Kristen Albright
Rockford
Summary
Dedicated admissions professional with a solid record of accomplishments in attaining and surpassing targets during a 16 year career. Stay on top of trends in higher education recruitment to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to resolving admissions challenges and increasing overall productivity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Admissions
Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Increased enrollment rates by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and targeted recruitment initiatives.
- Streamlined the admissions process for applicants through the development of an efficient online application system.
- Enhanced student satisfaction with personalized campus tours and tailored information sessions for prospective students.
- Collaborated with academic departments to develop program-specific recruitment strategies, resulting in higher enrollment numbers.
- Organized successful open house events that showcased campus facilities and programs, attracting a larger pool of potential applicants.
- Mentored new admissions staff members by sharing best practices from years of experience working within higher education environments.
- Worked closely with the Financial Aid Office to develop strategies for assisting applicants in securing funding for their education.
- Maintained close communication with admitted students throughout the enrollment process, ensuring a smooth transition into their first year at the university.
- Coordinated and participated in campus recruitment events, orientation programs and open houses.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
Senior National Admissions Consultant
Career Education Corporation
11.2017 - Current
- My current responsibilities include assisting students with selection of degree programs, conducting interviews, submitting required paperwork, meeting and exceeding sales goals and student retention
- I have consistently achieved admissions goals and have been one of the top 10 advisors the last three years.
Regional Director of Enrollment
TRICOCI UNIVERSITY
09.2009 - 01.2017
- Responsible for campus growth in all enrollment functions
- Oversee seven campuses in various locations throughout IL
- Hire and train new staff as well as ongoing training and support
- Creatively and effectively market the campuses using various resources including social media
- Drive new business through cold calling, prospecting efforts, referrals and effectively closing sales same day
- Collaborate with other campus staff to increase revenue through enrollment and retention efforts
- Uphold standards for enrollment as set forth by the State of IL, Department of Education and NACCAS
- Develop training material and onboarding process
- Effectively forecast starts and make adjustments when needed
- Exceeded sales goals in 2016 by 28%
- 100% employee retention Director of Enrollment
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
- Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs
- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires
- Overall responsibility for company-wide enrollment and star-t performance
- Direct Responsibility for Enrollment performance at 5 locations throughout IL
- Admissions process improvement and administration
- Participate on Executive team representing admissions function, and other cross-functional teams and meetings as needed
- Conducting interviews and evaluating candidates based on needs, desires, interests, qualifications, motivations, commitments, and determinations
- Complete and maintain required reports in an effective and timely manner.
Assistant Director of Enrollment
- Assist the Director of Enrollment in admissions process improvement
- Training and development of admissions staff to increase profitability.
Enrollment Advisor
- Responsible for campus growth resulting in revenue of 134% of budget
- Verify admissions criteria and complete admissions paperwork with student
- Facilitate prospective student's financial assistance process, interacting with financial aid function
- Assist prospective students in completing the intake process in the most effective and supportive manner
- Represent school at various speaking/network events
- Enrollment Advisor of the year in 2010.
Territory manager
RUSS BERRIE US GIFT
03.2007 - 09.2009
- Confer with sales and purchasing personnel to obtain information about customer needs and preferences
- Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed
- Set or recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, and selling prices for merchandise
- Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased
- Managed a territory that went previously from 220K per year to 750k in first year
- Averaged 3 new accounts per week
- Managed daily and weekly sales reports to ensure meeting company expectations
- Followed up on products shipping and reaching customers safely and handing all customer services issues.
Center Manager
LA WEIGHT LOSS
12.2006 - 09.2007
- Responsible for managing weight loss counseling staff
- Responsible for center goals and performance resulting in a growth of over 50% in first year
- Counseled weight loss clients to keep them on track to reach their goals
- Implemented corporate weight loss and health programs to help maintain performance and decreases health care costs to the company
- Went from a client count of 150 to over 400 in 6 months
- Managed inventory of weight loss products for client use.
Sr. Sales Director
MARY KAY COSMETICS
03.2003 - 09.2006
- Building training and mentoring a sales force of 75 consultants with sales of over $20k per month
- Conducting weekly sales meetings and working with sales team to build their business
- Educating customers on proper use and care of products
- Conducting interviews for prospective sales consultants
- Attending regional and national sales meetings
- Earned two free cars in first year
- Awarded Miss Go Give in 2005 for assisting others in reaching their performance goals.
Education
A.S. in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
Colorado Technical University
01.2021
Skills
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Enrollment Management
- Admissions Expertise
- Recruitment Techniques
- Relationship Building
- Time management abilities
- Admissions oversight
- Planning and coordination
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Assistant Director of Admissions
Rockford Career College
01.2023 - Current
Senior National Admissions Consultant
Career Education Corporation
11.2017 - Current
Regional Director of Enrollment
TRICOCI UNIVERSITY
09.2009 - 01.2017
Territory manager
RUSS BERRIE US GIFT
03.2007 - 09.2009
Center Manager
LA WEIGHT LOSS
12.2006 - 09.2007
Sr. Sales Director
MARY KAY COSMETICS
03.2003 - 09.2006
Assistant Director of Enrollment
Enrollment Advisor
A.S. in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
Colorado Technical University