Rebecca Murillo
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams, proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Strong Workforce KCCD
07.2022 - Current
- Lead project planning and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to develop and submit annual program plan and budget.
- Identify innovative processes to enhance project planning and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and desired outcomes.
- Monitor Strong Workforce projects for compliance and efficient utilization of regional funds, overseeing financial tracking
- Administer programmatic platforms to streamline data integration, supporting effective data collection for project management
- Serve as administrator for CVML website, overseeing content updates and resolving technical issues.
- Collaborate with Ad Hoc Marketing committee to re-brand CVML logo, tagline, and branding.
- Chairperson for CVML Regional Planning Retreat, leading speaker panels, logistics, and marketing efforts
Director of Admissions and Records
Taft College
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised admissions and records team, ensuring adherence to state, federal, and institutional regulations
- Managed data accuracy for State of California reporting to secure proper funding
- Developed electronic forms for Admissions and Records office
- Coordinated class schedules and portions of college catalog
- Led planning and execution of on-site graduation to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
- Certified graduates' compliance with degree or certificate requirements
- Oversaw admissions processes, academic eligibility, and disqualifications
- Coordinated student complaint and appeal procedures related to admissions and made recommendations to Vice President for Student Services
- Served as Salesforce CRM system administrator
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges
Associate Director of Admissions
University of La Verne
08.2013 - 01.2021
- Increased new student enrollment by 300% within first year
- Assisted applicants with admissions processes, conducted campus tours, and managed follow-up activities
- Coordinated recruitment events, including information meetings, orientation programs, webinars, and community workshops
- Streamlined operations and improved student support by resolving communication inefficiencies
- Supervised staff and student workers, providing resources to recruit and retain students.
Assistant Campus Director
Fresno Pacific University
08.2004 - 08.2013
- Supervised admissions and recruitment teams
- Strengthened recruitment performance by aligning processes to educational trends
- Collaborated with community organizations and businesses to meet local community needs
- Developed team communications and trainings for recruitment staff
- Implemented a tracking system to monitor applicant status before transferring to the university.
Education
M.S. - Counseling, P.PS.
University of La Verne
01.2022
M.S - Peacemaking and Conflict Studies & Leadership
Fresno Pacific University
B.A. - Law and Society
University of California
A.A - Business Administration
Ventura College
Skills
- Leadership and Development
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Collaboration and Counseling
- Professional Communication
- Innovative Problem Solver
Affiliations
Activities:
- Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Chair (2013)
- Bakersfield College, Pre-Law Advisory Council (2015-2019)
- Taft College, EOPS, CARE, and CalWorks Advisory Member
- Kern County Bar Association, ADR Section President (2014)
- KCSOS SELPA Community Action Committee (2014-present)
- Beardsley School District, District Advisory Member
- Fruitvale School District, District Advisory Member
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member
- KCSHRM member
- CAPK Advisory member (2013-2017)
Certification
Mediation Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Program Director
Strong Workforce KCCD
07.2022 - Current
Director of Admissions and Records
Taft College
01.2021 - 07.2022
Associate Director of Admissions
University of La Verne
08.2013 - 01.2021
Assistant Campus Director
Fresno Pacific University
08.2004 - 08.2013
M.S. - Counseling, P.PS.
University of La Verne
M.S - Peacemaking and Conflict Studies & Leadership
Fresno Pacific University
B.A. - Law and Society
University of California
A.A - Business Administration
Ventura College
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