Experience

Mix+Shine Marketing and PR
• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Assistant

  • Nov 2022 - Present

BIRSCH INDUSTRIES, INC.
• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Account Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2022


Ashford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Liaison-Outside Sales Representative

  • Dec 2010 - Oct 2012

  Expanded new territory to increase awareness to generate interest for the University admissions department by building relationships with companies that utilized tuition reimbursement. Research and found clients, book corporate appointments, scheduled and attended events at companies and organizations, local community events and career fairs. Built relationships with companies to increase and maintain positive awareness of the University within the corporate and governmental community which resulted in enrollment development of undergraduate and graduate programs. Developed and delivered presentations to small and large groups. Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills to accurately convey information and increase positive awareness of the University. Worked independently and managed multiple tasks efficiently and effectively by scheduling events and enrolling students into college. Show less



The University of the Rockies

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Admissions Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Nov 2010

  Bridgepoint Education. Sister school to Ashford University. Coached and managed an enrollment team of 15-18 that was focused on exceeding their goals. Established goals and monitored budgets to ensure Enrollment Advisors expectations are met. Motivated Enrollment Advisors to achieve goals and drive performance maximums. Conducted semi-annual performance reviews with Enrollment Advisors. Held bi-weekly meetings for team and presentations and sessions for division. Maintained a high accuracy in forecasting new student enrollments. Worked with Enrollment Advisors on prospective student issues, ensuring that students are properly advised prior to enrolling.Coordinated a partnership with student services and financial services departments to improve the student's success rate.Cultivated a team environment of success and excitement. Show less

• Lead Enrollment Advisor

  • Apr 2009 - Mar 2010

  Conducted appointments with prospective students over the phone to further explore their primary motivations for going to graduate and post-graduate school.Advised potential students about admissions, specialization options, requirements and process of enrollment. Practiced retention by following up with students that apply for admission, making sure they are prepared to start class by conducting an online orientation to the learning platform, ordering the first set of books, and the successful completion of their first class.Team lead duties included training and coaching team members, facilitating trainings meetings and break-out sessions.Finished first six month review period at “Always Exceeds” with 43 student completers and 86% student retention.Received University of the Rockies “Above and Beyond Award” July 2009.Received University of the Rockies “Excellence Award” January 2010. Show less



KB Home

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales & Design Consultant

  • Dec 2005 - Dec 2007

  Responsible for the sales promotion and design of builder upgrade options to new home buyers of four different spec levels of homes, offering over 5000 options. Designed highly personalized homes to meet the needs of diverse homeowners with a goal of maximizing revenue and maintain a high level of customer service to reach JD Power goals.Worked closely with homeowners, from point of house sale to close of escrow, by conducting one-on-one appointments to create custom interiors. Secured strong subcontractor relationships, working directly with vendor trade partners to ensure client wishes were delivered.Facilitated communication between client, sales agent, purchasing, and superintendents to eliminate potential risks and issues.Reviewed floor plans, site plans, sales agreement and loan documents with buyer to advise them on builder upgrade additions and revised monthly payment. Show less

• Contract Coordinator

  • Nov 2004 - Nov 2005

  Interacted with all departments to provide accurate building cost estimates.Communicated retail option prices to the Studio ShowroomIssued work orders to all subcontractors and superintendents in order to communicate option choices for each individual home. Issued and tracked purchase orders for construction work.Ran and processed monthly budget reports.



BAE Systems Information Technology

• Contracts Specialist

  • Oct 2001 - Oct 2004

  Worked as a technical writer and proposal formatter to review proposals before submission to the US Gov’t. Prepared all contractually required government reports and associated tracking and follow-up to ensure approval and subsequent payment. Interacted with government contracting agencies and subcontractors and worked collectively with contract staff to prepare cost proposals. Oversaw and led the technical publication of the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR Phase I & II) submission and led proposal preparation by training staff and administrating program and solicitation guidelines to establish and to coordinate proposal delivery. Developed consultant agreements and purchase orders for over 150 company consultants/contractors. Show less