Experience

Viera High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counselor

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Grade 9th (2021) Grade 9th-12th (present) Academy Programs: Arts, Communication and Design and Business and Finance Interim Department Chair Feb.-May 2023 To provide counseling to address the social, emotional and educational needs of students. conduct individual conferences and group meetings with parents to effectively communicate with and involve parents in improving student performance; maintains student guidance records and confidentiality; provides career and college… Show more Grade 9th (2021) Grade 9th-12th (present) Academy Programs: Arts, Communication and Design and Business and Finance Interim Department Chair Feb.-May 2023 To provide counseling to address the social, emotional and educational needs of students. conduct individual conferences and group meetings with parents to effectively communicate with and involve parents in improving student performance; maintains student guidance records and confidentiality; provides career and college counseling to students; makes recommendations to students for higher education and colleges; confers with teachers to provide possible interventions for classroom academic or behavior modifications; uses data to develop strategies to positively impact students; guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational plans, career awareness and personal and social growth issues; identify students that are at risk and work on a plan for success; Participates in a multi-disciplinary team staffing for students being considered for exceptional student education programs or for 504 accommodations; work closely with the Director of the Academies program; present to parents and students on pre-planning for school year; use College Board portal to upload necessary documents to complete student application process. . Provide students with dual enrollment process information and advising with course selections for high school graduation and future career goals. Show less Grade 9th (2021) Grade 9th-12th (present) Academy Programs: Arts, Communication and Design and Business and Finance Interim Department Chair Feb.-May 2023 To provide counseling to address the social, emotional and educational needs of students. conduct individual conferences and group meetings with parents to effectively communicate with and involve parents in improving student performance; maintains student guidance records and confidentiality; provides career and college… Show more Grade 9th (2021) Grade 9th-12th (present) Academy Programs: Arts, Communication and Design and Business and Finance Interim Department Chair Feb.-May 2023 To provide counseling to address the social, emotional and educational needs of students. conduct individual conferences and group meetings with parents to effectively communicate with and involve parents in improving student performance; maintains student guidance records and confidentiality; provides career and college counseling to students; makes recommendations to students for higher education and colleges; confers with teachers to provide possible interventions for classroom academic or behavior modifications; uses data to develop strategies to positively impact students; guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational plans, career awareness and personal and social growth issues; identify students that are at risk and work on a plan for success; Participates in a multi-disciplinary team staffing for students being considered for exceptional student education programs or for 504 accommodations; work closely with the Director of the Academies program; present to parents and students on pre-planning for school year; use College Board portal to upload necessary documents to complete student application process. . Provide students with dual enrollment process information and advising with course selections for high school graduation and future career goals. Show less



Stony Brook University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director for Enrollment Operations and Athletics

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2021

  Serve as an active member of the Enrollment team; lead and engage team members of Enrollment team; evaluate and manage annual performance of staff; part of hiring committee; assists with special programs and projects; participate in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies for admissions application processing systems with increased responsibility; implementing new admissions software (SLATE); design, generate and monitor audit reports for application processing systems;… Show more Serve as an active member of the Enrollment team; lead and engage team members of Enrollment team; evaluate and manage annual performance of staff; part of hiring committee; assists with special programs and projects; participate in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies for admissions application processing systems with increased responsibility; implementing new admissions software (SLATE); design, generate and monitor audit reports for application processing systems; review and correct error and inconsistency reports for admissions cycle; oversee the training of enrollment operations for admissions department staff; manage systems upgrades and data base testing; coordinate and maintain application processing procedures; work closely with student service departments on database system management; ;mainly work with prospective first year and transfer (domestic & international) student-athlete admissions; implemented admissions review process in ARMS, promote and support the learning experience of students by leading prospective students (athletes and non-athletes) and parents throughout the enrollment cycle and educating them on the admission; manage the undergraduate enrollment process for student athletes; work with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students to develop strong relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, students and the general public, work with NCAA campus compliance team on going basis; work closely with the Office of Financial Aid and Registrar Office; evaluate course work and degree requirements to ensure student athletes meet requirements for initial NCAA eligibility; determine admissibility, transferability of credit for all prospective student-athletes; provide input and recommendations in determining admissibility of special consideration cases; leading information sessions, aiding with on and off campus recruitment events.

• Instructor/Advisor

  • Aug 2016 - 2021

  Teaching Advising 101 for Transfers. To connect and support first semester transfer students through a successful transition to Stony Brook University. A seminar intended to integrate transfer students into the University community by sharing information about Stony Brook and creating a forum to develop intellectual, social, writing, and communication skills. The course emphasizes institutional expectations to promote student success.

