Amanda Talbott Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of all recruitment and outreach events executed by the Admissions Office. Oversees multiple operations at one time, plans for and meets deadlines, maintains event information on the Columbus State website, and coordinates multiple work groups for effective execution and implementation. Manages event site selection process, coordinates guest outreach and event registration communication, plans and manages function space layout, audio-visual, and food & beverage requirements for programs by regularly working with various campus departments and groups. Establishes enduring relationships with executives, managers, faculty, staff members, community leaders and other personnel to ensure successful execution of events and positive enrollment growth.Directly supervises six staff members - two Dual Admission Program Coordinators, two front desk staff members and two Campus Recruitment Coordinators. Supports staff members by meeting regularly to review expectations, provide coaching feedback, and develop growth opportunities. In partnership with the Assistant Director of Admissions, assists with managing the day-to-day operations of the Admissions Office.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Provided direct student advising support and project management for the Dual Admission partnership. Collaborated with key stakeholders at both institutions and represented the Dual Admission program on selected campus committees. Worked independently and proactively to develop and establish program details, enhance practices and identify growth opportunities. Maintained advising knowledge and practice relevant to both campuses and respective curriculum. Advised students within the Dual Admission cohort on course selection, pre-requisites and transfer process, in a variety of communication formats. Coordinated, compiled and developed reports of student progress and other relevant data, as needed.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Provided consultation to Higher Education & Finance clients in the area of digital marketing; including website development, direct email, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Video Advertising, Targeted Display Advertising & Social Advertising. Met with clients to perform a customer needs analysis and made customized recommendations that would best benefit the client/business, based off of their goals. Strived to enhance each client's online presence and helped them reach a qualified audience utilizing the online marketplace. Oversaw digital campaign execution and analysis and provided reporting to clients. Constantly maintained a full and active pipeline of current and potential clients.

Westerville, Ohio

Organized and planned travel throughout NW Ohio and Knox, Fairfield and Licking counties. Met with prospective students and guidance counselors, in individual and presentation settings. Read and reviewed admission applications and conducted Financial Aid meetings. Assisted with Otterbein Collegiate Institute, a CCP Program. Coordinated all large visit days on campus - including Discover Day, Scholarship Day & Experience Day - as well as smaller events, such as Battelle Interviews, Equestrian Greet & Groom and counselor lunches.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Gave tours of the facility to prospective renters and provided information about the building and the event capabilities. Scheduled and conducted Floor Plan meetings with renters to confirm the schedule and set up for their event. Ensured the Barn was set up, according to the floor plan, and the facility was ready prior to guest arrival. Acted as a point of contact for all outside vendors, including Caterers, Photographers, Florists, DJ’s, etc. Ensured the safety of all guests and acted as a point of contact for renters and guests; remaining present throughout the duration of each event in order to field any questions or concerns that might come up. Assisted the renter with both the setup and tear down of each event.

Greater New York City Area

Organized and planned travel arrangements throughout New England, New Jersey and New York. Attended local, national and regional fairs, hosted receptions, counselor luncheons and organized Admission Interviews and Coffee Chats in the New England/Tri-State region. Read and reviewed all admission applications from territory, conducted Financial Aid Interviews and delivered individual and group presentations.

Greater New York City Area

Coordinated with 20+ Sales Reps, Sales Planners and various departments to ensure the appropriate advertiser was promoted in one of our eleven newsletters. Created, maintained and managed a sales calendar for the newsletters. Created HTML files for various newsletters in Dreamweaver and deployed newsletters through Cheetah Mail. Worked closely with the Editorial Team to create online directories for special issues (i.e. Weddings & Home Design). Trafficked advertisements on our various websites through Dart Sales Manager and Dart for Publishers. Ran reports for Sales Reps and clients to monitor delivery and analytics for all online campaigns.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Traveled throughout the Midwest to ensure product - premium skincare - was properly displayed and inventory was maintained, according to specific district demands. Conducted group sessions to train employees on the Freeze products, performed in-store demonstrations, and assisted in selling products to boost sales. Maintained a point of contact with managers and stores as a continual source of information. Coordinated special events at exclusive stores throughout the state of Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Appointed insurance agents, in various regions, to sell exclusively with Nationwide by following strict state guidelines. Ensured agents were in compliance with the state by holding a valid license. Assisted in training all new employees, served as Market Research Analyst for the Focus Team, Social Chair of the Licensing Department and interviewer for our department newsletter.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Theta Phi Alpha