Sebastian Boyd
New York,USA
Summary
Admissions professional with comprehensive experience in educational administration and student services. Known for strong organizational skills, effective communication, and results-driven mindset. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring seamless applicant experiences. Skilled in admissions processes, data management, and relationship building, consistently contributing to team success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Coordinator
The Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY
02.2022 - 11.2025
- Meet and Interview prospective students informing them of the various culinary programs of The Institute of Culinary Education via phone, email, and text through the Admissions process
- Educate prospective students on the enrollment process
- Meet departmental goals for booked appointments, interviews performed and overall performance
- Initiate the admissions process for all prospective students upon first contact
- Conduct interviews with walk-in students
- Answer prospective student’s questions
- Give tours of the campus and discussion of top selling points for the programs of interest
- Facilitate the enrollment process for a student once interested in attending school
- Introduce students to the financial aid representative to secure financing for prospective student (i.e. federal financial aid)
Admissions Representative
TCI The College of Technology
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Interview potential students for possible enrollment into TCI's Associate Degree programs
- Receive incoming calls from prospective students and parents
- Make outbound calls to students who have inquired online
- Schedule appointments for students and parents to come in for tours and open houses
- Explain programs in depth
- Assist Credential Department ensuring all documentation is accurate and verified
- Clarify to students and parents the financial aid system and schedule to meet with the school's in-house financial aid department
- Guide students in student scheduling and identification in the Registration Department
- Successfully meet and exceed weekly registrations and class starts
Admissions Representative
Apex Technical Institute
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Enroll students into our various trade programs
- Receive incoming calls from prospective students, parents and guidance counselors
- Set appointments for students and parents to come in
- Explain program in depth
- Complete necessary steps for admissions with students and parents
- Instruct and guide all paper work, most importantly the enrollment agreement
- Secure start date
- Clarify to students and parents the financial aid system and schedule to meet with the school's in-house financial aid department
- Assist with Financial Aid for extensive packaging and completion of students' forms to ensure start
- Successfully meet weekly and quarterly enrollment /start goals
Admissions Representative
Lincoln Technical Institute
Whitestone, NY
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Enrolled high school seniors into our automotive program
- Presented automotive program at various high schools, college fairs and doing open houses at the Queens campus
- Received incoming calls from prospective students and guidance counselors
- Set appointments for student and parent to come in
- Explained program in depth via power point presentation
- Walking tour of the entire school and the automotive shop
- Successfully turned incoming high school and web leads into enrollments
- Completed necessary steps for admissions with students and parents
- Instructed and guided all paper work, most importantly the enrollment agreement
- Secured start date
- Clarified to students and parents the financial aid system and scheduled both to meet with the school's in-house financial aid department
- Assisted with Financial Aid for extensive packaging and completion of students' forms to ensure start
Enrollment Counselor
University of Phoenix
Jersey City, NJ
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Receive and process incoming calls from prospective students
- Enroll students into the university through online applications
- Council students with career choices, academic and financial assistance
- Walk students through the entire application process
- Proceed via retention to ensure the on-time graduation of all enrolled students
- Uphold the university's standards by maintaining a professional demeanor; motivating attitude and excellent work ethics
Education
Some College - Early Childhood Education
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Norfolk, VA01.1993
Skills
- Strong organization
- Data verification
- Client relations
- Medical admissions processes