• Admissions Counselor/ Athletics Liaison

  • 2006 - 2011

  Worked mainly with prospective student-athlete admissions, including freshman, transfer and international students; managed admissions data spreadsheets for each of the 20 NCAA Division I sports on campus; communicated updated admissions data to all coaching staff on a weekly basis; met with NCAA campus compliance team on a bi-weekly basis; conducted general every day undergraduate admissions responsibilities, such as meeting with prospective students, leading information sessions, aiding in… Show more Worked mainly with prospective student-athlete admissions, including freshman, transfer and international students; managed admissions data spreadsheets for each of the 20 NCAA Division I sports on campus; communicated updated admissions data to all coaching staff on a weekly basis; met with NCAA campus compliance team on a bi-weekly basis; conducted general every day undergraduate admissions responsibilities, such as meeting with prospective students, leading information sessions, aiding in on and off campus recruitment events; worked closely with the Office of Financial Aid and Registrar Office; completed final college transcript evaluation for the Athletics Compliance Office; worked with the Director of Operations on specific projects related to database management; trained counselors with the initial startup; implemented an online office calendar; re-evaluated the phone system and created a new phone tree to maximize customer service. Show less Worked mainly with prospective student-athlete admissions, including freshman, transfer and international students; managed admissions data spreadsheets for each of the 20 NCAA Division I sports on campus; communicated updated admissions data to all coaching staff on a weekly basis; met with NCAA campus compliance team on a bi-weekly basis; conducted general every day undergraduate admissions responsibilities, such as meeting with prospective students, leading information sessions, aiding in… Show more Worked mainly with prospective student-athlete admissions, including freshman, transfer and international students; managed admissions data spreadsheets for each of the 20 NCAA Division I sports on campus; communicated updated admissions data to all coaching staff on a weekly basis; met with NCAA campus compliance team on a bi-weekly basis; conducted general every day undergraduate admissions responsibilities, such as meeting with prospective students, leading information sessions, aiding in on and off campus recruitment events; worked closely with the Office of Financial Aid and Registrar Office; completed final college transcript evaluation for the Athletics Compliance Office; worked with the Director of Operations on specific projects related to database management; trained counselors with the initial startup; implemented an online office calendar; re-evaluated the phone system and created a new phone tree to maximize customer service. Show less



Suffolk County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty-Admissions & Counseling

  • 2003 - 2010

  Directed freshman and transfer with the college admissions process; helped students in creating semester course schedule; advised students on career goals; evaluated admissions applications; worked with students through the transfer process by evaluating transcripts. Directed freshman and transfer with the college admissions process; helped students in creating semester course schedule; advised students on career goals; evaluated admissions applications; worked with students through the transfer process by evaluating transcripts.



North Broward Preparatory School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Admissions

  • 2004 - 2006

  Worked closely with the Assistant Headmaster of Institutional Advancement on marketing strategies for Admissions; managed staff members in the Admissions Department; planned and directed admissions assessment testing for grades PK3-5 ; maintained and reported on weekly admission progress; worked closely with the Admissions Department at the Coconut Creek sister campus; planned and created a new part time Pre-Kindergarten 3 program; communicated daily with prospective families; coordinated… Show more Worked closely with the Assistant Headmaster of Institutional Advancement on marketing strategies for Admissions; managed staff members in the Admissions Department; planned and directed admissions assessment testing for grades PK3-5 ; maintained and reported on weekly admission progress; worked closely with the Admissions Department at the Coconut Creek sister campus; planned and created a new part time Pre-Kindergarten 3 program; communicated daily with prospective families; coordinated recruitment events, including Open House; managed all re-enrollment and retention strategies; worked closely with other departments including, the Child Study Team, Guidance Department, and Dean of the Lighthouse Point Academy Program; reviewed psychological reports, Individualized Educational Plans, standardized test scores and report cards for incoming students; referred families to local Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech Therapist. Show less Worked closely with the Assistant Headmaster of Institutional Advancement on marketing strategies for Admissions; managed staff members in the Admissions Department; planned and directed admissions assessment testing for grades PK3-5 ; maintained and reported on weekly admission progress; worked closely with the Admissions Department at the Coconut Creek sister campus; planned and created a new part time Pre-Kindergarten 3 program; communicated daily with prospective families; coordinated… Show more Worked closely with the Assistant Headmaster of Institutional Advancement on marketing strategies for Admissions; managed staff members in the Admissions Department; planned and directed admissions assessment testing for grades PK3-5 ; maintained and reported on weekly admission progress; worked closely with the Admissions Department at the Coconut Creek sister campus; planned and created a new part time Pre-Kindergarten 3 program; communicated daily with prospective families; coordinated recruitment events, including Open House; managed all re-enrollment and retention strategies; worked closely with other departments including, the Child Study Team, Guidance Department, and Dean of the Lighthouse Point Academy Program; reviewed psychological reports, Individualized Educational Plans, standardized test scores and report cards for incoming students; referred families to local Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech Therapist. Show less



Southampton College, Long Island University

• Admissions Counselor & Events Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2004

  Coordinated recruitment events, such as, Open House, Admitted Students Day, Transfer Days; managed and trained work-study students and new Admissions personnel; designed and conducted information session and interviews; managed application review and recruitment for New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington D.C. , North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida; worked closely with the Athletics Department and the Higher Education Opportunity Program admissions coordinator. Coordinated recruitment events, such as, Open House, Admitted Students Day, Transfer Days; managed and trained work-study students and new Admissions personnel; designed and conducted information session and interviews; managed application review and recruitment for New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington D.C. , North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida; worked closely with the Athletics Department and the Higher Education Opportunity Program admissions coordinator.