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Kennedy Gayle

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Diligent Admissions Advisor known for strengths in interpersonal communication and adaptability in diverse environments. Always willing to go the extra mile for peers and prospects. Pursuing a new role where hard work and attention to detail will be highly valued.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Post University

Admissions Coordinator
07.2023 - Current

Key Achievement: Promoted to Referral Specialist for my team.

  • Conduct Professional College Advisory Session (PCAS) by providing information about the University, degree programs and financial aid options to determine if they are a good fit for the program.
  • Exceeded individual enrollment goal by recruiting over 20 students each term.
  • Collect, enter and track student information in database systems and follow up weekly to ensure proper enrollment.
  • Respond to incoming student inquiries and provide exceptional costumer service and connect them with the right department if needed.
  • Work closely with the academic and financial aid departments to assist with transcript evaluations and missing financial aid documents.

Admissions Officer

Goodwin University
08.2022 - 05.2023

Key achievement: Exceeded enrollment goal of 25 students for the last 5 semesters

  • Liaison between Undergraduate/Graduate students and other University departments including Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Applicant Advising and Registrar. Arranged/scheduled meetings for these departments.
  • Assisted students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Tracked student application processes/follow up with prospects weekly using Microsoft Excel.
  • Met and spoke with prospects to answer questions, discuss academic plan and provide tours of the campus

Front Desk Administrator

Total Health Club
10.2020 - 10.2022

Key Achievement: Exceeded sales quota by selling 10+ memberships per month.

  • Greeted hundreds of customers upon arrival & provided excellent customer service to inquires regarding memberships policies, classes, personal training and gym operations.
  • Provided tours for potential members to build rapport/identify their fitness goals and present the best membership offerings.
  • Maintained inventory, gym area, computer files and equipment.

Social Media Marketing Intern

Backpacks For Life
06.2021 - 08.2021

Key Achievement: Created a press release that was featured in the New Jersey Summit Times.

  • Increased overall engagement by 60% on all social media platforms.
  • Managed all social media channels and created content daily to increase engagement/ presented social media data analytic reports weekly.
  • Planned social media calendars each week with coordinating blog posts, email blasts and press releases.

Education

Bachelors Degree Public Relations -

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2022

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite/Google Suite*
  • Social Media/Marketing platforms*
  • Database/SIS systems (CNS,CRM,Sonis) *
  • Interpersonal, Verbal, and Written Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Time management
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Post University

Admissions Coordinator
07.2023 - Current

Admissions Officer

Goodwin University
08.2022 - 05.2023

Social Media Marketing Intern

Backpacks For Life
06.2021 - 08.2021

Front Desk Administrator

Total Health Club
10.2020 - 10.2022

Bachelors Degree Public Relations -

University of Rhode Island
Kennedy Gayle