Dean of Enrollment Management

• Jul 2021 - Present

Director of Recruitment

• 2014 - Aug 2021

Manages the day to day operations of the district-wide recruitment team in order to recruit new prospective students. This includes coordinating and strategically implementing ways to increase productivity on a daily basis. Develops and oversees structured recruitment initiatives for various stakeholders to engage the community on educational opportunities within CCC through data driven processes; this includes execution of various events, relationship building within various communities, development of various processes and procedures for numerous entities, as well as managing data to ensure efficiency. • Management of Day to Day Departmental Operations • Facilitated the organization of an internal departmental strategy team to restructure the department, define, update and implement new processes and procedures for the recruitment team and other entities of the department under the authority of past leadership.• Assist the Enrollment Management Teams and Admission Offices with implementing new streamlined processes for the entire district • Annually Plan Significant Recruitment Events Show less

College Recruiter

• 2012 - 2014

Implemented recruitment efforts and enlisted prospective students for the entire district of City Colleges of Chicago, focusing on the various communities on the Westside of Chicago. This included engaging prospects at events throughout the city, presenting district-wide City College Initiatives to potential stakeholders and prospective students, coordinating district-wide events on various City College campuses, and establishing and cultivating relationships throughout various communities on the Westside of Chicago.• Engaged potential students in one on one conversation at high school college fairs, community fairs, and nationally recognized college fairs • Planned/hosted events centered around City College program awareness• Established and maintained relationships with community organizations• Organized recruitment efforts for the entire Westside of Chicago building and cultivating lasting relationships enabling a smooth transition for my successor Show less

Advanced Career Training/Work Base Learning Coordinator

• 2011 - 2012

Managed, organized, and continuously developed processes for two high-functioning programs. The Advanced Career Training program was a college program in which I acted as the liaison between student employees and the City Colleges of Chicago. The Work-Based Learning program was one in which I developed internship, externship and job opportunities for student employees. • Developed, implemented, and maintained policy and procedures for each program, and developed/cultivated relationships between 40-60 businesses/organizations for employment or training purposes• Managed the day to day operations of each program• Maintained relationships with the City Colleges of Chicago to ensure Job Corps student employee enrollment • Conducted and participated in consultations with partners to help enhance partnerships and programs offered by various institutions; as well as established and maintained relationships with community organizations to strengthen our programs• Initiated, hosted, and organized college fairs and workshops for student employees • Sat on the Advisory Board for the improvement of Malcolm X College Basic CNA program 2011-2012 Show less

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer-For Student Employees

• 2009 - 2011

• Carried out trainings on EEO laws, sexual harassment and discrimination • Confidentially conducted investigations on discrimination and harassment claims • Managed and trained a team of investigators to ensure quality service• Attended National Department of Labor trainings and conferences to ensure adequate competency levels

Career Preparation Instructor

• 2006 - 2011

• Ensured that 600 plus student employees, from underprivileged communities aged 16-24, were trained yearly on employability skills; to include but not limited to procedures of the workplace, resume and cover letter writing, and various soft skills • Conducted interviews with student employees; initiated the pre-arrival and arrival process • Performed evaluations on student employees during the probation period• Successfully contributed to the retention efforts of student employees by developing and coordinating new initiatives, engaging activities, and service projects• Conducted workshops and trainings on leadership, goal setting, career planning, and basic computer etiquette and knowledge of Microsoft Office • Administered personality tests to student employees in relation to the workplace• Initiated and actively participated in ongoing and current program development• Collaborated with upper management in contribution to the development and implementation of various new programs Show less