Ryan Gillon Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

Villanova, Pa

--Working with students and families while providing information and insight involving the admission processto help determine academic, social, and financial fit--Traveling extensively in New Jersey in the fall and spring semesters on behalf of the University. Events includebut are not limited to college fairs, panels, workshops, high school visits, and conferences--In conjunction with University Communication, creating a steady stream of outreach through publications andstructured campaigns directed at prospective students based on academic interests.--Serving an integral role in copy creation and editing for all outgoing communication on behalf of the Office ofUndergraduate Admission--Holistically reviewed more than 9,500 undergraduate applications in the last four admission cycles.Applications include high school and college transcripts, SAT and ACT information, letters ofrecommendation, two personal essays, and other related documentation as needed--Co-facilitator of Scholarship Committee helping to determine merit amounts and distribution for 13,000eligible applicants--Promoted from Senior Assistant Director position to current position in December 2021

Enola, Pa

--Appointed Professional Development Director in June 2018 for a three-year term. Charged with ConferencePlanning and Professional Development committee oversight featuring 80 admission professionals in differentlevels of institutional leadership.--Elected as the 2017 PACAC Conference Planning Chair in May 2015. Responsibilities included supervising andmanaging 13 subcommittees, organizing and facilitating five in-person committee meetings per year to monitorprogression within those subcommittees, and ensuring a smooth and effective process during conference--Worked extensively as a member of the Finance and Budget Committee to discover best practices for fundingand raising money for the 2017 PACAC Conference and other PACAC events throughout the year--Applied for and secured the ability for PACAC to award ACT 48 credits to eligible workshop and conferenceparticipants--Served as co-chair of the Sessions Committee. Working with admission professionals inside and outside ofPennsylvania and exhibitors from all over North America; successfully organized and scheduled more than 50professional development and exhibitor sessions--Served as On-Site Committee chair. As liaison between PACAC and the host site; secured accommodations forsession presenters, exhibitors, conference attendees, and organizational leadership

Newtown, Pa

--Presenter for customer base and Wine Club clientele offering standard, premium, and paired tastings--Assistant to the Tasting Room Manager on high-traffic weekends--Serving as lead presenter for several evening and weekend special events--Contributing to the execution of large events including weddings, fundraisers, concerts, and festivals

New York, Ny

--Assisting in the behind-the-scenes preparation for local and regional televised sporting events including, but not limited to NFL and NHL regular season and playoff games, NHL Winter Classic--Responsible for coordinating tasks to assist on-air talent and production members

Philadelphia, Pa

--Performing development and day-to-day management of admission communication plan and signature recruitment publication series. Annually, the communication plan reaches ~200,000 students--Planning and organizing campus visit programs for prospective students over the course of two admission cycles. Responsibilities include securing campus facilities, working with outside vendors, securing catering services, emceeing large-scale events, and assigning colleagues to tasks as needed--Responsible for holistic review of applicants from my geographic territory, including high school transcripts, standardized testing results, letters of recommendation, personal essays and résumés, and related documentation. Charged with making informed decisions with regard to applicant acceptance--Serving as sitting member for the New Student Experience Team; a group within the university whose goal is to assist incoming freshman students in making a smooth transition into a college atmosphere and curriculum--Territory manager for Central and Eastern Pennsylvania including portions of the Philadelphia area

Philadelphia, Pa

--Initiated collaboration with University Communication Department to spearhead and successfully complete an initiative to redesign and rebuild the La Salle Undergraduate Admission Web site for prospective students and families. This resulted in a more user friendly website with significant improvements in ease of navigation.--Redesigned and modernized main signature recruitment publication series, which included a complete overhaul of admission, financial aid, community service, and parent literature.--Assumed responsibility as social media manager, overseeing use and management of multiple platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Zinch--Assisted in execution of admissions large events: Open House, Blue and Gold Accepted Students Day, Honors Luncheon, and PHACC Counselor Tour --Territory manager for mid-Atlantic region