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Work History
Education
Skills
Management Leadership Experience
Performing Arts Leadership Experience
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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NASSÉR SAMEDY

Englewood,NJ

Summary

Strategic and mission-driven enrollment management leader with extensive experience in PK-12 admissions, recruitment, and community engagement. Demonstrated success in developing and executing inclusive outreach initiatives, building collaborative partnerships, and transforming admissions processes through data-informed strategies and digital innovation. Skilled in team leadership, DEIB-centered programming, and communications. Passionate about expanding access and equity, while supporting students and families through every stage of the admissions journey.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director of Admissions

Dwight-Englewood School
Englewood, NJ
07.2014 - Current
  • Co-authored job descriptions, hired, and provided robust onboarding for divisional Directors of Admission and the Financial Aid Coordinator, ensuring team alignment with enrollment goals and the school's mission.
  • Collaborate weekly with the marketing firm to refine digital strategies, improve web traffic, and boost event attendance.
  • Spearheaded the development and management of multiple ambassador programs (Big D.E.A.L., Panel, Buddy, and Tour Guide Ambassadors) to cultivate peer-to-peer connections and enhance the prospective family experience.
  • Strengthened recruitment efforts by forming deep partnerships with leading Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), including Prep for Prep, A Better Chance, SEEDS, and Oliver Scholars.
  • Partnered with the Director of D.E.I.B to build culturally responsive outreach and communication strategies that increased BIPOC family inquiries by 40% over 3 years, and developed transitional events for incoming families and CBO partners, fostering a sense of belonging and support.
  • Launched the Beyond Assumptions Initiative (BAI), with a focus on growing representation and reshaping perceptions, resulting in increased enrollment and visibility of full-pay African American students.
  • Built a trusted network of consultants and school administrators across the NYC metro area, leveraging insights to inform recruitment and retention strategies.
  • Conceptualized and executed the office's transition to a paperless admissions environment, increasing efficiency, and enhancing sustainability.
  • Wrote and produced compelling admissions videos featured on the school’s website, highlighting Dwight-Englewood’s core values: Vision & Understanding, In-Classroom Activities, Translation & Culture.
  • Reimagined admissions practices during the global pandemic to maintain community connection and prospective student engagement in a virtual setting.
  • Led the Hoboken expansion initiative, extending reach and visibility into new markets.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Queens College
Flushing, NY

Skills

  • Strategic enrollment planning
  • Admissions team leadership
  • Data-informed decision making
  • Training development
  • Community outreach and partnerships
  • Cross-departmental collaboration
  • Digital and physical marketing
  • Financial aid and affordability strategy
  • Effective communication
  • Family onboarding programs
  • Problem resolution
  • Event planning and family engagement
  • Performance evaluation
  • Budget management

Management Leadership Experience

Regional Sales and Services Manager / General Manager / Regional Trainer, Staples Inc,   January 2007 - June 2014

  • Developed and delivered onboarding, skills training, and leadership development programs for store-level managers and associates across a multi-store district.
  • Partnered with the District Manager and HR to identify skill gaps and build targeted training solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Facilitated workshops on customer service, sales techniques, merchandising standards, and compliance.
  • Mentored new General Managers and Assistant Managers through a 90-day onboarding program.
  • Recognized as 'Trainer of the Quarter' multiple times for excellence in delivery and trainee engagement.
  • Oversaw all aspects of daily store operations, including sales, customer service, merchandising, staffing, inventory, and financial management for a high-volume Staples location.
  • Led and developed a team of 15 associates, including department supervisors and assistant managers, with a strong focus on performance, engagement, and retention.
  • Increased customer satisfaction scores through staff training, feedback loops, and service initiatives.
  • Successfully led multiple store resets and renovations while maintaining operational performance.

Performing Arts Leadership Experience

Musical Director, Osaka, Japan April 1987 - June 1990
Musical Director, numerous national and world tours including performances at The Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, SNL, The Arsenio Hall Show. June 1990 - November 2007

  • Responsible for leading and preparing musical groups/bands, string and horn sections, and background vocalists for live performances or recordings.
  • Auditioning musicians, guest performers, and soloists, selecting music, leading rehearsals, and conducting performances.
  • Partnered with management and creative teams, including the FOH engineer, lighting director, stage manager, and technicians, to ensure the musical elements of a production were cohesive and engaging.
  • Select musical arrangements and compositions to be performed for live audiences or recordings, and direct rehearsals to prepare for performances and recordings.
  • Prepare for performances by reviewing and interpreting musical compositions.

Affiliations

  • Men's Ministry President, Board of Trustees: Imani Temple Baptist Church

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
  • New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)
  • Enrollment Management Association (EMA)
  • People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS)

Languages

French/Creole
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Director of Admissions

Dwight-Englewood School
07.2014 - Current

Some College (No Degree) -

Queens College

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