Adrian Ruiz Email & Phone Number

Santa Clara, California, United States

-Hold regular 1:1 meetings with high school students focused on navigating the college planning and admissions process, with strategic guidance to strengthen the probability of admission. -Build a realistic and intelligent college list for each student based on their academic qualifications and personal requirements for a university.-Brainstorm, edit, and proofread all application essays and short answers, ensuring that students choose topics that produce the most genuine and strongest possible essays. -Research and identify extracurricular and summer activities, along with internship opportunities as needed.-Strategize the best approach to early admissions programs to maximize the student's chance for admission.

San Jose, California, United States

• Host hour-long episodes of the geek culture podcast, But Why Tho? that discusses importance different pop culture in history, culture, fandom, and main stream society • Conduct thorough research and prepare notes for recordings • Coordinate guest interviews and manage community outreach • Review various forms of media including TV, movies, and video games

Austin, Texas Area

• Critique and review movies, television shows, video games, comics, and fan conventions • Participate in regular meetings with other staff to work toward mutual goals • Meet deadlines for weekly postings • Manage social media presence for pieces involving other content creators

Austin, Texas Area

• Produce travel vlog content • Edit videos with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects • Manage online presence to engage viewers

San Jose, California, United States

- Co-developed and implemented recruitment and enrollment strategies for transfer and international students.- Managed a designated geographic territory, planned recruitment events, and maintained relationships with high school officials.- Reviewed and evaluated transfer and freshman applications, making admission decisions and identifying scholarship candidates.- Collaborated with the marketing team to create targeted communication strategies via email, web, and social media.- Organized and managed key admission events, such as Transfer Admit Day and other on- and off-campus programs.- Provided foreign credential evaluations and trained staff on evaluation processes.- Coordinated with university departments to ensure cohesive admission practices and policies.- Utilized Slate CRM for reporting, communication campaigns, and tracking recruitment efforts.- Represented Santa Clara University at college fairs, community meetings, and various external events.

Remote

- Assist students to maximize their potential with personalized college applicationguidance, on-demand advising, and through a wide range of admissions andfinancial aid expertise- Connect with a caseload of students to answer student questions and providepersonalized support on every aspect of their college application journey.- Provide students with organizational systems to help them track their applicationdeadlines and essays- Work cross-functionally with Admissions Officers, Match Team, and Financial AidTeam to ensure students and parents receive a quality experience working with thecompany

Remote

• Provide academic advising for high school students enrolled in ACC programs, including facilitating group advising sessions for maximum efficiency• Assist students with academic challenges such as obtaining Student Accessibility Services accommodations, academic struggles, counseling referrals, career counseling, rebounding from failure, etc. and supporting faculty needs • Manages the student, ISD, and faculty complaint process and acts as a liaison for all stakeholders.• Provide students with degree audit advising and answers students' questions concerning transferability.• Analyze data for assigned students and schools to improve overall persistence and completion outcomes• Oversee implementation of midterm self-reporting, including assessment of student progress, improvement plans, and advising adjustments as needed

Austin, Texas

• Serve IDEA Montopolis College Prep, with the sole focus of helping each student identify education options that best fit the career and academic goals of the individual, whether achieving those goals requires earning a certification, an associate’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree • Create, facilitate, and maintain relationships between Socorro High School and various colleges, universities, and trade schools from around the country • Provide guidance on how to research, select and apply to colleges, helping with the completion of financial aid (FAFSA/TAFSA) applications; provide feedback on college essays, help interpret and compare financial aid award letters, and host meetings with parents and families • Coordinate admission representative visits, coordinate visits to college campuses; make classroom and assembly presentations, coordinate “Decision Day/College Signing Day” event in the spring to celebrate and recognize student’s post-secondary plans • Compile extensive data and reports on college application rates, FAFSA/TAFSA rates, scholarships/institutional aid totals and other key performance indicators to assist counselors, administration, and other college access programs on campus (AVID, GEAR UP, etc.) in promoting a campus going culture

Austin, Texas Area

• Facilitate the creation of the Montopils Esports team for high schools students at IDEA Montopolis College Preparatory • Provide an opportunity for students to have access to scholarships and college recruitment through the High School Esports League • Coordinate fundraisers and contact companies for donations to ensure longevity of program • Coach players in various games throughout the year: League of Legends, Overwatch, NBA2K, Madden, Smash Brothers Ultimate, Fornite and Rainbow 6 Seige

El Paso, Texas Area

• Serve as pre-enrollment college adviser for high school students from predominately under- served populations through the process of going to and through college • Work cross-functionally with student, student's family, high school staff, and universities to assist students in making an informed decision for their college choice • Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, and adjust lesson plans accordingly weekly • Foster relationships with universities and scholarship programs for future opportunities for students • Organize and facilitate parent meetings, application workshops, and community service events throughout the school year • Analysis data of student progress to ensure on-track graduation and matriculation to college

Austin, Texas Area

• Work closely with a team of peers to hire and manage up to 40 Student Admissions Ambassadors • Assign data entry information received from thousands of prospective students and ensure accurate and efficient student tracking • Conduct campus tours and take part in student panels during prospective student sessions and events • Communicate with prospective students by phone, by e-mail, and in online chat events to facilitate discussions about their options for college •Attend recruiting events across the state of Texas to speak with interested students to relieve their apprehension about college life and describing the university as they see it

Austin, Texas Area

• Visit local high school rugby programs to answer any questions prospective students may have on the University of Texas at Austin admissions process • Use resources in the Undergraduate Admissions Office to follow up with prospective students before, during, and after the admissions process to ensure a smooth process and assist with any concerns or questions they may have • Conduct information sessions and tabling opportunities on campus to recruit current University of Texas at Austin students to become members of the rugby team • Responsible for all inventory and merchandising to include design, bookkeeping, accounting of team funds • Ensures that all merchandise is ordered and delivered on time and within budget

Austin, Texas Area

• Help students from my former high school, Irvin High School, understand and utilize their potential to obtain their college aspirations at the University of Texas at Austin • Work closely with the College and Career Readiness Teacher at Irvin High School to build valuable relationships with the students by sharing my own story and become a mentor for them • Assist students from Irvin High School who are interested in the University of Texas at Austin through the admissions process, financial aid process, and getting ready for their transition to Austin, Texas

Master'S Degree, M.Ed In Student Development And Leadership In High Education

Bachelor’S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: Office of Admissions Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity Texas Rugby

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