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HELLO, I'M

Felicia Pelto (Drayton)

Financial Aid/Higher Education Professional ~ Certified Health Coach

A photo opp with Chromatic Productions,

Felicia Pelto (Drayton)

Candidate for Masters in Organizational Leadership 

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.

Whitmore Lake, Michigan

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About

About

MY BACKGROUND

Hello! Currently, I serve as a department/outreach analyst for the State of Michigan. I am a multi-passionate person with 20 + years of diverse experience in higher education (financial aid/student services/higher ed), hiring compliance, banking, retail sales, volunteer management, special event management, health coaching, consulting and overall customer service. I love all things that help others live up to and realize their potential! As an upbeat, self-motivated, first-generation, non-traditional student, higher ed professional, and entrepreneur with a team player mindset, I envision an exciting future ahead for everyone I encounter. Please be sure to connect with me to see how we can collaborate or stay connected.

Mission & Vision

Mission & Vision Statement

My mission is to offer support and inspiration to others through leadership and life experience, and subject matter expertise.

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My vision is to be a competent, transformational leader and expert in my field who inspires others to be and do their absolute best for the greatest and highest good. 

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Education

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

2017– Present (2021)

Siena Heights University – Adrian, MI

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

2015–2016

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC), Integrative Nutrition

20102012

Eastern Michigan University  Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Management

Concentration: Human Resources

20072010

Jackson College – Jackson, MI

Associate of Applied Science; Major; Business Administration

Certificate – General Transfer

Honors: Recognition

Experience

WHERE I’VE WORKED

August 2021-Present

Departmental/Outreach Analyst, State of Michigan

May 2019–August 2021

Schoolcraft College, Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Dec. 2015–May 2019

University of Michigan, Senior Financial Aid Administrator

May 2014–Present

Free As A Feather, LLC, Owner/Certified Health Coach

Feb. 2015–Nov. 2015

InfraSource, DOT Compliance Administrative Assistant

Apr. 2013–Feb. 2015

AT&T, Retail Sales Consultant, Team Lead

Oct. 2012Apr. 2013

Westwinds Community Church, Administrative Assistant/Communication Liaison

Dec. 2010Oct. 2012

Flagstar Bank, Personal Banker

Aug. 2007 Aug. 2010

Jackson College, Financial Aid Grade Specialist

Financial Aid Clerk

Student Ambassador

Educaton & Experience

Education

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Experience

WHERE I’VE WORKED

2017– Present (2021)

Siena Heights University – Adrian, MI

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

2015–2016

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC), Integrative Nutrition

20102012

Eastern Michigan University  Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Management

Concentration: Human Resources

20072010

Jackson College – Jackson, MI

Associate of Applied Science; Major; Business Administration

Certificate – General Transfer

Honors: Recognition

May 2019–August 2021

Schoolcraft College, Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Dec. 2015–May 2019

University of Michigan, Senior Financial Aid Administrator

May 2014–Present

Free As A Feather, LLC, Owner/Certified Health Coach

Feb. 2015–Nov. 2015

InfraSource, DOT Compliance Administrative Assistant

Apr. 2013–Feb. 2015

AT&T, Retail Sales Consultant, Team Lead

Oct. 2012Apr. 2013

Westwinds Community Church, Administrative Assistant/Communication Liaison

Dec. 2010Oct. 2012

Flagstar Bank, Personal Banker

Aug. 2007 Aug. 2010

Jackson College, Financial Aid Grade Specialist

Financial Aid Clerk

Student Ambassador

Skills & Languages

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

Project Management

Data Analysis

Content Writing & Editing

Coaching/Team Motivation

CMS & CRM

Email Marketing

Social Media Management

Image & Design Tools

English

Spanish

Skills & Languages
Awards & Interests

Awards

WHERE I SHINE

MHealthy Champion Recognition Award

MSFAA Commitee of the Year

MASFAA Zina Haywood Scholar

Interests

OUT OF OFFICE

Health Coaching

Photography

Travel

Cooking

Yoga

Reading

Awards

WHERE I SHINE

MHealthy Champion Recognition Award

MSFAA Commitee of the Year

MASFAA Zina Haywood Scholar

Interests

OUT OF OFFICE

Health Coaching

Photography

Travel

Cooking

Yoga

Reading

SWOT: Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Readiness for leadership (111 out of 125)

  • High level of: (based on Airforce Character Attribute Checklist)

    • respectfulness 

    • responsibility & self-discipline

    • spiritual appreciation

    • cooperativeness

    • self-confidence

  • Empower the attitudes and beliefs of others

  • Diplomatic

  • Team Player

Weaknesses

  • Can (at times) be more task-oriented than relationship-oriented

  • Low level of: (based on Airforce Character Attribute Checklist)

    • decisiveness

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SWOT: Opportunities & Threats

Opportunities

  • Could use improvement in active listening skills 

  • Proactively adapt to changing deadlines and climate 

    • COVID, limited face-2-face, increase technology

      • reducing barriers to customers we serve 

Threats

  • Colleague with more time & experience in the field & specifically at Schoolcraft (regarding any upcoming promotions)

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Strategic Academic/Career Plan

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