Derek T. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Serve as the primary point of contact for current and prospective member colleges and universities, including managing recruitment and onboarding for new members• Plan and execute events for member colleges/universities including a monthly professional development series• Establish avenues for member colleges to collaborate on college access and other initiatives• Organize and oversee the Affordability Committee and other member-based groups• Lead the conference planning… Show more Serve as the primary point of contact for current and prospective member colleges and universities, including managing recruitment and onboarding for new members• Plan and execute events for member colleges/universities including a monthly professional development series• Establish avenues for member colleges to collaborate on college access and other initiatives• Organize and oversee the Affordability Committee and other member-based groups• Lead the conference planning committee in collaboration with the CEO• Serve as the lead team member to the Board Membership committee• Serve as a representative for the Coalition at member-sponsored events and activitiesImplement strategies and programs to build relationships with counselors and community based organizations to increase awareness of our mission and promote student account creation• Design and deliver training webinars about MyCoalition tools geared towards counselors and community-based organizations, including community colleges• In collaboration with the Director of Communications, develop communications streams and build upon the student supporter resources• Organize and oversee the Counselor Advisory Committee • Attend virtual and in-person meetings geared towards counselors and advisors to promote the Coalition and the Coalition digital tools (NCAN, NACAC, NPEA)Collaborate with and establish partnerships with organizations and districts to increase awareness of the Coalition and to provide additional resources for both members and students• Work with the CEO and Associate Director to determine priority partnerships, and outreach and engagement strategies Show less

Pasadena, Ca

• Developed and executed data-driven strategies focused on outreach and recruitment of targeted underrepresented student populations • Conducted strategic planning and oversee project management of all campus events, including developing differentiated marketing and communication plans while leading teams of admission staff on related functions• Directly managed 2 staff members and assisted the Director in the performance management and annual performance evaluations of those staff… Show more • Developed and executed data-driven strategies focused on outreach and recruitment of targeted underrepresented student populations • Conducted strategic planning and oversee project management of all campus events, including developing differentiated marketing and communication plans while leading teams of admission staff on related functions• Directly managed 2 staff members and assisted the Director in the performance management and annual performance evaluations of those staff members• Actively managed a high school counselor advisory group with various contact points throughout the year• Built and maintained relationships with high school counselors and alumni in an assigned fixed region, as well as with faculty, staff and other relevant stakeholders• Counseled students and conducted presentations about Caltech undergraduate life, admissions and financial aid policies/procedures to audiences on campus, in high schools, and at large off-campus venues• Planned and executed an effective recruitment travel plan that makes appropriate use of staff time, budget, and data to target the most promising candidates to Caltech• Thoroughly read, critically evaluated, and recommended appropriate admission decisions on highly competitive applications Show less

Pasadena, Ca

• Created and actively manage the Caltech Counselor Advisory Board, composed of 11 public, private, and CBO counselors from across the nation• Served as coordinator for Prefrosh Weekend, Caltech’s three-day admitted student event and largest on-campus admissions event• Served as an outreach counselor for the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success; Faculty member for College Horizons; and Liaison for the Strive for College partnership• Coordinator for Caltech Up Close, a… Show more • Created and actively manage the Caltech Counselor Advisory Board, composed of 11 public, private, and CBO counselors from across the nation• Served as coordinator for Prefrosh Weekend, Caltech’s three-day admitted student event and largest on-campus admissions event• Served as an outreach counselor for the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success; Faculty member for College Horizons; and Liaison for the Strive for College partnership• Coordinator for Caltech Up Close, a 3-day, 2-night fall fly-in for 50 underrepresented students interested in STEM; Assist with the application, programming, travel arrangements, and host matching• Served as the admissions liaison for the Caltech Center for Diversity• Read approximately 1,000 applications per year and recruit for 15 states (including travel to Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas) and 5 international territories (Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan)• Perform general admission officer duties: conduct information sessions on campus and regional information sessions in recruitment territories, assist with event planning and management, answer student and parent inquiries by phone, email, and in person Show less

Babson Park, Ma

Graduate Assistant for Student Activities and Leadership (SAL)• Developed and organized monthly seminars for approximately 20 students of the Babson Leadership Academy by reaching out to presenters, creating marketing and assessment materials, and securing event space and logistics• Served as the SAL advisor for 5 affinity groups: Black Student Union (BSU), Hillel, Pride Alliance, Babson Invisible Disease & Disability Society (BIDDS), and the Babson Korean Student Association (BKSA)… Show more Graduate Assistant for Student Activities and Leadership (SAL)• Developed and organized monthly seminars for approximately 20 students of the Babson Leadership Academy by reaching out to presenters, creating marketing and assessment materials, and securing event space and logistics• Served as the SAL advisor for 5 affinity groups: Black Student Union (BSU), Hillel, Pride Alliance, Babson Invisible Disease & Disability Society (BIDDS), and the Babson Korean Student Association (BKSA) • Organized bi-monthly social outings of 20+ students to encourage engagement and community building among the sophomore class Assistant Area Director in Residence Education• Program advisor and support for Woodside and Woodland Hill graduate housing, a community of approximately 100 students• Supervised and mentored graduate Resident Assistants in program development, community building, facilities concerns, duty rounds, and conflict resolution• Participated in Professional Staff Duty rotation for two weeks each semester and handled cases of student conduct and code violations Show less

Seoul, South Korea

• Advised clients on their education prospects in North America, Asia, and the UK for undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and summer program admissions• Provided support and guidance for activity development, research, and major/career choice• Coordinated and managed 200+ university applications by strategizing and meeting deadlines• Developed the NAVI program to increase participation in extracurricular activities and trained 5 instructors to implement and teach the program to 100+… Show more • Advised clients on their education prospects in North America, Asia, and the UK for undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and summer program admissions• Provided support and guidance for activity development, research, and major/career choice• Coordinated and managed 200+ university applications by strategizing and meeting deadlines• Developed the NAVI program to increase participation in extracurricular activities and trained 5 instructors to implement and teach the program to 100+ elementary and middle school students Show less

Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea

• Advised clients on major/career choice and application strategy for undergraduate and transfer admissions in North America• Managed and strategized all university applications for 15 students each year• Led seminars on strategy breakdown for parents and activity development seminars for students at the Yonsei University Global Leaders and Dreams (GLAD) Summer program

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Traveled to schools and college fairs in Northern Kentucky, Western Ohio, Minnesota, and Iowa• Spearheaded minority and international recruitment efforts and events• Reviewed and provided a recommendation on admission decisions to the Director of Admissions

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master’S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council – Cohort Representative • Selected to represent the Higher Education cohort; Planned and organized.

Bachelor’S Degree, Spanish Language And Literature

Hope’s Asian Perspective Association President (2009), Historian (2008), Secretary (2006-2007) ACS Relay for Life Logistics Committee.