Kelly Laboe
Portland,US
Summary
Professional senior consultant with proven ability to drive impactful business outcomes through strategic planning and analysis. Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and delivering comprehensive solutions that align with client needs. Valued for adaptability, collaboration, and results-driven mindset, with expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant - Project Manager
Ian Symmonds and Associates
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Played the lead role as project manager for all Strategic Planning contracts
- Created and supported workflow through Strategic Planning processes
- First point of contact for all client inquiries
- Served as key admin for Basecamp and Mailchimp
- Executed competitive market analysis studies for each client
- Deployed and analyzed research projects involving perceptual analysis and SWOT
- Forged deep partnerships with clients while working to ensure process efficacy
- Managed invoicing system
- Scheduling and event coordination
- Managed project scope and timelines - exceeding client expectations
- Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
Senior Consultant - Enrollment Management
Ian Symmonds and Associates
09.2003 - 09.2021
- Assessed functions such as recruitment, retention, admissions, marketing communications, financial aid and net tuition revenue, and information management for large and small independent schools, colleges, and universities
- Provided institutions with Enrollment Management action plan for the future based on best practices
- Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
- Implemented strategies for increasing enrollment and coached teams through their execution
- Presented findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders, effectively communicating key insights and action plans.
- Facilitated focus group and listening sessions
- Executed competitive analysis and perceptual analysis research projects
- Conducted exploratory campus visits for our strategic marketing, enrollment management and strategic planning projects
Assistant Director of Admission
Pacific University
02.2001 - 11.2003
- Responsible for recruiting, evaluating and enrolling students
- Reviewed admission applications and evaluated credentials
- Explained admissions processes, educational programs, financial assistance, and student services to potential students
- Worked with the faculty academic review committee to assess admission decisions
- Assisted prospective students with admissions by processing paperwork, arranging and conducting campus tours and conducting follow-up activities.
- Partnered with the director and other staff to formulate strategies to attract more students and establish goals for number of admissions for an academic year
- Analyzed applicant data to identify trends in demographics, enabling more targeted outreach efforts to underrepresented populations.
- Established partnerships with local community colleges to promote transfer opportunities, increasing incoming transfer student numbers.
- Consistently exceeded target goals in inquiry conversion, applications, admits, and deposited students
Education
Bachelor of The Arts - Political Theory
University of Connecticut
05-1991
High School Diploma -
Sunset High School
Portland, OR05-1986
Skills
- Client Support Expertise
- Energetic Team Motivator
- Clear and Effective Communicator
- Collaboration
- Project Management
- Administrative Management
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Strategic Planning
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Senior Consultant - Project Manager
Ian Symmonds and Associates
09.2021 - 08.2024
Senior Consultant - Enrollment Management
Ian Symmonds and Associates
09.2003 - 09.2021
Assistant Director of Admission
Pacific University
02.2001 - 11.2003
Bachelor of The Arts - Political Theory
University of Connecticut
High School Diploma -
Sunset High School
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