Marisa Arnold M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Savannah, Ga

Designed and implemented youth programs for systems-impacted youth, creating partnerships with local organizations and expanding reach by 66%.Managed a team of 3 full-time staff, 15 contracted teaching artists, and volunteers, ensuring cohesive and impactful program delivery.Developed annual budgets, tracked program performance, and maintained alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.Refined curriculum to align with Deep’s pedagogical approach, boosting program impact and better meeting community needs.

Savannah, Ga

Student-focused admission recruiter with over 3 years of proven record and skill in enrollment, leadership, and relation building. Duties involved include but are not limited to:- Learn and demonstrate expert knowledge of the selective college admission and financial aid process- Work with academically high achieving and challenged students to support enrollment into institution/program- Work cross functionally with various university departments, admissions team, and staff- Manage accounts/leads and individual book of business. - Meet metrics and goals for enrollment based on data driven strategic plan- Schedule and conduct interviews, pursue qualified candidates for enrollment, and determine appropriateness of candidates for enrollment based upon career goal compatibility.- Follow-up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information - Contact applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendations, and applications - Create profiles for each applicant and work collaborative with other counselors to review make final approvals- Coordinate applicant approval process with various educational departments as needed - Create and maintain recruitment guidelines and goals to use for future recruitment efforts- Research and develop leads. Assess candidates to ensure qualification/eligibility match, cultural fit, and compatibility- Network and build long lasting client relations, serve as first impression for institution- Align student's educational and career goals with program offering- Coordinate and support school engagement programs and events, coordinate and supervise student volunteer program- Travel to designated regions for collegiate, public and private schools, and corporation business/partnership development

Savannah, Ga

Passionate and mission-driven Executive Director leading strategy and policy implementation for the progression and execution of Board of Director approved initiatives and programs.🖥Managed multiple programs simultaneously including internal and external clients.🖥Led team meetings with senior management to update and track progress🖥Submitted timely and efficient reports to contract managers for compliance and reporting, delivering quality services and product to clients in adherence to standards🖥Analyzed and assessed KPI's and organizational practices to define areas for improvement🖥Set agendas for cross-functional teams and led collaborative scoping meetings🖥Built relationships with city of Savannah business, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations in the local area and state to foster awareness and engagement of program offerings🖥Cultivated and developed stakeholder relations and maintain existing partners 🖥Identified areas needing improvement and gaps, and propose solutions and changes to policy, systems, and processes for best practices. 🖥Hired, trained, motivated, and coached high-performing staff and volunteers. Supported their individual and team development fostering an equitable and inclusive environment🖥Planned and implemented programming and services that utilized best practices to support youth needs and deliverables🖥Conducted and produced timely and accurate reports/audits for state/county governance and Board of Directors on quarterly basis🖥Executed oversight of fiscal management, budgeting, and forecasting of financials with a > $400,000 operating annual budget in first year. 🖥Responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance for contractual minimum standards, charitable contributions, professional associations, political contributions, and payments to industry/business associations🖥Participate in community and government functions, advocating and representing company and program offering

Pooler, Georgia

People focused and empathetic property manager/ project manager for housing company with over 3 years of experience. - Served as the first impression of the apartment community; to inform, guide, and appeal the property to individuals to lease- Networked and project managed with vendors, residents, and other apartment complexes. - Reported property financial status, occupancy, and demographic data to property owners for measurement and forecast of revenue generation, profit and loss, and diversity metrics- Met with future clients and tenants, showcased the community portfolio and advised on the application process and assessment of application in accordance with anti-discrimination and housing laws- Created and implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy as a pilot project for company wide roll out- Generated revenue by decreasing delinquency from 54% to 17% within a quarter through data analysis and complex problem-solving- Supervised apartment turnover process, reduced vacancy loss, bad debt loss, and concessions, and observe/forecast leasing trends, patterns, and availability- Arranged contractors/outside vendors for maintenance, trash removal, landscaping, security and other ongoing services and managing disputes with these service providers where appropriate - Investigated and resolved property complaints and rental violations- Generated revenue by decreasing delinquency from 44% to 18% for community within a quarter through data analysis and complex problem solving

Macon, Georgia

- Promoted, informed, and advised 6th-12th grade students, college transfer students, and their families on college opportunities and options.- Participated in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies.- Maintained confidentiality and integrity when evaluating and reviewing student files.- Served as a liaison of Wesleyan College Admissions to the college's athletic and nursing department.- Advised and supervised an admission's student organization WAVE- Wesleyan Admission Volunteer Experience, comprising of 20 volunteers- Traveled to various events, college fairs, and high schools in specified region to recruit and attract potential students and partners to Wesleyan College- Scheduled and conducted interviews, pursued qualified candidates for enrollment, and determined appropriateness of candidates for enrollment based upon career goal compatibility.- Followed up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information - Contacted applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendations, and applications - Created profiles for each applicant and work collaborative with other counselors to review make final approvals- Coordinated applicant approval process with various educational departments as needed - Created and maintained recruitment guidelines and goals to use for future recruitment efforts

Macon, Georgia

Macon, Georgia

- Planned, coordinated, implemented, and oversaw the college orientation for incoming first year and new students. - Supervised a team of student orientation leaders and summer student resident advisors. - Performed clerical duties for student affairs and admissions departments.- Develop relationships with surrounding K-12 schools for pipeline activity to institution

Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga

Peer mentor and student intern for the first year experience program. Worked closely with faculty and staff to learn, teach, and perform the Interactivity process to first year students.

Savannah, Georgia

Responsible for managerial duties such as opening and closing the store, interviewing and hiring job applicants, floor leading the store team, problem solving internal and external dilemmas, and handling cash functions.

Master Of Education (Med), Adult Education And Community Leadership- Org Management, 3.8

Formerly Armstrong State University

Ba, Educational Studies And Music

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Epsilon, Resident Advisor, Class President, Student Government Association, Servant Leader, Wesleyan.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Choir, National Honor Society

Completed Two Years Of Study, Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: Natinal Honor Society, National Beta Club, Thespians Society