Skye Telka Email & Phone Number

Remote

United States

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

• Expands enrollment year-over-year in large domestic territory (35 states) and all international recruitment. Initiates full-cycle recruitment from inquiry to applicant to enrolled, with a strong focus on student/family relationship building, timely communication, and authentic engagement. Serves as lead throughout the application review process as well as navigating financial aid negotiations, approaching each interaction with clarity and compassion.• Utilizes CRM (Salesforce/Slate) and… Show more • Expands enrollment year-over-year in large domestic territory (35 states) and all international recruitment. Initiates full-cycle recruitment from inquiry to applicant to enrolled, with a strong focus on student/family relationship building, timely communication, and authentic engagement. Serves as lead throughout the application review process as well as navigating financial aid negotiations, approaching each interaction with clarity and compassion.• Utilizes CRM (Salesforce/Slate) and additional data management software to track trends, analyze data, target outreach, and execute initiatives. Continually updates systems and processes to streamline efficiencies and meet recruitment goals. Reinforces student onboarding and operations, while also collaborating on data integrity, yearly projections, and institutional strategic planning initiatives.• Optimizes applicant engagement through innovative strategies and proven best practices, further operationalizing these in-office methods, procedures, and guidelines. Models servant-leader dynamics while fostering a team culture of collaboration and advocacy.• Architects relationships with community partners to build admissions pipelines beyond the traditional high school framework, thus increasing our outreach and strengthening our brand during a time of market uncertainty. Further partnering with faculty and staff in recruitment strategies; notably working with the Advancement Office to build synergistic events and outreach opportunities with alumni and familes.• Spearheads endowed scholarship application and awarding process, furthering institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Coordinates stakeholder engagement across campus in nominee-to-awardee process, administering in data management, grant reporting, and metric tracking. Show less

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

• Expanded the day-to-day operations of an online retail/wholesale business including data entry, order processing, and inventory management. Transformed systems and best practices, improved customer service, and initialized the creation of an operations manual, thus transitioning the business from a small theoretical-based start-up to a saleable company.• Optimized strong partnerships with sales representatives, wholesale clients, and potential vendors through clear and prompt… Show more • Expanded the day-to-day operations of an online retail/wholesale business including data entry, order processing, and inventory management. Transformed systems and best practices, improved customer service, and initialized the creation of an operations manual, thus transitioning the business from a small theoretical-based start-up to a saleable company.• Optimized strong partnerships with sales representatives, wholesale clients, and potential vendors through clear and prompt communication. Architected human resource management systems, creating a series of training manuals, all while growing our freelance staff from 5 to 12. Show less

Asheville, North Carolina

• Led tours and facilitated private tastings, and conducted paid specialty tour programs behind the scenes and in the vineyard.• Curated guest experiences in the tasting room: pouring, educating, comparing, and advising on wine choices.• Maintained the level of customer service the Biltmore Estate is known for, advancing from a part-time position to department lead in under three months.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Recruited, trained, motivated, and educated 25 student-employees on plant science, leadership, and career development. Managed and supervised several adult staff and seasonal interns working to create a culture of sustainability and positive youth development.• Planned for the growth and expansion of a 2-acre urban farm site; practiced sustainable land management to continuously surpass sales goals for a weekly farm stand and markets.• Planned and taught weekly curriculum, as well as… Show more • Recruited, trained, motivated, and educated 25 student-employees on plant science, leadership, and career development. Managed and supervised several adult staff and seasonal interns working to create a culture of sustainability and positive youth development.• Planned for the growth and expansion of a 2-acre urban farm site; practiced sustainable land management to continuously surpass sales goals for a weekly farm stand and markets.• Planned and taught weekly curriculum, as well as community workshops, job trainings, and regional events. Worked closely with local partner agencies to increase awareness of and support for urban farms and sustainable gardening education. Coordinated logistics, created new strategic partnerships, and further developed client relationships. Show less

Reno, Nevada Area

• Managed high-traffic retail shop, oversaw transactions, restocked inventory, handled opening and closing responsibilities, and reconciled the till at the end of the day.• Taught knitting classes and offered troubleshooting workshops to frustrated knitters.• Pulled, packed, and shipped warehouse orders while providing customer service online via livechat features and phone ordering at largest online yarn retail shop in the world.

Reno, Nevada Area

• Expanded project development, leading efforts in budget analysis, grant reporting, and business planning. Collaborated on several community events, grew our outreach programs/social media presence, and managed several annual fundraising events.• Crafted curriculum used in district classrooms and throughout our educational programs focused on farming, food, renewable energy, and sustainability. Spearheaded youth education workshops, teacher trainings, and community gardening… Show more • Expanded project development, leading efforts in budget analysis, grant reporting, and business planning. Collaborated on several community events, grew our outreach programs/social media presence, and managed several annual fundraising events.• Crafted curriculum used in district classrooms and throughout our educational programs focused on farming, food, renewable energy, and sustainability. Spearheaded youth education workshops, teacher trainings, and community gardening demonstrations.• Coordinated four AmeriCorps VISTA members, seasonal teaching staff, and numerous regular volunteers. Directed the construction and maintenance of teaching campus using organic gardening and permaculture principles. Planned and led multiple summer camps for youth up to age 14, managing camper recruitment, staff training, and overall operations. Show less

Reno, Nevada Area

• Crafted K-12th grade curriculum focused on farming, gardening, renewables, and home energy efficiency.• Trained teachers on how to use the garden classroom, crafted place-based curriculum, and led field lessons.• Recruited, planned, and led 8-week summer camps focusing on gardening and outdoor education for youth up to age 14. Oversaw camp payment system. Trained and managed 8 summer staff to assist as camp counselors.

San Francisco Bay Area

Based on my previous gardening experience, I collaborated with several Bay Area school districts in the construction, maintenance, and classroom application of their school gardens. Working in predominantly low-income communities, I worked with teachers on how to use the garden as an extension of the classroom in all core subjects, assisted in the crafting of place-based curriculum, and led in-the-field lessons for kindergarten through 8th grade. I also helped facilitate a summer service… Show more Based on my previous gardening experience, I collaborated with several Bay Area school districts in the construction, maintenance, and classroom application of their school gardens. Working in predominantly low-income communities, I worked with teachers on how to use the garden as an extension of the classroom in all core subjects, assisted in the crafting of place-based curriculum, and led in-the-field lessons for kindergarten through 8th grade. I also helped facilitate a summer service program for middle school youth in which they were exposed to all forms of environmental work: from recycling audits to invasive weed management to aiding in urban agriculture initiatives. Show less

Olympia, Washington

As the Assistant Manager, I was responsible for booking, scheduling, and coordinating upcoming shows in the performing arts building. This included handling the publicity for events, such as ticketing, writing press releases, and other forms of media outreach, as well as scheduling both front of house staff and technical support. I often managed events myself, especially when special circumstances such as outside booking or a following reception applied. I oversaw a staff of nearly twenty… Show more As the Assistant Manager, I was responsible for booking, scheduling, and coordinating upcoming shows in the performing arts building. This included handling the publicity for events, such as ticketing, writing press releases, and other forms of media outreach, as well as scheduling both front of house staff and technical support. I often managed events myself, especially when special circumstances such as outside booking or a following reception applied. I oversaw a staff of nearly twenty people, making sure each performance went off without a hitch, and that every patron was pleased with their theater-going experience. Show less