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MIKALE ELLIOTT

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Strategic recruitment director with a proven track record of exceeding targets. Committed to fostering enduring relationships with students and staff to enhance program success. Seeking a position that offers ongoing professional challenges, leadership prospects, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment

Washington University In St. Louis - Olin Business
2023.03 - Current
  • Developed and executed initiatives to increase diversity and inclusion within the Full-Time MBA student population, resulting in highest percent of women and URMs in school history(Fall 2024) while increasing GPA and GMAT medians
  • Active member of the admissions committee, directly influencing over 1,600 admissions decisions per cycle through data-driven evaluations and strategic recommendations
  • Lead and mentor a team of three professionals in executing recruitment strategies for the Full-Time MBA program, driving increased application volume and program visibility leading to most selective cohort ( Fall 2024)
  • Manage a $415,000 travel budget and strategy for graduate business recruitment, optimizing resource allocation to maximize ROI and expand the program's national and international reach.

Graduate Programs Recruiter

Washington University In St. Louis - Olin Business
2020.06 - 2023.03
  • Served as the primary representative for the Full-Time MBA program at domestic and international recruitment events, including college fairs and community meetings
  • Managed event planning, travel logistics, diversity recruitment initiatives, and alumni engagement for on- and off-campus MBA recruitment efforts.

Outreach and Retention Coordinator

University Of Missouri - St. Louis
2020.01 - 2020.06
  • Coordinated key support functions for recruitment initiatives, ensuring program goals were met within established priorities, timelines, and budget constraints


Flight Attendant

GoJet Airlines
2017.10 - 2019.10

Ensured passenger safety and delivered exceptional in-flight service on domestic and international flights

United Minority Recruitment Ambassador

University of Missouri - Columbia
2013.12 - 2017.08

Assisted in prospective student recruitment through campus tours, informational sessions, and outreach events.

Education

Master of Education - Higher Education And Adult Learning

University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary, Organizational Communication

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
08.2017

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Data management (CRM) - Salesforce Superuser
  • Converting Leads
  • Cultivating Interdepartmental Relationships
  • International Recruiting
  • Customer Focused Sales
  • Budget Management
  • Recruitment Travel Strategy Development

Timeline

Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment

Washington University In St. Louis - Olin Business
2023.03 - Current

Graduate Programs Recruiter

Washington University In St. Louis - Olin Business
2020.06 - 2023.03

Outreach and Retention Coordinator

University Of Missouri - St. Louis
2020.01 - 2020.06

Flight Attendant

GoJet Airlines
2017.10 - 2019.10

United Minority Recruitment Ambassador

University of Missouri - Columbia
2013.12 - 2017.08

Master of Education - Higher Education And Adult Learning

University of Missouri - St Louis

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary, Organizational Communication

University of Missouri - Columbia
MIKALE ELLIOTT