Summary
Experienced project and business manager with a strong background in higher education. Proficient in cross-cultural communications, sales, and marketing. Skilled in leading and executing successful projects, while effectively managing resources and timelines. Adept at leveraging strategic thinking to drive business growth and achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of International Admissions
Smith College
07.2023 - Current
- Led international and domestic recruitment efforts, increasing applications by 20% and enhancing diversity through strategic travel, partnerships, and marketing
- Reviewed and made admissions decisions on 3,000+ international applications, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and fair evaluation of academic context
- Created and hosted virtual recruitment events, utilizing Google Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Slate for streamlined communication and data analysis
- Provided expert guidance on academic pathways, financial aid, and admissions, delivering impactful briefings to audiences of 20-400 at 10 annual on-campus events
- Served as the primary athletics liaison, restructuring communication between admissions and athletics to streamline admissions processes for volleyball, soccer, swim, dive, and lacrosse
- Stayed informed on visa requirements, international school systems, and grading norms to ensure fair evaluation of applicants
- Coordinated cross-campus support for students, including visa services, financial aid, housing registration, travel, orientation, and cultural adjustment
- Optimized a tri-continent (Africa, Asia and Latin America) and multi-state recruitment territories; building relationships with counselors, families, and schools to drive application growth within a 14-week travel window
English Language Arts Teacher
Saint Joseph School
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed and taught English language curricula for 7th, 9th and 11th graders and adult learners with skills ranging from A1-C2 (beginner – advanced) at Saint Joseph School
Adjunct Admissions Reader
The University of California, San Diego
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed a large caseload of applications from more than 15 different US states and five countries at the University of California, San Diego and Smith College to help support the admissions office through a holistic evaluation at The University of California, San Diego, reading 1,000+ applications in 3 months
Business Analyst
Gamalon
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated as a business analyst in a tech start-up, driving company growth and enhancing AI software capabilities through direct client engagement and goal alignment
- Acted as a client-facing representative, maintaining diverse clients (e.g., travel agencies, universities, healthcare) and facilitating communication across multiple channels, including engineers, AI developers, and data analysts
- Collaborated with business and data analysts to address customer needs, resolve chatbot issues, and optimize Gamalon software for improved client outcomes
HR Business Coordinator
Proof Diagnostics
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for Proof Diagnostics, coordinating interviews for diverse roles, including CFO/CSO and department heads, ensuring seamless communication and scheduling among candidates, recruiting agencies, and internal stakeholders
- Spearheaded the development of an independent HR program, establishing candidate pipelines, creating employee manuals, and implementing company procedures, while transitioning recruiting operations from GSuite to Greenhouse
- Maintained operational stability during organizational changes, facilitating effective communication between scientific and non-scientific personnel, and managing candidate NDAs throughout the hiring process
Education
Master of International Business (MS) - International Business, Cross Cultural Communication, Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership
05.2021
Bachelor of European Studies (BA) - Spanish, Religious Studies
05.2019
- With relevant courses in Spanish, French and German
- Thesis: A History of Islam in Spain and It's Representation in Contemporary Sources
Skills
- Cross- Cultural Communication
- Global Market Knowledge/Research
- Spanish Fluency
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Project Management
- Google Suite
- Slate
- Microsoft Suite
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership across Cultures
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Client Relationships
- Dynamic Presenter
- Operations management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee relations
- Project management
- Business planning
- New market research
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Director of International Admissions - Smith College
07.2023 - Current
Business Analyst - Gamalon
05.2021 - 11.2021
HR Business Coordinator - Proof Diagnostics
05.2021 - 11.2021
English Language Arts Teacher - Saint Joseph School
11.2020 - 07.2023
Adjunct Admissions Reader - The University of California, San Diego
11.2020 - 07.2023
Bates College - Bachelor of European Studies (BA), Spanish, Religious Studies
The University of Delaware - Master of International Business (MS), International Business, Cross Cultural Communication, Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership
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