Experience

Academy of the Sacred Heart, NOLA
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• College Counselor

  • Jul 2021 - Present


Interface Education Services

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Jump Start Counselor

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Assist ninth and tenth grade students with long-term planning to discover and build intellectual passions, skills, and confidence leading to dynamic and authentic college applications. Assist ninth and tenth grade students with long-term planning to discover and build intellectual passions, skills, and confidence leading to dynamic and authentic college applications.



Jesuit High School of New Orleans

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

• College Placement Counselor

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2021

  • Work effectively with students and their parents, educating them successfully about the college search and admission process. Update students and their parents throughout the school year through large group meetings, one-on-one counseling, newsletters and emails. • Serve as liaison between the students and college admission representatives, assuming the role of student advocate throughout the college application process. Assist in organizing an on-campus college fair hosting 70+ colleges and universities. Host on-campus classroom presentations for 20+ colleges and universities. • Assist with components of application. Brainstorm essay topics and proofread essay drafts. Counsel students on writing letters of appeal for both admission and honors programs. Assist in organization of resume so that it best represents student’s accomplishments. • Attend local and national professional development meetings and conferences. Tour colleges and universities annually. • Assist in selecting appropriate nominees for athletic, academic and book awards. • Hosted a two-week essay writing workshop with a member of English faculty over the summer to prepare rising seniors for their applications. • Write 80+ letters of recommendation a year for both university admission and scholarships. Show less



Pace University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  • Was responsible for transfer credit evaluation and articulation. Monitored evaluations for all accepted transfer students. Worked closely with Associate Registrar to move evaluation/articulation process entirely to SCT Banner. • Supervised event management, including publication review, budget oversight and staffing. • Managed application reading, review process, and application processing unit. Assisted with transition to online reading. Communicated with Enrollment Information Systems when problems arise with online reading process. • Oversaw admission of adult, visiting and transfer students. Assisted with website updates and troubleshoot application issues when necessary. • Maintained recruitment territory of Manhattan and Atlanta, Georgia. Show less



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Assistant Director

  • Nov 2006 - Jul 2008

  • Organized/hosted visits to the Graduate School of Arts and Science by prospective undergraduate students. Planned/facilitated pre-orientation events for incoming master’s students. • Administered departmental and Graduate School financial aid for new and continuing students. Determined eligibility for funding in accordance with School’s policies and procedures. Posted/reconciled funds. Conducted financial portfolio reviews for assigned departments. • Facilitated the Travel Grant Program for GSAS. Updated application, answered questions about the program, provided high level data regarding both application and award numbers, verified the academic standing of all applicants, and tracked and posted awards. • Interpreted School’s policies and procedures to new and current students, faculty and administrators. Advised new and continuing students on related issues. Show less



The Juilliard School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Director of Student Affairs

  • Aug 2004 - Nov 2006

  • Directed daily operations of Student Affairs office. Served as a liaison to outside vendors. Supervised work-study office assistants. Managed Student Activities programming and work-study budget. Maintained programming resource file and programming history file. Revised office publications as necessary. • Planned/implemented educational, social and cultural events during the academic year. Served as a liaison to individuals and offices as necessary to implement programs. Assisted with program evaluation process. • Planned/facilitated ten-day orientation program for students entering Juilliard in the Fall of 2006. Assisted in the hiring and training process of all Orientation Leaders. • Advised six Program Assistants in their facilitation of community events. Directed the hiring and training process. • Aided in the creation of student leadership program. Created mission, structure and goals and revised these as necessary. Oversaw student nomination process. Planned/facilitated semi-annual retreats focusing on leadership skills and diversity issues. Show less



Loyola University New Orleans

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Aug 1999 - Jul 2004

  • Coordinated all phases of travel associated with assigned territory. Conducted formal presentations and interviews with prospective students. Enlisted the help of alumni and parent volunteers through letter and email campaigns. Managed recruitment travel in the drama and music departments. • Planned and hosted information sessions for three major recruitment markets. Duties included: booking meeting spaces, creating all publications associated with event, and creating and presenting a PowerPoint presentation with information specific to each market. • Coordinated a group recruitment trip for fourteen other universities. Duties included: organizing hotel accommodations, planning receptions and coordinating all publications associated with event. • Liaison to the Honors Program. Sent letter to eligible students for participation in the program. Checked statistics such as GPA and test scores for honors department. • Responsible for the mailing of Admitted Student Questionnaires to approximately 2500 students. Tracked response rates and sent reminders to those who had not responded. Compiled specific data to report to the Dean of Admissions. • Supervised four junior members of the admissions staff, including a newly created position of Music Admissions Counselor. Show less