Kerryn

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United StatesNationality United States
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Work experience

  • International Admissions Counselor

    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
    2023.10-Current(3 years)
    •Travel domestically and internationally to promote the University’s undergraduate and ESL programs through events such as high school visits, college fairs, conferences/forums, and agent trainings. •Recruit virtually through admission sessions, webinars, college fairs, and EducationUSA events. •Provide admissions counseling to international students. •Collaborate with the Integrated Marketing and Communications Department to develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for prospective and admitted international students, with the intent on moving students though the funnel. •Design and implement print materials such as informational brochures, recruitment banners and posters, and SWAG. •Represent international admissions and serve on the Council of Internationalization and Global Engagement.•Collaborate with the Center of International Education to plan and execute New International Student Orientation.•Stay up to date on current events, emerging market trends and cultural norms through AACRAO Edge updates, U.S. Department of Commerce, WES trainings, EducationUSA, and various international education publications.
  • International Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator

    University of Wisconsin-Stout
    2016.08-2023.09(7 years)
    •Travel domestically and internationally to promote the University’s undergraduate and ESL programs through events such as high school visits, college fairs, conferences/forums, and agent trainings. •Recruit virtually through admission sessions, webinars, college fairs, and EducationUSA events. •Provide admissions counseling to international students. •Enhance the admissions process for international students through best practices, evaluating current processes, and technology.•Process international applications, International Student Scholarship awards, and issue immigrations documents as a DSO in a timely fashion.•Evaluate international credentials for international students and domestic students with international credentials. •Create and implement trainings and tutorials such as application how-to tutorials for international students and application processing tutorials for admissions counselors.•Produce and monitor reports that document the applicant and admitted student data for the Office of International Education and in-country representatives. •Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department to develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for prospective and admitted international students, with the intent on moving students though the funnel. •Design and implement print materials such as recruitment and welcome brochures, recruitment banners and posters, and SWAG. •Represent international admissions and serve on the Integrated Marketing Committee, EAB/YouVisit Virtual Campus Tour Committee, Admission Letter Review Committee, and other university-wide committees as needed. •Stay up to date on current events, emerging market trends and cultural norms through AACRAO Edge updates, U.S. Department of Commerce, WES trainings, EducationUSA, and various international education publications.
  • Local Coordinator

    CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange
    2019.01-2020.03(a year)
    Represent the CIEE USA High School program within the Eau Claire area community, distributing information to the media, community organizations, volunteer and professional associations. Establish communication with local high schools to obtain permission to place students in these schools, enroll students, and monitor student progress. Recruit, interview and select suitable host families to host high school exchange students, and provide support to the families and students throughout the program.
  • WTTP Administrator

    Wisconsin ESL Institute (WESLI)
    2016.01-2016.05(5 months)
    I work as the coordinator and administrator for the Wisconsin Teacher Training Program (WTTP) at WESLI. This program was created to provide students a TEFL Certificate, allowing them to teach English as a Foreign Language around the globe. Similar to my position as the Student Services Coordinator, I follow up on applicant inquiries and assist students with their application. I coordinate their orientation, class schedules, and teaching practicum schedules for their 5 week program. In addition, I compile multiple classes with our international students to give the WTTP students a course to teach throughout their session. I also collaborate with the WESLI Social Media Team to promote the program.
  • Student Services Coordinator

    Wisconsin ESL Institute (WESLI)
    2015.05-2016.05(a year)
    At the Wisconsin ESL Institute (WESLI), I work with international students for over 25 different countries. Working as the first point of contact for our applicants, I follow up on student inquiries, assist students with their applications, and accept students into our Intensive English Program. In addition, I have recently been working on a recruitment strategy for attaining international students through LiveChat Q&A Sessions. I am also the collaborative leader for our new student orientation each session, along with enrolling students into our grading system, health insurance, and student activities. Working as a Designated School Official (DSO), I advise students on their immigration status and the guidelines for staying in status in the United States as well. Also working as an advisor, I advise students on classes, activities, and life in the United States.
  • Student

    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    2014.09-2015.08(a year)
    Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, Policy and Analysis, with a Global Higher Education concentration
  • Graduate Intern

    Madison College
    2015.01-2015.06(6 months)
    Working as a Graduate Intern for Madison Colleges Center of International Education Office, I completed tasks that included advising students on study abroad programs and FAQs, advising international students on immigration questions/concerns, guiding orientation sessions, collecting data for miscellaneous reports, and leading events for the international students throughout the semester.
  • Graduate Intern

    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    2014.10-2015.05(8 months)
    As a Graduate Assistant for the Deans Office in the Department of Education at UW-Madison, I collaborated with the Assistant Dean and Director of Kinesiology to build a new Bachelors Program at UW-Madison called Health Promotion. Working in a collaborative team, we conducted extensive research for the need of the program and how it can positively influence the enrollment rate at the university. We created multiple proposals, including the need for the program proposal, a budget worksheet, and a curriculum for the degree. The degree is currently being presented to the University.
  • Brand Ambassador

    TripAdvisor
    2014.09-2014.11(3 months)
    I gathered required information for the TripAdvisor App, by meeting with restaurant managers at 100+ restaurants in the Madison area.
  • Family Supervisor

    Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
    2013.09-2014.05(9 months)
    I supervised families that were not currently living together either due to abuse, neglect, or addictive behavior. I kept a thorough report of each visit, including events, emotions, and any problems during the visit. I made sure that the children were in a safe environment, while still having the opportunity to spend time with their parents.
  • Peer Advisor

    University of Minnesota Duluth
    2013.01-2014.05(a year)
    I worked in the International Education Office as a student peer advisor. Working directly under the Director and the Financial Coordinator, I created presentations for new study abroad programs and compiled budget folders for study abroad program leaders. In addition, I advised students on study abroad programs in the office. I presented information sessions weekly to students, parents, and faculty members in classrooms and at special events such as Parents Weekend and Freshman Welcome Week. I processed student applications, collaborated with faculty on course equivalencies, and provided orientation sessions for students about to study abroad.

Educational experience

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Educational Leadership Policy and Analysis, Global Higher Education master of science (ms)
  • University of Minnesota Duluth

    Psychology bachelor of science (bs)
  • Curtin University

    PSYCHOLOGY bachelor of science (bs)
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