Kaeleigh Peri, Ms Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Buffalo, New York, United States

Buffalo, New York, United States

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

-Support admissions and student services functions for 7 multidisciplinary programs managed in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences--> Assist with ramp-up for new degree programs including creating policies and procedures for degree programs as it pertains to registration process, writing the student handbooks, assessing student milestones as they progress towards degree completion, creating new course proposals, and organizing all aspects of new student orientations.--> Helped launch first cohort of students in Fall 2019 for two degree programs; 22 new students in Master of Professional Studies in Data Science and Applications program and 23 students in Engineering Science MS with course focus in Robotics program-Collaborate with directors of graduate studies and carry out academic and administrative functions to best serve prospective and currently enrolled students within the programs.-Plan, administer, coordinate all functions serving graduate students before they enter their program of study, during the time while they are pursuing their degree and well into their graduate work. Responsibilities include application management, application communication, academic advising, student funding appointments, course scheduling, etc. -Manage all aspects of the graduate experience from meeting and communicating with prospective students and the University constituents, to working with students to ensure their degree plan is met, and other initiatives supporting current students and graduates’ success. -Event management including coordination, planning, scheduling, logistics, promotion, preparation of materials and event spaces, agendas, minutes and follow up action items for CDSE Days; as well as student events including open house, preview day, orientation and commencement, etc.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

-Recruit qualified prospective students into Medaille College's Adult and Graduate programs-Educate students on programs, admissions process; cultivate student relationships and guide them from inquiry to applicant to enrolled student-Review and evaluate prospective student applications-Responsible for filling cohorts for all nontraditional evening undergraduate and graduate programs-Set up and participate in job fairs, transfer/educational fairs, in-house advisement, information tables, and on-site recruiting events.-Designated School Official (DSO for SEVIS, responsible for communicating with international students requirements for student VISA and issuing I-20s-Proficient in Banner, Hyperion, Hobson's Radius, and Microsoft Office Suite-Administrative member of Leadership Management Council (LMC)Milestone Enrollment Achievements:Spring 2018: 166%Fall 2017: 123%Summer 2017: 140%Spring 2017: 100%

Williamsville, Ny

-Facilitate workshops at START Orientation program to new students- present about college success and the services available to students. -Assist with student retention program, STARFISH. Communicate with students via phone outreach and e-mail, coordinate meetings with students to determine ways to support their academic and personal experiences. -Assist in academic advising for Liberal Arts programs. -Assist with Student Ambassador Program- created email and flyer to recruit students to apply for program, reviewed applications and coordinated interviews

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

-Managed $40+ million in annual revenue for two vendors (Netgear, Raritan); tasked with growing market share, partner recruitment, pipeline management and increasing overall vendor revenue by at least 15%-Exceeded revenue growth goals for 2011 by 20% for two vendor lines-Proactively reached out to new Ingram Micro customers within a week or two of them establishing an account with Ingram Micro and educated them on the Market Development Organization and general resources available to them-Selected as part of initiative due to skillset including: being proactive, strong communication skills, known follow through and ability to position value add of company and MD organization-Conducted sales huddles, floor days, tabletop events, and hot seats to increase awareness and sales on vendor promotions and products-Promoted to MDS II based on job performance in July 2012-Moved to #2 vendor Symantec by annual revenue in the networking/security business unit in Sept. 2012; helped grow VAR revenue by 15% YOY while on line

-Wrote for a variety of campus-related publications.-Acted as a photographer for local campus and community events.-Solicited interviews, issued follow-up calls to media, and acted as a representative of the public relations office to the media.-Helped in the creation and implementation of a grassroots PR campaign for Earth Day.

-Aided admissions staff in the organization of open houses, Saturday visits, accepted student receptions and guidance counselor workshops.-Served as the student speaker for the fall 2009 open house.-Updated event schedules and campus maps for admissions events.-Helped increase prospective student attendance at fall 2009 open houses.-Recruited student and faculty speakers and reviewed speeches.-Created prospective student survey to gather feedback.

-Helped in the planning and conduction of a news conference.-Wrote a variety of writing materials including news releases, media advisories, brochures, fliers and created advertisements to disseminate message to key audiences.-Used various research methods for public relations planning and evaluation.-Formulated action and response strategies, as well as communication tactics to achieve objectives.-Developed a strategic public relations plan.-Developed an understanding of issues and crisis management.-Selected as "agency of record" by Chautauqua County Fair board members.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 4.0

Recent graduate, December 2018

B.S., Public Relations, English

Activities and Societies: Applied Communication Association -Head of Group Development -Head of Community Service -Head of Fund-raising.