Keith Garner
Balch Springs
Summary
Forward-thinking professional bringing 20 years of expertise in admissions for post secondary education. Develops rapport with individuals to optimize project objectives and output, resolve complex issues and provide innovative improvement strategies and pathways to grow.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Senior Advisor
Ogle Cosmetology School
12.2018 - Current
- Admissions High School Advisor for all of southeast region of Dallas Fort Worth Including Dallas ISD, Garland ISD, Mesquite ISD, and all surrounding school districts.
- Attended all college and career fairs
- Participated in multiple classroom presentations in marketing the Ogle curriculum for potential student prospects.
- Responsible for building and maintaining relationship with the North Texas public public school system
- Worked on building partnerships with all North Texas public school systems.
- Maintained an extensive professional network and leveraged connections in growing new student inquiries, contributing to sustained growth over time.
- Mentored and trained new staff, which prepared team members for providing exemplary service to prospective students and school districts.
Training Advisor
Ogle Cosmetology School
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Train and develop 4 Ogle school admissions teams
- Assisted in ramping up the admissions department in our new school markets.
- Provided coaching services to employees seeking guidance on personal growth or career advancement within the organization.
Admissions Representative
Ogle Cosmetology School
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Interviewed prospective students to ensure a great match for the curriculum
- Leads many admissions training sessions.
- Boosted conversion rates by consistently following up with prospective students through phone calls, emails, and personalized communications.
- Maximized resources by effectively utilizing CRM software to track communication efforts with potential applicants throughout their decision-making process.
Admissions Representative
Dallas Nursing Institute
04.2011 - 11.2013
- Admissions recruiter for nursing certificate
- Interviewed prospective students to ensure a great match for the curriculum
- Provided career direction and coordinated arrangement to meet with financial Aid.
Admissions Representative
ITT Technical Institute
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Voted faculty member of the month for January, February and July 2009
- Co-sponsor of WIT (Women in Technology Club.) Successfully helped the school make 3 class starts in 2009
- Conducted a training session on 'How to Overcome Adversity.' Assisted with planning and coordinating Open House and Project Day.
Account Executive
Merritt Hawkins & Associates
05.2008 - 04.2009
- Consultant to Hospitals, Clinics, VA Facilities in 7 Northeast States
- Recruiter/consultant to psychiatrist across the United States
- Responsible for managing team budgets and ways to grow profit
- Planned and coordinated contract negotiations, housing and flight arrangements
Asst. Director of Admissions
Art Institute of Dallas
12.2005 - 04.2008
- 5 times Admissions Leadership Award Winner
- Assisted team members in winning numerous 'Manager of the Week' awards with two different Admission teams
- Conducted a training session on the 'Nuisances of High School Information Gathering.' Team motivational leader
- Conducted many college tours for high school students
- Certified as Assistant Director of Admissions in 2006.
Manager Trainee
Hertz Local Edition
12.2004 - 12.2005
- Managed a Lincoln Ford dealership service and collision center rental branch
- Successfully grew branch revenue in sales per contract and growth in business
- Won top service revenue branch out of thirty five branches.
Account Executive
Enterprise Rental Car
10.2002 - 12.2004
- Account Executive
- Manager Trainee
- Accounting (Handle various insurance accounts)
- Sales
- Accomplishments: First month 50% sales: Car Protection Insurance
- Second month 60% sales: Car Protection Insurance
- Third month 70% sales: Car Protection Insurance
- Achieved Regional Top Dog Salesman Award of the Month
- Trained on how to set up corporate accounts
- Attended elite dinners for top salesmen 5 months out of 6.
Substitute Teacher
Irving ISD
- 10.2002
Education
Masters - Strategic Communication
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- Database Management
- Primavera Project Planner
- Bilingual
- Power Point
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
High School Senior Advisor
Ogle Cosmetology School
12.2018 - Current
Training Advisor
Ogle Cosmetology School
12.2016 - 01.2018
Admissions Representative
Ogle Cosmetology School
12.2013 - 01.2016
Admissions Representative
Dallas Nursing Institute
04.2011 - 11.2013
Admissions Representative
ITT Technical Institute
05.2009 - 06.2011
Account Executive
Merritt Hawkins & Associates
05.2008 - 04.2009
Asst. Director of Admissions
Art Institute of Dallas
12.2005 - 04.2008
Manager Trainee
Hertz Local Edition
12.2004 - 12.2005
Account Executive
Enterprise Rental Car
10.2002 - 12.2004
Substitute Teacher
Irving ISD
- 10.2002
Masters - Strategic Communication
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Texas A&M University