Tom Campbell (he/him)
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Bryce Kelly
I can happily say that Tom has changed my life! I have interacted with him in two capacities, first as a potential student for Pomona, then as a student Admissions Ambassador working under him at the school. As a potential student, Tom blew both my family and I away with his thoughtfulness and the level of attention he provided. I was a Regular Decision student choosing between several schools, and my final choice was thanks in no small part to Tom’s friendly and considerate attitude towards me throughout the entire process. I even wrote an article about the experience which can be read at https://twitter.com/PomonaAdmit/status/1363910109680730117. As a boss, I gained a new appreciation for his people skills and the consistency of which he applies them. His energy and passion needs to be seen to be believed. Couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to know him!
Oluyemisi Bolonduro
I have been told that the number one rule in leadership is: names are important. The thing about Tom is that he does not just learn the name. He learns the person behind it. When I was applying to Pomona, I never felt like Tom was looking at me as a statistic. It was more like he wanted to use the application process as an entry point to get to know me before I was on campus. Two years later, he is my supervisor teaching me about admissions and content creation. He is knowledgeable about both things, but I never feel like I am stumbling to keep up or get to his level. When a new project begins, he encourages me to be flexible and think outside of my comfort zone. Every task feels like an opportunity to grow and understand the things he has mastered, and he remains patient throughout the process. I like to say that I am working with rather than for Tom because he knows how to foster a healthy workplace environment full of community, creativity, and collaboration.
Bryce Kelly
I can happily say that Tom has changed my life! I have interacted with him in two capacities, first as a potential student for Pomona, then as a student Admissions Ambassador working under him at the school. As a potential student, Tom blew both my family and I away with his thoughtfulness and the level of attention he provided. I was a Regular Decision student choosing between several schools, and my final choice was thanks in no small part to Tom’s friendly and considerate attitude towards me throughout the entire process. I even wrote an article about the experience which can be read at https://twitter.com/PomonaAdmit/status/1363910109680730117. As a boss, I gained a new appreciation for his people skills and the consistency of which he applies them. His energy and passion needs to be seen to be believed. Couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to know him!
Oluyemisi Bolonduro
I have been told that the number one rule in leadership is: names are important. The thing about Tom is that he does not just learn the name. He learns the person behind it. When I was applying to Pomona, I never felt like Tom was looking at me as a statistic. It was more like he wanted to use the application process as an entry point to get to know me before I was on campus. Two years later, he is my supervisor teaching me about admissions and content creation. He is knowledgeable about both things, but I never feel like I am stumbling to keep up or get to his level. When a new project begins, he encourages me to be flexible and think outside of my comfort zone. Every task feels like an opportunity to grow and understand the things he has mastered, and he remains patient throughout the process. I like to say that I am working with rather than for Tom because he knows how to foster a healthy workplace environment full of community, creativity, and collaboration.
Bryce Kelly
I can happily say that Tom has changed my life! I have interacted with him in two capacities, first as a potential student for Pomona, then as a student Admissions Ambassador working under him at the school. As a potential student, Tom blew both my family and I away with his thoughtfulness and the level of attention he provided. I was a Regular Decision student choosing between several schools, and my final choice was thanks in no small part to Tom’s friendly and considerate attitude towards me throughout the entire process. I even wrote an article about the experience which can be read at https://twitter.com/PomonaAdmit/status/1363910109680730117. As a boss, I gained a new appreciation for his people skills and the consistency of which he applies them. His energy and passion needs to be seen to be believed. Couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to know him!
Oluyemisi Bolonduro
I have been told that the number one rule in leadership is: names are important. The thing about Tom is that he does not just learn the name. He learns the person behind it. When I was applying to Pomona, I never felt like Tom was looking at me as a statistic. It was more like he wanted to use the application process as an entry point to get to know me before I was on campus. Two years later, he is my supervisor teaching me about admissions and content creation. He is knowledgeable about both things, but I never feel like I am stumbling to keep up or get to his level. When a new project begins, he encourages me to be flexible and think outside of my comfort zone. Every task feels like an opportunity to grow and understand the things he has mastered, and he remains patient throughout the process. I like to say that I am working with rather than for Tom because he knows how to foster a healthy workplace environment full of community, creativity, and collaboration.
