Brianna Allen
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in business development and strategic partnerships, notably at Academic Partnerships. Excelled in recruiting, market analysis, and project management, driving growth and enhancing corporate communications. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and negotiating, adept at transforming market challenges into opportunities. Achieved significant milestones in account management and public relations, demonstrating exceptional interviewing and team leadership abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment & Engagement Specialist
Academic Partnerships
Remote, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Recruit and respond to prospective graduate nursing students in a timely manner, using a variety of outreach tools and techniques including phone, text, and email, and ensure prospective students are qualified for the DEMSN or FNP program(s)
- Conduct follow-up activities for proper advising of graduate students throughout the application and enrollment process
- Participate in prospective student engagement activities, like information sessions and/or education fairs
- Effectively utilize Workday, Salesforce and NursingCAS CRM software and defined enrollment processes
- Display competency in report and data management of student database to achieve goals
- Represented corporation at events and conferences to connect with industry leaders and executives.
- Developed tailored engagement strategies for different segments of the target audience to maximize impact.
- Accompanied visiting groups and explained corporate operations to promote pleasant and educational visitation experiences.
Associate Account Manager L, Digital Business Sales
Best Buy
Remote, USA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for inbound/outbound sales attainment via retail leads, call campaigns, and other activities that require the representative to reach out to the customer
- Meet and exceed monthly financial targets through the execution of product and solution sales over the phone
- Utilizes systems (CRM) as a communication vehicle to store lead communication
- Process transactional and simple solution sales and identify potential future opportunities that require dedicated account management according to the defined customer journey
- Engages with end users as well as retail partners to provide a superior multi-channel shopping experience
Regional Admissions Representative
Lincoln Technical Institute
Remote, USA
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Implemented strategic plans designed by Admissions Office leadership team that aligned with overall institutional goals.
- Analyzed recruitment data and identified trends in order to develop effective strategies for student enrollment.
- Provided customer service assistance by responding promptly and professionally to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Conducted outreach to prospective students and their families to promote the institution.
Assistant to the Director of Operations
Regency Beauty Institute
Tinley Park, US
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Education, Cosmetology State Licensing agencies, NACCAS, DOL, EEOC, etc
- Work directly with students to provide the best possible student experience by providing guidance on educational requirements and guiding students to appropriate resources to help address educational and personal challenges
- Assist with hiring, managing, training, coaching, developing, and motivating all school staff
- Work directly with students to provide the best possible student experience by providing guidance on educational requirements and guiding students to appropriate resources to help address educational and personal challenges
Front Office Manager
Hair Restoration Center
Chicago, US
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding safety protocols.
- Sent out reminder emails and phone calls to reserved guests.
- Monitored security access control systems to ensure only authorized personnel had access to restricted areas of the building.
- Oversaw CRM updates and backups, report generation, and troubleshooting requisition.
- Updated knowledge about current industry trends through research or attending professional development courses.
- Assisted with interviewing job applicants by asking appropriate questions and offering insight and feedback.
- Managed budget for front office department, including forecasting and cost control measures.
Education
Bachelors - Education
Western Governors University
05-2025
Skills
- Interviewing skills
- Corporate communications
- Strategic partnerships
- Microsoft Excel
- Market Analysis
- Account management
- Public Relations
- Market research
- Sales Management
- Business Development
- Negotiation
- Recruiting
- Project Management
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Recruitment & Engagement Specialist
Academic Partnerships
01.2022 - Current
Associate Account Manager L, Digital Business Sales
Best Buy
01.2020 - 01.2022
Regional Admissions Representative
Lincoln Technical Institute
07.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant to the Director of Operations
Regency Beauty Institute
01.2014 - 07.2016
Front Office Manager
Hair Restoration Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelors - Education
Western Governors University
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