Lindsey Blanton Email and Phone Number

-Leads and manages the campus visit program (daily visit programs, large campus events, virtual events, scholarship programs, and off campus admissions events)-Sets-up all event correspondences and management in the CRM including registration, confirmations, pre and post event follow-ups, and surveys-Provides direct supervision to the Visit Coordinator and Graduate Assistant-Produces regular reports for both the visit and event programs-Works closely with the Assistant Vice President of Admissions to inform, excite, and encourage the admissions staff through ongoing training and staff development

-Created strategies to generate interest in Gardner-Webb and the participation in various campus event programs-Supported any recruitment related oversight including participation in one-on-one counselor meetings-Managed and created all Connect Center activities-Maintained healthy campus partnerships for admissions events

-Planned both local and large campus events for Admissions-Collaborated with University Marketing and various departments communication/promoting events-Created a 3 week communication plan for ensuring every detail of all events are communicated clearly and confirmed numerous times before the events take place-Planned and executed 30+ virtual events during the pandemic

-Created and implemented a strategic plan for the academic year-Managed a specific territory in NC as well as other miscellaneous states across the county-Communicated with students daily through various avenues-First face of Gardner-Webb University-Traveled to various high schools to promote the institution

-Promoted outside sales by traveling to local businesses by providing catering information while providing free product samples to taste-Designed and executed community events for local fundraisers-Kept the team motivated and accountable to create a remarkable experience for every guest who visited the restaurant -Collaborated weekly with the General Manager to plan and execute monthly training meetings to ensure everyone is moving forward on the same page-Traveled to various Grand Opening locations to assist the Marketing team with opening 30+ new Chick-fil-A restaurants across the county-Responsible for opening/closing the restaurant, leading a shift, assisting with creating the schedule, and signing off on store invoices