Bryce Kelly
I can happily say that Tom has changed my life! I have interacted with him in two capacities, first as a potential student for Pomona, then as a student Admissions Ambassador working under him at the school. As a potential student, Tom blew both my family and I away with his thoughtfulness and the level of attention he provided. I was a Regular Decision student choosing between several schools, and my final choice was thanks in no small part to Tom’s friendly and considerate attitude towards me throughout the entire process. I even wrote an article about the experience which can be read at https://twitter.com/PomonaAdmit/status/1363910109680730117. As a boss, I gained a new appreciation for his people skills and the consistency of which he applies them. His energy and passion needs to be seen to be believed. Couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to know him!
Oluyemisi Bolonduro
I have been told that the number one rule in leadership is: names are important. The thing about Tom is that he does not just learn the name. He learns the person behind it. When I was applying to Pomona, I never felt like Tom was looking at me as a statistic. It was more like he wanted to use the application process as an entry point to get to know me before I was on campus. Two years later, he is my supervisor teaching me about admissions and content creation. He is knowledgeable about both things, but I never feel like I am stumbling to keep up or get to his level. When a new project begins, he encourages me to be flexible and think outside of my comfort zone. Every task feels like an opportunity to grow and understand the things he has mastered, and he remains patient throughout the process. I like to say that I am working with rather than for Tom because he knows how to foster a healthy workplace environment full of community, creativity, and collaboration.
Experience
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College Essay Guy
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Manager
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May 2022 - Present
• Engage with College Essay Guy's audience and community base by building and managing student, parent and counselor communities • Host live webinars and workshops on college admissions and essay writing • Collaborate with CEG's Social Media Director to manage presence and create content for social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.) and various online communities (Circle, Discord, Reddit) • Provide one-on-one essay support to students, as well as support with the admissions planning process and extracurricular coaching Show less
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Lakeside School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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College Counselor
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Jun 2021 - Apr 2022
• Counsel, support, and mentor a diverse group of 37-40 students and families through the college selection and application process each year, including building college lists, writing individualized and unbiased recommendations for all counselees, and providing feedback to students on their college essays • Create a level of rapport, comfort, and an environment of trust with all students and families, including adapting their counseling practice, when necessary, to students’ and families’ varying cultural, financial and personal needs • Present to students, families, teachers, and advisors about current trends, match, fit, and institutional priorities in the college application process • Advise students and families on what makes college applications stand out • Visit and expand Lakeside’s network with colleges and universities to learn about options for students and to further educate these institutions about Lakeside • Build a culture of inclusivity in the college process, including setting expectations for students and families on acting inclusively and equitably • Create dynamic communications and presentations for Lakeside families Show less
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Pomona College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Dean Of Admissions
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Sep 2017 - May 2021
• Advise students and families with the application process to Pomona College and read and evaluate applicant materials • Represent Pomona at high schools, community-based organizations and college fairs in Maine, New Hampshire, Southern California (Hollywood and Wilshire), Vermont, and Washington • Counsel and support international applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa • Collaborate with Financial Aid and other admissions staff at the Claremont Consortium (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer and Scripps) on student access initiatives, including overnight visit and college access programs Special Responsibilities: o Tour Guide Program and Group Tours Manager (recruitment, training and management of 80+ student workers) o Admitted Students Team Manager (yield programming, strategy and communication efforts) o Communications Team Member (social media manager, print publication design and email campaigns) o Visitor Experience Team Member (virtual programming manager, video production and editing, redesigned campus information session) o Staff Council Publicity Manager and Secretary (campus-wide leadership role devoted to elevating and addressing staff concerns and morale) Statistical Highlights and Achievements: o Increased representation on Pomona’s tour guide staff from 8 to 33 underrepresented students of color (+312%) and grew tour guide applicant pool by 68% o Increased overall yield program attendee satisfaction from 72% to 92% o Increased Pomona Admissions Instagram following by 700% o Wrote, produced, directed, casted and marketed the viral music video "Sagehen, Next," a parody of Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” which became the most viewed and shared video in Pomona College’s history Show less
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College of the Holy Cross
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United States
