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Tamara Lara

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dynamic Admissions Advisor with a goal-oriented mindset and expertise in enrollment management at UMHS. Successfully enhanced student satisfaction through exceptional counseling and financial aid workshops. Proven ability to streamline processes and foster relationships, ensuring a competitive incoming class while promoting cross-cultural awareness and effective marketing strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Admissions Advisor

UMHS
10.2018 - Current
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Facilitated financial aid workshops for prospective students and their families, helping them navigate the complex application process.
  • Reviewed applications and conducted interviews to assess applicant qualifications, ensuring a competitive incoming class each year.
  • Enhanced overall student satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and guidance throughout the admissions process.

Career Services Advisor

Ultimate Medical Academy
05.2024 - 09.2025
  • Identified accessible sources for vocational, educational, and training programs to enhance client job skills and achieve employment goals.
  • Initiated regular and consistent outreach to employers to uncover new employment opportunities.
  • Mentored student workers within the Career Services office by providing ongoing training, support, and constructive feedback on performance.
  • Promoted employment opportunities through online postings, onsite employer visits, public job fairs, and other effective resources.
  • Streamlined the Career Services department''s processes, creating a more efficient system for managing resources and appointments.
  • Maintained detailed records of student interactions within the Career Services database for accurate reporting purposes.

Registrar

Northwell Health
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Played key role in accreditation processes, compiling and presenting necessary documentation to accrediting bodies.
  • Supported academic advising efforts by providing timely access to student records, enabling informed decision-making about course selections and degree progress.
  • Updated computer system with latest information to keep records current and accurate.
  • Monitored enrollment processes to meet regulations and accreditation standards.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE
New York, NY
06-2005

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
06-2008

Skills

  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Student counseling
  • Marketing
  • Cross-cultural awareness
  • Enrollment management
  • Student enrollment

Timeline

Career Services Advisor

Ultimate Medical Academy
05.2024 - 09.2025

Admissions Advisor

UMHS
10.2018 - Current

Registrar

Northwell Health
06.2016 - 02.2018

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Monroe Community College

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