Emily Ann Talley

(302) 743-6542 e.talley@northeastern.edu

Education
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Master of Education Expected 2020
Concentration in Higher Education Administration
Boston University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Modern Foreign Language Education May 2017
Concentration in French
Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude May 2017

Higher Education Experience

Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Office of the Provost
Executive Assistant for Budget, Planning, and Administration November 2017 – Present
• Provide a comprehensive range of administrative management, support services, and problem resolution to facilitate
the efficiency of the Senior Vice Provost’s and Associate Vice Provost’s offices and their senior teams
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and monitor and advance progress on university-wide budget, planning, and
administration initiatives, events, and special projects
• Coordinate high-level meetings with internal and external constituencies, prepare agendas, and record minutes
• Develop, revise, and summarize correspondences, briefs, and presentations on behalf of the SVP

Boston University, Boston, MA

Events and Conferences
Residence Hall Coordinator Summers 2014 – 2017
• Independently managed a residence hall by directing hospitality staff and providing hospitality services
• Trained and supervised a team of hospitality staff; mentored new Residence Hall Coordinators
• Managed guest check-in, overnight stay, and departure for groups of 10 – 100+ guests of all ages
• On call 24/7 as primary resource, emergency assistance, and after-hours guest relations
• Coordinated with Event Specialists and multiple departments on campus

School of Education
Senior Administrative Assistant, Office of Undergraduate Student Services 2012 – 2017
• Advised students on academic program completion, scheduling, Dual Degree enrollment, and course selection
• Planned, coordinated, and executed 10+ annual events for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and prospective students -
- including advertising events and recruiting attendees, reserving spaces, coordinating catering, ASL translators, guest
speakers, and a team of volunteer staff
• Compiled and evaluated post-event data for program effectiveness and modification
• Developed academic advising program guidelines, developed & edited the SED Monthly Newsletter with
Dreamweaver, edited out-going documents, drafted letters of recommendation and other correspondences
• Developed the office staff schedule, maintained the Director’s and Coordinator’s schedules
• Connected students to academic and professional resources via other departments and university partners
• Developed department manual and training guidelines; trained, mentored, and supervised new employees
• Guided tours, advised prospective students and families
• Interviewed Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Student Services, and Student Services Coordinator candidates
• Maintained inventory, initiated purchase orders, and created Student Services’ budget for the 2014 Fiscal Year

Dean’s Host 2012 – 2017

• Executed a series of events in conjunction with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services designed to: promote
the School of Education to Prospective Students, serve as a resource and peer mentor for Admitted Students, or
celebrate and support the SED community
• First Year Induction Ceremony and Open House Panelist, Modern Foreign Language Education Program Speaker;
Award of Excellence as a Panel Speaker in 2016
• Served on an annual committee to interview and select new volunteers; developed and hosted a professional
development training
• Awarded the 2017 Dean’s Host of the Year for extraordinary dedication to the organization, participation above and
beyond expectations, and enthusiasm as a leader in the community
 Emily Ann Talley
(302) 743-6542 e.talley@northeastern.edu
Transitional Mentor 2013 – 2015
• Act as a mentor to first-year students, guide them through university orientation, course registration, campus life
acclimation, and participate in events throughout Boston to educate students and foster relationships

Office of Disability Services

Scribe 2015
• Transcribed for a professor translating a novel from French to English

Office of the University President

Administrative Assistant 2014
• Documented all communications from the President, processed confidential materials, maintained extensive archive

Marciano Commons
Payroll Manager 2013
• Managed payroll for 100+ employees; distributed checks, filed discrepancies, resolved conflicts, edited time sheets

Additional Experience
Fenway Health, Boston, MA
Peer Listening Line Staff November 2017 – Present
• Provide anonymous information, referrals, and support to LGBTQ youth callers about topics including coming out,
domestic violence, safer sex, and STIs/HIV
• Trained in suicide prevention and risk assessment

Public Speaking Coach, Boston, MA 2014 – Present

• Coach tailored public speaking preparation including memorization techniques, speech flow, voice projection,
elocution, posture, stage fright management, etc.
• Experience with TEDx talks, research defenses, large-scale event presentations, speeches, and lectures

Lavinia Borcau Skin Care, Brookline, MA

Manager 2014 – 2017
• Edited Lavinia Borcau’s book, wrote and coached speeches, set up and emceed Book Launch event
• Coordinated and helped develop instruction for a series of classes for Brookline Adult & Community Education
• Coordinate with publishing, marketing, and product development partners in Switzerland, Costa Rica, and France
• Independently developed an advertising campaign with Yelp!, coordinated a local advertising campaign with Nift
• Initiated hiring, interviewed, and trained all new employees
• Updated websites, established and maintained social media accounts

Teaching Experience
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Cambridge, MA
Teacher Candidate, grades 9 – 12, French levels I and II Academic Year 2016 – 2017
• Coordinated an international academic partnership in Guinea through World Wise Schools and the Peace Corps
• Organized a native French guest speaker for a Q&A with students
• Contributed strategies on promoting Digital Citizenship to a school-wide professional development seminar
• Developed a resource website for students and educators

École Maternelle François Coppée, Paris, FR

Teaching Assistant, ages 3 – 6, all content areas 2014
• Completed and defended research on the integration of American teaching techniques in the French school system

Alcott Elementary School, Concord, MA

Teaching Assistant, grade 4, all content areas 2012
• Developed an educational resource website and independently taught basic poetry concepts

Skills
• Computer: Microsoft Office Suite + MS Project, WordPress, Weebly, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, and AccountEdge
• Languages: English – native, French – advanced fluency