1. MICHAEL P. KURILLA, M.ED.
8 FARMVIEW STREET, FAIRCHANCE, PA, 15436 ● 724.322.6465 ● M_KURILLA@HOTMAIL.COM
Creative, reliable, and accomplished program management and student services specialist with an exceptional track record of guiding traditional and adult learners reach their educational and professional goals. Extensive experience developing innovative educational programming across diverse learner spectrum, computer savviness, and prioritizing and managing multiple tasks under the pressure of deadlines. Eager to contribute leadership, a learner-focused approach, and a commitment to lifelong learning supporting high quality programs and services promoting student engagement and success.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Developmental Advising ● Degree Planning ● Microsoft Office ● Networking and Relationship Building ● Strategic Education Partnerships ● Student Support and Success ● Organizational Advancement ● Program Management, Expansion, and Growth
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Specialist Office of Continuing Education, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV March 2012 – Present
Responsible for developing all aspects of WVU, American Pharmacist Association, and Ruby Memorial Hospital continuing education programs enhancing pharmacist knowledge of current CE trends and ensuring retention through learner-focused initiatives. Serve as programming advisor, main point of contact between the office and its stakeholders, and primary online learning system administrator.
 Annually advise 220+ prospective and current pharmacists on CE programming from inquiry stage through program completion.
 Maintain a 90% retention rate collaborating with multiple partnerships developing curriculum, overseeing programming logistics, and serving as education and technical support for 45-55+ RMH and WVU CE programs and 1,905+ learners.
 Achieved a 99.4% learner completion rate for 175 participants overseeing faculty curriculum updates, program logistics, and learner services for APhA’s Diabetes, Immunization, and Medication Therapy Management Certificate Training programs.
 Execute audits of 14,660+ CE credits and oversee compilation and reporting to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
 Developed upgraded curriculum and achieved a combined 94% increase in learners for the 2014 Southeastern Ohio Pharmacists Association, WVU Martinsburg, and WVU Flatwoods spring CE programs.
 Oversee administration of phone and email communications, filing, budget expenditures, social media tools, and tech support.
 Key Achievement – Led major CE management change initiative achieving a 72% increase in office efficiency by initiating upgrade from paper-based CE management to online CE learning system management and oversee system functionality for 4,100+ users.
Graduate Assistant Linda and Harry Serene Leadership Institute, California University of PA, California, PA January 2010 – August 2011
Reporting to Institute Director, responsible for providing leadership across multiple platforms directing day-to-day operations of the Serene Institute acting in a highly visible program management and student services position. Implemented Institute’s 6 month start-up plan in 2 months utilizing project management and relationship building skills to effectively establish Institute programming objectives.
 Implemented Leadership Challenge objectives and coordinated camp logistics achieving a 97% student satisfaction rating.
 Researched and identified up to $1,000,000 in federal grant funding, $150,000 in state funding, and eligibility for EITC funding.
 Led strategic recruiting initiatives to reach 25-student quota for initial Leadership Challenge with 40% increase for second.
 Fostered student growth and independence, and educated students on leadership techniques and strategies acting as senior counselor and instructor for 60 select high school students at the 1st and 2nd annual Leadership Challenge.
 Achieved a 95% graduation rate developing degree plans for 50+ undergrad students seeking a Leadership Studies Minor degree.
 Key Achievement - Designed and launched print and social media communications marketing plan that established 30 strategic secondary education partnerships setting the foundation for the Leadership Challenge.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Manager Pleasant Day Schools, Morgantown, WV, September 2011 – March 2012. Improved curriculum and extra-curricular activities for K through 6th grade students, and oversaw tutoring that led to improvements in Math, Science, and Reading scores.
AFFILIATIONS
• Member, National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), 2014 – Present
• WVU School of Pharmacy Lifelong Learning Committee, 2012 – Present
• Member, Linda and Harry Serene Leadership Institute Advisory Board, 2011 – 2014
 International History Honorary Society Phi Alpha Theta – 2003
EDUCATION
California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
 Master of Education, December 2011 (3.7 GPA, Dean’s List – 2010, 2011)
 Bachelor of Arts, History, May 2003 (Deans List – 2002)