student-focused leader with over 3 years higher education admissions experience and a m.ed. deliver quality student services supporting them in achieving their academic, professional and personal potential to help increase student enrollment. eager to obtain a guidance counseling position in a high school setting.

career achievements

 

     promoted to assistant director of admissions within the first 6 months of employment at norwich university.

     possess statement of eligibility from state of new hampshire, 01/2009.

professional experience

 

norwich university                                                                                                      11/2005-present

assistant director of admissions

     maximize student enrollment by providing academic and career counseling to prospective students.

     assist students and their families with the application process and college admission decisions.

     develop work study and training plans for 15 work-study students.

     create and present college information sessions to prospective students and their families.

     supervise daily job functions of one admissions counselor and 15 work-study students.

     oversee operations for the norwich university phone bank.

     conducts regular admissions meetings with faculty and staff members.

 

blue cross blue shield of vermont                                                                              11/2004-11/2005

account analyst

     reconciled billing for multiple individual and business accounts.

     validated accuracy of account information entered into the healthcare system.

     ensured optimal account retention rates by providing excellent customer service.

     tracked data entry by adding and deleting subscribers into the healthcare system.

     trained on all bcbs of vermont products as well as conditions for subscribers to qualify for them.

 

experian-scorex                                                                                                          05/2003-11/2004

administrative assistant

     prepared financial updates on partner companies and client accounts regarding their company holdings and recent market trends.

     provided customer service to clients and assisted management with projects as requested.

 

ann taylor loft                                                                                                            09/2001-1/2005

sales associate

 

wvny tv                                                                                                                   10/2002-05/2003

audio operator

education

 

norwich university, northfield, vt                                                                                                        

master of education with emphasis in administration and supervision, 6/2008                      

bachelor of science in communication, 05/2001

professional memberships

 

new england association for college admission counseling, 11/2005-present

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a high school guidance counselor capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a m.ed. as well as over 3 years in an assistant director of admissions position at norwich university. i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward education through individualized academic and career counseling methods for students, managing staff to meet enrollment goals, and leading faculty and team meetings to plan for admissions growth initiatives. to complement this background, i also possess a statement of eligibility from the state of new hampshire.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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