Experience

College Prep 360

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Program Development & Strategic Initiatives

  • Apr 2021 - Present



InGenius Prep

• United States
• E-learning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director of Candidacy Building

  • Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  • Created and implemented changes to improve Candidacy Building services and processes, including developing counselor curriculum, creating procedures, and implementing strategic company-wide systems to streamline processes across departments.• Resolved client issues, including conducting strategy meetings for students, facilitating counselor transitions, and working with client to ensure satisfaction. • Managed, trained, and provided ongoing support for 15+ full-time and part-time college admissions counselors, including serving as point of contact and voice of authority on student-related case issues• Served as Case Manager to oversee other counselors’ 12th grade students, providing support & tracking progress of college application process to meet school deadlines and admissions requirements• Worked one-on-one with 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to build candidacy for college admissions, including building personalized strategic plans to help students explore interests, enhance extracurricular activities, build leadership skills, and contribute to the community, with an emphasis on adolescent development and introspection. Utilized strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to adjust counseling and mentoring approach according to student learning styles, needs, abilities, and goals.• Worked w/ 12th grade students to guide the college application process, including: discussing school research, building a balanced college list, assessing student “fit” for individual college choices, brainstorming and editing essays, building the activities list, strategizing teacher letter of recommendation requests, and developing an overall strategy to build a cohesive and compelling college application. Provided final review and submission approval. Show less

• Education Manager & Senior Counselor Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Managed, trained, and provided ongoing support for 15+ full-time and part-time college admissions counselors, including serving as point of contact and voice of authority on student-related case issues. • Served as Case Manager to oversee other counselors’ students, providing support & tracking progress of college application process.• Launched company's first Teaching Assistant Program, providing administrative and research assistance to counselors. Interviewed, hired, onboarded, trained, and provided ongoing support for Teaching Assistants and their relationships with counselors.• Worked one-on-one with 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to build candidacy for college admissions, including building personalized strategic plans to help students explore interests, enhance extracurricular activities, build leadership skills, and contribute to the community. Utilized strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to adjust counseling and mentoring approach according to student learning styles, needs, abilities, and goals.• Worked w/ 12th grade students to guide the college application process, including: discussing school research, building a balanced college list, assessing student “fit” for individual college choices, brainstorming and editing essays, building the activities list, strategizing letter of recommendation requests, and developing an overall strategy to build a cohesive and compelling college application. Provided final review and submission approval.• Traveled internationally (6 weeks annually) to educate high school students & parents about the college admissions process. Presented lectures on college admissions strategy and hosted marketing events to recruit prospective students and families. Provided one-on-one consultations w/ parents & students to discuss admission strategy.• Wrote blog posts, presented webinars, & created video content on the college admissions industry for high school students & families. Show less

• Senior Counselor

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Worked one-on-one with 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to build candidacy for college admissions, including building personalized strategic plans to help students explore interests, enhance extracurricular activities, build leadership skills, and contribute to the community, with an emphasis on adolescent development and introspection. Utilized strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to adjust counseling and mentoring approach according to student learning styles, needs, abilities, and goals.• Worked w/ 12th grade students to guide the college application process, including: discussing school research, building a balanced college list, assessing student “fit” for individual college choices, brainstorming and editing essays, building the activities list, strategizing teacher letter of recommendation requests, and developing an overall strategy to build a cohesive and compelling college application. Provided final review and submission approval. Show less

• Part-Time Counselor

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2018



University of Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of College Programming

  • Jul 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Coordinated the planning and execution of Taking the Next Step, a full-day, conference-style, career exploration and exposure event for over 1,000 student attendees at a hotel downtown. Led a 50-person committee to recruit 250 alumni representing 21 different industries to serve on panels and participate in roundtable discussions and informal networking opportunities. Managed all communication to students and alumni leading up to the event. • Planned, coordinated, and executed the logistics, marketing, and recruitment for a six-day, cultural immersion, pre-orientation program for 65 incoming freshmen to help students acclimate to the city of Chicago and life on campus• Recruited, selected, and evaluated student staff, including managing human resources and onboarding procedures, developing student leader training, and assigning and assessing student project assignments• Managed website content, database information, logistics, registration, marketing and communications for a variety of programs for undergraduate students • Managed program budgets, including all financial tracking and projections for the year• Recruited, advised, and ran meetings for student planning committees • Provided support during the planning and implementation of the College Orientation Week schedule Show less

