RYANN MCCANN
New Hampton
Summary
Trusted and detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. A highly motivated worker who thrives in a support setting, collaborating in a calm and positive manner. Professional administrative expert prepared for leading and optimizing office operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and communication. Reliable and efficient with proactive approach to problem-solving and organizational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate Director of Admission
New Hampton School
New Hampton, NH
07.2016 - Current
- Conducts 75 to 100 comprehensive interviews with prospective students.
- Creates and maintains relationships with prospective families, feeder schools, and educational consultants to promote awareness of the school.
- Travels and attends school fairs and meets individually with families.
- Created content for Admission Newsletters.
- Manages all Admission on-campus and virtual events and NH boarding school tours.
- Reads and reviews over 100 applications per year.
- Manages Admission decision timeline and plan.
- Coordinates individual global travel.
- Recruits Parent Ambassadors to support efforts of the office.
- Brainstorms and purchases gifts for prospective students.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance student recruitment and retention efforts.
- Developed comprehensive admission policies to streamline application processes.
- Mentored admissions staff to improve performance and foster professional development.
Admission Office Manager and Database Manager
New Hampton School
New Hampton, NH
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided support to enrollment team.
- Greeted and cared for visiting families.
- Maintained New Hampton School's primary database.
- Managed office phone and admission@ inbox.
- Maintained Admission Calendar.
- Ordered office supplies.
- Alumni, Development & Communication Roles
Administrative Assistant
New Hampton School
New Hampton, NH
07.2008 - 07.2014
- During this stretch of time, I held the following roles:
- Administrative Assistant to Alumni & Development Office
- Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
- Director of Stewardship
Administrative Assistant
St. Paul's School
Concord, NH
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Assisted multiple capital gift officers with travel arrangements.
- Edited and distributed contact notes from gift officers and added to database.
- Created email reminders for gift officers to follow up with individuals.
- Built queries and exports for gift officers and produced detailed reports.
- Ordered office supplies.
Conference Coordinator
Fire Department Instructors Conference/PennWell Corp.
Fair Lawn, NJ
09.2005 - 05.2007
- Assisted in educational development of annual training conference for 30,000 plus firefighters and EMS personnel.
- Served as main contact for 500 speakers.
- Coordinated registration, travel, and housing for 500 conference speakers.
- Planned annual Executive Educational Board Meeting in FL.
Education
Undergraduate Studies - English Journalism, Minor in Political Science
University of New Hampshire
New Hampshire, NH01-2001
Skills
- Proficient in FileMaker, Microsoft Office, and BlackBaud
- Organization and time management
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking abilities
- Self-directed
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Event and travel planning
- Professional & positive attitude
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Team player
Timeline
Senior Associate Director of Admission
New Hampton School
07.2016 - Current
Admission Office Manager and Database Manager
New Hampton School
07.2014 - 07.2016
Administrative Assistant
New Hampton School
07.2008 - 07.2014
Administrative Assistant
St. Paul's School
06.2007 - 06.2008
Conference Coordinator
Fire Department Instructors Conference/PennWell Corp.
09.2005 - 05.2007
Undergraduate Studies - English Journalism, Minor in Political Science
University of New Hampshire