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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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Aug 2015 - Sep 2017
- Interview prospective applicants and counsel their families, lead information sessions, read and evaluate applications using the CRM Slate, and participate in the admissions committee process - Travel to Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Wisconsin, Vermont, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, New York and Massachusetts to represent the College at various recruitment opportunities Special Responsibilities: o Day and Overnight Visit Programs (event planning, marketing, host recruitment, training and supervision) o Perspectives and Visions diversity fly-in programs (student host recruitment, training, programming) o Marketing material design using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office o Staff Co-Chair for Outfront (LGBTQ+ staff/faculty group) and LGBTQ Mentor Program founding member o Open House browsing fairs and entertainment o Athletic liaison for men’s and women’s soccer Statistical Highlights and Achievements: o Increased applications from Vermont by 40% and deposits by 67% from 2015-2017 o Increased applications from Illinois by 6% and Oregon by 18% from 2016-2017 o Increased Day Visit registrations by 30% and spring day visit yield by 9% from 2015-2017 o Increased Overnight Visit registrations by 63% and yield by 57% from 2015-2017 Show less
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Basil n’ Spice Thai Cuisine
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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Server and Bartender
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Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
Assisted customers as a server and bartender at an independently-owned Thai restaurant Assisted customers as a server and bartender at an independently-owned Thai restaurant
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Catholic Charities Eastern Washington
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Assistant
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
-Assisted families with direct service through parenting classes, groups, social activities, clothing room, and referral/emergency assistance -Supported parents who are accessing services at CAPA by providing care to their child/children -Provided case management to clients participating in the New Leaf Barista Training Program -Recruited volunteers for mother and father mentors, clothing room volunteers and other CAPA volunteers -Provided outreach by attending community meetings and assist with educating the community about CAPA services Show less
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Server
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
Waited tables at a casual dining restaurant Waited tables at a casual dining restaurant
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Historic New England
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Stewardship Easement Intern
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
-Researched and drafted a National Registry of Historic Places nomination for a 17th century Massachusetts home -Updated files for the Gropius House artifact/object book -Provided administrative assistance through photograph filing and fieldwork support -Researched and drafted a National Registry of Historic Places nomination for a 17th century Massachusetts home -Updated files for the Gropius House artifact/object book -Provided administrative assistance through photograph filing and fieldwork support
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College of the Holy Cross
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Note Taker - Disability Services
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Prepared and distributed classroom notes for students utilizing Disability Services Prepared and distributed classroom notes for students utilizing Disability Services
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McDonald's
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Member
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Assisted customers, processed orders and prepared food items at the Royal Children's Hospital restaurant location Assisted customers, processed orders and prepared food items at the Royal Children's Hospital restaurant location
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St Mary's College, University of Melbourne
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Australia
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dining Room Assistant
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Assisted with all-around operations of a residential college dining hall, including food preparation and service, dish room operation, and closing sanitization procedures Assisted with all-around operations of a residential college dining hall, including food preparation and service, dish room operation, and closing sanitization procedures
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Victorian Electoral Commission
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Australia
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Counting Officer
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Oct 2012 - Oct 2012
Worked with a team of twelve officers organizing and counting postal ballots for the Melbourne City Council Election Worked with a team of twelve officers organizing and counting postal ballots for the Melbourne City Council Election
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Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Server
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Dec 2006 - Jul 2012
Waited tables at a casual dining restaurant Waited tables at a casual dining restaurant
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Education
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2010 - 2014
College of the Holy Cross
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), magna cum laude, History and Architectural Studies -
2012 - 2013
University of Melbourne
Environments and History
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