Javier Pineres
Miami,FL
Summary
Forward-thinking and results-driven higher education executive with over 11 years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, and student success initiatives. Proven ability to design and execute innovative recruitment strategies that drive institutional growth, increase student engagement, and enhance operational efficiency. Adept at leveraging data analytics, technology integration, and process optimization to streamline the admissions pipeline and improve conversion rates. Experienced in leading high-performing teams, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Passionate about creating student-centered policies that align with institutional goals and contribute to long-term success. Seeking an Associate Director of Admissions role to lead strategic initiatives that enhance enrollment, retention, and student satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Admissions Supervisor
Florida National University
02.2022 - Current
- Supervise and support multi-campus admissions operations, driving substantial student enrollment growth while ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Raised lead-to-enrollment conversion rate by optimizing CRM workflows, leveraging data analytics, and executing highly targeted recruitment campaigns.
- Design and implement strategic enrollment plans, collaborating closely with executive leadership to align recruitment goals with institutional growth objectives.
- Lead data-driven decision-making initiatives, conducting in-depth enrollment trend analysis to identify growth opportunities and enhance outreach strategies.
- Inspire and mentor a high-performing admissions team of 30 professionals, fostering a culture of excellence in student recruitment, advisement, and engagement through structured training and performance management.
Admissions Coordinator
Florida National University
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Improved and optimized student support services by addressing requests related to transcript evaluations, academic scheduling, grade concerns, and orientation, offering tailored problem resolutions.
- Developed detailed reports to track student progress, identifying potential issues to proactively enhance the admissions experience.
- Analyzed, audited, and reconciled reporting data to uncover trends, track interview-to-enrollment rates, and improve applicant conversion.
- Implemented optimized phone scheduling strategies, ensuring timely outreach and follow-ups to maximize prospective student engagement.
- Designed and delivered training programs for new employees, enhancing expertise in sales, recruitment strategies, and institutional policies.
Operation Specialist - Sales Delivery – LAC
Moneygram International Inc.
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported the design, development, and execution of multi-regional projects, ensuring seamless deployment of security hardware across USA, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
- Oversaw operational coordination, managing stakeholder communication and project timelines to ensure efficient implementation and compliance.
- Led training programs to educate agents on new authentication tools, improving adoption and operational effectiveness.
- Created and presented compliance reports for regional sales directors, evaluating 2,500 agents across the USA for adherence to security and operational standards.
- Managed internal audits, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions to enhance process efficiency.
Office Manager
Big City Liquors & Ritmo Café Lounge
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Directed daily business operations, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring smooth and profitable management of retail and hospitality services.
- Prepared profit & loss statements and tax reports, streamlining financial processes to enhance profitability.
- Spearheaded cost-reduction strategies and process improvements, leading to a 10% revenue increase for two consecutive years by identifying new business opportunities.
- Enhanced inventory management accuracy from 85% to 97%, reducing losses and improving operational efficiency.
- Implemented integrated retail software solutions, improving data accuracy, profitability tracking, and decision-making tools.
Education
MBA - General Management
Florida National University
Miami, FL 08.2020 - 08.2025
Certification - Accounting
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL 08.2025 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia09-2013
Skills
Strategic Enrollment & Admissions Leadership
Data-Driven Decision Making & Performance Analytics
Higher Education Compliance & Financial Aid Oversight
Project Implementation & Process Maximization
Staff Training, Leadership Development & Performance Optimization
Advanced CRM & Student Information Systems (Anthology Student, CampusNexusCRM, Anthology Reach & Salesforce)
Marketing, Outreach & Community Engagement Strategies
Budgeting & Resource Allocation
Change Management & Organizational Development
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Timeline
Certification - Accounting
Miami Dade College
08.2025 - 01.2015
Admissions Supervisor
Florida National University
02.2022 - Current
MBA - General Management
Florida National University
08.2020 - 08.2025
Admissions Coordinator
Florida National University
01.2018 - 02.2022
Operation Specialist - Sales Delivery – LAC
Moneygram International Inc.
06.2017 - 01.2018
Office Manager
Big City Liquors & Ritmo Café Lounge
09.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Universidad Del Norte
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