S. Alantis Seckal
College Access Consultant
West Columbia
Summary
Professional consultant with track record of providing valuable insights and strategic solutions to diverse clients. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive impactful outcomes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
College Access Consultant
SC Commission on Higher Education
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with local Financial Aid representatives to organize FAFSA and Financial Aid trainings for 200+ high school counselors across multiple school sites.
- Coordinate college application events in partnership with 250+ high school counselors and college admission representatives.
- Deliver quarterly oral reports to the South Carolina Commissioners on college application progress and FAFSA submission rates among SC high school seniors.
- Supervise and mentor 10 College Process Ambassadors, providing leadership, guidance, and support throughout the college admissions cycle.
- Develop and manage annual budgets for four college access programs.
- Serve as a statewide liaison between high school counselors, students, and college representatives to streamline communication and support services.
- Design and implement new year-round student engagement initiatives.
- Plan and execute an annual statewide celebration at the South Carolina State House, drawing 2,000+ attendees and 30+ vendors.
- Produce and maintain content for SCCANGO platforms to inform all students, families, and counselors about the college process.
- Train 400+ high school counselors and college admissions/financial aid representatives to ensure consistent practices at College Application Month and College Goal SC events.
- Utilize CRM Element451 to manage constituent communications and participated in Element451 conferences to stay current on platform updates.
SmartState Center Manager for Strategic Innovation
University Of South Carolina Columbia
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Leverage graphic design tools to produce informative content for over 200 members on the Strategic Innovation Community LinkedIn page.
- Supervised two graduate assistants in their research efforts and supported their involvement in various center activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Managed annual nationwide conference logistics, strategically allocating a $10k budget to optimize author participation and discussion of chapter findings for 60+ world-renowned authors.
- Grossed over 750k recruiting students to the Strategic Innovation Certificate Graduate program for the Moore School of Business.
- Optimized course materials and schedules in collaboration with academic staff and faculty, leading to improved participant satisfaction by 20%.
- Spearheaded the development and commercialization of 5+ high-impact projects, achieving a 30% increase in research funding and fostering partnerships with industry leaders through effective strategic planning and innovation initiatives.
- Administered reimbursements and various financial elements, ensuring accurate budget maintenance and record-keeping to verify their validity each fiscal year.
Summer Break Café Program Assistant
South Carolina Department of Education
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided meals to over 35,000 children during two summer sessions.
- Oversaw, assisted, and offered guidance to more than 70 Summer Food Service Program sponsors across 43 counties in South Carolina.
- Performed audits of over 700 sites across South Carolina to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
- Worked with external partners, including DHEC and No Kid Hungry, to coordinate activities at program sites that boosted student participation by 20%.
- Partnered with external stakeholders to expand the number of sites and sponsors, resulting in over 3.9 million meals served to South Carolina students receiving free or reduced lunch during the summer.
- Trained 70+ program sponsors on proper site procedures, ensuring full understanding and adherence to organizational guidelines.
Community Nutrition Intern
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Educated over 100 farmers market participants on nutrition principles and food selection.
- Developed strategies to identify and recruit potential reading coaches.
- Convened and interviewed 10 partners and coalition members to gather data for upcoming projects.
- Established infrastructure for the Literacy and Wellness Alliance of Lee County.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Shreveport, LA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
South University
Columbia, SC 05.2001 -
Skills
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Client relationships
Best practices implementation
Team leadership & development
Project management
Timeline
College Access Consultant
SC Commission on Higher Education
03.2025 - Current
SmartState Center Manager for Strategic Innovation
University Of South Carolina Columbia
05.2023 - 03.2025
Summer Break Café Program Assistant
South Carolina Department of Education
06.2021 - 04.2023
Community Nutrition Intern
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
09.2019 - 12.2019
MBA - Business Administration
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
South University
05.2001 -