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University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

With a keen focus on process optimization and results-driven solutions, I propel organizations forward, achieving transformative outcomes that exceed expectations. I excel at driving successful project execution, ensuring thorough data collection, and delivering clear communication to diverse stakeholders. By evaluating and enhancing current processes, I identify opportunities to improve effectiveness across projects. Through data analysis and stakeholder collaboration, I implement strategic adjustments to boost organizational performance.Key Achievements:►Utilized Excel and PowerBI to create comprehensive institutional reports, enabling senior leadership for data-driven decisions with confidence.►Provided crucial data insights to senior leadership, empowering to make informed choices on university matters with up-to-date and relevant information.►Recognized, assessed, and communicated essential data sources within Penn State's complex data environment.►Offered thorough support and training to university stakeholders, equipping with data-driven strategies to achieve goals.►Coordinated with external higher education agencies, including AAUDE, IPEDS, Common Data Set, and National Student Clearinghouse to guarantee accurate reporting and compliance.►Contributed to Penn State’s First-Generation Student Success Group, demonstrating commitment to student support and fostering inclusive environment.

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

As a strategic leader, I developed and implemented impactful recruitment, enrollment, and financial aid strategies to drive institutional growth and diversity. I delivered personalized guidance to students, helping them navigate Penn State's academic landscape and achieve degree completion. With a student-centric approach, I adapted to the needs of diverse populations, including adult learners, international students, and transfer students, fostering an inclusive environment that promoted equitable access to education.Key Achievements:►Spearheaded 30%+ increase in out-of-state paid deposits to employ strategic initiatives and targeted outreach that delivered measurable results within 2 recruitment cycles.►Initiated highly effective email and text outreach campaigns using Slate CRM, achieving over 1K new social media followers between 2020 and 2022.►Liaised with Director of Enrollment Management to prospect potential opportunities for increasing out-of-state enrollment, resulting in 17% increase in 2020 and 31% increase in 2021.►Enrolled students from key areas, including Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and California, assisted in increasing out-of-state paid deposits by 20%+ from 2020 to 2021, and recorded highest number of out-of-state paid deposits in past 5 years.►Improved Slate CRM system, leveraging capabilities to automate recruitment workflows and elevate student engagement.►Drove cutting-edge SMS communication strategy, enhancing student interactions on social media and during key events, resulting in higher levels of engagement.►Leveraged predictive analytics and CRM tools to build data-driven models targeting potential student populations and improving recruitment effectiveness and overall student experience.►Collaborated with senior leadership to shape inclusive student retention and enrollment strategies with special emphasis on boosting representation among underrepresented groups.

Indiana, Pennsylvania

I was one of the driving forces to the successes of many university projects aimed at overall student growth, recruitment, retention, support, and success through my efforts residing $40,000+ in annual gifts from donors I was able to create and cultivate relationships with through my years in this role. I was able to develop and implement and use different strategies to assess best what the best practices were to optimize fundraising results through research and data-driven decisions.

Johnstown, Pennsylvania Area

As a recruiter, I focused on international student recruitment, reviewed various program applications, utilized applicant tracking systems to track applicants, and participated in full-cycle recruiting. I communicated with applicants through multiple platforms and developed and implemented multi-faceted communications, including print materials and social media content, to communicate with prospective students. By analyzing data, I created weekly enrollment reports analyzing our recruitment strategies and trends to aid in the planning of future recruitment strategies to increase enrollment.

Loretto Pa

As a coach and recruiting coordinator, I organized, scheduled, and planned recruitment visits. I sourced student-athletes through different recruitment platforms and made recruitment decisions based on established criteria set based on team and university needs. I built and grew relationships with various departments within the university and the student-athletes while also mentoring and providing leadership and growth opportunities.

As a recruitment coordinator, I established and maintained relationships with prospective student-athletes while scheduling, planning, and coordinating recruiting visits for prospective student-athletes. I created and responded to correspondence with other coaches, student-athletes, and other college collages to ensure we optimized our recruiting strategies while meeting the needs of the team and college. I also assisted in establishing a weekly game plan for upcoming football games and practices while also participating in fundraising efforts and planning and coordinating fundraising events.

Masters Degree, Education, 4.0

Master’S Degree, Education

Expecting to earn my Master of Education degree in December of 2016.

Master’S Degree, Organizational Leadership-Concentration In Human Resources

Sport Management

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