HELLO, I'M
Felicia Pelto (Drayton)
Financial Aid/Higher Education Professional ~ Certified Health Coach
Felicia Pelto (Drayton)
Candidate for Masters in Organizational Leadership
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.
Whitmore Lake, Michigan
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 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.
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
2010–2012
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Management
Concentration: Human Resources
2007–2010
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. 2012–Apr. 2013
Westwinds Community Church, Administrative Assistant/Communication Liaison
Dec. 2010–Oct. 2012
Flagstar Bank, Personal Banker
Aug. 2007 Aug. 2010
Jackson College, Financial Aid Grade Specialist
Financial Aid Clerk
Student Ambassador
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
2010–2012
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Management
Concentration: Human Resources
2007–2010
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. 2012–Apr. 2013
Westwinds Community Church, Administrative Assistant/Communication Liaison
Dec. 2010–Oct. 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
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
Strengths
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Readiness for leadership (111 out of 125)
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High level of: (based on Airforce Character Attribute Checklist)
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respectfulness
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responsibility & self-discipline
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spiritual appreciation
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cooperativeness
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self-confidence
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Empower the attitudes and beliefs of others
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Diplomatic
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Team Player
Weaknesses
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Can (at times) be more task-oriented than relationship-oriented
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Low level of: (based on Airforce Character Attribute Checklist)
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decisiveness
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Opportunities
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Could use improvement in active listening skills
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Proactively adapt to changing deadlines and climate
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COVID, limited face-2-face, increase technology
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reducing barriers to customers we serve
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Threats
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Colleague with more time & experience in the field & specifically at Schoolcraft (regarding any upcoming promotions)