Dr. Ali Reza Rajabzadeh
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Positive Area Coordinator with 11 years of experience assisting students in familiarization with facility and adjustment to new environment. Respectful and friendly professional possessing strong written and verbal communication skills. Committed to facilitating student success and developing community.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Area Coordinator
TROY UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for management, leadership, and coordination in implementing recruitment and retention initiatives for Texas and 16 other states
- Establish operational policies and procedures and make any necessary modifications based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information, leading to increased enrollment by 60%
- Supervises 1 Enrollment Coordinator, 3 Recruiters, 3 Admissions Specialists, and 1 Administrative Support specialist.
- Conducted weekly area staff meetings to communicate information concerning enrollment initiatives, marketing, and financial needs
- Performed administrative functions by preparing weekly reports, completing forms, and initiating correspondence.
- Implemented departmental community planning efforts through student development models and participated in creation and implementation of professional development and training opportunities.
Military Community Liaison
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Provides support for major efforts such as JROTC to TAMU-SA ROTC connectivity, Patriots'
- Casa programs, SVA Club Liaison, Medal of Honor presentations, and scheduled presentations, expos, events, and initiatives that benefit or support military community students and/or their families
- Conducted orientation for new and returning military community students, referral of students for specialized advising services, and assisted faculty and staff in providing appropriate support and care for military community students
- Responsible for Posting several Facebook posts each day and finding new ways to leverage social media to provide updated information for Military Community related students
- Facebook for professional and business purposes
- Major responsibilities include targeted student marketing, recruitment assistance via direct contact and through influences and gatekeepers, improving student veteran admissions process hand-off steps, information sharing regarding VA and State of Texas military-related scholarship-related, and other quality-of-life assistance benefits.
Recruiter
TROY UNIVERSITY
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Responsible for managing social media marketing strategy for Troy University students, focusing on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube, and Instagram
- Establish operational policies and procedures and make any necessary modifications based on operations, demographics, and other research information analysis.
- Promote Troy University by participating in community, state, and national events or meetings and by developing partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions.
- Review registration statistics and consult with faculty officials to develop registration policies.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes
- Built strong relationships with potential students to ensure excellent admissions experience
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
- Developed and implemented plans to improve therecruitment process
- Collaborated with faculty to understand program outcomes, requirements, and expectations to better support and recruit for various programs
Staff
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1999 - 09.2006
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Investigate traffic accidents and suspicious persons to determine causes and if a crime has been committed.
- Testify in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
- Led, managed, supervised, and implemented training programs for five younger Airmen
- Supervised a thirteen-man fire team in Iraq.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries before entrance to secure areas
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers
- Secured storage of weapons, ammunition and explosives to prevent theft and accidents
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training
- Built excellent rapport and working relationships with community to build trust and improve upon communication
Education
Doctorate of Education - Organizational Leadership
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS04.2021
Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2015
Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2012
Associate of Science - General Studies
ST. PHILIPS COLLEGE
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS12.2010
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Greenbelt, MD05.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Effective Working Relationships
- Recruiting and on Boarding
- Operational Planning
- Sales Promotion
- Staff Coaching and Training
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee Management
- Business Operations
- Effective Customer Communication
- Customer Relationship Management
- Teamwork Skills
- Persuasive Communication
- Quota Achievement
- Outreach Initiatives
- Social Media Campaign
- Sales Quota Management
- Salesforce Software
- Performance Strategies
- Operational Processes
- Active Listening
- Public Presentations
- Client Correspondence
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Department of Military Affairs in the development of new marketing strategies.
- Documented and resolved enrollment issues which led to an increase in enrollment at the San Antonio Support Center by 60%.
- Created Education Partnerships, with four different business partners resulting in a increase of enrollments for the San Antonio Support Center.
- Won "Troy University-Site of the Year" in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 for Best Recruiting Site .
- Successfully restructured and implemented in-house training program for all positions at the San Antonio Support Center.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
John D. Rockefeller
Timeline
Area Coordinator
TROY UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - Current
Military Community Liaison
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO
06.2013 - 12.2013
Recruiter
TROY UNIVERSITY
09.2012 - 05.2013
Staff
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1999 - 09.2006
Doctorate of Education - Organizational Leadership
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Associate of Science - General Studies
ST. PHILIPS COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Certification
- Certified Organizational Leadership Consultant Denison Consulting - 2023
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