Katie Crombe Email & Phone Number

Alma, Mi, Us

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

- Develop innovative recruitment strategies and activities that engage diverse audiences and stakeholders.- Create strong partnerships with high school counselors and CBOs by representing the Collegeat a variety of events, presentations, visits, and fairs, including both in- and out-of-state travel.- Collaborate with the MSU Office of Admissions and other MSU Residential Colleges to strengthen and diversify student recruitment initiatives. - Connect with RCAH alumni through events, networking opportunities, and coordinating the RCAH Alumni Council.

- Collaborate with the enrollment team to shape the incoming class within budget and demographic parameters- Review over 1,200 applications (20% of applicant pool) and evaluate candidates within a highly selective institution- Strategically organize data in Slate to manage territory distribution, reporting, and applicant statistics

- Partner with campus offices like Admissions, Athletics, and Career Services to develop and support alumni engagement efforts - Oversee planning and execution of alumni traditions and events, including Homecoming, reunions, and regional gatherings- Revitalize opportunities and structure for the award-winning volunteer Alma Ambassador Program®- Support donor relations and development initiatives of the Annual Fund and Advancement staff

- Strategize initiatives for adapting and improving recruitment processes during the pandemic alongside Leadership Team- Manage and supervise seven admissions representatives with recruitment efforts in their own territories- Lead, plan, and manage the adaptation of virtual recruitment practices, including admissions events, fairs, and presentations- Engage with students, parents, alumni, counselors, and community based organizations to recruit in Oakland County

- Develop and manage a communication track for print and digital media to prospective students and across campus- Maintain a strategic social media calendar on all Alma College Admissions accounts and manage incoming class pages and groups- Create and produce new weekly virtual program (“Future Scot Friday”) with institutional guests and enrollment content- Supervise three student employees as they implement social media, graphic design, and recruitment activities online

Alma, Michigan, United States

- Represent Alma College in-person at over 100 college fairs, presentations, and high school visits per year- Interview and counsel over 2,000 students through the processes of application, acceptance, and enrollment- Mentor new admissions representatives, lead weekly strategic Rep Meetings, and create processes for onboarding- Cultivate positive relationships internally and externally with partner schools, campus offices, and community advocates

Madison Heights, Mi

- Establish and maintain volunteer base of over 200 student, parent, and alumni Ambassadors to assist in the recruitment of students- Schedule and conduct daily tours, admissions interviews, and over 150 VIP visits (shadow days) of potential enrollees- Implement and manage a new comprehensive electronic database of parish, school, and prospective student information- Cultivate positive relationships internally and externally with partner constituents, school administrators, and community advocates- Follow-up and attend to all admission inquiries through the processes of recruitment, application, acceptance, and enrollment- Plan, coordinate, and execute ten different on-site admissions events and twenty off-site visits per year- Create and distribute monthly electronic Admissions newsletter to approximately 1000 subscribers- Renovate application process to streamline, personalize and increase number of applicants by over 60%International Student Coordinator:- Coordinate with the Archdiocese of Detroit and international organizations to recruit and admit international students- Regulate and maintain legal documentation to ensure international students remain in valid status- Liaise regularly with students, host families, and international organizations including yearly trainings and monthly updates

- Operate personal small business and engage in direct sales via in-home demonstrations, catalog sales, and online shows- Apply customer service skills to communicate with new clients, follow-up with contacts, and perform host-coaching- Design marketing materials to generate new contacts and stimulate business- Exceeded new consultant sales goals by 200% and demonstrated continuing sales growth

- Apply administrative skills to manage and track approximately $160,000 in donations and communicate with over 300 donors- Create and supervise all social media platforms and design literature for the campaign- Coordinate and train volunteers to promote candidate, communicate with voters, and canvass neighborhoods- Plan, coordinate, and organize multiple campaign fundraising events

Detroit, Mi

- Utilized organizational skills to manage a caseload of 30-40 immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications per day- Communicated regularly with businesses and foreign nationals to gather information and resolve issues- Developed content for the immigration practice group section of the Clark Hill website- Innovated new processes to improve efficiency and administration of cases for the paralegal team- Trained incoming paralegals, demonstrate procedures, and answer immigration questions

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Instructed citizenship test prep courses and ESL-based civics courses- Interviewed refugees and immigrants applying for Citizenship and Permanent Residency- Provided application assistance for refugees alongside a BIA accredited immigration representative- Utilized communication and mediation skills while working with medical personnel as the Refugee Health Liaison - Planned and organized Annual Appeal Campaign as a member of the Social Media Committee- Developed, promoted, and executed new 'Earth Day' clean-up event with over 100 volunteers

- Planned and implemented fellowship activities and organized events after the service - Utilized organizational, leadership, and teamwork skills to coordinate volunteers and lead the Hospitality Ministry Team- Created and initiated new and innovative programs to make students feel welcome

- Supervised peer staff members and manage daily procedures for a multipurpose performance center - Ensured that all patrons had an enjoyable experience while respecting the facilities and following rules - Communicated effectively with performers, Technical Assistants, volunteer ushers, and Box Office staff to coordinate needs- Managed ticket sales and handled any problems that arose

- Worked on a team of 10 interns to coordinate a summer day camp for children in low-income areas- Planned and executed program activities designed for children ages 6-11- Educated the children through experiential and hands-on classroom activities- Applied ability to interact well with other cultures and youth

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Assisted with filings, cases, and court administration processes for three summers in a row.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Strategic Communication

Bachelor Of Arts, Organizational Communication

Study Abroad Program, Italian, Communication Studies

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