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Yani Lopez

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Senior Admissions Advisor with 33+ years of proven success in student recruitment, enrollment advising, and team leadership within higher education. Adept at connecting with diverse student populations, exceeding enrollment targets, and mentoring admissions teams. Known for a strong passion for education, high retention rates, and commitment to guiding students toward life-changing opportunities.

A higher education professional prepared for demands of admissions advising. Brings valuable experience in guiding students through their educational journeys, ensuring clear and effective communication. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, with focus on counseling and problem-solving skills essential in role.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Admissions Advisor

Thrive DX
01.2021 - Current
  • Senior remote advisor representing 7 + major U.S. colleges engaged in 8-month Bootcamp program enrollments.
  • High achiever and award-winning performance in both call dials and call time.
  • High achiever and award-winning conversion of new students to graduate students.
  • High Achiever in supporting team success.

Senior Admissions Advisor

ECPI University
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Guide prospective students through the admissions process for on-campus and online programs. Predominantly in the RN Nursing program
  • Maintain a start rate of 90% +
  • Deliver personalized consultations to align student goals with program offerings.
  • Serve as a mentor and trainer to new advisors, sharing best practices to boost enrollment results.

Founder

Hushboxx
01.2010 - 01.2019
  • Launched and managed an e-commerce boutique, overseeing marketing, customer service, and operations.
  • Leveraged sales and communication expertise from admissions success to grow and build a loyal customer base.

Director of Admissions

SCI
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Oversaw daily activities of the admissions team, ensuring alignment with goals and KPIs.
  • Provided ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to boost team performance.
  • Analyzed budgets and developed strategies to meet or exceed enrollment goals.
  • Cultivated a culture of passion and accountability.

Executive Admissions Advisor

Corinthian Colleges
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Made 100+ outbound calls daily and managed full-cycle admissions interviews.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly enrollment goals.
  • Trained and mentored new admissions advisors.
  • Achieved 93% enrolled to start retention rate and a 3x Parthenon award winner.

Senior Admissions Advisor

Masters Institute
01.1992 - 01.2003
  • Regularly exceeded conversion and enrollment goals through strong communication and follow-up.
  • Conducted 3–7 interviews per day and achieved outstanding enrollment and conversion performance.

Education

Business Administration & Management

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
01.1995

Skills

  • Candidate assessment and guidance
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Team development and coaching
  • Proficient in multiple CRM platforms
  • Recruitment across multiple platforms
  • Performance evaluation and KPI oversight
  • Strategic planning for admissions
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Social media proficiency
  • Admissions
  • Student support
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Senior Admissions Advisor

Thrive DX
01.2021 - Current

Senior Admissions Advisor

ECPI University
01.2019 - 01.2021

Founder

Hushboxx
01.2010 - 01.2019

Director of Admissions

SCI
01.2007 - 01.2009

Executive Admissions Advisor

Corinthian Colleges
01.2003 - 01.2007

Senior Admissions Advisor

Masters Institute
01.1992 - 01.2003

Business Administration & Management

De Anza College
Yani Lopez