Experience

Pacific Ridge School
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Director of College Guidance

  • Jul 2015 - Present


Olin College of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Dean of Admission, Susan Vogt Fellow 2013-14

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2015

  I manage the admission and interview process for a highly selective undergraduate institution. I manage the day-to-day operations of the admission office, including processing, data management, reading, and recruitment travel with extremely tight deadlines. I organize, plan, and manage year round events of all sizes, including open houses, guidance counselor tours, Candidates' Weekends, and other recruitment events. I manage the Admission budget (approximately $500,000), including the tracking and reporting of financial items, allocating expenditures, and approving purchases. I manage, hire, train, and retain Assistant Directors, Data Coordinators, graduate assistants, and seasonal employees. I am a member of multiple committees, including the Institutional Compliance Committee, IT Security Committee, Social Committee, Event Standards Committee, and I am a co-chair of the Marketing and Communication Advisory Committee. I have served as a staff representative to the Olin College Honor Board and an Academic Advising family, and as a resume coach for current and graduated students. I was the Olin College Susan Vogt Leadership Fellow for the 2013-2014 AY and the College Board Enrollment Leadership Academy for the 2014-2015 AY. Show less

• Coordinator of Campus Services

  • Dec 2004 - Aug 2007

  I was responsible for coordinating training programs for public safety and facility employees. I consistently updated our crisis management plan and organize tabletop crisis exercises. I completed administrative duties as needed, including contacting outside vendors and contractors. I acted as a liaison with Babson Public Safety and other relevant departments. I organized and met with the Traffic Appeals Board to hear appeals and requests from staff, faculty, and students as well as developed new campus regulations. I worked as a direct resource to all students, staff, and faculty to resolve Campus Services related issues. I was responsible for having the Campus Services website up to date and worked closely with the Information Technology department building database systems to help manage campus tasks. I was responsible for coordinating and acting as campus liaison for conferences of various sizes, such as the Lead America and Math Problems in Industry conferences. Show less



Self Employed Consultant

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Tutor and College Coach

  • Dec 2005 - May 2013

  Home-based tutoring, catering to children and young adults with special educational needs, such as home schooled students and those with extended absences from school. I helped with homework, study skills, and college preparatory skills. I created college preparatory curriculum for home schooled students. I reviewed subjects, met with students, and discussed their progress with their parents, teachers, and school administrators, when appropriate. I coached inner city students on researching colleges, helped students understand what preparation they needed to undertake, edited essays and application materials, and guided their acceptance decision making process. Show less

• Mediator and Facilitator

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

  I taught dispute resolution techniques to foster and adoptive parents at the Department of Children and Families at their evening support meetings. Topics focused on disputes with teenage foster children, but also included other interpersonal and bureaucratic conflicts.



Community Service Care, Inc.

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting

• Office Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Dec 2004

  I worked side by side with the President, Executive Director, and Director of Residential Services in this non-profit organization. I was responsible for completing all administrative duties in a timely manner, including payroll, human resources, client management, and accounting tasks. I completed reports to be sent to state social agencies. I assisted in fundraising and event coordination. I helped clients apply for college, jobs, and social programs. I also assisted clients with daily living tasks, such as paying bills and attending appointments. In addition, I acted as a liaison and project coordinator to the Jamaica Pond Project, assisting in developing and implementing educational and social programs for Jamaica Plain residents. Show less