Experience

Waldorf School of the Peninsula

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

• Director of College Counseling

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  •Provide post-high school career planning and college counseling for students/parents (10th-12th)•Coordinate first-year and sophomore career interest interviews•Coordinate Junior Work Experience Term: Internship/Apprenticeship/Service Week•Oversee administration of PSATs and SATs •Facilitate College Counseling workshops •Coach and guide 12th-grade students through the entire college preparation process including selecting colleges, developing essays ideas, and completing all requirements needed to submit the college application•Write Letters of Recommendation and submit Secondary School Reports for seniors•Facilitate College Rep visits •Offer parent education evenings: Overview of college counseling, financial aid workshop•Guide students/families through application and financial aid process•Annual revisions of School Profile•Review senior transcripts and send to colleges along with School Profile and mid-year or final Secondary School Reports•Communicate with Development and Enrollment: college acceptances/decisions•Manage academic credit deficiencies/concerns with students/parents (requirements for diplomas)•Provide consultation and support with transcript creation and credit concerns•Prepare report/list for Admissions of schools where our students have been accepted



Colorado State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Admissions Counselor

  • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  Managed recruitment efforts in 3 Colorado counties as part of the regional admissions team. Conducted outreach campaigns that include scheduling visits to secondary schools and organizing large-scale recruitment events. Tracked, evaluated and reported relevant recruitment statistics throughout the year. Read, evaluated and rendered an admission decision for a minimum of 3,000 freshmen applications annually. •Met enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment area•Traveled on behalf of the College for recruitment and other college related events•Spoke publicly to individuals and groups at off-campus events•Developed and maintained close working relationships with key secondary school constituents•Evaluated transcripts for new students•Finalized applicants’ entrance records for the University•Planned visits to schools•Served as liaison between students, parents, colleges/universities, community agencies



CollegeAdvisor.com

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Admissions Advisor

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  I worked directly with 11th-12th grade students and guided them through the college admissions process. From college list building, essay editing, and conducting simulated “Application Evaluations” for students and more.•Advised high school students on college application process from credential polishing to list development and application logistics•Researched wide range of colleges and universities to expand understanding of higher education landscape•Coached students through the interview process•Advised students on financial aid and deadlines



Nourish Now

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Mar 2020 - May 2021



American University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Jul 2006 - Dec 2019

  Managed multiple US territories while planning and executing recruitment activities to meet enrollment goals. Conducted outreach campaigns that include scheduling visits to secondary schools and organizing large-scale recruitment events. Tracked, evaluated and reported relevant recruitment statistics throughout the year. Read, evaluated and rendered an admission decision for a minimum of 1,300 freshmen and transfer applications annually. •Met enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment area•Traveled on behalf of the College for recruitment and other college related events•Spoke publicly to individuals, groups on and off campus•Developed and maintained close working relationships with key secondary school constituents•Assisted in the development and maintenance of the admissions office’s recruitment and marketing plan with the purpose of promoting the College’s visibility and general recruitment efforts•Assisted in the development, maintenance and execution of the department’s communication plan to prospective and admitted students•Evaluated transcripts for new and continuing students•Developed and monitored statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies, yield management, forecasting, and operational efficiency•Finalized applicants’ entrance records for the University•Planned visits to schools•Scheduled and makes presentations, interviews, and follow-up visits•Served as liaison between students, parents, colleges/universities, community agencies

• Admissions Counselor

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2006

  Advised prospective students on the college admissions process. Built strong relationships and maintained high volume of telephone and email communication with students.•Researched the regional geo-market to determine the recruitment goals for the region •Performed statistical analysis to project growth, decline, and yield in market as it relates to student mobility, academic quality and diversity•Planned and implemented admissions activities related to the recruitment and yielding of prospective students



State of Illinois

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dunn Fellow

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2004

  •Researched tax, finance, education and trade issues•Reported back to state on federal legislation•Lobbied Congressional offices on behalf of the State of Illinois•Attended weekly meetings with the National Governor’s Association •Researched tax, finance, education and trade issues•Reported back to state on federal legislation•Lobbied Congressional offices on behalf of the State of Illinois•Attended weekly meetings with the National Governor’s Association