Dynamic, visionary leader with years of progressive and notable experience in the education sector, with a primary focus on Admissions and Enrollment. Able to serve as a stable and expert influence during times of change and transition. Inspirational and personable with a strong motivation for thriving in fast-paced, goal-oriented environments. Aims to always surpass organizational expectations, as both an individual and team member. Coaches others to achieve success as well. Seeking a role that will allow for continued career progression.

• Establish sound professional relations with the Xxxxxx Higher Education Commission (THEC), Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC), the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), local community leaders and governmental dignitaries (Miller-Motte)
• Received the Budgeting Award, Gold-Level Achievement Award, Admissions Excellence, Retention Excellence, Highest Employee Retention, Highest Internal Audit Score, as well as the Highest Student Satisfaction Award (Miller-Motte)
• Earned an award for placing over 84% of graduates in field-related positions upon their respective graduations (Miller-Motte)
• Hand selected to serve as the organizer of the New Principal Search Recruitment Team (Notre Dame)
• Honored with the IMPACT Award, chosen by students to honor the staff member they believed had the most impact on their success; also a two-time winner of Employee of the Year as voted by peer colleagues (Notre Dame)
• Personally enrolled more than 200 students for four consecutive years while serving as an Admissions Representative (Phillips)
• Garnered the Top Director of Admissions Performance Award for four years and was the first woman to secure the Director of Admissions role (Phillips)
• Skills include Marketing, Compliance, Supervision, Professional Development, Staffing/Retention, Student Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Finance, Academic Development, Facilities Management and Corporate Relations
• Also adept in strategic planning, business development, personnel retention and needs assessment, among others

MILLER-MOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Chattanooga, XXXXXX

Campus Director/Regional Vice President (2002 - Present)

• Drove initial start-up of MMTC Chattanooga and Madison, XXXXXX, as well as campuses in Columbus, Augusta and Macon, GA
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, best practices and mandated Department of Education guidelines across each campus
• Prepare annual campus forecasts and budgets; also manage daily fiscal operations and key performance metrics
• Devise engaging, effective marketing campaigns that lend to achievement of enrollment objectives with the aid of driven admissions teams that leverage innovative techniques to bolster levels of prospective student interest
• Drive compliance with state and accrediting licensing boards, as well as pertinent federal guidelines and regulatory parties
• Complete all reporting processes in a thorough and timely manner relative to all accreditation filings
• Maintain a sound system of job descriptions, performance assessments and personnel development plans
• Ensure campus compliance with employee handbook guidelines, as well as state and local laws.
• Work diligently using persistent methods to attract potential candidates; liaise with managerial and supervisory staff in doing so
• Spearhead efforts for orientation processes, as well as commencement ceremonies and other essential events
• Chair the MMTC Ambassador Program, the Campus Institutional Effectiveness Plan (CIEP) and the Student Advisory Board; help campus rank in top percentile of metrics
• Assess progress using regularly scheduled reporting processes, retention programs, quarterly scheduling and the like
• Aim to achieve or surpass all state and accreditation outcome goals
• Develop annual appending plan and adjust campus expenses to remain within fiscal year plan guidelines
• Monitor Accounts Receivable each week to schedule and collect student payments in a smooth, seamless fashion
• Research local market to discover potential new programs or modifications for existing ones; foster positive community relations to develop parxxxxxxerships for scholarships, funding, internships and the like
• Skillfully schedule facilities to maximize resources and keep all areas in impeccable working condition
• Keep open lines of communication in working with campus and corporate office personnel
• Exceeded Campus Plan as Campus Director/RVP for 11 consecutive years; earned top honors for zero citations during recent ACICS reauthorization for the Chattanooga campus
• Set up the Chattanooga campus as the training ground for all present and future locations and sets an example for others to use

THE BAYLOR SCHOOL Chattanooga, XXXXXX

Associate Alumni and Development Director (2001 - 2002)

• Authored and dispersed the Alumni Newsletter and coordinates all alumni activities using an updated database for outreach; included class reunions, outings, recruitment events, fundraisers and other events
• Briefed executive personnel on departmental operations and performance to ensure clear and consistent communications

NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Chattanooga, XXXXXX

Director of Alumni and Development (1992 2001)

• Developed and set forth strategies and objectives to create and sustain long-term relationships between the School and its alumni
• Managed the NDHS Alumni Association to include election of members; planned and executed alumni activities, including phone-a-thons and prospect recruiting event
• Established a solid infrastructure used to steadily grow the Annual Fund via solicitation of major gifts; included implementing family and class fundraisers within the Fund itself
• Planned all elements of the annual NDHS Alumni Weekend which consisted of a golf tournament, class reunions, a Golden Grads Brunch, and an All-Alumni Mass
• Evaluated all donor information with strong attention to detail; provided statistical analysis to the NDHS board and senior leaders
• Effectively collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive forth critical missions
• Acted in an SACS Accreditation Team Coordinator capacity to drive all essential related operations

PHILLIPS JUNIOR COLLEGE Augusta, GA

Director of Admissions (1980 1989)

• Recruited, hired, trained and developed a strong team of Admissions Representatives
• Developed, executed and monitored the overall efficacy of vendor-developed marketing campaigns
• Ensured high levels of quality and consistency throughout all interview and enrollment processes
• Reviewed conversion statistics; adjusting coaching and training methods accordingly
• Apply innovative and creative techniques to boost enrollment levels and increase the potential for student referrals
• Named as a Top Three Admissions Performer across 80 campuses; steadily met or surpassed all enrollment initiatives during entire tenure with Phillips

Master of Business Administration, Bethel University

Bachelor of Science, Bethel University

Associate of Science, Business Management, Phillips Junior College

Associate of Science, Advanced Accounting, Phillips Junior College

Certification, EEG Technician, Medical College of Georgia

St. Jude s Children s Hospital, Wounded Warriors, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Kitchen