Diane Brescia
Worcester,MA
Summary
Skilled Admission Manager with 20 years experience implementing strategy to grow applications and build relationships with prospective students. Demonstrated experience in marketing at strategic levels to identify opportunities for recruitment. Excellent influencing skills to communicate with credibility, tact and diplomacy. Working knowledge of higher education systems including recruitment cycles, admissions systems and processes. Strong commitment to equal opportunities with diverse and multicultural environments.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Admission/Recruitment Manager
Tan Chingfen Graduate School Of Nursing, UMass Med
03.2004 - Current
- Performs all duties related to recruitment of potential students. Built strong relationships with prospective students through consistent communication via Information Session presentations, attend Graduate School Fairs, Nursing Conferences and one-on- one phone calls with potential students to educate and recruit new students.
- Manages all aspects of admission related functions such as processing applications and manage interview process from submissions to final decisions. Maintain the NursingCAS application repository and make any necessary updates each year. Maintain the Slate customer management systems used to process all applications. Make any changes and improvements to the system each year. Create reports as needed.
- Conducted thorough interviews and assessments to identify top talent, ultimately increasing student retention rates within the school of nursing.
New & Existing Marketing/Sales Representative
Medical Information Technology Inc. (MEDITECH)
02.1981 - 01.2021
- Performed all duties related to Sales and Marketing for new and existing customers in assigned territory.
- Fostered strong relationships with hospitals and hospital corporation to elevate brand reputation within the market.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Answered customer questions about products and services.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Million Dollar Club recipient 12 consecutive years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Peters Central Catholic High School
Worcester, MASkills
- Recruitment Strategies
- Recruitment planning
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Contract negotiation skills
- Applicant tracking systems proficient
- Interviewing skills
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Self-Directed
- Organization and Time Management
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Timeline
Admission/Recruitment Manager
Tan Chingfen Graduate School Of Nursing, UMass Med
03.2004 - Current
New & Existing Marketing/Sales Representative
Medical Information Technology Inc. (MEDITECH)
02.1981 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Saint Peters Central Catholic High School
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