ERIN ZELAZNY
Denver,CO
Summary
Results-oriented, independent leader driven by metrics, dedicated to assisting others through the education and employment process in an intentional and personal way.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Placement Specialist
2U Inc
03.2019 - Current
- Act as a liaison facilitating effective communication between sites and students, as well as sites and faculty members.
- Consistently meet and exceed monthly metrics (110% rate); on time placement, pacing.
- Supervise and lead compact team of staff members.
- Proficient in making intentional decisions amidst competing demands in fast-paced work environment.
- Proactively and consistently identifying new partnership opportunities by actively reaching out to potential sites for collaboration.
- Simultaneously initiated the launch of two new programs.
- Proactively building pipelines for future opportunities.
- Plan, execute, and oversee process of rolling out new systems.
- Continuously evaluating efficiency of outreach strategies and processes.
- Served as a mentor within mentorship program, providing guidance and support to multiple employees.
- Assisted with Alumni Project initiative, leveraging alumni relationships to forge prospective partnerships.
- Designed and implemented employee incentive programs.
Test Scorer (Temp)
Pearson
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Evaluated essays remotely for students in grades 4-12, utilizing a standardized rubric to assign scores and provide constructive feedback.
- Worked flexible hours; nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
- Boosted weekly volume of scored tests.
- Shared critical information with students concerning upcoming assignments.
Data Entry (Freelance/Temp)
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Effectively oversaw and maintained multiple spreadsheets, ensuring data accuracy.
- Proficiently input numerical data into CHOP's secure system, demonstrating both speed and precision.
- Identified and rectified data entry discrepancies through auditing.
- Accurately inputted more than 1500 entries ahead of the project deadline.
Advisor
Bridgepoint Education, University of the Rockies
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Conducted outreach to potential doctoral candidates
- Guided students through the enrollment process
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
- Empowered students through the process through coaching skills and reflective conversations.
Enrollment Coach
University of Washington
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Conducted outreach via phone and email to prospective students for professional certificate programs
- Corresponded with instructors/program managers on curriculum and program knowledge
- Oversaw student workers and lead trainings to help develop them
- Represented Enrollment Services team to campus partners and marketing collaboration team.
Ashford University
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Reached out to potential students and aid them through the admission/enrollment process
- Supported students through the process of earning an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree
- Coordinated action plans/career paths with students
- Assisted with graduation welcome reception.
Transfer Transition Leader
Colorado State University
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Facilitated orientation days for incoming transfer, adult and international students
- Fostered positive, inclusive environment and culture for transfer, adult and international students
- Communicated with over 300 students via weekly emails and lead residence hall communities and retreats
- Programmed, marketed and facilitated events for transfer communities via email and social media
- Managed budgets for community events and materials
- Facilitated and observed candidates during group interviews
- Participated in Admissions video: http://admissions.colostate.edu/ramchat/transferstudent-proc
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Management Organizational Leadership
Ashford University
2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Business
Colorado State University
2015
Skills
- Revenue Growth
- Exceeding Metrics
- Training and onboarding
- Culture/Incentive Initiatives
- Relationship Management
Timeline
Test Scorer (Temp)
Pearson
02.2022 - 06.2022
Data Entry (Freelance/Temp)
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
08.2021 - 09.2021
Senior Placement Specialist
2U Inc
03.2019 - Current
Advisor
Bridgepoint Education, University of the Rockies
04.2017 - 03.2019
Enrollment Coach
University of Washington
08.2016 - 04.2017
Ashford University
08.2015 - 07.2016
Transfer Transition Leader
Colorado State University
03.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Organizational Management Organizational Leadership
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Business
Colorado State University
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