1. Education
Master of Arts Religion Emmanuel School of Religion 2009
Bachelor of Science Broadcasting Georgia Southern University 2004
Professional Experience
Senior Admissions Representative 01/2014 - Present
Office of Admissions University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
Create and execute an innovative, creative, and effective annual communication plan for
High School Counselors across the southeast region
Recruit and counsel prospective students throughout annual recruitment cycle
Plan and implement targeted recruitment activities such as visits and college fairs in an
assigned territory
Prepare and give presentations daily to large groups, small groups, parents, students, and
other key stakeholders
Mentor and train Admission Representatives throughout on-boarding process and through
the first year of employment
Project Manager for all events that engage High School Counselors, including but not
limited to On Campus Luncheons, PROBE receptions, and other special events on campus
Design recruitment collateral including brochures, banners, giveaways, and much more that
appeal to stakeholders from all demographics
Assist Associate Director with development of annual recruitment plan utilizing data driven
practices and assessment
Serve as Advise Counsel for Associate Director
Director of Admissions 09/2009 - 11/2013
Office of Admissions Emmanuel Christian Seminary Johnson City, TN
Planned and executed yearly recruitment plan that resulted in increased enrollment and
retention
Project Manager for all projects in Admissions Office, including but not limited to new
website design, database building, all events and conventions
Managed Admissions Office professional staff
Established and maintained annual budget for department
Created and effectively executed a visitation program
Met with students individually and in large groups to effectively sell the institution to
students
Developed and maintained relationships with alumni, friends of the institutions and other
influencers of prospective students through inventive means including social media, Linked
In, and communication plans
Recruited and trained student leaders and alumni for recruiting prospective students
2. Oversaw and managed student leaders for Admissions
Served as seminary spokesperson, making public addresses as requested by colleges and
universities
Marketing and Communications Director 09/2009 - 11/2013
Executive Board Emmanuel Christian Seminary Johnson City, TN
Created and executed annual marketing plan for the first time in the school’s history
Created and managed the school’s brand through original surveys and brand awareness
campaigns
Planned and executed advertising strategy leveraging a variety of media platforms: print,
social media, search engine optimization, pay per click, etc.
Managed social media presence on Facebook and Twitter and developed strategies for new
platforms as feasible
Campus Involvement
Financial Aid Appeals Committee Member
President’s Committee on Campus Inclusion
Search Committee Member
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Social Committee Member
University Ambassadors Staff Advisor
Professional Organizations
Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Southern Association for College Student Affairs
NASPA- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Professional Continuing Education
GACRAO Annual Conference
Student Affairs Foundation Institute
NASPA New Professionals Institute
Association of Theological Schools
Senior Enrollment Management Professionals Conference
Student Personnel Administrators Network Conference
Presentations
GSCA Annual Conference
Advocating for Your Applicants 2014
GACRAO Annual Conference
Managing PR Nightmares in Higher Education 2015
Skills
Banner , eRecruiter, EMAS, Open Text, Office Suite