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Eager to contribute 6+ years of recruiting expertise toward securing an opportunity in a dynamic corporate environment

Relationship Building ~ Networking & Community Relations ~ Event Planning / Management

Project Coordination & Leadership ~ Goal Setting & Attainment ~ Marketing & Social Media

         Engaging communicator and listener; excel at delivering compelling and persuasive presentations, devising strategic plans, and capitalizing on outstanding follow-up skills to attain or exceed business goals.

         Able to cultivate, nurture, and maintain high-impact relationships with an emphasis on achieving a mutual goal.

         Well-honed sales savvy and hunter s mentality; adept at leveraging cold calling, social media, and networks to recruit qualified individuals.

         Bilingual (English and Spanish); exceptional interpersonal, project management, problem solving, and group facilitation skills.

         Collaborative, self-motivated, confident and approachable, with polished social skills and marketing abilities.

         Target-driven, reliable, and highly regarded for solid judgment, a consultative work approach, and sound business acumen.

         Adept at steering programs and projects in a cross-functional and timeline-oriented environment.

         Able to work productively and diplomatically with individuals from all types of backgrounds.

The Wight Foundation, Inc., Newark, NJ, July 2010 May 2016

Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator

         Spearheaded full-scope recruitment and admissions operations including assisting students and parents throughout financial aid process.

         Formulated and executed recruitment strategies to achieve or surpass enrollment goals and prepared regular reports for Board of Trustees.

         Championed a series of efforts such as workshops and community networking to propel number of applicants by 46% in first year.

         Resourcefully introduced computer program which substantially streamlined and expedited student application process.

         Scheduled and orchestrated interview days, testing days, and other admissions events such as open houses and information sessions.

         Cultivated, nurtured, and maintained relationships with external stakeholders such as guidance counselors, school administrators, and relevant community organizations to maximize school awareness, interest, and application volume.

         Guided students and parents in completing financial aid applications, determined eligibility for assistance, and processed school enrollment contracts, financial aid awards, and school statements.

         Supervised and delegated tasks to office staff in absence of Executive Director.

         Planned and coordinated annual events such as graduation, retreats, and boarding school fair.

         Applied sharp organizational skills toward efficiently reconciling all individual school, institutional, and other scholarship awards.

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Bronx Institute, Bronx, NY, March 2010 July 2010

Program Associate

         Planned and administered GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program) initiative at Fordham University which supports students from low-income communities to enter college.

         Demonstrated excellent public speaking skills in delivering skill-building and college preparatory workshops to increase students' and families' knowledge of post-secondary education.

         Provided helpful information spanning academic advisement, testing, concurrent enrollment, and pre-requisites for college.

         Regularly interfaced with parents regarding student progress.

Belleville Board of Education, Belleville, NJ, November 2009 March 2010

Substitute Teacher, K-12

         Administered classroom instruction while maintaining meticulous student records and aiming to continuously build students confidence.

Belleville Middle School, Belleville, NJ, January 2009 May 2009

Student Teacher, 8^th Grade Social Studies

         Prepared and delivered lesson plans, assignments, tests, and quizzes in alignment with New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards.

El Club Del Barrio, Inc., Newark, NJ, October 2006 January 2009

Program Coordinator

         Masterminded fun, interesting, and educational afterschool and summer programs and events for students in grade K through 12.

         Fostered and maintained highly collaborative relationships with parents to optimize student progress, morale, and individual growth.

         Launched Children s Aid Society s Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program in Newark to proactively enrich participants capacity and desire to avoid pregnancy.

Master of Arts, Education, Saint Peter s University, Jersey City, NJ, 2009

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in History, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, 2006

New Jersey Certificates of Eligibility in Advanced Standing:

Elementary School Teacher, Grades K-5

Teacher of Social Studies, Grades K-12

Mentor, First Year Forward