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SUMMARY Dedicated professional with a solid background in administrative, marketing, sales, and public affairs. Posed and competent team builder and natural leader who thrives in fast-paced government and corporate environments. As a professional diplomatic and tactful in all communications. Strategic and creative thinker with effective communication and writing skills. Proven ability to develop strong client relationships quickly and promote teamwork. Skilled at learning and applying new information, system and resource development. Currently enrolled in Park University M.P.A. in Public Management and Nonprofit and Community Services Management. PROFESSIONAL PARK UNIVERSITY, KANSAS CITY, MO October 2015 - Current ADMISSION COUNSELOR * Developed a network of alumni by identifying and training successful alumni willing to help recruit students coordinating the network's activities * Evaluated recruitment techniques by determining the effectiveness of each recruitment technique used by admissions defining the expectations of the college to be instilled in incoming students by the admissions staff * Recruited students by visiting high schools attending college nights visiting community colleges and technological institutions. * Strong communication, collaboration, time management and organization skills * Collaborated with the program coordinators to organize presentations, information sessions, and recruitment related activities * Welcomed prospective students by processing paperwork interviewing applicants arranging and conducting campus tours conducting follow-up activities such as letter writing and phone-calling campaigns * Maintained recruiting operations by following policies and procedures reporting needed changes * Resolve problems efficiently, while considering multiple perspectives, groups and inputs * Ability to multitask with many different projects and have the knowledge to prioritize the workload * Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities reading professional publications maintaining personal networks participating in professional organizations EASY LIVING, SPRINGFIELD, MO May 2015 - October 2015 LIFE SKILL TRAINER (LST) * Offered quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and development disabilities * Collaborated with clinical staff on the implementation of all behavior plans for residents * Transported consumers on errands, appointments and outings * Provided a safe, clean, home-like environment for residents * Assisted with a variety of routine household chores, including: shopping, cleaning, preparing meals, etc ARC OF THE OZARKS, SPRINGFIELD, MO November 2014 - May 2015 Behavioral Technician Supervisor (BTS) * Abetted autistic clients with managing personal finance, providing bedside patient care by checking and recording vital signs, and distributing and observing patients' response to medications * Performed basic operation and maintenance of medical equipment, recorded patient information in manual and computerized logs, and transported patients between procedure rooms and appointments * Became certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Care DRURY UNIVERSITY, SPRINGFIELD, MO May 2014 - July 2014 Marketing/Communication (Public Relations) Intern * Coordinated and attended meetings with local broadcast channels to develop strategic marketing initiatives for increasing brand awareness at Drury University, as well as addressing methods for improving local topics i.e. diversity, student enrollment, scholarships * Researched and analyzed Drury University in comparison to other private institutions to gather data on financial statistics, enrollment rates, diversity, and student demographics * Responsible for interviewing Drury alumni to create press releases targeted to the Drury alumni population describing current University enrollment/financial statistics and local Springfield news to be distributed daily on Drury website and local newspaper -NewsleaderSpringfield * Aided the Media Relations Director in reporting to local news channels, performing other clerical day-to-day operations of the office, and organizing/managing photo shoots for local news channels and the University Media/PR department DRURY UNIVERSITY, SPRINGFIELD, MO June 2013 - November 2013 Summer Marketing Consultant / Internship Research * Cooperated with Drury Professor in researching public/private universities, both domestic and abroad, to determine lucrative opportunities for publishing and distributing his book * Operated various social media platforms to promote the book, in addition to analyzing and documenting social media exposure and reach to measure growth of public awareness and reception to marketing efforts DRURY UNIVERSITY, SPRINGFIELD, MO March 2013 - November 2014 International Admission Office Assistant * Supported the Director of Enrollment Management Data by performing data analysis and entry through Sales Force to support recruiting efforts for International students * Utilized Datatec/ Colleague enrollment system to process student admissions applications for academic and continuing education types course * Processed admissions applications received electronically via Apply Drury and the college's website. Image and prepare all related student admissions information via the Sales Force * Maintained current knowledge of International student admissions protocols and policies * Worked day and evening hours as needed to support admissions and registration initiatives and special events throughout all College campus and centers. * Upheld communications with prospective students' admissions inquiries via email and other related electronic methods * Open and route mail. Assist with mailings, staff envelopes, mail / email schedules, receipts, and other information requested by students, faculty and staff DRURY UNIVERSITY, SPRINGFIELD, MO June 2013 - July 2013 Summer Event Assistant Coordinator * Accountable for organizing and managing various University - sponsored events by determining marketing strategies to be implemented and procuring supplies * Managed Correspondence * Coordinated event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support and pre- and post-event evaluations * Preserved inventory of backdrops, projectors, computers, and other display materials