Leslie Steele

Experience

1. Executive Director, Office of the President

   Cumberland University

   Jul 2006 — Present

   As Executive Director of the Office of the President, I am in charge of strategic planning and management of the President\'s office and Board of Trust related activities. I keep the President\'s calendar and am the main point of contact for all faculty, staff and students as well as the public in their communications with the President and the Board. I attend all Board subcommittee and full meetings, taking minutes and serve as liaison between the Chairman of the Board and Trustees, as well as making sure that all Trustees are kept up-to-date on meetings and pertinent Cumberland information. I work frequently with staff, students and the public and help plan, staff and coordinate special events that the President\'s office is involved in, including Board meetings, Commencement, and special fundraisers and events. I also write and edit much of the correspondence and materials related to the President\'s office. In addition, since earning my Masters in May 2018, I am also teaching a Foundations of Scholarship and Learning (FSL) course to first year students.

Education

• Cumberland University

  Masters, Public Service Management

  2016 — 2018

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre

  1987 — 1995

• MTSU

  Theatre/Theater

  1984 — 1985

Skills

• Social Networking
• Powerpoint
• Fundraising
• Blogging
• Event Planning
• Press Releases
• Microsoft Office
• Public Relations
• Organization
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Higher Education
• Data Entry
• Public Speaking
• Program Development
• Management
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Social Media
• Student Development
• Research
• Editing
• Nonprofits
• Coaching
• Leadership Development
• Event Management
• Customer Service
• Facebook
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach