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Lisa Merola

East Longmeadow,MA

Summary

Enthusiastic Director of Admissions with many years of diverse recruitment and admissions experience at college and university level. Inspiring, innovative leader with practiced success using technology to upgrade admissions to contemporary levels to attract new generation of students. Dedicated to exceeding institution's goals and diversity standards within budget and timeline. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Work History

Director of Admissions

Ultrasound diagnostic school
Springfield, Mass
  • Facilitated communication between prospective students, faculty, staff and other departments.
  • Conducted outreach activities in local communities to increase awareness of the school's programs among potential applicants.
  • Organized college fairs and events to promote the school's programs.
  • Developed relationships with high schools counselors and administrators for recruiting purposes.
  • Managed student data systems related to admissions activities.
  • Resolved student issues or complaints related to admission processes or services provided by the department.
  • Cultivated relationships with alumni networks for development purposes.
  • Created marketing materials such as brochures, fliers, newsletters. to promote the school's offerings.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive recruitment and enrollment management strategy and schedule for college and for university.

Senior Admissions Counselor

Albertus Magnus college
East Hartford, CT
  • Oversaw financial aid processes including scholarship awards, grants, loans.
  • Represented the institution at conferences and educational seminars nationwide.
  • Collaborated with faculty members on recommendations for accepted applicants.
  • Maintained records of all admitted students in an organized database system.
  • Conducted individual interviews with applicants to assess their academic credentials, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities.
  • Reviewed applications for admission and evaluated student transcripts, test scores, essays, and letters of recommendation.
  • Advised current students on academic policies or procedures related to graduation requirements.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from high school guidance counselors regarding admission requirements or deadlines.
  • Evaluated transfer credits for applicants who have attended other institutions.
  • Counseled accepted students on course selection options available within their chosen major.
  • Organized college fairs and other outreach programs to increase awareness of the school's admissions program.
  • Coordinated campus visits and open house events for potential students.

Senior Admissions Representative

Fox Institue
West Hartford, CT
  • Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
  • Developed curricula and recommended curricula revisions to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Directed activities of admissions, registration and career services departments.
  • Boosted registrations by improving promotional, outreach, and parent engagement strategies.
  • Improved individual departments by working closely with faculty to reorganize class loads, promote resource utilization and modernize equipment.

Directer of Sales and Marketing

Marriott
West Springfield, MA
  • Planned promotional events such as trade shows, conferences, webinars.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for growth.
  • Managed relationships with vendors to ensure quality services at competitive rates.
  • Negotiated contracts with customers while protecting company interests.
  • Collaborated with leadership teams on product launches, strategy development.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities using CRM software.
  • Directed staff in effective sales techniques and processes.
  • Generated leads through networking, cold calling, email campaigns.
  • Identified new markets and developed strategies to capture them.
  • Developed pricing models for various products and services according to market conditions.
  • Assessed customer feedback and identified areas of improvement in service delivery.
  • Monitored competitor activities and created strategies accordingly.
  • Developed and implemented sales and marketing plans to maximize profitability.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as finance or operations regarding project timelines or budget allocations.
  • Monitored competitor products and services and maintained relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners to identify improvement areas and grow customer base.
  • Planned and oversaw print advertising and social media and recommended product positioning strategy to attain long-term market share.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westspringfield High School
West Springfield, MA
06-1981

Skills

  • Career Counseling
  • Student Recruitment
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Budget Administration
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Student assessment
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Student Registration
  • Goal Setting
  • Planning and coordination
  • Team Collaboration
  • Team building
  • Budget Control

Accomplishments

  • Directer of the year from national admissions counseling.
  • recolonized for out standing leadership and strategic planning

Timeline

Director of Admissions

Ultrasound diagnostic school

Senior Admissions Counselor

Albertus Magnus college

Senior Admissions Representative

Fox Institue

Directer of Sales and Marketing

Marriott

High School Diploma -

Westspringfield High School
Lisa Merola