Marianne Edwards Gillis

Background

Gillis, Marianne Edwards was born on April 21, 1955 in Albany, Georgia, United States. Daughter of William Russell and Kathleen Marianne (Crenshaw) Edwards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, U. Georgia, 1977; Master of Education, U. Georgia, 1986; postgraduate, U. Georgia, since 1987.

Career

Advertising representative, Station WFOX, Gainesville, Georgia, 1977-1978; marketing assistant, First National Bank, Athens, Georgia, 1978-1980; advertising assistant, Trust Company Bank, Atlanta, 1980-1981; freelance advertising public relations specialist, Atlanta, 1981-1982; personnel consultant, Creative Options, Atlanta, 1982-1984; career counselor career planning and placement, U. Georgia, Athens, 1985-1988; director The Career Center, Georgia College, Milledgeville, since 1988.

Achievements

• Marianne Edwards Gillis has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Counseling and Development, Georgia College Personnel Association (Executive Board since 1989), University System Committee on Placement and Cooperative Education (Executive Board since 1989, vice chairperson 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, creative writing, canoeing, horseback riding, refinishing antiques.

Connections

Married Harold Leon Gillis, January 23, 1988.

Father:

William Russell Edwards

Mother:

Kathleen Marianne (Crenshaw) Edwards

Spouse:

Harold Leon Gillis