication plan to advertise events via print, web, email, and
social media platforms
Manage and sustain annual budget plan averaging $2,000

Sep 2013 Current

Academic Advisor & Course Instructor Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA

Academic Advising
Advised academically diverse group of first-year and continuing students
Tracked student academic success and retention in collaboration with campus partners
Maintained consistent communication with students each semester
Instructed 10-week long, 1-credit, seminar for 15 first-year students each fall semester
Developed course curriculum in collaboration with Dean of Students
Served as community liaison for over 30 Achiever Scholars at PLU in partnership with
College Success Foundation
Connected over 30 new and continuing Achiever Scholars with on-campus mentors
Managed budget transfers between university and non-profit for events
Produced print and online advising resources to increase awareness among faculty,
staff, students, and other university affiliates
Researched and proposed department-wide transition to electronic documentation for
all advising appointments

Jun 2011 Jun 2013

PROFESSIONAL ROLES (CONTINUED)

Assistant Director
Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA
Senior Admission Counselor
Admission Counselor
Office of Admission
(includes two promotions within same office)
Lead coordinator and event manager, hosting over 200 prospective students in the
annual two-day overnight recruiting event
Managed process improvement for recruiting events in assigned territories
Supervised Admission Interns to provide quality and efficient work for the department
Mentored first-year admission counselors throughout recruiting season
Increased awareness of the institution through strategic outreach to prospective
students, parents, and secondary school counselors
Partnered with multiple campus community partners to enhance successful outreach
efforts
Created scholarship publications and strategically marketed to qualified candidates
Exceeded annual enrollment goals in Washington, California, and Alaska each year
Managed individual travel budget to meet outreach goals each recruiting cycle

Apr 2010 July 2011

Apr 2009 Apr 2010
Jul 2007 Apr 2009

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Independent Study
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Adult Education & Learning
Age & Academic Advising Contacts in Adult Community College Learners:
Evaluating Self-Direction in Academic Planning
Collaborate research plans with Faculty Advisor, Kevin M. Roessger, PhD
Research and interpret online peer-reviewed journal articles and best-practices in the
field within the last decade

Jan 2015 Current

GRADATE INTERNSHIPS
Leadership Programming Developer
Central Washington University Des Moines, WA
Student Life, West Side Center
Planned, developed, and co-facilitated a two-day leadership retreat for 10 student
employees
Collected pre- and post-retreat assessment among participants to plan and evaluate
curriculum development for future trainings
Created 10-week Leadership Training lesson plan to continue professional
development opportunities for student employees
Recruiting Event Coordinator
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Student Development Administration
Department
Coordinated two on-campus recruiting events for over 60 admitted graduate students
Recruited over 20 qualified volunteers to enhance overall campus visit experience
Maintained consistent communication with candidates beyond the event weekend
through matriculation into the program

Jun Sep 2014

Dec 2013 Feb 2014