EXPERIENCE

CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART                                                                                              Greenwich, CT

Director of Admission and Financial Aid                                                                                          July 2009 – present

• Oversee and implement a recruiting and enrollment plan for the entire school, preschool through grade 12, to reach optimal enrollment of 740 students
• Serve as a member of the School’s Administrative leadership team playing a role in the strategic advancement of the School
• Cultivate partnerships with other area schools and organizations, as well as develop relationships with all constituencies of the School
• Create and execute a marketing plan each year to effectively promote the School through a variety of channels
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate admission staff members to create a strong, cohesive team
• Facilitate the financial aid process and manage the budget of $3.5 million allocated for tuition assistance and other expenses covered by financial aid
• Manage and balance six additional budgets assigned to the Admission Office

Associate Director of Admissions                                                                                                       October 2003-July 2009

• Recruit and work with prospective students and their families throughout the application process
•  Oversee Middle School Admissions Committee and report recommended admits to the Headmistress and Director of Admission
• Help newly accepted families get accustomed to Convent of the Sacred Heart and act as a contact person for questions about the upcoming school year
• Organize and run events such as Standardized Testing, Open House, Tour Days, New Student Receptions, Uniform Measuring and Mentor Program
• Work with current students and faculty who are interested in being involved in Admission events throughout the year

DKNY Jeans                                                                                                                                 New York, NY

Retail Analyst                                                                                                                               September 2002-October 2003

• Develop strategic plans by account and by door based on history and seasonal opportunity
• Work with Account Executives to track selling and analyze competition
• Responsible for LAST showroom tool and update orders and line changes

CLARITY                                                                                                                                                New York, NY

Recruiting Coordinator Temporary Work                                                                                    July 2002-September 2002

• Acted as liaison between the counselor and candidate in the initial interviewing process Facilitate recruiting via internet searches
• Assign prescreened candidates to appropriate counselors

NEIMAN MARCUS                                                                                                                          Dallas, TX

Assistant Buyer-Designer Jewelry                                                                                               October 2001-July 2002

•  Manage and grow multi-department trend jewelry business
• Product and location planning for all Neiman Marcus stores and multi-vendors
• Work with vendors and stores to track selling and reach allocated sales plan

Merchant Development Program

• Extensive training in all areas of the Neiman Marcus Group
• Department rotations with responsibilities in strategic planning and business operations

EDUCATION

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Washington, DC

McDonough School of Business 1997-2001

Major: Marketing Minor: Psychology

Activities: Senior Class Gift Committee CO-Chair, Sursum Corda Teacher’s Aide, Hoya Blue, Club Field Hockey

CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Shatin, Hong Kong

Comparative Business: The Asian Perspective Summer 2000

Coursework: Managing the International Enterprise and Strategic Management