JOY DEGENHARDT
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Student-centered advisor and cross-cultural education leader with 15+ years of international experience guiding students through U.S. and international academic pathways. Proven success in college counseling, international recruitment, guardianship programs, and service learning. Adept at building trusted relationships with students, families, and institutions across cultural lines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
International Student Recruiter
Thornton Academy
, U.S. Based, Vietnam Region
01.2021 - Current
- Organize and arrange numerous education exhibitions across Vietnam. As well as building the marketing collateral to support the exhibitions.
- Guided students and families through U.S. academic program options and visa application processes.
- Supported international student transitions and cultural orientation.
Country Director / Business Manager
3W International
HCMC, Vietnam
11.2014 - 07.2020
- Successfully recruited and placed 70+ Vietnamese students in U.S. high schools.
- Setup company, licensing, and marketing (and promotions). Facilitated content creation and marketing collateral development for individual school flyers.
- Meet unique agents in the country. Conducted various promotions of, but not limited to, the 25 different US schools under her placement stewardship
- Training on unique differentiators of the school. As well as visa prep, facilitation, and recruiting
- Organized the placement of various students through agents; including prep, placement, and home stay arrangements
- Maintained a 95% college acceptance rate among placed students.
- Built and managed a Student Guardianship Program for underage students studying abroad.
- Conducted regular training and mentorship sessions for recruitment staff and local agents.
- Held parent engagement events and built long-term community trust.
University Guidance Counselor & CAS Coordinator
Australian International School
HCMC, Vietnam
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Provided personalized U.S. college counseling to over 350 students.
- Coordinated Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) projects connecting students with local orphanages and nonprofits.
- Organized university visits, family workshops, and ongoing post-secondary support.
- Raised funding within the school community to support student-led service projects.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Keiser University
Florida01.2023
BA - Liberal Studies: International Relations
University of Hawaii At Manoa
01.1992
Skills
- US College Counseling & International Admissions
- International Student Recruitment & Visa Advising
- Guardianship & Family Engagement Programs
- CAS Program Development & Service Learning
- Cross-Cultural Communication & Student Advocacy
- CRM & Student Data Tools (familiar with SEVIS, MailChimp, Constant Contact)
- Ongoing training in TEFL and IELTS education support
Languages
Fluent in English & Vietnamese, Spoken Japanese
Awards
- Featured in Time Magazine, Reader’s Digest (“Hero for Today”), Harper’s Bazaar for humanitarian and educational work, - Recognized by Vietnamese provincial governments for leadership in youth education and international engagement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
International Student Recruiter
Thornton Academy
01.2021 - Current
Country Director / Business Manager
3W International
11.2014 - 07.2020
University Guidance Counselor & CAS Coordinator
Australian International School
05.2011 - 08.2016
MBA - Business Administration
Keiser University
BA - Liberal Studies: International Relations
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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