Amy Blas
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic education leader with extensive expertise in the Florida K-12 landscape, adept at aligning classroom needs with enrollment objectives. Generated over $1.2M in revenue through high-touch recruitment strategies and effective stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to bridge the gap between administrative goals and teacher success, fostering growth and cultivating enduring partnerships. Committed to driving educational excellence while ensuring sustainable development within the community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Admission Counselor | Staff Supervisor for Ambassador Program | Eckerd Admissions Social Media Coordinator
Eckerd College
FL
01.2024 - Current
- Manage the staffing for Eckerd’s ambassador program. Supervising 50-60 employees.
- Manage budget for Eckerd’s ambassador program.
- Recruitment efforts including individual meetings with students and families, college fairs, one-on-one interviews to assess prospective students.
- Identify core competencies for ambassadors and build training curriculum.
- Manage Ambassador Board roles to provide a hierarchy that allows for student-led management.
- Plan, coordinate and host reception events and Registered Student Organization fair for admitted student events.
- Oversaw the E-STEM Scholarship program, coordinating the $10,000 annual award interview event.
- Strategic online marketing: Counselor Newsletter, Eckerd College Admissions Instagram, mailings.
- Advise student staff through difficult situations.
- Manage Eckerd College Admissions instagram page to promote admissions events and deadlines.
Classroom Instructor
Pinellas County Public Schools
FL
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Lesson planning and grading.
- Mentor students with college research, applications, and essays over multiple years.
- Collaborate with the science department to host training sessions and support new instructors.
- Manage project records using advanced database software for accuracy and efficiency.
- Demonstrate strong planning, organization, and prioritization to meet deadlines and goals.
Environmental Educator
Tampa Bay Watch
FL
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Organized field trips to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Initiated community outreach programs to support student development.
- Mentored junior staff to ensure high performance and growth.
- Contributed to employee onboarding for smooth transitions and goal alignment.
Education
Bachelors of Art - Biology
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL01-2017
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University of Tampa
Tampa, FL01-2015
Skills
- Event planning
- Learning Management Systems
- Customer Relationship Management Systems
- Microsoft & Google Suite
- Knowledge of Application Review Process
- Excellent Public Speaking Skills
- Project Management
- Instructional Design
- Leadership Experience
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
Timeline
Senior Admission Counselor | Staff Supervisor for Ambassador Program | Eckerd Admissions Social Media Coordinator
Eckerd College
01.2024 - Current
Classroom Instructor
Pinellas County Public Schools
11.2020 - 01.2024
Environmental Educator
Tampa Bay Watch
05.2018 - 10.2020
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University of Tampa
Bachelors of Art - Biology
Eckerd College