Dennis Kerwin
About Dennis Kerwin
Dennis Kerwin is a Solutions Engineer with over six years of experience in student affairs, specializing in system management and staff development. He holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University and has worked in various roles across several institutions, including Symplicity and William & Mary.
Work at Symplicity
Dennis Kerwin currently serves as a Solutions Engineer at Symplicity, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he utilizes his extensive background in student affairs to provide effective solutions and support to clients. Prior to this role, he worked as a Client and Implementation Manager at Symplicity for 7 months, where he focused on client relations and project implementation.
Education and Expertise
Dennis Kerwin holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership with a focus on Higher Education Student Affairs from Eastern Michigan University, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations from the University of South Carolina, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in student affairs and system management.
Background in Student Affairs
Dennis Kerwin has over 6 years of professional experience in student affairs. His career includes roles such as Assistant Director of Academic Wellbeing at William & Mary from 2020 to 2022 and Hall Director at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2016 to 2019. He also served as a Graduate Hall Director at Eastern Michigan University from 2014 to 2016, where he gained valuable experience in student services and staff management.
Professional Skills
Dennis possesses a strong ability to develop positive relationships with clients, which enhances departmental and university-wide goals. He combines an extroverted personality with analytical skills, allowing him to improve efficiency and thoroughness in various professional settings. His experience in training and development, staff selection, and onboarding further contributes to his skill set.
Previous Work Experience
In addition to his roles at Symplicity, Dennis has worked in various capacities that have shaped his career. He was a Customer Success Operations Manager at GoSchoolBox for 6 months in 2022 to 2023 and has held positions focused on student services and academic wellbeing. His diverse experience across different institutions has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the needs within student affairs.