Juanakee Byrd
Dolton,IL
Summary
Driven Sales Manager with 6-year track record of success in increasing revenue, improving operations efficiency and building high-performance team. Results-oriented problem solver and skilled leader. Self-directed and motivational style.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Help For College Now
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Served as Regional Sales Manager, facilitating weekly seminars and presenting to families in over nine states in the Mid-Western and Southern regions
- Increased regional annual sales target by 32% since presiding over the region in 2021
- Presented high-impact presentations to students, families, and educators identifying right-fit colleges and developing strategies for successful college matriculation
- Accountable for recruiting, training, and developing a top-producing team of enrollment counselors for the Mid-West region.
Executive Admissions Professional
Tricocci University
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Responsible for developing, managing, and meeting action plans to obtain and increase personal and departmental student population objectives
- Conducts telephone interviews and email correspondence to identify student prospects to determine their educational needs
- Increased student population by 20%
- Worked with the Director of Admissions in training and mentoring the Admissions team members
- Made 100 outbound calls per day prospecting.
Associate Director of Admissions
Lincoln Technical Institute
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Coordinated application processing and fielded inquiries from potential students
- Mobilized communication with other departments to support enrollment and organized admissions events, registration, information sessions, and classroom shadowing
- Hired, trained, and supervised eight accomplished and inspired admissions advisors committed to diversity, technology, and broad-based networking
- Analyzed and reported on student enrollment data to effectively evaluate admissions and re-enrollment pipelines.
Senior Admissions Counselor/ Career Service Representative
Everest College
01.2011 - 03.2017
- Received incoming calls from potential students and provided detailed information about the institution
- Processed admissions applications and transcript requests to facilitate student enrollment
- Stayed up to date on school policies and diverse program requirements
- Collaborated with financial aid, education, and career services departments to achieve student enrollment targets
- Led large group and individual tours to provide prospective students with a better understanding of campus layout.
National Senior Admissions Consultant
United Education Institute
10.2005 - 01.2011
- Thoroughly reviewed admissions applications and evaluated credentials to approve students for enrollment
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
- Referred students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Interviewed clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, identifying barriers to employment.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH12.2024
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2011
Skills
- HubSpot
- Salesforce
- Sales
- Sales Management
- Trainer
- Customer service
- Call center
- Inside sales
- Interviewing
- Mentoring
- Account management
- Organizational skills
- CRM software
- Recruiting
- Stage Presence
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Empathy and Compassion
- Attention to Detail
- Quick Thinking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 18 commission only Enrollment Counselors
- Increased sales by 36% by developing new marketing initiatives.
- #1 region for three quarters
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Help For College Now
01.2021 - 11.2023
Executive Admissions Professional
Tricocci University
01.2021 - 02.2023
Associate Director of Admissions
Lincoln Technical Institute
04.2017 - 01.2021
Senior Admissions Counselor/ Career Service Representative
Everest College
01.2011 - 03.2017
National Senior Admissions Consultant
United Education Institute
10.2005 - 01.2011
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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