Sherry Friedrich
Nashville,TN
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in career services and admissions, consistently exceeding performance goals while helping students successfully transition into the workforce. Skilled in employer outreach, job placement, and building strong relationships with industry partners to create career opportunities. Known for strong communication, organization, and the ability to guide individuals through educational and career pathways with a supportive, goal-oriented approach. Dedicated to helping students and graduates achieve meaningful employment outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Career Services Advisor Specializing in Heavy Duty and Diesel Technology
Nashville Auto Diesel College (Lincoln College of Technology)
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Advised a diverse population of students and recent graduates on job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and career planning. Developed and maintained relationships with local employers to generate job leads, internships, and externship opportunities aligned with student training programs. Coordinated and facilitated career workshops, hiring events, and employer panels to enhance student employability and industry connections. Tracked employment outcomes and prepared reports to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Provided one-on-one coaching to students to align career goals with program outcomes and job market demands. Collaborated with academic and administrative departments to support student retention and career readiness initiatives. Maintained detailed records of student progress, employment status, and employer engagement using [career services software Campus Vue]
Mental Health and Addiction Admissions Advisor
Turning Point Centers
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for collaborating with other members of the team to ensure potential referrals and calls are proactively responded to, triaged, and assessed for admissions. Conduct a thorough clinical, social, functional, and financial assessment to assist in triaging the client to the most appropriate level of care. Organizing a detox center for all clients that may need to have before entering the facility. Enters all pertinent information into the EMR system. Prioritize client needs and issues related to patient orientation. Knowledge of the agency’s policies, procedures, contracts/memorandum of agreements and program activities. Upon initial contact, provide information to clients and families in order to help them decide about treatment, prepare for admission, and what they can expect to encounter. Share pertinent information with team as obtained from clients or families. Maintain a professional demeanor both on the telephone and in person confidentiality pertaining to clients and families. Participate in outings to seek out new talent and potential clients. confidentiality pertaining to clients and families. Make at least 40 calls a day. Made goals at times working with clients on the phone no need for cold calling.
Admissions Advisor/Military Admissions Advisor
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
07.2013 - 04.2021
- Interview and qualify prospects and potential students. Assist potential students to know their needs, and provide the resource, support, and motivation through and action plan that will best benefit their lives. Exceeded quarterly goals for enrollments on a consistent basis. Have helped and train new hires as well as existing employees. Go to person when supervisor is out, helping to motivate team members, complete reports, and ensure finalization of students. It has been crucial that our team be able to communicate, multitask, and work through any obstacles together as one TEAM. Have never missed personal goal or 95% start rate. Assisted Global Admissions Officers to ensure all of Global makes its goal and start rate.
- During my time with Strayer University, I worked at the Palm Beach Gardens Campus in Florida where I participated in the growth of the campus. Was the first to start with the start of Outreach when Making Waves Award for 2014 and 2015 for the work I did with Outreach. Worked on marketing to bring in new clients and new employees. Was sent to Dallas, TX and Knoxville, TN campuses to assist with training Admissions Officers. During my time at the campuses, I also worked in Financial Aid. As an Admission Officer we were required to do all our own financial aid and other duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northwesternh
EvanstonSkills
- Time management strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Employer networking
- Resume development proficiency
- Job search assistance
- Job development assistance
- Career counseling expertise
- Case management experience
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Emotional support
- Professional ethics
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Gave presentations at more than 10 locations per year.
- Managed load of 80 monthly students
- Facilitated Career Fairs by calling National Accounts and new accounts.
- Administration - Managed Heavy Duty and Diesle programs that resulted in 90% placement
- Met goals
Certification
- Certified CPR
- Certified MA and Basic X-ray
Languages
Hebrew
Professional Working
Timeline
Career Services Advisor Specializing in Heavy Duty and Diesel Technology
Nashville Auto Diesel College (Lincoln College of Technology)
05.2024 - 01.2026
Mental Health and Addiction Admissions Advisor
Turning Point Centers
10.2021 - 02.2022
Admissions Advisor/Military Admissions Advisor
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
07.2013 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northwesternh
Personal note
The reason for the work gap is I had a very bad accident and was unable to work or drive, also we moved from Utah to TN. I Do not have any issues from the accident
Out-reach award for the State of Florida with Strayer University
Volunteer at the VA once a month
Volunteer at Soup Kitchens
Teach young kids tennis