College Counselor

• Mar 2022 - Present

Director of Special Events

• Jul 2019 - Present

•Manage a team of two — provide regular event management development training and feedback to maximize productivity and efficiency.•Develop concepts, procedures, and timelines for more than 50 virtual and in-person high profile events including lectures, conferences, receptions, fundraising benefits, and more.•Spearheaded transition of over 30 events to virtual platforms in 2020-2021. Trained dozens of university partners on Zoom and researched chosen platform for 2021 Women’s Summit.•Presented virtual event best practices to Rockhurst University and St. Joseph’s University in 2020.•Fundraise an average of $75,000 annually for student scholarships by leveraging key relationships.•Develop creative content and professional copy for scripts, video production, invitations, programs, letters/acknowledgements, websites, and other collateral materials.•Serve on planning committee for the annual Women's Summit; developed and recruited speakers for “’Who’s the Boss?’: Perspectives on Modern Home Economics” panel session for 400 attendees in 2020.•Manage post-event recognition of key constituents and reporting of attendees, budget, and revenue.•Steer execution of invitation and letter mailings for hundreds to 100,000+ University constituents.•Negotiate with venues, contractors, and vendors to secure rates that enhance budgets.

Associate Director of Special Events

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2019

Assistant Director of Donor Relations

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2017

•Ghostwriter for department VP and University President. Routinely developed content for donor acknowledgements, prominent alumni accomplishments, and gifts made in memory of loved ones.•Managed the production of more than 3,000 acknowledgment letters to all donors of $1,000 or more.•Organized annual “Thank-a-Thon,” generating over 1,500 signed cards from students to donors.

College Advisor

• Jul 2018 - Mar 2022

• Partnered with a BS/MD Advisor, provided college application guidance to 10+ students each year.• Proven success helping clients obtain acceptances to highly-competitive colleges and BS/MD programs including Case Western Reserve University PPSP, Cornell University, Georgetown University, Marshall University BS/MD, UC Berkeley, UMKC BA/MD, Vanderbilt, and VCU GMed.• Created exhaustive school lists based on student preferences, academic interests, and strengths.• Edited and proofread student applications, personal statements, and supplemental essays.• Advised students and families on how to navigate complex financial aid application processes.• Prepared students for interviews for highly competitive schools and program, including BS/MD.• Developed content for and deliver virtual presentations to prospective students and families.

College Advisor

• May 2013 - Mar 2022

• Provided clients with personalized guidance at key points through the college application process.• Assisted with topic development for personal statements, supplemental essays, and additional information.• Developed longstanding relationships with former clients who recommend new clients to me each year.• Proven success helping clients obtain acceptances to highly-competitive undergraduate and graduate schools and programs, as well as full-tuition scholarships, including Brown University, Chicago Booth, Cornell University, Duke Fuqua School of Business, Rice Jones Graduate School of Business, Kellogg School of Management, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USC, and McCombs School of Business.

Senior Account Executive

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

•Managed a portfolio of 10 college clients; identified marketing needs to achieve enrollment goals.•Assisted in the development, approval, and execution of copy, artwork, media plans and collateral materials to ensure projects were delivered on time and satisfied client brand guidelines. •Managed a portfolio of 10 college clients; identified marketing needs to achieve enrollment goals.•Assisted in the development, approval, and execution of copy, artwork, media plans and collateral materials to ensure projects were delivered on time and satisfied client brand guidelines.

Account Manager

• Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

•Managed more than 500 partners across upstate New York, generating $4 mil annual revenue. •Planned regular partner appreciation and networking events with an average of 50 attendees. •Managed more than 500 partners across upstate New York, generating $4 mil annual revenue. •Planned regular partner appreciation and networking events with an average of 50 attendees.

Assistant Director of Admission

• Aug 2009 - May 2013

• Collaborated with the marketing and communications department to ensure that relevant marketing plans or projects accurately reflected the University brand and took into consideration our enrollment goals and initiatives.• Assisted in the development of virtual tour as well new undergraduate admissions collateral and the University website.• Designed and edited written copy for various online and print messaging initiatives targeting prospective and admitted students.• Managed all planning for Experience Fordham: an annual 3-day program for 80 scholars across the country. • Coordinated two Jesuit Excellence Tours in NYC and the Pacific Northwest with 15-20 Jesuit schools in attendance.• Assisted the director of the Higher Education Opportunity Program with targeted outreach and application review.• Personally managed a recruitment territory in 7 states to assist in achieving strategic enrollment goals. • Provided admission presentations to over 8,000 yearly visitors. Counseled students and families about admission requirements, financial aid and scholarship information on a daily basis.