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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Coordinates, plans, markets, and executes all Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute (DCII) events;approximately 30 programs a year.• Manages all social media accounts, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and promotion efforts via theseaccounts.• Creates and maintains digital content and copy for all social media accounts and DCII official website to engage target audience and promote DCII events.• Manages 6 university budgets ranging in value from $12,000 to $160,000… Show more • Coordinates, plans, markets, and executes all Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute (DCII) events;approximately 30 programs a year.• Manages all social media accounts, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and promotion efforts via theseaccounts.• Creates and maintains digital content and copy for all social media accounts and DCII official website to engage target audience and promote DCII events.• Manages 6 university budgets ranging in value from $12,000 to $160,000 through efficient and precisereconciliation of all monthly expenses. Show less

Austin, Tx

• Developed and implemented outreach campaigns in assigned region recruiting and matriculating students through analysis of quantitative & qualitative data• Advertised, coordinated, and executed TAMU regional programming to increasebrand awareness and encourage matriculation and retention in prospects• Served as Regional Programming Manager by compiling annual event marketingprogramming portfolios for auditing including: event budget, vendor communication, completed contracts… Show more • Developed and implemented outreach campaigns in assigned region recruiting and matriculating students through analysis of quantitative & qualitative data• Advertised, coordinated, and executed TAMU regional programming to increasebrand awareness and encourage matriculation and retention in prospects• Served as Regional Programming Manager by compiling annual event marketingprogramming portfolios for auditing including: event budget, vendor communication, completed contracts, reconciled expenses, official event communication to participants, completed participation documentation, program evaluations by both participants and internal staff, and the events registration system.• Contributed to Office of Admission SLATE implementation committee. Responsible for providing training to regional team members.• Conducted market research through coordinating target market focus groups and analyzing feedback to better fill the needs of our targeted and recruited students. Show less

Phoenix, Az

Served as expert on 25 programs in 6 cities spanning 3 different countries. Advised 150 to 500 students and families per term (Fall, Spring, Summer) through the pre-departure process from application to arrival.• Increased student retention through quality, efficient customer service• Maintained extensive knowledge of the Customer Relation Management (Sales- force) database documenting all internal and external phone calls, social mediaengagement, email, web chat, and texting… Show more Served as expert on 25 programs in 6 cities spanning 3 different countries. Advised 150 to 500 students and families per term (Fall, Spring, Summer) through the pre-departure process from application to arrival.• Increased student retention through quality, efficient customer service• Maintained extensive knowledge of the Customer Relation Management (Sales- force) database documenting all internal and external phone calls, social mediaengagement, email, web chat, and texting communications.• Managed professional Facebook social media profile and 25 respective programofferings Facebook group pages; produced digital content to increase studentengagement and retention.• Hosted online Facebook virtual engagement sessions. Provided interactive andstructured content to guide online conversation among program participants.• Collaborated with in house Marketing Department to create a complete studentlife cycle digital contact strategy, create email and blog copy within company voice, provide on brand interview content for partner website, and served as front facing social media presence with both students and parents.• Attended a site visit in Seville, Spain with onsite team. Monitored on site procedures and visited partnering university campus representatives to better assist and advise incoming students about their upcoming semester. Show less

Houston, Tx

•Provided guidance and support to a population of approximately 1400 students at a Title I high school needed to create a college-going culture including: college searches, completing admissions and financial aid applications, transitioning and enrolling in their “best-fit” higher education institution•Increased percentage of completed college applications within a diverse population of students from low-income, first generation, and underrepresented groups by conducting more than 1100… Show more •Provided guidance and support to a population of approximately 1400 students at a Title I high school needed to create a college-going culture including: college searches, completing admissions and financial aid applications, transitioning and enrolling in their “best-fit” higher education institution•Increased percentage of completed college applications within a diverse population of students from low-income, first generation, and underrepresented groups by conducting more than 1100 one-on-one and group meetings with students and parents•Collected and maintained quantitative and qualitative data on student interactions, progress with college entrance exams, and career and counseling services•Cultivated working relationships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and program supervisors to create a college-going culture at Sharpstown High School •Presented to student classrooms regarding topics such as the importance of higher education, the college application process, the financial aid process, college admission exams, and college resources•Coordinated and facilitated school wide events including application workshops, financial aid and tax preparation nights, and on campus college fairs•Coordinated meetings between outside institution representatives and students to increase knowledge of secondary education opportunities•Participated in rigorous training in college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, college entrance testing, event planning, and professionalism•Collaborated with colleagues to create a newsletter about the state-wide on-goings of the Texas A&M University Advise TX Chapter•Served as an AmeriCorps Member for the 2013-2014 school year. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies Minor In Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Fish Camp MSC Aggie Leaders Of Tomorrow MSC Diversity Committee MSC Town Hall Graduated with a Bachelor's.

Master'S Degree, Marketing, 4.0

Completing an MS Marketing program specializing in Advertising, Branding, and Digital Marketing.