Experience

Kimball Union Academy

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of College Advising

  • Jun 2012 - Present



St. Olaf College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dean of Admissions

  • 2007 - 2012

  Highlights:• Increased diversity 59%, from 86 students of color to 137 in entering class• Increased international students from entering class of 3 students to 64 students• Increased out-of-state representation from 50% to 56%• Enrolled largest Early Decision class on record• Implemented transition from Early Action to single notification admissions modelLeadership:• Managed an office of 24 employees, including 16 direct reports: three admissions officers, one senior admissions officer, one music admissions coordinator, six assistant deans, four associate deans, and one director of admissions campus programs and services.• Developed and implemented operational plan to reach student enrollment and net revenue targets.• Managed all recruitment efforts.• Led admissions and merit scholarship committees.Technology and Information Systems:• Empowered staff through data, technology, and personal development.• Led implementation of Technolution’s Slate enrollment management database system.



The College of Wooster

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dean of Admissions

  • 2005 - 2007

  Highlights:• Increased applications 25% from 2542 to 3168.• Enrolled largest class in 20 years, 581, 41 over budget target.• Enrolled most diverse class in 20 years, 65 students of color.• Increased Net Tuition Revenue by $900,000 over budget. Leadership:• Served on President’s Executive Staff which included Vice President for Development, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Finance and Business, Associate Vice President for College Relations and Marketing, Chief Information Technology Officer, Dean of Students, Dean of the Faculty, Treasurer, Director of Alumni Relations and The Wooster Fund, Director of Institutional Research, and Secretary of the College.• Managed an office of 18 full-time employees, including 12 direct reports: one office manager, one secretary to the dean, three admissions counselors, four assistant directors, one associate director, one senior associate director, and one director of admissions.• Provided primary leadership to campus Enrollment Management Group.• Served on Committee on Academic Standards• Served on Diversity Task Force• Developed and implemented operational plan to reach student enrollment and net revenue targets.• Managed all recruitment efforts.• Managed admissions budget.• Final decision on all admission and merit scholarship awards.• Prepared and presented all Admissions Policy Committee materials and topics for Board meetings. Technology and Information Systems:• Empowered staff through data, technology, and personal development.• Proposed and implemented College Board Recruitment Plus enrollment management database system.Communication:• Assisted in redesign of admissions publications, including selection of new company.• Designed, created, and implemented admissions communication cycle, including all letters, emails, timing and sequence for freshman, sophomore, junior and senior cohorts.• Developed and nurtured strong working relationships with coaching staff and faculty.



Austin College

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Vice President for Institutional Enrollment

  • 2000 - 2005

  Assistant Vice President for Institutional Enrollment (2004-2005)Executive Director of Admission (2001-2004)Associate Director of Admission (2000-2001)Highlights:• Increased applications 48% from 1006 to 1485. • Increased average SAT 41 points from 1201 to 1242. • Increased freshman class from 313 to 370. • Increased Net Tuition Revenue by $150,000 over budget. • Moved institution to number 70 in US News & World Report for National Liberal Arts Colleges.Leadership:• Provided active consultation to Senior Staff and President on all Enrollment Management related issues.• Developed and implemented annual operational plan to hit target number of students at target discount rate. • Supervised one assistant director, one senior assistant director, two associate directors, one director of admission, and one data support specialist. • Managed all recruitment efforts from search to communication cycle to travel/territory management. • Final read on all admission and scholarship decisions. • Provided outside staff development for entire Institutional Enrollment Division.• Oversaw admission budget. • Prepared and presented all Admission and Financial Aid Committee materials for the Board meetings and answered all Board questions. Technology and Information Systems:• Provided direction and leadership for the Office of Admission through data, technology, and employee empowerment. • Researched, proposed, and implemented Sequitur Recruitment Plus enrollment management information database system. Recruitment:• Developed territory management plan including high school visits, college fairs, student interviews, and receptions. Fostered relationships with college counselors through visits and professional conferences. Determined yield strategies, including phone calls, email, faculty or athletic contact.Financial Aid:• Developed Financial Aid strategy, philosophy, and implementation for all new incoming students.



Beloit College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Admissions Counselor

  • 1994 - 1998

  Represented the College to prospective students, their families, and college counselors in an effort to facilitate the application and admissions process. Refined communication, organizational skills, project coordination, and managerial style. (Summer 1994 to Summer 1998)• Recruitment territories: Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Northern half and Eastern third of Wisconsin.• Territory responsibilities: Developed travel plan including high school visits, college fairs, student interviews, and targeted presentations. Fostered relationships with college counselors through visits and professional conferences. Managed a student caller to target the territory with appropriate phone calls and written contact. Determined a yield strategy specific for each prospective possibly including phone call, letter, email, faculty, or athletic contact.• Office responsibilities: Conducted informational interviews with students and families. Student Ambassador Program Coordinator (current students return to their high schools over winter break to generate continued interest), Student Telemarketer Manager (seven students and two student supervisors phone prospective students to answer questions and generate interest), Music Liaison (coordinated the recruitment of music students through two scholarship competitions), Statistical Reports Coordinator (analyzed effectiveness of recruitment programs and strategies), Webmaster for Admissions (developed, designed, and implemented the Admissions web presentation), Gold Key Advisor (220 student volunteer organization who serve as tour guides, lunch, evening, and overnight hosts for prospective students).



St. John's Northwestern Military Academy

• Training and Counseling Officer

  • 1993 - 1994

  Monitored the daily activities of 300 cadets. Enhanced leadership and counseling techniques. Monitored the daily activities of 300 cadets. Enhanced leadership and counseling techniques.