Experience

Elms College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• First Year and International Senior Admission Counselor

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Instrumental in continually increasing Elms College visibility by planning fall and spring travel, and representing College at fairs, schools visits, community dinners, business partner meetings, and on-campus recruiting events Develop innovative recruitment initiatives and maintain strong partnerships with community college transfer advisors and faculty, college preparatory school administration, and language school directors Assist prospective transfer and international students with the application process, consult on financial aid and scholarships opportunities, evaluate transfer credits, and make recommendations regarding admission decision Coordinate and lead info sessions for prospective transfer students and arrange for classroom visits at local community colleges and language schools to promote undergraduate programs at Elms Support International Programs Office initiatives and contribute to international events on campus: orientation, international week, study abroad fairs, multicultural dances, and more Coordinate campus visits for groups of international agents and counselors, as well as individuals from abroad Show less



TRAVELNSTUDY

• Amherst, MA

• Co-Founder and Managing Director

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2020

  Promote short-term summer abroad educational, volunteer, and internship opportunities to Poland and Switzerland for high school and college students Developed comprehensive college prep program curriculum for international middle and high school students desiring to pursue higher learning opportunities in the United States Created Experiential Learning Program for high school and college students to Central Europe Promote short-term summer abroad educational, volunteer, and internship opportunities to Poland and Switzerland for high school and college students Developed comprehensive college prep program curriculum for international middle and high school students desiring to pursue higher learning opportunities in the United States Created Experiential Learning Program for high school and college students to Central Europe



Mount Holyoke College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Program Manager, CPD

  • Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Assisted in the successful launch, planning, curriculum development, and implementation of 2 new, complex international education pilot programs:  A 3-week Development course for deans and directors from colleges/universities in China, offered in partnership with the China Scholarship Council.  The Women's Academy for International Leadership Development, a 4-week intensive college prep and young women's leadership program for high school students.  Hired and trained staff for each program to provide dorm supervision and ensure integration of academic sessions with leadership development, experiential activities, workshops, and other components.  Assumed lead role to finalize reservations for all services needed for 2 new international programs, including transportation, accommodations, food service, and support during excursions and special activities. • Assisted with organization for the annual LEAP symposium, Mount Holyoke's premier showcase of students summer work and internships. • Led student workshops prior to the symposium to prepare them for presentations and enhance their confidence with presenting and public speaking skills. • Organized off-campus visits to colleges, meetings with professors and administrators, corporate visits, and excursions to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Show less



Amherst College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer program coordinator

  • 2011 - 2012



The MacDuffie School

• Director of Residential Life

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2010

  • Administered school’s boarding program budget and directed the program for international students. • Advised students on courses selection, college applications, and counseled them on cross-cultural adjustment, personal, and academic matters to ensure their success. • Managed school events, including students orientations, graduation ceremonies, annual Diversity Day, special assemblies, guest speakers, and leadership program for students. • Supervised, trained, and motivated a team of resident faculties to achieve peak performance levels, including reviewing resumes, conducting interviews and evaluating performance. • Organized and guided cultural and educational trips to major cities, established a Saturday College Tours program, and arranged for volunteer work in the community. Show less