Anitra Wright

SUMMARY
Dedicated and responsible Academic Advisor and Human Resource Development PB scholar
with continued experience in Higher Education. Exceptional work ethics, organizational and
multi-tasking skills. Possess a strong work ethic, outstanding team building skills, open-minded,
understanding, and a strategic thinker and communicator.

EXPERIENCE

Academic Advisor II, University of Houston

College of Education: August 2013 - Present

o Coordinate and Lead undergraduate studies projects for new student orientation, UH in 4
and Graduation Pledge.
o Work with current and perspective students to provide information and regarding the
academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including
requirements for admission and retention through graduation.
o Analyzes and processes degree plans, graduation applications and general petitions.
o Maintains students’ files updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes
to records as necessary.
o Analyzes readmission from academic suspension, and financial aid reinstatements;
provides retention services for students on probation.
o May assist in conducting new student orientation sessions for incoming freshmen and
transfer students.
o Processes Veteran’s Administration paperwork, writes graduation verification letters, and
provides financial aid appeals.
o Developed and facilitated the undergraduate staff development training student success
focused with peer review journals.
o Assist in recruiting high school and community college students and may make
presentations at special events.

Academic Advisor I, University of Houston

College of Education: August 2004 - Aug 2013

o Work with current and perspective students to provide information and regarding the
academic programs offered by the University or a specific department, including
requirements for admission and retention through graduation.
o Advises enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and curriculums.
o Analyzes and processes degree plans, graduation applications and general petitions.
o Maintains students’ files updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes
to records as necessary.
o Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic suspension, and
financial aid reinstatements; provides retention services for students on probation.
 Anitra Wright

o May assist in conducting new student orientation sessions for incoming freshmen and
transfer students.
o Processes Veteran’s Administration paperwork, writes graduation verification letters, and
provides financial aid appeals.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 People Soft Software, EAB
 Mental Health First Aid Training Certified, University of Houston
 Diversity 101 workshop, University of Houston
 National Academic Advising Association- NACADA member
 Undergraduate Advising II Training and Certification Program, University of Houston
 Undergraduate Advising Training and Certification Program, University of Houston

EDUCATION
 Bachelor of Science: Human Resource Development (summer 2019-present)
o University of Houston – Houston, Texas
 Bachelor of Science: Human Development and Family Studies
o University of Houston – Houston, Texas
 Associate of Arts: General Studies
o San Jacinto College - Houston, Texas

ACHEIVEMENT
 University of Houston – twenty years of service
 College of Education - Longevity Award, fifteen years of service
 College of Education – Longevity Award, ten years of service