Amina Petrizio
Lansdale,PA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a strong background in utilizing experience, education, and passion to effectively prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations, driving towards desired outcomes. Seeking the opportunity to grow and advance with a university that values team development and fosters a healthy work environment. Passionate about helping others and consistently performing efficiently and effectively. Committed to being a catalyst for positive change in the world around us.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
University of Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Optimized management of graduate MBA students participating in Wharton WORKS.
- Established relationships as the primary contact for outside partners.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan for MBA students, faculty and partners.
- Created and provided all necessary program deliverables.
Mass Tort Paralegal
Messa & Associates, P.C.
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Surpassed expectations to maintain and organize 5 high –volume mass tort cases.
- Reestablished an effective onboarding process for potential mass tort claimants.
- Assisted attorney with legal research, the discovery process, and maintained court deadlines.
- Conferred with over 80 clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Drexel University
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Optimized application review for admission to various competitive graduate programs to maintain accreditation standards of the university.
- Interpreted and created data reports about application pool and success of recruitment strategies.
- Communicated with students to provide support and guidance on graduate programs.
Administrative Coordinator II – Physical Therapy
Drexel University
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Created and maintained detailed data reports for department leadership.
- Organized semester course offerings for three cohorts and members of faculty.
- Planned and executed large scale ceremonies and events for all three cohorts of Physical Therapy students
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from students providing guidance about their careers in Physical Therapy.
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Drexel University
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Trained personnel in system implementation and provided participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Designed and established targeted mailing communication to engage prospective students.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills, and analytical nature to resolve student concerns and increase team morale.
- Created and maintained new application file review and decision processing standards.
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Drexel University
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students.
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Attended regional recruitment events to connect with students and area schools.
- Collaborated with university partners and departments to address problems and grow student success.
Education
Paralegal Studies Certificate -
Villanova University
08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Gwynedd-Mercy University
05.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Drive
- Slate
- Banner 9
- CAS Systems (SOPHAS, PTCAS, CASPA)
- Process improvements
- Program Management
- Impeccable Organization
- Onsite Tours
- Program Branding
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Marketing materials
Affiliations
- Volunteer, ACLU – Philadelphia Chapter
- Volunteer, Drexel Cares
Timeline
Program Coordinator
University of Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 03.2025
Mass Tort Paralegal
Messa & Associates, P.C.
06.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Drexel University
03.2022 - 06.2023
Administrative Coordinator II – Physical Therapy
Drexel University
03.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Drexel University
02.2019 - 03.2021
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Drexel University
10.2017 - 02.2019
Paralegal Studies Certificate -
Villanova University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Gwynedd-Mercy University
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