Cheryl Kirton has over 15 years of experience in management and administrative roles in education. She has a bachelor's degree in human services and certificates in conflict resolution. Her most recent roles include Campus Manager at Charter College, where she oversaw daily operations and supervised staff, and Executive Assistant/Human Resources, where she assisted with accounting, payroll, and human resources functions. She has a proven track record of developing campus culture and promoting student and employee success.

1. CHERYL KIRTON
VANCOUVER, WA
907-232-0211 ▪ rjandcherylkirton@gmail.com
Objectives:
It is my desire to use my experience and education to support the end goal of delivering
excellent customer service to enhance and promote the goals of the company.
Work Experience:
Campu s Man ag er January 2013-August 2014
Charter College 721 W. Parks Highway Wasilla, AK 99654
 Managed the day-to-day operations of a career college campus and was the senior
on-site management representative for the campus.
 Managed the selection, recruitment, development, and evaluation of staff for assigned
location.
 Worked with the Campus President to develop and then implemented appropriate
policies for the operation and procedures of the campus.
 Worked closely with the Campus President and the Management Team, both on
campus and with the corporate office, to ensure positive outcomes for student success
and campus life.
 Provided leadership and management of the academic planning and analysis process,
coordinated the implementation of programs, provided programs review, and
managed academic issues and campus collaboration.
 Provided indirect supervision for the campus’ Admissions, Career Services, and Student
Success.
 Provided direct supervision for campus personnel, who included: the Executive Assistant,
Library Coordinator, Facilities Coordinator, Education Department, and Financial Aid.
Executive Assistant/Human Resources January 2008-December 2012
Charter College 721 W. Parks Highway Wasilla, AK 99654
I worked under the direction of the President and was a member of the Management Team in
the day-to-to day operations, and I was the main point of contact for the campus.
Duties and Responsibilities were:
Administrative:
 Ensured state and local certifications and requirements were keep current including
business licenses and fire and building safety etc.
 Coordinated campus events such as graduations, and the annual employee
luncheon.
 Maintained and updated forms as required by the corporate office.

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 Prepared employee personnel and education academic files for review for
recertification through national regulator Accrediting Council of Independent
Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Accounting:
 Managed accounts payable for local businesses.
 Assisted the corporate office in maintaining employee based data bases i.e. Concur,
and ADP etc.
 Procurement of furniture and any items needed to satisfy student and employee needs
for job success.
 Credit Cards: Responsible for use and weekly accounting of campus credit cards
through the Bank of America accounting system.
 Payroll: Manage and work with corporate HR to maintain weekly management of all
campus employees’ time and attendance through the ADP payroll system.
Human Resources:
 Worked with the Campus President and Corporate HR to help develop and update job
descriptions for new and current positions.
 Responsible for new hire paperwork and completion of the on-boarding and off-
boarding process.
 Worked with Corporate HR to administer comprehensive benefits programs for local
employees.
 Coordinated employee trainings and maintained training records.
 Work with Corporate HR to submit employee paperwork for FMLA and Workman’s
Compensation documentation.
 Maintained and updated campus directory.
 Worked closely with Corporate HR department to insure compliance issues are met
within required deadlines.
 Campus Culture: Promoted a positive and optimistic culture for the campus, furthering
success for students and personnel and establishing excellent employee retention.
Administrator August 1987-January 1992
Wasilla Community Christian School Wasilla, Alaska 99654
 Senior Manager for all staff and faculty.
 Worked closely with the Corporate Board of Directors to select and implement
curriculum.
 Worked closely with Corporate Board of Directors to insure compliance for all state and
federal regulations.
 Responsible for recruitment, on-boarding, and off-boarding process.
 Planned and implemented staff training.
 Developed and implemented the yearly school calendar to follow state and federal
regulations.
 Interviewed perspective students and their parents for enrollment into programs.
 Promoted and maintained campus culture to meet required educational standards set
by Board of Directors.
 Oversight of facility use and requirements to maintain building compliance.

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Education:
Bachelor Degree Human Services University of Alaska Anchorage
Minor: Psychology Anchorage, Alaska
Certificate in Conflict Resolution Graduated: 2006
Magna Cum Laude
Associates Degree Human Services Matanuska-Susitna College
Magna Cum Laude Palmer, Alaska
Graduated 2004
Accomplishments:
 I was honored to be named "Employee of The Year" three times during the six years of
working for the Charter College Wasilla Campus.
 I was given the privilege and responsibility to help develop and hold the first new
positions of Executive Assistant and Campus Manager in the Charter College/Prospect
Education educational system.
 I was privileged to be on the ground floor for starting a new non-profit 501 C-3
educational organization starting with three employees and twenty-one students the first
year. At the end of five years when I left, we had a staff and faculty of seventeen
employees and one hundred students.
 I served on a Board of Directors for six years for a 501 C-3 non-profit pregnancy center in
Alaska.
 I Served as Vice-President of a non-profit educational corporation for five years.
References:
Available upon request