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RAQUEL RIVERA DIAZ

Cape Coral

Summary

Dynamic and student-focused admissions professional with over ten years of experience in higher education recruitment, enrollment, and student success. Skilled in guiding prospective students through the admissions process, fostering engagement, and exceeding enrollment goals. Seeking a full-time opportunity to apply my expertise in relationship-building, communication, and data-driven recruitment strategies to support institutional growth and student achievement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

New Home Sales Consultant

Maronda Homes
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed tailored home presentations to meet client needs and preferences. Guided clients through home selection process, addressing questions and concerns effectively. Collaborated with construction teams to ensure timely project completion and quality standards. Conducted market analysis to identify trends and inform sales strategies. Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased referrals and repeat business.

Admissions Representative

South University
09.2024 - 06.2025

● Accurately explain Associate & Bachelor degree programs, admissions & financial aid process, & student services. Used CRM platforms to promptly contact new leads & successfully achieve weekly performance activities and goals. Secured new personally developed referrals by directly asking prospective students of others who may be interested in the programs offered. Cultivated relationships with students to encourage transparent communication, resulting in a 20% increase in student engagement & improved satisfaction scores.

Academic Advisor

Rasmussen University
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Provide students with guidance and direction in an effort to encourage student persistence, improve retention outcomes, and support enrollment growth. I am responsible for building relationships with students that foster open communication. This allows me to effectively advise students in an effort to ensure the students successfully meet their educational goals.

Admissions Advisor

Rasmussen University
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for recruiting applicants for the various nursing programs the University offers. Host both virtual and in person information sessions weekly that discuss the nursing programs and enrollment process. Ensure that students are compliant before starting classes. Assist them with registering for the nursing entrance exam, submitting transcripts for review, ordering background checks and fingerprints, and submitting all required immunizations. Meet quarterly goals specific to recruitment as well as daily goals directed towards activity.

Admissions Representative

Sunstate Academy
01.2014 - 03.2019
  • Responsible for recruiting qualified applicants for admissions to the academy. Welcome prospective students by conducting interviews, processing paperwork, setting up appointments with financial aid, arranging tours, and following up with future appointments. Attend recruiting events such as high school college nights, career fairs, and community informational sessions. Meet and maintain campaign goals on a quarterly basis.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University At Albany
Albany, New York, NY

Skills

  • Salesforce
  • Creatio
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Recruitment | Enrollment| Sales | Retention | | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Utilizing Different Social Media Platforms |Strategic Planning | Presentation Facilitation | Conflict Resolution | Schedule Coordination | Data Management | Project Management |Multi tasking | Research | Reporting | Problem Solving | Training Facilitation | Interpersonal Skills | Verbal & Written Communication 

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

New Home Sales Consultant

Maronda Homes
06.2025 - Current

Admissions Representative

South University
09.2024 - 06.2025

Academic Advisor

Rasmussen University
04.2023 - 09.2024

Admissions Advisor

Rasmussen University
07.2019 - 04.2023

Admissions Representative

Sunstate Academy
01.2014 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University At Albany