Katie

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesNationality United States
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Work experience

  • Assistant Director Of Admissions

    American University
    2019.03-Current(7 years)
    Oversees recruitment of prospective first year students from seven states, including traveling to visit high schools and college fairs, conducting information sessions and interviews, and building and maintaining relationships with school counselors and community-based organizations. Reviews over 1,000 first year and transfer applications each year. Supervises all of the part-time outside readers during application review season. Assesses special academic program applications to help determine finalists. Leads the Transfer Committee, which includes running biweekly meetings, delegating tasks, training new staff on reviewing transfer applications, and attending transfer fairs at community colleges. Arranges for alumni volunteers at events as Alumni Relations liaison. Trains alumni volunteers on volunteering responsibilities, including how to conduct interviews, and ensuring they have up-to-date data. Coordinated annual audition results and decision release with Music and Theatre departments as Department of Performing Arts liaison (2019-2022). Served on numerous search committees to interview and hire new staff.Member of National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and West Coast affiliate WACAC. Attended National Conferences in Baltimore, Seattle, and Louisville. Attended the virtual Guiding the Way to Inclusion Conference in 2020.
  • Admissions Counselor

    American University
    2017.02-2019.03(2 years)
    Greeted, assisted, and presented information sessions to prospective undergraduate students and families who visit the Welcome Center. Scheduled individualized day visits for prospective students to shadow current students, which required reconciling dozens of class schedules and tour times. Conducted up to three admissions interviews a day with prospective students. Assisted with overseeing the AU Ambassadors tour guide program. Tracked and analyzed visitor numbers for a monthly report to the Vice Provost. Former member of Collegiate Information and Visitor Services Association (CIVSA) from 2017-2019. Attended the Student Development Institute in Columbus in 2018 as supervisory staff and the National Conference in Philadelphia in 2017.
  • Administrative Assistant

    American University
    2016.03-2017.02(a year)
    Managed the History Department front office by answering phones, greeting visitors, overseeing student Office Assistants, and maintaining departmental email and social media correspondence. Organized and analyzed data for Department Assessments, planned and coordinated events, processed student paperwork, maintained student degree tracking spreadsheets, and advised prospective and current History students about degree options.
  • Attractions Intern

    Walt Disney World
    2015.08-2016.01(6 months)
    Created and maintained a magical atmosphere for guests in a fast-paced, guest service oriented work environment. Prioritized safety and courtesy while operating the attraction and assisting guests. Trained to work in ten distinct positions including greeting guests at the front, loading and unloading the attraction, assisting disabled guests, monitoring the security cameras, evacuating in emergencies, and assisting guests with booking Fastpass+ reservations.
  • Sales Associate

    Nordstrom
    2013.06-2013.08(3 months)
    Presented and sold merchandise in the Jewelry and Dresses departments in a commission-based and customer service oriented work environment. Assisted at least thirty customers in person and by phone every day, as well as created follow-up appointments and maintained relationships with customers.
  • Summer Intern

    Greater Irving - Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
    2012.05-2012.08(4 months)
    Assisted Chamber employees throughout various departments. Planned three Chamber events, fund-raised, communicated with chamber members, filed and organized documents, created Excel spreadsheets and online invitations.

Educational experience

  • American University

    Anthropology and History bachelor’s degree
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