Experience

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  Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Sr. Admin Coor Graduate Education & Life Long Learning, Coordinator of ASPIRE IRACDA Program

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Sr. Administrative Coordinator

    • Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth (CTY)

  • Baltimore, MD

  • Enrollment Specialist

    • Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
    • Baltimore, MD

    Coordinated all confidential registration functions such as: new and returning student registration, add/drop, enrollment certifications, cancellations for non-payment, reinstatements and withdrawals.

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  Towson University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Study Abroad Office: various positions held

    • Sep 1998 - Oct 2017

    • Served as Interim Director, Acting Director, Advisor.• Provided high quality advising services to students throughout their study abroad experience from pre-departure through reentry. Advised students going to partners in Europe and Italy specifically.• Created and delivered twice annual orientation programs to outgoing students and parents.• Managed 3 popular programs to Italy, including application review and acceptance, follow-up with students for additional paperwork and visa application, and program maintenance.• Initiated program application procedures for a new exchange programs and a new direct-enroll program. Created web-pages to announce and describe the program. Coordinated with overseas partners.• Liaised with administrative departments for posting credit from overseas transcripts.• Managed outgoing international exchange student program with international partners, including advising, orientation, application review, and coordination with overseas partners. • Developed print, web content, and promotional materials: program application and pre-departure websites, letters to students and parents, brochures, promotional flyers. • Developed short-term faculty-led study abroad programs including. Managed budgets and arranged travel. Assisted faculty directors with academic and social program design and implementation. • Managed Study Abroad Fair including contact with 30+ outside vendors and on-campus catering services.

  • Event Planner, Office of International Initiatives

    • Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

    • Planned and organized all aspects of a 2.5-hour event featuring the First Lady of Maryland for 250 invitees with cocktail hour and buffet dinner.• Compiled list of invitees from community agencies and organizations. Liaised with Alumni Office for invites and RSVP's.• Coordinated with First Lady's office for security and other considerations.• Worked with on-campus offices for catering, marketing and AV services.• Coordinated with outside vendors to arrange for entertainment for the event.

  • Event Planner, Office of International Initiatives

    • Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

    • Planned and organized all aspects of a 2.5-hour event featuring the First Lady of Maryland for 250 invitees with cocktail hour and buffet dinner.• Compiled list of invitees from community agencies and organizations. Liaised with Alumni Office for invites and RSVP's.• Coordinated with First Lady's office for security and other considerations.• Worked with on-campus offices for catering, marketing and AV services.• Coordinated with outside vendors to arrange for entertainment for the event.

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  REVOLVE Education

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Office Manager & Marketing Director

    • Oct 2016 - May 2017
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

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  Towson University

  • Towson University

  • Coordinator, Study Abroad

    • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Towson University

    • Served as Assistant Director while search for the position occurred.• Provided high quality advising services to students throughout their study abroad experience from pre-departure through reentry. Advised students going to partners in Europe and Latin America.• Liaised with administrative departments for billing and registration of students and posting credit from overseas transcripts.• Managed incoming international exchange student program with 20+ international partners, including system and course registration, and on-campus and off-campus housing. Implemented an on-line registration application.• Edited Faculty-led Program Director Handbook. • Developed short-term faculty-led study abroad programs including. Managed budgets and arranged travel. Assisted faculty directors with academic and social program design and implementation. • Maintained MOUs with partners.

