Brya Emery
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Jacqueline Murphy
Throughout my very long career as a college admission officer in Vermont I have encountered many admission representatives from the other Vermont colleges through our work together with the Consortium of Vermont Colleges. Most of those experiences have been with people who are just passing through the career on their way to something else. Their work was acceptable but not outstanding and often short-term. This was not the situation with Brya Emery, who worked very hard on behalf of both her own institution and the Consortium of Vermont Colleges. I worked most closely with her on the CVC’s annual bus tour where she spearheaded the organization and execution of a grueling week-long tour of 18 or so of Vermont’s college campuses for out-of-state high school counselors. I watched her in action as she deftly shepherded this group of adults through a grueling, tight schedule with good humor and a remarkable ability to remember names and personalities. She kept the group on time and smiling as they moved through each day, a variety of weather situations and a range of campus programs. I have also observed her at various venues while we represented our respective institutions during our fall
Shawn McElwain
Brya and I have worked together in the college admissions field for a number of years and I always found her to be a very dedicated and professional recruiter. She easily develops rapport with the people she comes in contact with and always did a great job of listening to students and trying to assist them with their questions. She has a personality and way about her that helps to put people at ease, despite the stress they might be experiencing with the college search process. I also worked with her on a number of large-scale college recruitment events and she was always someone I knew I could count on to assist with whatever tasks needed to be done. She would be an asset to any organization that was smart enough to bring her on board!
Jacqueline Murphy
Throughout my very long career as a college admission officer in Vermont I have encountered many admission representatives from the other Vermont colleges through our work together with the Consortium of Vermont Colleges. Most of those experiences have been with people who are just passing through the career on their way to something else. Their work was acceptable but not outstanding and often short-term. This was not the situation with Brya Emery, who worked very hard on behalf of both her own institution and the Consortium of Vermont Colleges. I worked most closely with her on the CVC’s annual bus tour where she spearheaded the organization and execution of a grueling week-long tour of 18 or so of Vermont’s college campuses for out-of-state high school counselors. I watched her in action as she deftly shepherded this group of adults through a grueling, tight schedule with good humor and a remarkable ability to remember names and personalities. She kept the group on time and smiling as they moved through each day, a variety of weather situations and a range of campus programs. I have also observed her at various venues while we represented our respective institutions during our fall
Shawn McElwain
Brya and I have worked together in the college admissions field for a number of years and I always found her to be a very dedicated and professional recruiter. She easily develops rapport with the people she comes in contact with and always did a great job of listening to students and trying to assist them with their questions. She has a personality and way about her that helps to put people at ease, despite the stress they might be experiencing with the college search process. I also worked with her on a number of large-scale college recruitment events and she was always someone I knew I could count on to assist with whatever tasks needed to be done. She would be an asset to any organization that was smart enough to bring her on board!
Jacqueline Murphy
Throughout my very long career as a college admission officer in Vermont I have encountered many admission representatives from the other Vermont colleges through our work together with the Consortium of Vermont Colleges. Most of those experiences have been with people who are just passing through the career on their way to something else. Their work was acceptable but not outstanding and often short-term. This was not the situation with Brya Emery, who worked very hard on behalf of both her own institution and the Consortium of Vermont Colleges. I worked most closely with her on the CVC’s annual bus tour where she spearheaded the organization and execution of a grueling week-long tour of 18 or so of Vermont’s college campuses for out-of-state high school counselors. I watched her in action as she deftly shepherded this group of adults through a grueling, tight schedule with good humor and a remarkable ability to remember names and personalities. She kept the group on time and smiling as they moved through each day, a variety of weather situations and a range of campus programs. I have also observed her at various venues while we represented our respective institutions during our fall
Shawn McElwain
Brya and I have worked together in the college admissions field for a number of years and I always found her to be a very dedicated and professional recruiter. She easily develops rapport with the people she comes in contact with and always did a great job of listening to students and trying to assist them with their questions. She has a personality and way about her that helps to put people at ease, despite the stress they might be experiencing with the college search process. I also worked with her on a number of large-scale college recruitment events and she was always someone I knew I could count on to assist with whatever tasks needed to be done. She would be an asset to any organization that was smart enough to bring her on board!
