Judith Gentempo
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven admissions professional with transferable experience recruiting and admitting top candidates while supporting academic goals and aligning outcomes with the core mission of the organization.
Strategically focused with exceptional leadership skills adept at quickly and successfully responding to changing environments and priorities. Proficient at establishing and strengthening relationships in alignment with organizations core values and mission. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and retaining updated knowledge of resources to provide quality performance. Highly skilled in tactful communication providing detailed information on organizations policies and standards. Proven ability to develop creative solutions resulting in active engagement and trustworthiness with current and prospective families and clientele. Strong aptitude for assessing qualifications and readiness to exercise effective judgement and decision making.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/REGISTRAR
St. Thomas More Parish School
01.2017 - Current
- Supervise, coordinate, and manage the daily operations of the admission, recruiting, and campus visit process to attract prospective students
- Provide administrative support to the Principal
- Serve as an admissions representative and subject matter expert at recruitment events and______
- Effectively manage the application and enrollment process while maintaining admissions database and employing attention to detail and accuracy
- Successfully maintain rapport and build relationships by following up and providing additional information to prospective families as needed
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
- Assess aptitude and readiness of prospective students while facilitating and coordinating the test scoring process
- Communicate with families regarding academic policies and admission decisions while remaining transparent and informative
- Facilitate the enrollment process while providing guidance and direction on process protocol
- Provide guidance to families inquiring about Tuition Assistance availability and process
- Started and continue relationship with ACE Scholarship for the school
- Accurately maintain student and family database (FACTS Mgt), waitlist, tuition database, and student files for a campus ranging from 300 - 475 students and their families
- Maintain the school profile in the CMG database for faculty, staff and parent volunteers
- Effectively communicate with families regarding student progress, expectations, and opportunities for improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Buffalo Specialties, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2017
- Retained top accounts, drove revenue growth, and closed deals while cultivating strong client relationships with Coca-Cola Refreshment, James Edward & Company (Red Bull Distributors), NextEra Energy Resources, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, St
- Thomas High School, and Annunciation Orthodox School
- Discovered strategies to increase customer base for a multi-state regional Promotional Products and Advertising Specialties Industry distributor
- Maintained product knowledge and expertise to appropriately market products to a versatile range of clients
- Implemented various customer engagement techniques resulting in a proven record of increased yearly revenue stream
- Developed sales strategies resulting in achieving sales target each year for 13 consecutive years
- Collaborated with personnel to develop sale strategies and daily operational duties while adhering to core values.
MARKETING MANAGER – KEY ACCOUNTS
Coca-Cola North America
09.1997 - 01.1999
- Led marketing and distribution efforts while leveraging volume and market share analysis for future consumption and revenue growth
- Developed strategic business presentations that enabled Management to achieve business objectives
- Instrumental in training local area leadership on new programs and marketing campaigns to ensure marketing standards were established
- Drove volume and profit by developing and executing value added marketing programs that were locally relevant
- Promoted brand awareness and enhanced brand image through strategic program development and implementation
- Leveraged skills in consumer data analysis to ensure proper marketing strategy application.
ACCOUNT MANAGER/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Coca-Cola Enterprises
08.1996 - 09.1997
- Established comprehensive sales tactics for a diverse, wide range of clients including Large Grocery Stores and Wholesalers as well as Independent School Districts, Private Schools, and Youth Sports Organizations representing Coca-Cola Brand beverages, Dasani Water, Fruitopia, Minute Maid and PowerAde
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills to secure and close a 10-year exclusivity contract with an Independent School District
- Cultivated strong relationships with management resulting in significant sales expansion in existing outlets and schools
- Successfully identified business opportunities and implemented diverse sales tactics resulting in achievement of all volume goals
- Presented Coca-Cola Youth Market plans and programs to schools to increase engagement and participation
- Successfully expanded overall business and product presence through the utilization of various marketing strategies
- Applied strong business acumen and networking skills to achieve 100% distribution of authorized items
- Managed store expectations while ensuring compliance with company standards and guidelines
- Effectively communicated promotions and introduced new products to store management to increase brand awareness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Houston
Houston, TX08.1994
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Strong Communication (Verbal & Written)
- Effective Decision Making
- Problem Resolution Skills
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Leadership Development
- Enrollment Management
- Administrative Support
Coreproficiencies
- Leadership Development
- Relationship Building
- Problem Resolution Skills
- Strong Communication (Verbal & Written)
- Effective Decision Making
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Enrollment Management
- Admissions Process
- Administrative Support
Volunteer Experience
- St Thomas HS Mothers Club Committee Chair
- St Thomas More Parish Active Volunteer
- Volunteer Coordinator with Texas Special Olympics
Timeline
ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/REGISTRAR
St. Thomas More Parish School
01.2017 - Current
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Buffalo Specialties, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2017
MARKETING MANAGER – KEY ACCOUNTS
Coca-Cola North America
09.1997 - 01.1999
ACCOUNT MANAGER/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Coca-Cola Enterprises
08.1996 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Houston
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