Jolene Robinson
Magnolia,TX
Summary
My passion for Legacy and its mission makes me the ideal candidate for the Director of Admissions position. Because Legacy has been a huge blessing and an answered prayer to my family, I am excited to share Legacy's vision with other families who are seeking a Christian learning environment and intimate involvement in their children's education. I am passionate about promoting and growing our school while, at the same time, guarding and protecting our culture.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Assistant
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy
08.2018 - Current
- Introduced prospective families to Legacy Prep through conducting tours of campus, communicating advantages of University-Model schooling, and sharing my personal experience as a Legacy parent and co-teacher
- Guided applicants and families through admissions process
- Processed new student applications, documentation, and recommendations
- Coordinated and conducted family interviews and placement testing
- Served on admissions committees, reviewing applicant files and making a determination regarding acceptance status
- Created and maintained all student files, including paper and electronic files; entered and updated student and family data in Praxi
- Requested official transcripts for all incoming high school students; fulfilled records requests from other schools
- Assisted in set up and implementation of Blackbaud's Enrollment Management System
Cheer Coach
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy
03.2018 - 04.2024
- Learned and taught cheers, chants, dances, routines
- Scheduled and managed practices, camps, games, pep rallies, community service projects
- Facilitated additional training for jumps and stunting
- Secured alternate practice spaces due to gymnasium scheduling conflicts
- Prepared for and oversaw game day activities
- Motivated and encouraged my squad to work hard and accomplish annual goals
- Created and monitored annual cheer budget; collected fees from parents and maintained financial records
- Scheduled and participated in multiple community service volunteer opportunities with my squad
Admissions Officer
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Managed and oversaw admissions process including providing information and tours to prospective families and following up with every lead via telephone and/or email
- Scheduled and conducted family interviews and placement testing for all applicants
- Collected and recorded all required new student documentation
- Requested transcripts from prior schools, as well as fulfilling records requests from other schools
- Created and maintained all student files
- Entered and updated student and family data in both Renweb and Praxi
- Processed schedule change requests and withdrawals
- Guided applicants and families through admissions process including assisting with ordering books and uniforms, demonstrating and teaching them how to navigate parent portal, assigning and distributing chrome books
- Informed applicants of admissions status by sending letters of acceptance or rejection
Front Desk Receptionist
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Executed front desk reception duties including welcoming and assisting students, staff, faculty, and visitors
- Answered and routed phone calls to appropriate office
- Enhanced campus security by screening all visitors using Raptor system
- ·Performed general office duties including data entry, filing, typing correspondence, copying, scheduling, and checking in visitors
Director of Children's Ministries
Memorial Baptist Church
02.2008 - 07.2009
- Planned, coordinated, and directed all aspects of children's ministry
- Recruited, screened, and trained all prospective volunteers
- Provided guidance, training, and support to active volunteers
- Implemented safety and security procedures for children's ministry
- Coordinated outreach ministries including Vacation Bible School, Upward Cheerleading, Fall Festival, and Summer Splash Day
- Welcomed visiting families and directed them where and how to check in and pick up their children
- Served hands-on in every aspect of children's ministry including children's church, Sunday school, Awana, children's choir, summer camps, music camps, and outreach ministries.
Insurance Services Specialist
Lawson Products
03.2001 - 06.2004
- Administered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
- Processed applications for life and disability insurance
- Researched and resolved claims issues
- Provided excellent customer service to employees and sales agents
- Conducted insurance orientation meetings for new hires
- Managed company's Suggestion Awards Program.
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
03.1999 - 03.2001
- Ensured safety of all passengers and crew
- Maintained security of airplane and surrounding areas
- Prepared and served meals, snacks, and beverages
- Accommodated passengers including unaccompanied minors and individuals with special needs
- Verified compliance with all FAA regulations
- Provided excellent customer service to all passengers.
Human Resources Assistant
Pathway Services Unlimited
06.1996 - 03.1999
- Established and maintained personnel files
- Processed payroll and updated payroll system weekly
- Administered medical/dental benefits, 403(b) plan, and COBRA
- Tracked and recorded employee attendance
- Processed workers' compensation claims
- Screened applicants and interviewed prospective employees.
Education
Legal Assistant Certification
Brown's Business College
Springfield, IL05.1994
General Studies
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, ILHigh School Diploma -
Beardstown High School
Beardstown, Illinois05.1992
Skills
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Fluent in Blackbaud Enrollment Management administration and setup
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Positive attitude
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Timeline
Admissions Assistant
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy
08.2018 - Current
Cheer Coach
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy
03.2018 - 04.2024
Admissions Officer
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy
08.2011 - 08.2018
Front Desk Receptionist
Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy
09.2009 - 08.2011
Director of Children's Ministries
Memorial Baptist Church
02.2008 - 07.2009
Insurance Services Specialist
Lawson Products
03.2001 - 06.2004
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
03.1999 - 03.2001
Human Resources Assistant
Pathway Services Unlimited
06.1996 - 03.1999
Legal Assistant Certification
Brown's Business College
General Studies
Southern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Beardstown High School
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