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Kerry Conboy

Tampa,FL

Summary

Highly-motivated outreach manager with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I have over 20 years experience in outreach, recruitment and new business development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Outreach Manager

Axiom Brain Health
Tampa , Florida
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented community outreach strategies to increase public awareness of organization initiatives.
  • Organized and facilitated meetings with local stakeholders to identify new opportunities for collaboration.
  • Established relationships with key community partners to expand program reach.
  • Participated in events such as conferences, workshops, and networking sessions to promote organization mission.
  • Maintained a database of program participants and tracked outcomes over time.
  • Facilitated communication between organizational staff and external constituents regarding initiatives taking place at the grassroots level.
  • Partnered with other non-profit organizations in order to maximize resources available for collaborative programming efforts.

Director of Community Outreach and Development

South University
Tampa, Florida
09.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with campus president, along with university administration, marketing, admissions and academic affairs leadership, to create, implement and monitor a multi year outreach plan aligned with the strategic initiative for 'Strategic Alignment and Growth' through community outreach resulting in meeting new student enrollment goals directly or indirectly through admission representatives
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with new and target markets, including but not limited to secondary and post secondary academic institutions, businesses, hospitals, miliary bases, government agencies, and community organizations that results in awareness, partnerships and agreements
  • Frequently and urgently partnered with admissions representatives, academic program directors and faculty to participate in ongoing inquiry and application producing activities, such as local and regional information meetings, college fairs, classroom presentations, career days, and the development of articulation agreements and targeted grants
  • Scheduled and conducted visits with appropriate businesses, organizations and community partners
  • Maintained a future calendar, recoded daily, and met production goals
  • Analyzed ROI from events and reported results to campus leaders, admissions and director of marketing; identified new opportunities for enrollment growth
  • Improved awareness and reputation for the university, including the history, academic programs and market differentiations
  • Planned, organized, and executed on-campus visits to generate interest in programs and drove campus visits, inquiries and agreements
  • Worked closely with the admissions and academic teams to constantly improve the quality of prospective students and enrollment conversion
  • Communicated needs in the local market to campus and academic leaders to vision and implement new programs and partnerships such as corporate training seminars, certifications, diploma and or short-term programs.

Director of Student Services

Everglades University
Sarasota, Florida
08.2017 - 09.2021
  • Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernizing operations
  • Coordinated with marketing team to publish accurate program information on website and other marketing materials
  • Maintained a 90% percent placement rate for students and graduates and an 85% placement for infield and related career placement
  • Built community partnerships with local companies and also fostered existing relationships
  • Coordinated all Leadership Distinction Courses for 200 students
  • Orchestrated and maintained active communication system with prospective students, parents and high school and community college counselors and attained enrollment goals
  • Spearheaded new and proven recruitment practices using array of digital media, including web pages and social media to reach and enroll ideal prospective students
  • Improved student educational plans by advising on course selection, progress plans and career decisions.

Assistant Director of Admissions

Argosy University
Sarasota, Florida
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Cultivated partnerships with area organizations and businesses to maintain steady stream of new applicants
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive recruitment and enrollment management strategy and schedule
  • Analyzed and reported on student enrollment data to effectively evaluate admissions and re-enrollment pipelines
  • Recruited over 100 students per year for various degree and certification programs
  • Leveraged university resources by developing and managing annual admissions budget and pinpointed best uses of financial and personnel resources to meet institution objectives
  • Spearheaded new and proven recruitment practices using array of digital media, including web pages and social media to reach and enroll ideal prospective students.

Community Resource Director

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Sarasota, Florida
11.2014 - 08.2016
  • Led the agency corporate cultivation and maintenance of partnerships and sponsorships and raised over $200,000 in corporate partnerships
  • Responsible for the volunteer recruitment for all programs consistent with the goals of the program
  • Increased volunteer base by 150%
  • Implemented monthly volunteer appreciations at local restaurants to help with recruitment and retention of volunteers
  • Identified and secured support from mentor rich organizations, including cold calling
  • Participated in community fairs and other speaking engagements
  • Implemented a volunteer and recruitment plan that includes corporate partnerships, collegiate, faith-based, civic and other mentor rich organizations and communities
  • Maintained a portfolio of major prospects in Razors Edge and oversaw the process of managing relationships with corporate sponsorships and the recruitment of volunteers
  • Tracked and evaluated results of recruitment and outreach efforts; provided monthly and quarterly progress reports for both volunteer and partner recruitment and forecast upcoming efforts.

Community Relations Director

Webster University
Sarasota, Florida
03.2005 - 11.2014
  • Applied dynamic B2B and B2C sales talents toward pronouncing the territory's largest employers as clients and including strategic cold calling, networking and referral techniques and attaining preferred status by marketing the institution against and expansion network of state, local and online learning institutions
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive recruitment and enrollment management strategy
  • Oversaw special promotional events to drive positive media coverage, boost revenue and enhance sales
  • Directed rapid market development within multiple business sectors to promote university instruction of healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, government and education as well as actively recruiting a diverse range of adults students for master's degree programs
  • Responsible for starting cohort at PGT Industries and recruited and enrolled over 25 MBA students and increased revenue by $625,000
  • Built and maintained corporate image, brand and identity
  • Responsible for starting a cohort at Edison State College and recruited over 20 students for the Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
  • Developed and implemented annual market plan and strategy for graduate programs including print and television advertising, direct mail campaigns, website optimization, community events and public relations activities
  • Expanded new businesses by developing powerful sales, advertising and marketing campaigns.

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Partnership Development
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Project Management

Timeline

Community Outreach Manager

Axiom Brain Health
08.2024 - Current

Director of Community Outreach and Development

South University
09.2021 - Current

Director of Student Services

Everglades University
08.2017 - 09.2021

Assistant Director of Admissions

Argosy University
08.2016 - 08.2017

Community Resource Director

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
11.2014 - 08.2016

Community Relations Director

Webster University
03.2005 - 11.2014

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