Jacqueline Murphy
Throughout my very long career as a college admission officer in Vermont I have encountered many admission representatives from the other Vermont colleges through our work together with the Consortium of Vermont Colleges. Most of those experiences have been with people who are just passing through the career on their way to something else. Their work was acceptable but not outstanding and often short-term. This was not the situation with Brya Emery, who worked very hard on behalf of both her own institution and the Consortium of Vermont Colleges. I worked most closely with her on the CVC’s annual bus tour where she spearheaded the organization and execution of a grueling week-long tour of 18 or so of Vermont’s college campuses for out-of-state high school counselors. I watched her in action as she deftly shepherded this group of adults through a grueling, tight schedule with good humor and a remarkable ability to remember names and personalities. She kept the group on time and smiling as they moved through each day, a variety of weather situations and a range of campus programs. I have also observed her at various venues while we represented our respective institutions during our fall
Shawn McElwain
Brya and I have worked together in the college admissions field for a number of years and I always found her to be a very dedicated and professional recruiter. She easily develops rapport with the people she comes in contact with and always did a great job of listening to students and trying to assist them with their questions. She has a personality and way about her that helps to put people at ease, despite the stress they might be experiencing with the college search process. I also worked with her on a number of large-scale college recruitment events and she was always someone I knew I could count on to assist with whatever tasks needed to be done. She would be an asset to any organization that was smart enough to bring her on board!
Experience
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College Steps
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Admissions and Enrollment
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Nov 2017 - Present
College Steps provides support for students with social, communication or learning challenges with individualized college supports. This experience incorporates support with academic, social, vocational and independent living skills. To facilitate success, College Steps recruits and hires undergraduates at Connecticut College to serve as peer mentors to help promote the integration of College Steps students on campus. I oversee the admissions and enrollment for all campus partnerships including data tracking and reporting for admissions, enrollment, and alumni; answer questions for families, special educators/district partners, and initial interest calls for new program development; assist with facilitating contracts; attend events and maintain tracking; and participate in marketing and communications/outreach efforts. Show less
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Zone 5
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Albany, New York Area
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Account Executive
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2017
Lead for our higher education accounts, as well as a number of non-profit and healthcare clients. Support the needs of current clients by working directly with them and our in-house team to meet their specific goals and maintaining scheduled and timely project updates and open lines of communication utilizing email, phone and Slack. Seek out new business opportunities, provide estimates and proposals, and client development. Create and manage project timelines and budgets. Complete and/or assist in the completion of client deliverables including but not limited to: strategy, web design, branding, research, copywriting, ad-conception, and project reporting. Work with clients such as: Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities, Dutchess Community College (SUNY), EDGE at George Mason University, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, Mental Health Association of New York State, Mount Wachusett Community College, SUNY College of Optometry, St. Thomas Aquinas College, The Sage Colleges Show less
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Southern Vermont College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate Director of Admissions
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
*Managed and advised territory/caseload (varied), CT Certification and Non-Degree ApplicantsTravel recruitment and special events; included management of credit card, travel budget, etc.*Liaison to College Steps Program (for students with autism and learning challenges)*Developed an in-depth communications planWrote and designed all emails and some materials Consulted with Designer and PhotographerWorked with publishers*Quarterly Newsletter development, writing and design*Coordinated Social MediaDeveloped and implemented a strategy to increase interaction Facebook: increase of 12%, started Instagram and Twitter from scratch*Created training, scripts and data evaluation for Phone-a-thons Show less
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Associate Director of Admissions
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Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
