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Cecilia Rodriguez

Cleveland

Summary

Dynamic Lead College Advisor at Cleveland High School with proven expertise in event coordination and data management. Successfully guided over 40 students through college tours and facilitated FAFSA completion, enhancing post-secondary access. Bilingual and self-motivated, I excel in public speaking and scholarship research, fostering strong relationships with students and parents alike.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead College Advisor

Cleveland High School
Cleveland
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Supported and contributed with the Director of Post-Secondary Education and GEAR UP Grant Director create a college and career framework for the department
  • Maintained a post secondary timeline in correlation with the TEA GEAR UP grant objectives and student grade level
  • Created and executed post secondary presentations for grades 9-12
  • Responsible for coordinating and meeting goal objectives
  • Maintained and consolidated the college, career, military (CCMR) data
  • Managed and maintain GEAR UP grant objective data on salesforce
  • Responsible for fulfilling the financial aid graduation requirement set by the state of Texas
  • Assisted all seniors and parents complete FAFSA, TASFA, 4+ college and scholarship applications
  • Coordinated 10+ surrounding college tours with 40+ students attending each time
  • Coordinated all college and career events: TACRAO College Fair, Career Fair, Decision Day, Senior Awards Ceremony, all college/military representative visits, college applications and financial aid workshops
  • Responsible for district school board presentation for the college and career department
  • Attended NCEEP and NCAN conferences for 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Provided guidance to students on their choice of major and career paths.
  • Researched scholarship opportunities for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
  • Developed relationships with college admissions officers at various universities in order to provide up-to-date information regarding admission requirements.
  • Counseled students on course selection, standardized test preparation, resume building, and job search strategies.
  • Conducted workshops to inform parents and students of financial aid options available.
  • Drafted letters of recommendation for qualified applicants based upon review of transcripts and personal statements.

College & Career Secretary

Cleveland High School
Cleveland
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for maintaining order in the college center
  • Coordinated and scheduled class presentation for the advisors
  • Maintained and consolidated the college, career, military (CCMR) data
  • Managed and maintain GEAR UP grant objective data
  • Assisted advisors with FAFSA, TASFA, college and scholarship applications
  • Coordinated 6+ surrounding college tours with 40+ students attending each time
  • Coordinated all college and career events: TACRAO College Fair, Career Fair, Decision Day and Senior Awards Ceremony
  • Responsible for district school board presentation for the college and career department
  • Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Provided administrative support to the Office Manager and other staff members.
  • Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
  • Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.

Counselor Secretary

Cleveland High School
Cleveland
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for maintaining order in the counseling center for five counselors
  • Schedule student, parent, administrator, and counselor meetings
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations
  • Maintained and distributed 504 confidential files to the needed parties
  • Translated meetings and documents
  • Support counselors as needed
  • Answered/directed and returned parent phone calls
  • Managed and assigned student office aids
  • Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
  • Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.

Receptionist

Cleveland High School
Cleveland
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed all student and campus visitor check in and out
  • Was first contact with parent visitors and was responsible for directing them to correct staff member
  • Maintained confidential information
  • Responsible for answering campus phone calls with highest professionalism and phone etiquette
  • Distributed all incoming mail/packages

Talent Acquisition

The GoSolution
Houston
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Concentrated in reviewing applications and resumes and bringing the company quality talent to take us to the next level of growth.
  • Was responsible for the entirety of the interview process of candidates.
  • Conducted 40+ phone interviews a day, scheduling face to face interviews with our management team and executives, and completed all necessary forms for on-boarding.
  • Met and exceed our training class goals of 10+ candidates every 2 weeks.
  • Manager: Patty Romero

Administrator and Recruiting Assistant

GoDish.com
10.2011 - 01.2014
  • Offered Administrations Manager and Recruiting Manager support.
  • In Admin I was responsible for verifying and assuring payment from our multiple vendors through high content excel files to import into our system.
  • Was responsible for weekly and monthly reports on all payments and chargebacks from vendors and employees.
  • Handled all credit card disputes from customers on a daily basis.
  • For recruiting my responsibilities consisted of confirming/rescheduling/canceling interviews, start the candidate with interview process and assist with on-boarding paperwork for new candidates.
  • Admin Manager: Lorena Ayala
  • Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as reconciling accounts receivable and payable.
  • Compiled statistical data from various sources for analysis.
  • Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Processed payroll information according to established guidelines.

Customer Service Representative

GoDish.com
Houston
01.2011 - 10.2011
  • Responsible for screening sales calls, offering customer service, and sending our daily sales and customer service call report to the company.
  • Resolved customer inquiries, issues, built customer relationships, and maintained customer churn low.
  • Customer Service Manager: Heather Rachel

Education

Devry University -

Devry University
01.2012

HS Diploma -

Parkway Christian School
Spring, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Self-starter
  • Self-motivated
  • Fast learning
  • Organizational skills
  • Bilingual
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Online marketing
  • Research
  • Google office
  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Slides
  • Google Forms
  • Google Calendar
  • Salesforce
  • College admissions
  • Financial aid
  • Event coordination
  • Data management
  • Public speaking
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Presentation development
  • Scholarship research
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Job search strategies
  • Interview skills instruction
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Awards

  • Employee of the Year, 2012, GoDish.com
  • Employee of the Month, 2012, GoDish.com
  • Dean's List Honor Roll, 2011, Devry University

Timeline

Lead College Advisor

Cleveland High School
08.2022 - 06.2025

College & Career Secretary

Cleveland High School
08.2021 - 08.2022

Counselor Secretary

Cleveland High School
08.2020 - 08.2021

Receptionist

Cleveland High School
08.2019 - 08.2020

Talent Acquisition

The GoSolution
01.2016 - 12.2016

Administrator and Recruiting Assistant

GoDish.com
10.2011 - 01.2014

Customer Service Representative

GoDish.com
01.2011 - 10.2011

Devry University -

Devry University

HS Diploma -

Parkway Christian School

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