Experienced and driven professional with a strong background in sales, customer service, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. Skilled at navigating CRM software, leading teams, and executing successful outreach initiatives to drive lead generation and expand clientele. Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with major healthcare systems to enhance organizational exposure. Proven track record of success through exceptional time management skills and ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
Aspen Group Inc. (Aspen University & United States University)
4 2016 - 6 2024
8+ years in business development in account management and outside sales experience driving revenue growth through managing/establishing strategic partnerships and driving market expansion
Proven success with outreach efforts to prestigious hospitals and medical centers to build rapport and establish partnerships to increase exposure and enrollment numbers
Built rapport with Chief Nursing Officers and nurse educators to establish partnerships
Conducted client-facing information sessions, presentations, and attended in-person and Zoom events to promote programs and generate leads
Demonstrated expertise in utilizing CRM software including Salesforce and Less Annoying CRM to manage partnerships, contacts, schedule events and document communication
Organized/setup conference booths and worked as staff at large national nursing conferences, including ANCC Magnet, ANPD and AORN as well as attending local events and academic fairs in AZ, CO, NM, CA, NV, and WA
Planned events, sent out marketing materials and emails to established partnerships regularly
Enrollment Manager
Aspen University
03.2014 - 04.2016
Spearheaded a team of 3-6 enrollment advisors and assisted with reaching their monthly enrollment goals
Ensured team's success through coaching, mentoring and following best practices
Led team to success while simultaneously being in the top 5% of the company for enrollments
Energized team to exceed enrollment targets through dynamic leadership.
Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize recruitment strategies and maximize enrollment results.
Enrollment Trainer
Aspen University
06.2013 - 03.2014
Mentored new-hired employees in groups of 2-6 on policies, procedures, product knowledge, best practices and utilizing the CRM software (Velocify) to manage their database
Mentored new hires while simultaneously being in the top 5% of the company for enrollments
Pioneered training protocols that increased enrollment success rates
Evaluated training impact, optimizing data analysis strategies to enhance advisor performance.
Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
Enrollment Advisor
Aspen University
05.2012 - 05.2013
Enrolled qualified applicants for admissions into graduate and undergraduate programs while in accordance with state and federal compliance
Utilized CRM software (Velocify) on a regular basis and managed a database and pipeline of students
Collaborated with academic departments to align admission criteria
Guided students from initial query up to registration for first class via a streamlined process
Analyzed data analysis to enhance recruitment strategies
Answered Live Chat queries from current or prospective students
Consistently in the top 5% for enrollments if not the top producer.
Assistant Director of Admissions
EDMC (Education Management Corporation)
12.2009 - 03.2012
Enrolled qualified applicants for admission into South University's graduate and undergraduate programs while in accordance with state and federal compliance
Utilized CRM software (CampusVue) on a regular basis and managed a database and pipeline of students
Collaborated with academic departments to align admission criteria
Guided students from initial query up to registration for first class via a streamlined process
Analyzed data analysis to enhance recruitment strategies
Proven success and in top 15% for enrollments in the company.
Implementation Specialist
Micros Systems Inc. (Oracle)
02.2008 - 12.2009
Installed property management software (Opera) to hotel brands including Carlson, Wyndham and Fairmont properties which streamlined reservation and billing processes, significantly reduced manual errors and operational costs
Documented, prepared training outlines and customized databases based on customer and hotel specifications and published standards
Provided comprehensive training and support from start to finish, ensuring smooth transitions to new systems for hotel staff
Refined hotel systems by tailoring database functionality to user needs once live.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Parks Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Skills
Customer Engagement
Timeline
Enrollment Manager
Aspen University
03.2014 - 04.2016
Enrollment Trainer
Aspen University
06.2013 - 03.2014
Enrollment Advisor
Aspen University
05.2012 - 05.2013
Assistant Director of Admissions
EDMC (Education Management Corporation)
12.2009 - 03.2012
Implementation Specialist
Micros Systems Inc. (Oracle)
02.2008 - 12.2009
Director of Business Development
Aspen Group Inc. (Aspen University & United States University)
4 2016 - 6 2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Parks Management
West Virginia University
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