Customer focused professional with a passion for understanding client needs and utilizing data to identify opportunities to drive desired outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Stocked Vintage / Owner
07.2019 - Current
Launched and maintained a vintage resale business focused on curating items to promote a more ecofriendly approach to fashion
Provide a consultative approach with customers in order to understand client needs
Provide personal styling with clients and foster an environment of trust to retain ongoing services and gain new client referrals
Develop brand identity, social media strategy, and aesthetic direction to create an elevated vintage buying experience
Leveraged social media to build client base, create brand awareness and increase revenue
Partner with other vintage resellers and local small businesses to create events to increase reach for target audience
Maintain knowledge of product value in order to increase profitability through the sourcing and selling process of merchandise
Maintain familiarity with past and present fashion trends and designers to maintain relevance in trend prediction and buyer interests.
Dayton / Assistant Director
New Markets
07.2019 - Current
Collaborated with leadership in the strategic plan, tactics, and key metrics to recruit underrepresented and underserved students
Lead the development and implementation of new recruitment strategies, marketing, and outreach efforts to engage students and families, resulting in a 38.6% increase of Multicultural student enrollment
Collaborated with Enrollment Management and colleagues across campus to ensure successful recruitment, enrollment, and transition strategies are developed and executed
Responsible for the strategic management of assigned territories, which includes travel, virtual programming, meetings, emailing, and phone calls with counselors and prospective students/families
Responsible for the development and execution of all Multicultural student programming and events both in person and via digital opportunities (Zoom, Googlemeets, etc)
Collaborated with the marketing team to develop strategic and inclusive outreach to underrepresented and underserved prospective students
Managed Salesforce, to track admissions metrics, e.g., prospective students funnel status, engagement with programming and events, touch-points, online applications, and territory management
Utilize Cognos reporting system to track and enhance recruitment efforts and ensure equitable outcomes for underrepresented and underserved students
Met one on one with prospective students/families to gain an understanding of students specific needs, and provide appropriate guidance through the application, admittance, financial aid, and enrollment process
Bureau / Business Development Manager
Better Business
01.2018 - 07.2019
Identified and connected with businesses in the Miami Valley to assess accreditation eligibility with the Better Business Bureau and compliance with BBB standards
Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize outreach to accreditation eligible businesses
Developed and deployed a strategic plan to engage and improve sales funnel from awareness to conversion for Millennial-owned businesses and increased accreditation rates by 10%
Utilized CRM to track sales funnel of prospective businesses and track old prospects for conversion
Met and exceeded monthly sales goals to ensure the success of the development team
Operated as a liaison between accredited businesses and the Better Business Bureau to increase retention of accredited businesses
Developed strong knowledge of BBB products and best practices to assist businesses in leveraging tools to increase market awareness and achieve goals
Managing Partner
Oak & Ivy
11.2017 - 12.2018
Developed marketing strategy, team roles, editorial calendar, and aesthetic direction to create a cohesive experience, establish brand awareness, and ensure user engagement and readership
Managed a team of content developers and writers, taking responsibility for setting expectations, delegating projects, identifying priority, and encouraging growth and group ownership
Communicated with potential advertisers to generate revenue, improve market position, and maximize financial growth.
CAMLS / Program Assistant
University of South Florida
10.2014 - 12.2015
Collaborated with leadership to ensure a partnership with Costa Rica to increase medical tourism to the Tampa Bay area
Supported the development and execution of Continued Medical Education (CE) programming, medical device training, lab use for medical research, and medical student programming
Acted as the day-to-day contact for clients/program attendees and ensuring customer satisfaction by making proactive adjustments to operations and assessing and appropriately responding to client needs
Assisted with application processing and review, creating outcome evaluations and metrics, development of course syllabi, and program marketing
Assisted in the resolution of problems within the planning process and programming
Managed and assisted with the transition of CRM systems
Filed records with a precise approach to optimize data security and ease of use to maintain uniformity with recurring client programming.