Experience

Calvary Day School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Advancement & Strategic Initiatives

  • Sep 2020 - Present



Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of School

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020



High Point University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Admissions CRM and Outreach

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2019



North Carolina Wesleyan College

• United States
• Higher Education

• Director of Admissions / Interim Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013



Montreat College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Admissions & Outreach

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Oversee relational work of the Recruitment Staff, manage in-state and out-of-state recruitment, and work closely with the Operations Coordinator with input for the management of the Assistant Recruitment Staff• Have oversight of campus-wide teams which consists of Open House, Open Door Thursday Events, Check-in/Move-in, Integrated Marketing, and Dual Enrollment• Work closely with the Financial Aid Office to make sure that award packages are competitive to attract prospective students• Monitor admissions polices and work with key college personnel in creating an integrated recruitment approach that involves branding, imaging, and awareness• Develop presentations and in-service programs for high schools, community colleges, and churches• Provide ongoing training and incentives for recruitment staff• Work with all departments in coordinating marketing materials and recruitment efforts• Design or re-design systems for improving effectiveness as needed

• Director of Financial Aid

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2010

  • Administered Federal, State, and Institutional Aid Programs• Coordinated and monitored electronic transmitting of data with the U.S. Department of Education• Established and maintained ongoing working relationships, both internally and externally, with various affiliations of the College (i.e., Admissions, Registrar, Business Office, Dean of Students, Development Office, Government Agencies, High Schools, Outside Organizations, Prospective Students and Parents, and Alumni of Montreat College)• Participated in all phases of the operation of the financial aid office including: packaging, promoting financial aid services, financial aid counseling, public speaking, statistical reporting, assisting with staff supervision, verification, needs analysis and working with the Admissions Office to facilitate effective student recruitment. • Responsible for counseling prospective and continuing students and parents with financial aid options• Conducted Financial Aid Seminars on campus and at area high schools and churches• Worked with the Advancement Office to manage institutional funds concerning scholarships and financial gifts• Responsible for reports such as NCHEDS, FISAP, Peterson’s, IPEDS, and Clearinghouse

• Associate Director of Admissions

  • Jun 2004 - Jun 2006

  • Assisted the Director of Admissions in developing, evaluating, interpreting and enforcing admissions policies, procedures and strategic applicable to the area of responsibility and served as an authoritative source of such information• Teamed with Director of Admissions and developed aggressive recruitment policies which led to greater outreach efforts and directly resulted in record growth for the college• Advised the Director of Admissions and College Officials of current trends and changing demographics, both locally and regionally, as they affected and impacted student admissions in enrollment management negotiations

• Senior Recuiter

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2004

  • Represented Montreat College at college fairs, college nights, personal visits, and churches through extensive travel in an assigned territory covering 17 states• Developed and maintained appropriate relationships with individuals who can assist in the recruiting process (i.e., high school guidance counselors, alumni, youth ministers, Board of Trustees)• Worked with prospective students as they move through the admissions funnel and assisted in the financial aid process (i.e., reviewing and evaluating applicant files, securing all necessary paperwork, and maintaining contact, via phone, mail, email and/or personal visits on and off campus)



Madison County Department of Social Services

• Social Worker - Child Protective Services Unit

  • May 2000 - Aug 2001

  • Prevented or remedied abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children through strengthening or assuring provision for meeting their physical, social, emotional, education, and moral needs• Enhanced the problem solving and coping capacities of families and children by providing or linking then with resources, services, and opportunities within the community• Developed case plans for family, children, and significant others to work towards in order to provide a better life for their family • Prevented or remedied abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children through strengthening or assuring provision for meeting their physical, social, emotional, education, and moral needs• Enhanced the problem solving and coping capacities of families and children by providing or linking then with resources, services, and opportunities within the community• Developed case plans for family, children, and significant others to work towards in order to provide a better life for their family