Senior Counselor

• Jan 2019 - Present

Director Of Counseling

• Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

College Admissions Counselor

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

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Director of Counseling, Counselor

• Nov 2004 - Jun 2016

TEAM LEADERSHIP • Provide comprehensive counseling services, including academic planning, scheduling and college preparation to 9-12 graders in a Catholic college preparatory high school of approximately 850 students. • Supervise, train and direct five counselors and one office assistant. Mentored and trained new counselors. Instituted a tracking system for student/counselor contacts, defined goals for caseloads and developed standards for consistent delivery of services to students. • Member of the school leadership team, charism committee, academic board and the diocesan flight team. ADMISSIONS • Interviewed prospective students for admission •. Worked on the admission selection committee for incoming freshmen •. Helped to structure and implement the registration night for new students. COLLEGE & ACADEMIC PLANNING • Prepare students for college through classroom presentations, individual and family meetings. • Assisted scheduling and facilitating of on-campus visits by college representatives. • Developed and presented a guidance curriculum for the junior and senior classes that covered standardized testing, college selection, interest inventories, essay writing and college application process, college admissions, use of Naviance, recommendations and scholarships. • Developed and implemented an annual Family College Night with 10-15 different workshops. Solicited and secured college representatives and college-related professionals on a variety of college related topics. • Created a College Speaker Series which featured multiple college speakers on different topics over a three month period. • Introduced the Naviance software program in 2009. Attended the Naviance Summer Institute, provide ongoing staff training and perform duties as site manager. CO-CURRICULAR • Moderator of National Honor Society for eight years. Revamped the program, helping to develop student leaders, functioning committees and a positive presence on campus. Show less

Independent College Counselor

• 2010 - 2016

Developed and implemented curriculum for Common App Bootcamp and Jumpstart the College Essay Workshop for Notre Dame Prep students. Hired staff, trained facilitators and oversaw the camps. Presented the College Essay Writing workshop for Chyten Tutoring. (2012-2013) Worked with private clients as a college counselor and coach. Developed and implemented curriculum for Common App Bootcamp and Jumpstart the College Essay Workshop for Notre Dame Prep students. Hired staff, trained facilitators and oversaw the camps. Presented the College Essay Writing workshop for Chyten Tutoring. (2012-2013) Worked with private clients as a college counselor and coach.

Volunteer Coordinator

• Nov 2000 - May 2002

Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers to act as court-appointed special advocates for abused and neglected children. Facilitated 30+ hour training sessions which increased the annual number of volunteers and children served by thirty percent. Developed format for information nights for the purpose of recruiting new volunteers and presented to a diverse variety of groups. Improved the case referral process by working with judges, referees, caseworkers and attorneys. Edited volunteer court reports, produced press releases and produced bimonthly newsletters to improve volunteer communication and motivation. Show less

Account Representative

• 1988 - 1990

Successfully sold yellow page advertising in the Philadelphia market. Created and helped design advertising layouts. Developed new business in both inside and outside sales positions. Maintained excellent client relationships and met all quotas and was promoted twice. Successfully sold yellow page advertising in the Philadelphia market. Created and helped design advertising layouts. Developed new business in both inside and outside sales positions. Maintained excellent client relationships and met all quotas and was promoted twice.