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Jillian Brander

Pomona,CA

Summary

Versatile manager with a background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Digital Media

Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
11.2019 - Current

Experienced leader managing operations and staff to achieve enrollment goals. Skilled in delegating tasks, budgeting, and fostering collaboration to drive student engagement. Focused on process improvement, performance coaching, and ensuring compliance, all aimed at meeting enrollment targets.

Social Media Strategist

Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach
06.2019 - 11.2019

As the Social Media Strategist at California State University, Long Beach, I was the primary source of social media management for the university's official channels. I played a key role in curating and creating content that promoted the university's brand and engaged its community. Collaborating with a diverse team, I ensured that all content aligned with strategic goals, while enhancing the university’s online presence across various platforms.

Social Media Marketing Intern

Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
08.2015 - 11.2015

As a Social Media Intern at CSUF University Extended Education, I worked to digitally market events to a global audience, including international students, alumni, and prospective students, with the goal of increasing enrollment. I managed and maintained UEE's social media platforms, closely tracking engagement, call-to-action responses, and ROI growth to assess and optimize the effectiveness of our campaigns in driving student interest and enrollment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-2011

Skills

  • Skilled in strategic leadership, team collaboration, and program development Experienced in recruiting, coaching, budget management, and resource allocation Proficient in project management, decision-making, and process improvement Strong in relationship building, diversity initiatives, crisis management, and community outreach Well-versed in MS Office, data collection, and analytical thinking

Affiliations

  • Passionate about higher education and community engagement, I leverage my skills in team building and researching marketing trends to connect diverse groups with educational opportunities. By fostering collaboration within teams and staying informed on both traditional and non-traditional student trends, I can tailor strategies that resonate with each audience. My focus on enrollment development helps drive growth and engagement by ensuring that marketing efforts meet the unique needs of all students.

Accomplishments

  • I've worked on several projects that gained recognition in the content creation world, including contributing to Cal State Fullerton’s Strategic Communications team, which won multiple awards in the 2023 CASE Circle of Excellence, including two gold awards for the "Empowering Titans" video and Titan magazine.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Director of Digital Media

Cal State Fullerton
11.2019 - Current

Social Media Strategist

Cal State Long Beach
06.2019 - 11.2019

Social Media Marketing Intern

Cal State Fullerton
08.2015 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

California State University, Fullerton

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