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  Brookes Publishing

  • Towson, MD

  • Direct Marketing Coordinator

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Towson, MD

    • assist with the development and tracking of the direct mail budget• manage the execution of print campaigns• work with list broker and customer database to research and execute mailing plan• work with printer vendors and in-house staff to plan and execute mailing plans• create and maintain coding system for all campaigns• write and edit flyers and small collateral pieces• assist Marketing Director as needed• track/record all specs for each piece/campaign: catalog versions, covers, list codes, list selections, size, page count, mail dates, quantities, titles advertised• track/record all direct mail activity by customer and by title in Acumen (tags)• generate campaign reports and assist with evaluation and analysis of campaigns• understand and keep abreast of all pertinent postal regulations; ensure company’s complianceThis position requires:• understanding of direct marketing planning and campaign execution• acute attention to detail, and dedication to quality assurance and follow-through• good communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills• excellent time- and multi-project management skills• intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs• knowledge of or familiarity with early childhood and/or K–12 and higher education marketplace

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  Towson University

  • Towson, MD

  • Coordinator, Study Abroad

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Towson, MD

    • Served as Study Abroad Advisor while current advisor was on maternity leave.• Provided high quality advising services to students throughout their study abroad experience from pre-departure through reentry. Advised students going to partners in Europe and the UK specifically• Managed popular direct-enroll program to 6 UK universities, including application review and acceptance, follow-up with students for additional paperwork and visa application, and program maintenance.• Liaised with administrative departments for posting credit from overseas transcripts.• Managed outgoing international exchange student program with international partners, including advising, orientation, application review, and coordination with overseas partners. • Developed print, web content, and promotional materials: program application and pre-departure websites, letters to students and parents, brochures, promotional flyers. • Developed short-term faculty-led study abroad programs including. Managed budgets and arranged travel. Assisted faculty directors with academic and social program design and implementation.

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  Towson University

  • Towson, MD

  • Coordinator, Study Abroad

    • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Towson, MD

    • Served as Study Abroad Advisor while search for the position occurred.• Provided high quality advising services to students throughout their study abroad experience from pre-departure through reentry. Advised students going to partners in Europe and Italy specifically• Managed 3 popular programs to Italy, including application review and acceptance, follow-up with students for additional paperwork and visa application, and program maintenance.• Initiated program application procedures for a new direct-enroll program. Created application procedures and web-pages to announce and describe the program. Coordinated with overseas partners. • Liaised with administrative departments for posting credit from overseas transcripts.• Developed print, web content, and promotional materials: program application and pre-departure websites, letters to students and parents, brochures, promotional flyers. • Developed short-term faculty-led study abroad programs including. Managed budgets and arranged travel. Assisted faculty directors with academic and social program design and implementation.

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  Towson University

  • Assistant Director, Study Abroad

    • Sep 1998 - May 2007

    • Provided high quality advising services to students going to Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa Australia.• Liaised with administrative departments for billing and registration of students, application of their financial aid and scholarships, and posting credit from overseas transcripts.• Managed outgoing & incoming international exchange student program with 20+ international partners, including application review, coordination with overseas partners, system and course registration. Implemented an on-line registration application.• Developed print, web content & promotional materials: program application & pre-departure websites, letters to students & parents, brochures, promotional flyers. Wrote Study Abroad Parent Handbook.• Designed & conducted pre-departure orientation and information sessions each semester. • Designed and implemented the 1st Baltimore Area Regional Study Abroad Reentry Conference held in coordination with 4 local universities.• Developed long & short-term study abroad programs including faculty-led, internship, direct enroll, & reciprocal exchanges. Managed budgets & arranged travel. Assisted faculty directors with academic and social program design and implementation. • Performed continuous assessment of programs and partners. Planned and conducted site visits. Arranged on-campus visits of international partners. • Managed institutional study abroad scholarship programs with faculty committee.• Coordinated & implemented billing and registration process for 300+ study abroad & international exchange students in PeopleSoft.• Managed office budgets under both state support and self-support.• Assisted the Director in the development of new policies, processes, and safety procedures.• Hired and supervised training of new staff & student-workers. • Acted as first point of call for emergencies.• Conducted original research on study abroad trends. Presented at national and international conferences.

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  Evaluation Assistance Center East

  • The George Washington University

  • Research Assistant

    • 1994 - 1996
    • The George Washington University

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  U.S. Department of Education

  • Education Program Specialist, Office of Bilingual Education & Minority Languages Affairs

    • 1991 - 1993