JUSTIN VAZQUEZ
Houston
Summary
Academic Advisor with proven success at The University of St. Thomas in collaboration with Orbis Education / GCE. Expertise in CRM systems led to increased student enrollment and engagement. Skilled in team mentoring and compliance audits, emphasizing relationship building and student advocacy. Committed to process improvements that drive results in high-volume environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor (Level 3)
Orbis Education/Grand Canyon Education
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Partnered with University of St. Thomas ABSN Program
- Lead prospective student advising for the ABSN program, conducting outreach, assessing readiness, and guiding applicants through enrollment.
- Manage a high-volume student pipeline with advanced CRM tools (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely follow-up.
- Conduct audits of records and communications to maintain quality standards.
- Mentor new advisors and share best practices, contributing to team development.
- Collaborate with leadership on process improvements that enhance student engagement and enrollment outcomes.
- Partnered with University of St. Thomas
Hourly Manager / Admin Assistant
FM Kitchen & Bar
Houston
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Directed staff, scheduling, and inventory management in a high-volume environment.
- Supported leadership with reporting, recordkeeping, and communications, streamlining workflows.
- Trained and coached new hires, fostering consistency in service and operations.
Bartender / Shift Lead
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Houston
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
- Managed bar inventory, upsold products, and maintained compliance with safety standards.
- Built rapport with diverse clientele, contributing to strong retention and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZPhoenix, AZ
Associate of Liberal Arts - Humanities
Houston Community College
Houston, TXHouston, TX
Skills
- CRM & Pipeline Management (Salesforce, Dynamics, Lightning)
- Auditing & Compliance Oversight
- Student Recruiting & Academic Advising
- Customer Service & Relationship Building
- New Hire Training & Team Development
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Inventory & Operations Management
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Staff training
- Data analysis
- Technological proficiency
Awards Recognition
Mentor of the Year, 2025, Recognized for outstanding leadership, guidance, and team development.
Timeline
Academic Advisor (Level 3)
Orbis Education/Grand Canyon Education
03.2023 - Current
Hourly Manager / Admin Assistant
FM Kitchen & Bar
02.2021 - 03.2023
Bartender / Shift Lead
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
08.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Liberal Arts - Humanities
Houston Community College
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