Neketta Ramsey
Columbia,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Admissions Coordinator
Southeastern College
Columbia, SC
03.2023 - 08.2026
- Recruited and found potential students for academic programs
- Thoroughly reviewed admissions applications and evaluated credentials to approve students for enrollment.
- Assisted students in understanding academic application processes, admissions requirements and financial aid options.
- Advised students throughout admissions process and assisted with questions or concerns about completing and submitting specific forms and documents.
- Referred students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes or educational assessments.
- Collaborated with financial aid, education and career services departments to achieve student enrollment targets.
- Improved relationships with multiple university departments to assure student success.
Event Coordinator
Zion Baptist Church
Columbia, SC
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Planned and coordinated registration, hotel accommodations and transportation to facilitate smooth execution of event activities.
- Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
- Worked in tandem with department head to coordinate logistics of all calendar events.
- Selected chefs or catering companies to prepare food for events.
- Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
- Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.
- Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
- Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
- Applied industry knowledge and personal expertise to customize meetings, conferences and conventions to specific standards.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Organized guest support services for guests to meet accommodation, transportation and service needs.
- Selected catering services for different types of events, balancing cost, menu and term options against client demands.
- Conferred with customers to gather event requirements and explore opportunities.
- Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.
- Helped clients produce brochures, publications and event-specific materials for optimum effect.
Remote Admissions Counselor
Keiser University
Sarasota, FL
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Advised students throughout admissions process and assisted with questions or concerns about completing and submitting specific forms and documents.
- Conducted approximately 425 recruitment phone calls each week to attract new students.
- Coordinated admissions efficiently by communicating with internal departments and external organizations to obtain records and transfer documentation.
- Provided student support throughout admissions process to resolve inquiries.
- Monitored admissions process and provide student support to facilitate application approval.
- Maintained database of accepted and enrolled students.
- Reviewed student submissions before passing paperwork off to directors.
Admissions Counselor
South University
Columbia, SC
03.2001 - 07.2021
- Recruited and found potential students for academic programs.
- Improved relationships with multiple university departments to assure student success.
- Received incoming calls from potential students and provided detailed information about institution.
- Collaborated with financial aid, education and career services departments to achieve student enrollment targets.
- Organized recruitment and admission events for prospective students.
- Stayed up to date on school policies and diverse program requirements.
- Processed admissions applications and transcript requests to facilitate student enrollment.
- Assisted students in understanding academic application processes, admissions requirements and financial aid options.
- Led both large group and individual tours to provide prospective students with better understanding of campus layout.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities.
- Referred students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes or educational assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Regents Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV05.2000
Skills
- Confidential data protection
- Data entry
- Online research
- Client interaction
- Database management
- Administering interviews
- Administrative leadership
- Event coordination
- Schedule management
- Team oversight
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Document control
- Event calendar management
- Special events planning
- Contract negotiations and administration
- Budget Management
- Guest relations
- Crisis management
- Budget development
- Managing events start to finish
- Catering coordination
Timeline
Senior Admissions Coordinator
Southeastern College
03.2023 - 08.2026
Remote Admissions Counselor
Keiser University
07.2021 - 03.2023
Event Coordinator
Zion Baptist Church
01.2020 - 12.2024
Admissions Counselor
South University
03.2001 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Regents Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
West Virginia State University