Allison Gillespie

Allison Gillespie

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief of Staff/Chief Strategy Officer

  • Education

    • The University of Southern Mississippi

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      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
    • University of Miami

      1995 - 1998
      Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed) Higher Education/Higher Education Administration and Leadership
    • University of Miami

      1987 - 1991
      Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.) Music and Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Wind Ensemble, Tuba Ensemble, Resident Assistant, Kappa Kappa Gamma, AGLO

    • University of Miami

      1998 - 2010
      Master of Science (M.S.) Computer Information Systems
  • Experience

    • University of Miami

      Aug 1991 - May 1998

      Adjudicated student disciplinary cases.Counseled students with alcohol/drug problems. Advised student programming groups and peer educators. Designed and implemented on campus programs; Developed scholarship award application model and databaseRecruited prospective students to campus. Supervised student employees.

      • Assistant Dean of Students/Assistant Director of Sandler Alcohol and Other Drug Education Center

        Aug 1995 - May 1998
      • Assistant Director of Admissions

        Aug 1991 - Oct 1995
    • University of Miami Herbert Business School

      May 1998 - May 2001
      Lecturer

      Taught courses on solving business problems using computer applications (Microsoft Office tools).

    • University of Miami

      Jun 2001 - Jun 2013
      Director, Office of Commencement and Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs

      Coordinate, direct and execute all aspects of 8 commencement ceremonies (ceremony, publications, vendor management) with 3200 graduates and 32,000 guests each year. Oversee production needs on large student events. Respond to student crisis situations as a member of the Student Affairs Crisis Coordinator team.Manage logistics for various University events and projects.Advise student organizations.Consultant and facilitator for leadership development.

    • The University of Southern Mississippi

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2023
      • Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs

        Jan 2016 - Aug 2023
      • Assistant to the Provost for Academic Affairs

        Jul 2013 - Aug 2023
    • University of Houston-Clear Lake

      Aug 2023 - now
      Chief of Staff/Chief Strategy Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

      Mental Health First Aid Trainings
      Nov 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Allison Gillespie
      Chapter Adviser of the Year University of Miami Association of Greek Letter Organizations - Kappa Kappa Gamma
    • Awarded to Allison Gillespie
      Iron Arrow Honor Society University of Miami
    • Awarded to Allison Gillespie
      May Brunson Award for Outstanding Contribution to improve the status of women at the University University of Miami - Women's Commission
    • Awarded to Allison Gillespie
      Omicron Delta Kappa -
    • Awarded to Allison Gillespie
      Panhellenic “Apple Polishing” Administrator of the Year -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Leadership Academy Facilitator, National Trainer, Province Director of Chapters

      Issued by Kappa Kappa Gamma
      Kappa Kappa GammaAssociated with Allison Gillespie
    • Campaign Coordinator

      Issued by United Way of Miami-Dade
      United Way of Miami-DadeAssociated with Allison Gillespie
    • Producer and Technical Director

      Issued by Miss University of Miami Scholarship Pageant
      Miss University of Miami Scholarship PageantAssociated with Allison Gillespie
    • Regional Risk Management Specialist, Chapter Adviser

      Issued by Kappa Kappa Gamma
      Kappa Kappa GammaAssociated with Allison Gillespie
    • Vice President - Alumni Association Board of Directors

      Issued by University of Miami on Jan 2022
      University of MiamiAssociated with Allison Gillespie
    • Regional Standards Specialist - Xi District

      Issued by Kappa Kappa Gamma on Jun 2020
      Kappa Kappa GammaAssociated with Allison Gillespie
    • Leadership Selection Committee

      Issued by Kappa Kappa Gamma on Mar 2023
      Kappa Kappa GammaAssociated with Allison Gillespie
    • Board Member

      Issued by University of Miami Alumni Association on Nov 2017
      University of Miami Alumni AssociationAssociated with Allison Gillespie