JOANNE ROUTENBERG
Arlington,Mass.
Summary
Energetic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in recruitment, program management, and stakeholder engagements within the education and cultural exchange sectors. Recognized for consistently exceeding recruitment goals, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering impactful marketing strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager
Educatius, Inc.
Boston, MA
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Develop, implement, and manage a successful strategy for student placements
- Drive the success of the team in meeting and exceeding all placement deadlines, managing issues that arise in the region, and supporting students' success in the program.
- Recruit, train and manage Local Coordinators tasks/projects
- Ensure host family applications comply with Department of Homeland Security and CSIET requirements
- Provide support for students, local coordinators, and host families
- Prepare necessary documents for student support cases
- Approve payroll and incentives for host families and local coordinators including stipends, bonuses, and incentive trips
Regional Director
International Cultural Exchange Services
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded expansion of J-1 and F-1 high school programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations.
- Managed acceptance and enrollment processes for ICES students.
- Recruited and trained local coordinators while providing conflict management support.
- Successfully recruited 30 host families within four months.
- Enrolled 25 students for 2021 academic year.
- Established 25 new school partnerships for ICES.
- Achieved two International Incentive Awards for surpassing recruitment goals by over 100%.
Program Manager
The Cambridge Network
Waltham, MA
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Directed territory development for school partnerships, enhancing marketing and recruitment strategies.
- Achieved 100% retention of school partnerships, increasing collaboration by 25% and generating $1M in revenue.
- Increased international student sales by 80%, resulting in $1.2M revenue from China.
- Developed compelling marketing materials to support recruitment initiatives at international events.
- Conducted mock interviews for students to improve admission preparation outcomes.
- Collaborated with partner schools' decision makers to enhance program marketability.
- Facilitated contract negotiations with Legal and Senior Management for competitive pricing schedules.
- Led a multi-week trip to China for school administrators, engaging stakeholders to boost recruitment.
Education
Business Degree -
BAYSTATE COLLEGE
Boston, Mass.Skills
- Strategic planning
- Program management
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial analysis
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Recruitment and training
- Partnership development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Brand development
- Business development and planning
Timeline
Regional Manager
Educatius, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2025
Regional Director
International Cultural Exchange Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Program Manager
The Cambridge Network
03.2016 - 11.2020
Business Degree -
BAYSTATE COLLEGE
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