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Media, Pennsylvania, United States

The Walden School, a preschool through fifth grade independent school, promotes a high standard of academics in a peaceful and caring learning environment. Walden nurtures the whole child, ignites intellectual curiosity, and fosters independence in a culture of deep and abiding respect.

1901 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Studio Incamminati is a private, higher education school for Contemporary Realist Art. It is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Interim President of the institution, responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight to all aspects of the school's operations. Played a pivotal role in helping shape the.

Hopewell, New Jersey, United States

Position eliminated, with two other admin positions, due to school’s financial difficulties.Embody the mission of The Laurel School and articulate the mission for all aspects of the school’s program. Responsible for the overall management of the school in accordance with the board’s policies. Spokesperson for the school with all its internal and external.

New York, New York

• Manage all aspects of admissions and enrollment management for The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning differences.
• Develop the strategic plan for school-wide marketing and communications for the Greater New York area.
• Work closely with Advancement Office to promote fundraising efforts through effective outreach and communications plan.
• Update and improve school website for better interaction with prospective and current… Show more
• Update and improve school website for better interaction with prospective and current families.
• Develop partnerships with national and international organizations focused on learning differences.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Managed all aspects of admissions and enrollment for SCH Academy’s single-gender, middle school divisions.
• Assisted in allocating need-based financial aid awards for middle school applicants helping manage multi-million dollar financial aid budget.
• Worked closely with marketing and communications to develop effective admissions marketing plan. Developed/wrote copy for radio advertising for KYW News Radio campaign.
• Organized WHYY volunteer morning helping SCH Academy receive… Show more
• Organized WHYY volunteer morning helping SCH Academy receive marketing visibility on widely listened to public radio station.
• Organized SCH Academy’s first live stream classroom programs targeting prospective families. Broadcast live classrooms so prospective parents could see an actual classroom in session. Held Q&A after broadcast. Show less

Haddonfield, New Jersey

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families pursuing enrollment in Pre-School through eighth grade.
• Assessed, restructured, and implemented a new strategic marketing and enrollment plan increasing visibility in the external and internal community.
• Lead administrator for the Financial Aid Committee allocating over $350,000 in financial aid using FACTS as our financial aid management system.
• Organized Haddonfield Friends School’s first appearance on WHYY… Show more
• Organized Haddonfield Friends School’s first appearance on WHYY TV/Radio Campaigns for increased visibility and awareness.
• Organized the first Open House for Professionals, inviting area educational therapists, daycare center managers, Realtors, and church pastors to learn more about Haddonfield Friends School.

Wallingford, PA

• Assess, restructure, and implement a new strategic marketing and communications plan for one of a handful of Quaker study, retreat, and conference centers in the world.
• Developed and updated a digital/print marketing plan including social media, public relations, and communications. Improved social media presence through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram..
• Developed and updated a digital/print marketing plan including social media, public relations, and communications. Improved social media presence through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram..
• Member of the Advancement Office raising funds for Pendle Hill’s Capital Campaign and Annual Appeal; Key contributor to successful grant submission to The Shoemaker Foundation for a 2-year grant of $300,000.
• Lead administrator for the 85th Anniversary Celebration and the Woodworkers Online Exhibition and Auction, raising over $20,000 for the Pendle Hill Endowment.
• Organized Pendle Hill’s first appearance on WHYY TV/Radio Campaigns for increased visibility and awareness.

Philadelphia, PA

• Developed/implemented strategic online/print marketing plan assisting homeowners sell and purchase real estate.
• Top 3 searched national/international websites for local rental real estate during the 2013 US Open Golf Championship; rented homes to Ralph Lauren and PGA caddies; featured media presence on NBC10 TV, Fox News TV.

Rose Valley, PA

• Director of recruitment, evaluation, admission, retention & financial aid for prospective and current families, Pre-school through 6th grade.
• Updated and revised the marketing plan improving visibility while decreasing the overall marketing budget by $15,000+.
• Strategically planned all aspects of marketing, advertising and communications including outreach to surrounding communities and improving digital presence.

Haverford, PA

• Provided strategic leadership, as part of a two-person committee, establishing effective and efficient delivery of tuition assistance awards maximizing retention and enrollment goals.
• Assisted in allocating approximately $17M in grants, over $3.3M in 2008, highest, at the time, in the School’s history.
• Shared accountability for the overall operation of the office, complying with NAIS regulations.
• Collaborated with campus resources implementing additional grants for students… Show more
• Collaborated with campus resources implementing additional grants for students needing textbooks and meals. Show less

Haverford, PA

• Increased middle school applicant pool to highest level, contributing to record full enrollment for six consecutive years.
• Assisted in developing the award winning view book with Kelsh-Wilson Design, Admissions Marketing Report Merit Award at the 20th Annual Admissions Advertising Award.
• Increased diversity applications by 300% during a 6 year period; school-wide diversity increased 150%.
• Coordinator of Admission Community Outreach Program identifying and introducing… Show more
• Coordinator of Admission Community Outreach Program identifying and introducing appropriate technology (web seminars, online applications), broadening the marketing reach.
• Contributed to highest admissions yield amongst local independent schools in 2006, 82.4%.

Haverford, PA

• Developed, implemented and monitored programs and processes promoting and sustaining diversity, equity and respect as the school’s first Director of Community.
• Spearheaded efforts to increase the diversity enrollment of the student body.
• Coordinated, designed, and facilitated general and issue-specific diversity training events, interactive forums and discussion groups with cooperation from a diversity counselor.
• Assisted with staff and faculty recruitment.
• Member, Board… Show more
• Member, Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Committee, formed to continue and maintain efforts on the Strategic Plan.

Bs, Sociology

Ma, Liberal Studies

Professional Certificate Executive Leadership, Executive Leadership

Professional Certificate, Web Management And Design

Professional Certificate, Program Design And Assessment