Kathy Lopez
Noblesville,IN
Summary
Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Admissions
Fortis College
2022.01 - 2023.02
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Assisted prospective students with admissions by processing paperwork, arranging and conducting campus tours and conducting follow-up activities.
- Completed approximately 125 phone calls day to generate prospective students and guide students through admissions process.
- Maintained full knowledge of institution's catalog to fully explain course offerings and select programs to best fit each potential student's needs and goals.
- Coordinated and participated in campus recruitment events, orientation programs and open houses.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
Recruiter
Harrison College
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Planned, organized and executed daily, weekly, and long term activity schedule for scheduling, interviewing, enrolling, and following up with students
- Used telephone to establish contact and/or follow up with prospective students
- Recruited for both the online and in seat programs
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
Recruiter
Chamberlain College of Nursing
2014.01 - 2017.01
- Planned, organized and executed daily, weekly, and long term activity schedule for scheduling, interviewing, enrolling, and following up with students
- Used telephone to establish contact and/or follow up with prospective students
- Facilitated relationship between HOSA and Chamberlain College of Nursing
- Presented information to targeted groups such as High Schools in the Indianapolis areas
- Consistently helped Indy Team build program by building relationships with
- Students, Student Services, and Department Heads
Recruiter
ITT Technical Institute
2009.01 - 2014.01
- Planned, organized. and executed daily, weekly, and long term activity schedule for scheduling, interviewing, enrolling, and following up with students
- Used telephone to establish contact and/or follow up with prospective students
- Recruitment Team’s top PDL/REF generator for 8 quarters in a row
- Made 8 Dual Recruiting Start Budgets in a row
- Named Nursing Representative and made every start budget
- Trained new Recruiters
- Named Campus Recruiter of the Quarter numerous times
Recruiter
Lincoln Technical Institute
2006.01 - 2009.01
- Planned, organized and executed daily, weekly, and long term activity schedule for scheduling, interviewing, enrolling, and following up with students
- Used telephone to establish contact and/or follow up with prospective students
- Generated level of referral business consistent with company goals
- Assisted in the implementation of a new nationwide recruitment campaign
- Trained new Recruiters
- Named Campus Recruiter of the Quarter for a year and half straight
- Named to the Lincoln Tech President’s Club – had to have at least 200 starts to qualify
High School Presenter and Recruiter
ITT Technical Institute
2003.01 - 2006.01
- Presented speeches and power point presentations in area High Schools
- Established contacts for Territory Managers
- Successfully secured bookings for new and previously uninterested High Schools
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Worked closely with Program Deans and Director of Services
State Director
100
1992.01 - 1996.01
- Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising all staff
- Managed day to day operations of the Local 100
- Coordinated PR for news conferences, press releases and new letters
- Conducted grievances procedures and participated in conflict resolutions
- Responsible for getting the Governor of Arkansas to introduce and approve an Executive Order to change the State Grievance Procedure, in event that took four years of persistence.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Education
B.A. - Psychology
University of Little Rock
1987
Skills
- Time Management
- Teacher Training
- Mental Health Referrals
- Authorization Input
- School Policies
- Administration Collaboration
- Efficiency Improvement
- Recruitment Participation
- Student Registration
- Enrollment Assistance
- Course Counseling
- Career Planning Presentations
- Campus Tours
- Student Records Maintenance
Timeline
Assistant Director of Admissions
Fortis College
2022.01 - 2023.02
Recruiter
Harrison College
2017.01 - 2018.01
Recruiter
Chamberlain College of Nursing
2014.01 - 2017.01
Recruiter
ITT Technical Institute
2009.01 - 2014.01
Recruiter
Lincoln Technical Institute
2006.01 - 2009.01
High School Presenter and Recruiter
ITT Technical Institute
2003.01 - 2006.01
State Director
100
1992.01 - 1996.01
B.A. - Psychology
University of Little Rock
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