*Managed caseload for Massachusetts and Rhode Island students increased applications by 125%+*Supervised staff member*Travel recruitment in: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Jersey*Walked students and parents through the admissions process to enrollment*Planned and completed extensive travel for recruitment*Participated in admissions events; organized On-Campus and On-Site Decision Days*Assisted with revamp of the College’s website and live chat effort*Social Media Coordinator Increased ‘Likes’ on Facebook by 560% in 18 months with continued growth Supervised InternsResearched and tested social media platformsWorked with Web Director and Intern to create a vibrant social media planTracked Data and created reportsProduced drafts of College’s Social Media Policy Show less
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Lyndon State College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Director of Admissions
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Aug 2010 - Oct 2012
*Manage caseload for Massachusetts and Rhode Island students increased applications by 125%+ *Walk students and parents through the admissions process to enrollment *Plan and complete extensive travel for recruitment via visitation and college fairs *Participate in admissions events; organize On-Campus and some On-Site Decision Days *Assisted with revamp of the College's website and live chat *Social Media Coordinator Increase of 1000% 'Likes' on Facebook in 24 months Supervise Intern Research and testing of social media platforms Work with Web Director and Intern to create a vibrant social media plan Track Data and create reports Produced drafts of College's Social Media Policy Show less
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Norwich University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director of Admissions
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2010
*Managed caseload of 400+ applications *Advised and assisted prospective students with the admissions process and program information *Maintained contact with prospects by telephone, email, chat, interviews and campus events *Completed Summer Call Campaigns and call goals of 280 calls per week *Planned and completed travel for student recruitment via visitation and college fairs *Presented at Regional Events and weekly on campus information sessions *Managed and supervised daily schedules for two student workers *Collaborated with faculty to develop new initiatives and a yearly Marketing Plan *Created a scholarship and marketing materials for VT High School Guidance Counselors *Created an overview brochure used for the Consortium of Vermont Colleges booklet and visitors *Worked with faculty to compile academic articles for the monthly academic newsletter *Collaborated to design an online system for student paperwork then managed all paperwork *Lead Administrator for College's Facebook Page and responded to student message boards Show less
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Hostess and Waitstaff
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Jul 2005 - Jan 2008
Waitress - took orders, discussed menu - preparation and ingredients, offered suggestions. Bar-backed at special events and during dinner shift. Hostess. Set the seating chart nightly and altered to the needs of the members; sat guests, re-set tables, etc. Answered questions regarding dinners/events and took To-Go Orders. Waitress - took orders, discussed menu - preparation and ingredients, offered suggestions. Bar-backed at special events and during dinner shift. Hostess. Set the seating chart nightly and altered to the needs of the members; sat guests, re-set tables, etc. Answered questions regarding dinners/events and took To-Go Orders.
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Vermont Technical College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Admissions Assistant
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Nov 2004 - May 2007
Assisted the Office Manager to hire and supervise other student workers.Check-in/mingling at dinners and events such as Student Registration, Open House, Placement Testing Days, VSAC Counselors Luncheon and the CVC Bus Tour.Gave tours to potential students, families and guidance counselors.Computer work specifically with Datatel, entered inquiries and information on applicant GPA, Transcripts, recommendations, etc. Answered calls on general information and applicant admissions requirements.Scheduled appointments for Admissions Counselors.Put together Travel Plans for College Recruiting trips.Worked on and assembled projects and mailings.Maintained all brochure locales on campus - cleaned and updatedWrote and edited letters to students.Put together and sent out student and guidance information packetsAssembled folders for Placement Test Days Managed summer Math Tapes for incoming studentsOrganized and kept inventory on all materialsFiled and matched up application files, materials and receipts.Attended and ran a booth at a College Fair to recruit students. Show less
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Career Services Assistant
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Oct 2004 - May 2007
Helped to plan/market, run, and manage all major events including the Annual Career Fair, Annual Mock-tail Interview Party, and trips to Trade Shows.Sent mailings to potential employers to come to the Annual Career Fair and complete student interviews.
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Education
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2003 - 2007
Vermont Technical College
B.S., Business Management and Technology -
2003 - 2004
Vermont Academy of Science & Technology @VTC
High School Diploma, Mathematics and Sciences
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