Leslie Shirek
Barnesville,USA
Summary
Friendly, outgoing Outreach & Admissions Specialist with ten years of experience in recruitment and retention of students for competitive roles in the trades. Exceptional customer service skills as shown in the number of applications to NDSCS. Attends Career Fairs frequently. Plans events for prospective students, families, and industry partners. Hired and trained employees for twelve years.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
OUTREACH & ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST
North Dakota State College of Science
01.2016 - Current
- Recruit students to enroll in program areas that have huge industry demand
- Create excitement and awareness for programs and careers at NDSCS through classroom demonstrations throughout ND, MN and SD
- Establish rapport with Industry partners to obtain donations, sponsorships, scholarships for program areas
- Coordinate and host special events for faculty, prospective students, and industry
- Develop new relationships with school administration, CTE instructors and counselors
- Earned Excellence in Service Award and the Steeple Award in 2016
- Contributed to increased enrollment numbers through proactive outreach, attending recruitment events, and maintaining relationships with prospective students.
TERRITORY MANAGER
MBS Textbook Exchange
09.2010 - 12.2015
- Developed high level relationships with university and college bookstore personnel
- Managed multiple territories including: MN, ND, SD, IA, & NE
- Compiled strategic sales plan from data gathered in excel spreadsheets
- Met with prospective clients as a company representative at Trade Show fairs
- Presented industry related topics at Trade Shows as well as trained fellow employees
- Earned Territory Manager of the year in 2012 for largest increase in purchases
ACCOUNT MANAGER
MBS Textbook Exchange
06.2004 - 08.2010
- Provide Customer Service to college and university bookstores for the largest used textbook wholesaler in the United States
- Recruit and train independent contractors to conduct end of semester book buybacks
- Account Manager of the Year 2004-2005
- Account Manager with the most accounts off zero 2005-2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Emphasis in Preprimary
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Moorhead, MN05.2004
Skills
- Event coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Relationship building
- Student recruitment
- Public speaking
Timeline
OUTREACH & ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST
North Dakota State College of Science
01.2016 - Current
TERRITORY MANAGER
MBS Textbook Exchange
09.2010 - 12.2015
ACCOUNT MANAGER
MBS Textbook Exchange
06.2004 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Emphasis in Preprimary
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
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