Experience

Oakwood School (Morgan Hill, CA)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Admissions

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  • Develop and implement an admissions program to effectively model the school’s mission, values, and culture • Grew enrollment from 495 to 600 students (21% increase) in 17 months during COVID-19 pandemic • Redesign all recruitment, evaluation, selection, and enrollment for new students, preschool-12th grade • Launched software review and selection; implement new admissions platform to optimize school systems • Collaborate with partners school-wide (administration, faculty, students, & parents) to achieve enrollment goals • Direct school-wide re-enrollment process and activities, including parent previews and shadow days • Design and execute compelling events to promote the school and attract prospective families, including two annual Open House events, Information Sessions, and Shadow Visits. Adapt at various stages of pandemic. • Create compelling admissions marketing (print, online, video, and social media) and website content • Recruit, train, and recognize a robust team of student and parent volunteers to support recruitment and retention efforts, including tour guides, Welcome Committee, student speakers, and Open House volunteers • Introduce initiatives: admissions interviews (6-12th grade), student tour guides, New Family Welcome Events • Utilize admissions and enrollment data to track progress, identify trends, and inform proactive decision making



Castilleja School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Alumnae Engagement

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2020

  • Directed and developed multi-pronged, data-driven strategic effort to engage alumnae in supporting the school • Restructured alumnae board, recruited diverse membership, and developed comprehensive volunteer structure • Managed all aspects of Reunion Weekend: increased annual attendance by 50% and funds raised by 150% • Doubled annual giving by alumnae over four years, personally responsible for securing over $1.3M in gifts • Coordinated 30+ high-quality events annually: regional receptions, donor appreciation events, panels, etc. • Created and wrote feature content for alumnae magazine, edit Class Notes, oversaw marketing plan • Cultivated and stewarded relationships with high-profile alumnae and donors • Launched Senior Class Gift: recruit & train student committee to solicit peers; 100% participation all five years • Student mentorship as 9th Grade Advisor (weekly meetings/annual retreat) and SoAct Club advisor



Moreau Catholic High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Admissions

  • 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Grew applications 26% in two years, exceeded board goals and increased school enrollment 7% within first year • Recruited, trained, and managed 300 student, parent, & alumni volunteers to engage in admissions efforts • Developed and executed comprehensive communication and marketing campaign for the school • Lead 50 events annually, including school’s largest event, Open House, for 700+ attendees • Defined and executed annual school strategic plan as member of 12-person leadership team



JBFC

• Kitongo, Magu District, Mwanza Region, Tanzania

• Director of Education

  • 2011 - 2012

  • Oversaw opening of secondary school, collaborated with government officials, executive director, and staff • Hired, trained, and supervised all faculty and staff on campus with student body of 330 • Named one of the top schools in Tanzania, 100% pass rate on national exams • Oversaw opening of secondary school, collaborated with government officials, executive director, and staff • Hired, trained, and supervised all faculty and staff on campus with student body of 330 • Named one of the top schools in Tanzania, 100% pass rate on national exams



Fort Worth Country Day

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Director of College Counseling

  • 2008 - 2011

  • Managed caseload of 200 students for all aspects of college process; 99% students attending 4-year universities • Hosted 20 programs throughout the year to educate highly sophisticated parent and student community • Represented administration as presenter and conference chair at national and state-level conferences • Advisor to Link Crew (chaperone hiking/camping trips) and Invisible Children student club (founding year) • Managed caseload of 200 students for all aspects of college process; 99% students attending 4-year universities • Hosted 20 programs throughout the year to educate highly sophisticated parent and student community • Represented administration as presenter and conference chair at national and state-level conferences • Advisor to Link Crew (chaperone hiking/camping trips) and Invisible Children student club (founding year)



Stanford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stanford University Office of Undergraduate Admission

  • 2006 - 2008

  • Represented the university nationally at professional conferences, presentations, and campus events • Evaluated, selected, and yielded freshman/transfer students, reading 1200+ files annually • Produced print and web-based publications as part of Marketing and Communications Team • Represented the university nationally at professional conferences, presentations, and campus events • Evaluated, selected, and yielded freshman/transfer students, reading 1200+ files annually • Produced print and web-based publications as part of Marketing and Communications Team



California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Alumni Program Coordinator

  • 2005 - 2006

  • Planned and directed all student events for Homecoming Week • Managed alumni communications including biannual alumni newsletter, website, and online calendar • Advised student groups: Homecoming Committee and POLY REPS (university ambassadors) • Planned and directed all student events for Homecoming Week • Managed alumni communications including biannual alumni newsletter, website, and online calendar • Advised student groups: Homecoming Committee and POLY REPS (university ambassadors)