207B Middlesex

Avenue

Phone
304.952.6045

Princeton, WV
24740

E-mail
mcofer@bluefields
tate.edu

Pearl Michelle Cofer

Professional
Objective

To obtain a full-time, tenure track, faculty position at

Bluefield State College, with the opportunity to grow into a
leadership position.

Educational
Background

2016 expected. Doctor of Education in Higher Education

and Organizational Change, Benedictine University,
Lisle, IL. Current GPA 4.0. Dissertation title, A STUDY
OF FACULTY PERCEPTIONS ON AFRICAN AMERICAN
STUDENT RETENTION IN SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA.
2011. Master of Business Administration, West Virginia
University, Morgantown, WV. Completed Export
Management Program in conjunction with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission and the
Charleston Area Alliance. GPA 3.27 on 4.0 scale.
2006. Bachelor of Art in Foreign Language -- French, West
Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.

Coursework

Higher Education and Organizational Change Courses

Research Methods
Organizational Development, Change, and
Innovation
Institutional Planning and Accountability
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research and Mixed Design
Curriculum Planning and Evaluation
Teaching and Learning
Organizational Strategies and Student Services
Financial Management and Budgets

Business Administration Courses

Business Research and Statistics

Organizational Behavior
Financial Accounting
Decision Analysis
Marketing Management
Global Planning and Strategy

Teaching
Interests and
Experience

Prepares and delivers lectures to undergraduate students

on topics such as principles of marketing, management,
human resources, and diversity. Courses taught at Bluefield
State College include:

Specialized
Skills

Principles of Management3 credit hours

Principles of Marketing3 credit hours
Human Resource Management3 credit hours
Diversity Management3 credit hours

Expert in higher education and organizational change; clear

and persuasive communicator; relentless student advisor
focused on student success; advanced knowledge of
management and marketing techniques; practical
experience in student recruitment and enrollment
strategies; skilled at qualitative and quantitative research
and analysis; fluent in French; competent in Spanish.

Publications
and
Presentations

Early Alert and Attendance Tracking presentation to

College faculty members at August, 2015 Faculty Institute.

Work
Experience

Visiting Instructor of Business, Bluefield State College,

Bluefield, WV. August 2014 to present. Faculty Senator.
Competent with MOODLE and Blackboard learning
management systems.

Presentation to prospective business students at the

November, 2015 Academic Days.

Evaluate and grade students' class work,

assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate
or graduate students on topics such as
principles of marketing, management human
resources, and diversity.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom
discussions.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi,
homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by
reading current literature, talking with
colleagues, and participating in professional

organizations and conferences.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
Maintain student attendance records, grades,
and other required records.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course
content, and course materials and methods of
instruction.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to
advise and assist students.
Advise students on academic and vocational
curricula and career issues.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such
as textbooks.
Collaborate with colleagues to address
teaching and research issues.
Develop and maintain course websites.
Serve on academic or administrative
committees that deal with institutional policies,
departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in student recruitment, registration,
and placement activities.
Participate in campus and community events.

Head Cheerleading Coach, Bluefield State College, Bluefield

WV. August, 2010 to present.

Motivate and lead a dedicated group of

student-athletes.
Maintain cheerleading budgets.
Handle purchase orders.
Devise and maintain schedules for practice
and games.

Admissions Counselor, Bluefield State College, Bluefield WV.

August, 2009 to August, 2014.

Recruited and counseled high quality

traditional, non-traditional, and international
students.
Traveled approximately 2 months annually to
high school, community colleges, career and
transfer fairs.
Maintained relationships with parents and
community leaders.
Managed admission decisions for all territories.
Competent in Banner, Oracle Developer, Query
Reporter, and Banner Relationship Module.

Managed Student Mentor Program (summer

orientation).
Worked on multiple committees (Retention
Task Force, Web Committee, Hiring
Committee).
Member of Classified Council, Elected member
of College Council.
Interacted closely with students, faculty, and
staff.
Managed scholarship budget; interview
potential candidates.
Implemented new marketing strategies to
maintain a strong brand for BSC.
Developed publications for prospective
students. Hired, trained, and supervised
student workers

Adjunct Business Faculty, Bluefield State College, Bluefield

WV. September, 2012 to August, 2014.

Prepared and delivered lectures to

undergraduate students on topics such as
marketing, management, human resources,
and diversity.
Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom
discussions.
Prepared course materials such as syllabi,
homework assignments, and handouts.

Regional Sales Manager, STS Travel, Glen Burnie MD. June,

2006 to 2008.

Awards and

Accounted for over 400k in sales annually.

Managed territory with more than fifteen
states; including NC, SC, VA, etc.
Interacted with sales representatives to obtain
larger sales.
Managed on site college program; including
hotels, entertainment and meals; in Acapulco,
Mexico.
Recruited college students to work as oncampus sales representatives.
Worked with college students and parents to
handle payment options.

2013. Classified Staff Service Award, Bluefield State College.

Honors

2012. Elected Board Member and Treasurer, Delta Gamma

Inc., Alpha Xi, Morgantown WV.
2011. Member, Golden Key International Honour Society.
Morgantown, WV.
2005. Awarded the Marguerite Eynard McBride French
Scholarship. Morgantown, WV.
2005. Received the Florence Johnson Award for French
Studies. Morgantown, WV.
2002. Phi Delta Pi. French Honor Society. Morgantown, WV.

Community
Service
Activities

2001-present. Service for Sight.

Travel

2005. Summer. French Immersion Program. Study abroad.

Les Sables DOlonne, France.

2015-present. Member, Princeton Renaissance Project,

Princeton, WV.