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Highland Park, Illinois, Us

Lead meetings with students and parents, guiding through the college application process including test planning, college list development, mock interview preparation and academic course selectionProspect and convert leads into new business relationships through new client intake and information sessionsResearch and familiarize with various high school curriculums, course schedules and extracurriculars to better support students from various high schoolsConsult with students and parents to formulate education plans directed at helping students discover their interests, strengths and future plans Coach students in their essay writing through topic development, essay revisions and proof-reading

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Collect, review, and process new talent applications, self-tapes, contract offers, and address any technical issuesCommunicate with agency talent regarding contract renewals, portfolio management and respond to talent questions and concernsSchedule prospective talent interviews and manage interview calendar for teamMaintain comprehensive documentation for prospective and existing talent profiles, facilitating smooth office operationsEfficiently manage calendars for new talent interviews, ensuring optimal scheduling and workflowManage & support new talent relationships using casting accounts such as Skybolt and Casting Networks

Stanford, Ca, Us

Evaluated undergraduate applications for freshman admission to Stanford University. Analyzed transcripts and test scores, read applications, recommendations and essays, and provided a summary evaluation and recommendation for each applicationTrained to read Questbridge files, with a thorough understanding of various curriculum and academic systems such as International Baccalaureate, A-levels, O-levels, IGCSE’s, Advanced Placement, national curriculums in Singapore, and Department of Defense schools

Dublin, California, Us

Manage portfolio of 350+ clients, maintaining consideration of competing priorities, goals, and definitions of successPerform one-on-one coaching with clients that require customized training tailored to individual learning types, monitor progress, and troubleshoot technology situationsDevelop and implement a training strategy with corresponding curriculum to achieve organization’s goalsManage multiple projects simultaneously, pivoting as necessary, ensuring performance, quality, strategy and timelines are achieved Maintained monthly correspondence with stakeholders and retained a 98% customer satisfaction rateOnboard internal stakeholders and external clients with new software solutionsFacilitate public, large-group training and presentations with stakeholders to create buy-in, deepen organizational understanding, and align expectations

Fremont, California, Us

Planned, coordinated, and executed more than 15 annual events for over 300 attendees including vendor management, marketing promotions, and event itineraries Designed and edited effective operational and training manuals, as well as supplemental resources to enhance performance and facilitate relevant training efforts on a repeating cadenceTracked and organized data records in various CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness were achievedDeveloped and nurtured a wide variety of professional relationships across a broad network of schools, enabling a deep sharing of knowledge and resources to better serve our individual student populationsCreated and hosted knowledge sessions for clients and stakeholders on industry-leading software solutions Interview, hire and onboard staff, completing regular evaluations and developing corrective action plans as neededServed as a departmental representative to leadership, advocating for both broader institutional vision and mission, as well as departmental priorities, initiatives, and goalsDesigned over 50 original pieces of curriculum and content using Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, and Venngage.

Atherton, Ca, Us

Created and presented customized workshops promoting professional attire in the workplace and educating students on business industry standards Applied counseling skills during undergraduate student appointments to improve student resumesAnalyzed employer evaluations of interns and summarized findings of students’ strengths and weaknesses for use in curricular and program planningResearched and presented recommendations to team for a new Sophomore Year Experience ProgramSurveyed students about career planning needs and created template for new Career Services Newsletter

Wenham, Ma, Us

Interviewed, hired, trained and managed a 50+ person intern team for a range of opportunities, including campus overnights and event visits, evening student calling programs and campus toursMet or exceeded enrollment goals for the College in assigned geographic regions, allowing the College to meet budgetary requirements for the coming school yearCoordinated recruitment travel by scheduling presentations with high schools, booking flights, hotels, and carsCollaborated across multiple departments including academic, development, admissions, and student life to coordinate personalized visits for hundreds of prospective students and their parents Communicated strategically with stakeholders early and often via newsletters, emails, and calls

Wenham, Ma, Us

Recruited prospective students from NY, CT, RI and MA territories. Counseled prospective students and their families through the admissions and financial aid process.Conducted admissions interviews and served on Admissions Committee to determine admissions decisions

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Counseling

Certificate, College Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

High School Diploma