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Klarissa Tamez

Laredo,TX

Summary

Admissions Counselor with over six years of experience in academic advising, from working with undergraduates to advising transfer students in academic counseling and degree planning services. I proficiently managed various personality types through positive reinforcement to ensure success in the educational process. Education is a passion of mine, and I am always looking to gain new skills and job opportunities that will allow me to grow as a professional.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Admissions Counselor III

Texas A&M International University
Laredo
01.2018 - Current
  • Counsels and advises prospective students about admissions requirements, policies, statuses, and office programs.
  • Assists in developing communication plans and strategies to reach prospective students
  • Works directly with applicants and their parents to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints, appeals, and options for denials.
  • Organizes, implements, and reports on programs already in place
  • Develops new, high impact programs designed to recruit students through departmental collaboration.
  • Analyzes data collected from students prior to the start of recruitment season and applies necessary changes in specific areas to assist with recruitment.
  • Assists in training admissions counseling personnel and coordinating staff development training and scheduling. May lead training sessions.
  • Provides specialized admissions sessions and presentations to a wide variety of on and off campus groups.

Academic Advisor II

Texas A&M International University
Laredo
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Review and provide students with degree plan worksheets
  • Register transfer students for their initial semester
  • Monitor admission progress and maintain the records of transfer students leading up to their first semester at TAMIU
  • Answers inquiries and provides information to prospective students, students, and parents
  • Meets with and refers students to available resources and departments
  • Assists students with adds/drops, withdrawals, and changes of curriculum
  • Maintains records of student contacts
  • Creates and gives presentations about the University to visiting groups
  • Provides leadership for faculty advisors on academic advising-related activities
  • Prepares academic and advising reports
  • Visits high schools to present and distribute information concerning University programs and opportunities
  • Communicates with high schools and community colleges to identify students for recruitment
  • Conducts various recruitment programs.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

TAMIU
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

TAMIU
01.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer Literacy

- BANNER

- Laserfiche

- Webfocus

  • Decision Making
  • Motivation
  • Customer Service
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Work Independently
  • Time Management
  • Student Support
  • Enrollment Management
  • Academic Support
  • Transcript Review
  • Organizational Skills

Projects

Texas Transfer Project (current), Encompasses several ongoing studies related to postsecondary transfer in Texas. This project will build a stronger understanding of the longitudinal transfer process. Allowing a quicker workflow in creating transfer course equivalencies. Usage of information from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and a third-party system called Transfer Evaluation Services (TES). Collaborating parties such as Registrar Office, Department Deans and Chairs, and other institutions if needed.

Timeline

Admissions Counselor III

Texas A&M International University
01.2018 - Current

Academic Advisor II

Texas A&M International University
01.2018 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

TAMIU

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

TAMIU
Klarissa Tamez