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San Diego County, California, United States

Identified and Implemented technology solutions to improve enrollment productivity and efficiency. Served as liaison for marketing and IT for Salesforce testing, communication.• Saved 5800 manager hours, increased contact rate 700% and adherence by 400%, by developing contact strategy automation.• Created video/email campaign for 900% increase in 3rd course completion and 500% in applications.• Redesigned 300+ enrollment emails for UAGC transition and Salesforce implementation.

Created 50+ accounts with 10 in sales pipeline managing solar installations territory, average of 50 calls daily.

As a Senior Business Manager for Global Education Technology I effectively led and developed the IT Project Management Office including implementation of policies and procedures and delegating workload to better streamline operations. I successfully served as liaison and first point of contact between Education and IT Departments. I created and designed the repository for all project management documentation inventory. I also managed a staff of eight team members including an $8M+ budget.

Greater San Diego Area

As Associate Vice President of Student Experience I oversaw strategic vision and institutional focus with regard to incoming student phone calls. I created and developed business requirements for new online application portals. I also successfully reduced incoming student file inaccuracies through implementation of a high-profile pilot program.

During my time as the Vice President of Continuing Education I built and launched a new division inside the Bridgepoint Educational System including recruiting and hiring of staff, development of go-to-market strategy, and obtaining regulatory approvals. I also oversaw all aspects of a staff of 6 team members and a $2M+ budget.

During my time as Associate Vice President of New Media, I oversaw all aspects of the launch of social media presence for Ashford University, University of the Rockies, and Bridgepoint Education on multiple outlets. I also successfully improved communications between brands and constituents resulting in 135K likes on Facebook, 22M+ views on YouTube, and 24K+ followers on Twitter.

Greater San Diego Area

As the Director of New Program Development, I drove the launch of 120+ programmatic offerings for multiple universities allowing the recruit of 175K+ applicants and 50K graduates. I worked with a multifaceted team to develop and implement online tools for customers including online applications, student portals, among others effectively servicing 90K students. I also utilized my project management skills to oversee the launch of the live chat functionality seeing an increase in 1600 additional… Show more As the Director of New Program Development, I drove the launch of 120+ programmatic offerings for multiple universities allowing the recruit of 175K+ applicants and 50K graduates. I worked with a multifaceted team to develop and implement online tools for customers including online applications, student portals, among others effectively servicing 90K students. I also utilized my project management skills to oversee the launch of the live chat functionality seeing an increase in 1600 additional students and $9.7M+ in increased revenue. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

During my time as the Vice President of Continuing Education I built and launched a new division inside the Bridgepoint Educational System including recruiting and hiring of staff, development of go-to-market strategy, and obtaining regulatory approvals. I also oversaw all aspects of a staff of 6 team members and a $2M+ budget.

I worked in a variety of roles while at University of Phoenix. I worked in academic counseling, managing student services, training, business analysis, auditing of campus, retention and re-entry efforts and worked to help improve the services provided to students.

Ba, History, English

Activities and Societies: Delta Chi Fraternity

Mba, Business

MBA