CHRISTINA LAMPLEY
Brea,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Recruitment and HR Specialist with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle admissions, academic advising, and strategic program coordination. Known for pioneering recruitment strategies that increase engagement, drive enrollment growth, and optimize student retention. Proven success in building community partnerships, leveraging data analytics, and mentoring diverse student populations. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, performance tracking, and enhancing organizational impact in higher education and corporate settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruitment and Admissions Associate
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded recruitment campaigns for UCI’s FLEX MBA program, increasing application volume by 28% year-over-year.
- Designed and implemented a multichannel digital strategy (email, webinars, LinkedIn) that improved lead-to-applicant conversion by 17%.
- Introduced a “Future Leaders Preview Night” series that boosted admitted student yield by 22%.
- Built strategic partnerships with regional community colleges and employers, enhancing diversity in the applicant pool.
- Developed dashboards to track inquiry-to-enrollment pipeline performance, influencing strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Coached prospective students through admissions steps, improving application completion rate by 30%
Casting Services Coordinator
Disney Worldwide Services
Lake Buena Vista, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinate recruitment efforts by managing interview schedules, pre-employment processes, and organizing hiring events
- Maintain accurate employee data in Workday, ensuring compliance with HR protocols and regulations
- Represent the Casting Services team at job fairs and industry events, fostering strong relationships with the community
Senior National Admissions Advisor
Trident University International
Cypress, CA
10.2015 - 03.2023
- Maintained an average enrollment of 20–23 students per 8 week cycle with a consistent retention rate of 76%+.
- Mentored junior advisors, improving team-wide enrollment rates by 15% through enhanced coaching and pipeline management.
- Created personalized academic roadmaps aligned with career outcomes, driving a 25% increase in student satisfaction.
- Streamlined admissions workflows, shortening average onboarding timelines by 40%.
- Served on the Diversity & Inclusion Taskforce, advising on equitable recruitment practices and community outreach strategies.
Interim Campus Director
Trident University International
Cypress, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Led campus operations across admissions, finance, and student services during leadership transition, ensuring continuity.
- Analyzed retention and attrition data to launch an early-intervention student success program that decreased dropout rates by 12%.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives to reduce interdepartmental bottlenecks, improving service response times by 22%.
- Oversaw professional development planning for 9 team members, contributing to internal promotions and staff satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
AZBachelor of Science - Communications
University of Phoenix
AZSkills
- Strategy development
- Candidate management
- Recruitment strategies
- Data analysis
- Digital marketing
- Pipeline management
- Cross-cultural communication
- CRM software experience
- Applicant interviewing
- CRM software
Personal Information
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Organizational Leadership Training, Trident University, , Cypress, CA
- Project Leadership & Conflict Resolution Skills Training, Trident University,, Cypress, CA
- Monthly Compliance Trainings, Trident University, , Cypress, CA
- Higher Education Compliance Conference, Society of Corporate Compliance, Austin, TX
- Disney Human Resource Management Course, Disney Institute, , Anaheim, CA
- Graduate Management Admissions Council Conferences, , San Diego, CA
- Graduate Management Admissions Council Conferences, , New Orleans, LA
Timeline
Senior Recruitment and Admissions Associate
University of California Irvine
06.2023 - Current
Casting Services Coordinator
Disney Worldwide Services
08.2022 - Current
Interim Campus Director
Trident University International
01.2022 - 10.2022
Senior National Admissions Advisor
Trident University International
10.2015 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Phoenix
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