• College Events Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Oversee the operations of the College Programming Office (CPO) to ensure productivity and efficiency, including: managing and monitoring the budget; supervising the student staff members; and maintaining the CPO website and social media outlets. • Coordinate and contribute to the development of the College Honors Awards, the Visiting Committee meetings, Homecoming, and special events of the College Programming Office and College Dean's Office• Hire, train, and supervise 8-12 student staff members to assist with office programs and design work. Assign, as well as, provide guidance and direction to staff members' project work. Evaluate staff members' performance and provide constructive feedback. • Assist Executive Director in developing budgets for all College Programming events (approx. $1M); manage and monitor budgets, reallocating funds when necessary; prepare budget reports and oversee all financial transactions of the office. Analyze financial reports to determine short- and long-term strategies for funding programs.• Assist in developing the marketing and communication strategies for the office. Assist in the development, updating and maintenance of CPO's websites, social media outlets, and public marketing displays. • Coordinate various special events for The College, including: co-chairing the University’s Homecoming committee, organizing the activities of the Maroon Key Society, planning the annual Dean's Dinner, and managing the graduation student speaker selection process. Provide event-planning support for the academic, fund-raising, and alumni relations' events of the Dean of the College and other meetings and special events as they arise. • Serve as office manager, ensuring that staffing levels are appropriate and office supplies are maintained. Show less



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Events Assistant

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Attend and assist 40+ on-ground and online School of Continuing Studies information sessions and special events for prospective students throughout the year• Serve as a spokesperson for School of Continuing Studies at industry events and educational fairs• Update and execute electronic communications using customer relations management software• Update department, school, and event calendars and communicate updates to team members• Collect, analyze, and report event metrics, including attendance and inventory supplies Show less

• Graduate Student, M.S. Higher Education Administration and Policy

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  The Higher Education Administration and Policy Program prepares reflective and dynamic leaders for careers in higher education. Alumni work in colleges and universities, governmental agencies and consulting firms concerned with higher education. Graduates have careers in fields including student affairs, admissions and enrollment management, financial aid, government and community relations, policy analysis, alumni relations, institutional and policy research, athletics administration and change management.Northwestern University has the only School of Education and Social Policy in the nation and it is consistently ranked in the top 10 of all graduate schools of education nationwide by U.S. News and World Report.Key Courses:• Learning & Teaching in Higher Education• Social Contexts of Education• Research & Analysis I, II & III• History & Philosophy of Higher Education• Budgeting & Finance in Higher Education• Law & Ethics in Higher Education• Foundations of Leadership• Crisis Management & Mental Health Issues on College Campuses• Policy in Higher Education• The College Student Show less

• Undergraduate Admissions Reader

  • Dec 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Completed in-person training on college application evaluation criteria and assessment• Read, reviewed and evaluated 75 applications per week for undergraduate admissions



University of Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Intern, College Programming Office

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Provide support during the planning and implementation of the College Orientation Week schedule • Assist in planning and implementation of newly added components to the Steps to Success first-year series • Design and plan aspects of Family Orientation and Family Weekend • Contribute to the creation of parent-related communications, including a parent newsletter and the parent website • Propose and plan additional parent and family programs or contribute to future parent-themed programming, including web chats and the creation of an online parent community • Serve as a member of the College Programming staff and assist with various office programs, projects and other duties Show less



Red Frog Events

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Sep 2011

  • Planned, facilitated and executed races across the nation for over 20,000 participants • Brainstormed ideas and wrote content for marketing materials used for recruiting • Served as a volunteer coordinator by recruiting volunteers and managing race day logistics • Generated fundraising ideas to launch unprecedented nonprofit business ventures • Assisted with customer service by answering general inquiries via phone and e-mail • Planned, facilitated and executed races across the nation for over 20,000 participants • Brainstormed ideas and wrote content for marketing materials used for recruiting • Served as a volunteer coordinator by recruiting volunteers and managing race day logistics • Generated fundraising ideas to launch unprecedented nonprofit business ventures • Assisted with customer service by answering general inquiries via phone and e-mail



Cardiomedix INC.

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Associate

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  • Rotated through all departments to identify areas in need of improvement • Created and edited marketing materials and assisted in new business development • Conducted employee interviews in order to implement new strategies for business development • Led employee orientation intiatives and cross trained new employees in all aspects of the organization • Assisted with customer service, billing, event planning, and general office work • Rotated through all departments to identify areas in need of improvement • Created and edited marketing materials and assisted in new business development • Conducted employee interviews in order to implement new strategies for business development • Led employee orientation intiatives and cross trained new employees in all aspects of the organization • Assisted with customer service, billing, event planning, and general office work



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2010

  Received a Bachelor of Science in Education & Social Policy (concentration: Learning & Organizational Change) from the School of Education and Social Policy. Minor in Psychology. Favorite Courses: • Defining the Creative Process • Consumer Insight • Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications • Tools for Organizational Analysis • Learning Organizations for Complex Environments • Introduction to Organizational Theory and Practice • Social Psychology • Psychology of Personality • Sociology • African Literature Show less