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Katerina Hunt

West Lafayette,IN

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Admissions

Purdue University
08.2023 - Current
  • Meet with middle to high school students and their families to provide personal guidance and support throughout the college admissions process.
  • Supervise and mentor 25 student employees in the admissions call center, providing training, support, and performance evaluations.
  • Review and evaluate a high volume of college applications, including academic records, essays, recommendation letters, and extracurricular activities, to make informed decisions about admissions.
  • Deliver engaging and enthusiastic presentations to prospective students, families, and high school counselors.
  • Work to organize large-scale admissions events, such as yield events and conferences, hosting between 100 and 800 guests.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to support prospective and newly admitted students.

Dance Instructor

Turning Pointe Academy for the Performing Arts
08.2018 - Current
  • Serve as a choreographer, instructor, and mentor for children and adolescents taking dance classes.
  • Work with groups of up to 20 students.
  • Communicate effectively and maintain relationships with both students and parents.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.

Admissions Ambassador

Purdue University
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Built strong relationships with prospective students, addressing concerns and answering questions to facilitate informed decisions.
  • Lead interactive 60-minute campus tours for high school students and their guests.
  • Checked families in at the front desk, providing them with an itinerary and directions.
  • Answered questions about admissions and academic programs, connecting guests with an admissions counselor if necessary.
  • Responded to emails and phone calls inquiring about campus tours.

Admissions Ambassador Recruitment Co-director

Purdue University
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Mentored newly hired Admissions Ambassadors, sharing best practices and offering guidance on navigating complex situations.
  • Served as 1 of 4 Co-directors, meeting with leadership weekly.
  • Worked to recruit new ambassadors by creating advertisements, hosting call-outs, and organizing interviews for 50+ applicants.
  • Oversaw a recruitment committee of undergraduate students.

Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader

Purdue University
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supported diversity and inclusion efforts within the orientation program, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all students regardless of background or identity.
  • Participated in trainings, events, and programs to support a group of 15 students during the week of Boiler Gold Rush.
  • Served as a peer mentor for new students throughout their first year.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Brain And Behavioral Sciences

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2023

Skills

  • Relationship development
  • CRM software experience
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Assistant Director of Admissions

Purdue University
08.2023 - Current

Admissions Ambassador Recruitment Co-director

Purdue University
05.2022 - 05.2023

Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader

Purdue University
04.2021 - 08.2021

Admissions Ambassador

Purdue University
01.2021 - 08.2023

Dance Instructor

Turning Pointe Academy for the Performing Arts
08.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Brain And Behavioral Sciences

Purdue University

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