Experience

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  Oversaw opportunity programs at suny dutchess, georgia perimeter, miami-dade, nesi and harlem center

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2016

  Various opportunity program positions

   Advised incoming students Developed orientation workshops Developed, monitored and managed project budget as per TRIO guidelines Ensured delivery of academic advising and career development services Established and maintained collaborative relationships with faculty and staff  Designed and directed new activities and program initiatives  Trained and supervised project staff Evaluated project outcomes Prepared and submitted all necessary U.S. Department Show less

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  Rockland community college

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2012

  Former director of lpp

   Managed pre-collegiate State Education Department program and all related activities, such as, student recruitment, developing, implementing, supervising and evaluating all program components, managing the annual budget and supervising Program Coordinators, Certified Teachers and School Counselors Liaised between college and school district constituents, community based organizations and other school personnel as well as State Education Department Submitted data collection and reports to SED; prepared and submitted interim, final and monthly reports Provided underrepresented students with an environment that encouraged the pursuit of higher education Oversaw service learning program in collaboration with Hudson Youth Leadership Academy (HYLA) Assisted with grant writing for State Education Department competitive grant Advised high school cohort with special attention to graduating seniors and program Alumni Taught and implemented College Life Skills course as needed Collaborated with faculty and staff with a focus on financial aid, registrars, advisement and student activities RCC Dream Team Club Staff Advisor Show less

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  Liberty partnerships program

  Dec 2009 - Dec 2009

  Received rockland county 40 under 40
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  Rockland community college

  Dec 2012 - Nov 2013

  Former director of admissions & iss

   Managed day-to-day operation of Admissions and ISS Department Designated School Official, counseled and advised F-1 and J-1 students, organized international student programs and events Oversaw department staff and budget Oversaw annual recruitment events including Open House, program specific Open Houses, one-on-one and group tours, high school visits, virtual recruitment events, etc. Oversaw department event planning to include vendor purchase requests, campus facilities requests, AV requests and logistics reports Represented college at local and statewide events Collaborated with faculty, staff and community stakeholders in areas of recruitment, marketing and event planning Submitted annual budget, departmental and strategic planning reports Advised domestic and international students as needed and maintained SEVIS records Active member of campus wide Diversity Council Committee, Website Development Committee, Commencement Committee and co-chaired Hispanic Heritage Month Committee for 7 years  Recruited, counseled and advised international student cohort Represented RCC at recruitment fairs and Admissions Department events Managed prospective students on Datatel and CollegeNet systems and prepared reports as needed Planned, organized and implemented orientation and workshops for international students Managed RCC international student webpage Show less

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  Your campus network

  Jan 2014 - now

  Founder/ceo

   Counsel college students via online platforms Provide access to college tours at SUNY & CUNY campuses Advise students on financial aid, program selection, course requirements as needed with the assistance of college personnel Provide ongoing encouragement and support  Connect college bound students to EOP, HEOP, TRIO, SEEK resources at select campuses

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  Pom college consulting

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Pom college admissions counselor

   Manage initial college admissions counseling for select students Research colleges, financial aid, scholarships, etc. based on intake information Assess CareerCruising MatchMaker platform results  Provide career path outlook and recommendations Develop next step recommendation report to include best fit college list, testing needs, etc Provide ongoing counseling support as needed

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  Northern academy of the arts-middletown

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2020

  College counselor acting director/college planning counselor

   Developed Comprehensive Counseling Program as per ASCA Provided individual support to high school cohort and families throughout college and financial aid application process Oversaw college admissions process for F-1, Asylum and various other visa statuses  Networked and communicated regularly with college admissions officers Coordinated on campus standardized tests including Regents, TERRANova and manage College Board account, make recommendations for suite of assessments, maintain orders and oversee test implementation Oversaw coordination of college trips, workshops and presentations Provided Professional Development and training to Faculty and Staff Managed all related databases Show less

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  Suny orange

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2022

  Director of liberty partnerships program & midhudson regional advisor

  ° Manage drop out prevention after school program° Working passionately to help our youth

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  Newburgh enlarged city school district

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  School counselor

  Provided school counseling support to evening high school students, out of district students and HSE/GED bound students. Streamlined EHS scheduling in collaboration with day counselors. Monitored EHS student academic progress in close collaboration with EHS Teachers. Assisted EHS Principal identify EHS needs and trends.

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  Monticello central school district

  Feb 2023 - now

  Guidance department chair school counselor

  ENL School Counselor, Graduation Committee Co-Chair