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California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

As Associate Director of Admissions at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, I help coordinate the strategy and execution of admissions and enrollment for the full time MBA program, overseeing recruitment, yield optimization, marketing, and external partnerships. I aim to drive diversity initiatives, enhancing our applicant pool through strategic partnerships, and use data analytics to continually refine processes, improving yield and ensuring the enrollment of high-quality candidates. Additionally, I oversee key relationships with external organizations, further strengthening Haas' position as a leader in graduate business education.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

In my role as Assistant Director of Admissions at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, I orchestrate the full lifecycle recruitment for three pre-professional master’s degrees, enrolling approximately 600 students annually. I manage the entire process from sourcing to advising candidates, providing strategic insights to guide them from initial contact through decision-making. I develop and execute diversity recruitment strategies, enhancing the diversity of our applicant pool through partnerships with internal stakeholders and external organizations. Leading a team of 45 Admissions Ambassadors, I oversee their recruitment, training, and professional development to ensure effective engagement with prospects and applicants. I coordinate 50 recruitment events each year, engaging around 4,200 prospects, and implement travel strategies for recruiting at undergraduate universities and metropolitan areas. Utilizing data analytics, I continuously refine our strategies to improve yield rates and maintain competitive admissions metrics. Additionally, I advise the FuquaPride student organization, supporting approximately 160 students across ten programs.

Durham, Nc

In my previous role, I read and assessed approximately 300 applications for admissions, presenting candidate evaluations and recommendations to the Admissions Committee. I led around 50 virtual information sessions and events for audiences of up to 180 prospective students, covering five different programs. Collaborating closely with the One-Year Masters and Executive MBA Admissions Teams, I contributed to the development of recruitment, marketing, and yield initiatives for programs enrolling a total of 850 students. Additionally, I worked with the Directors of these programs to manage priorities in file reading, event planning, correspondence, and overall team administration, ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process.

Durham, North Carolina

As the school's point of contact, I engaged stakeholders and applicants, handling inquiries, advising prospective students, and synthesizing feedback for the Admissions Team leadership. I managed relationships with admissions stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, and partner school organizations, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration. Additionally, I conducted interviews with approximately 35 current students, providing recommendations for their selection as Admissions Fellows, further supporting the admissions process and enhancing the team’s engagement with the student body.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.93 / 4.0

Activities and Societies: iMSM Program Ambassador, President's List, Honors Graduate I completed this master's program in an accelerated.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, French Language And Literature, 3.32 / 4.0

Activities and Societies: NCAA D1 Cross Country and Track, Orientation Staff - Leadership Team, Campus Union, Wofford Woodpeckers, Kappa.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Activities and Societies: Orientation Staff - Leadership Team, Campus Union, Wofford Woodpeckers,NCAA D1 Cross Country, Track & Field.