Patricia C.

Experience

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  The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Jan 1999 - Feb 2015

  Associate Director of Admissions

  Recruitment: Conducted and lead Chicago-based, out-of-town, and online information sessions. Presenter at information session platforms (in-house, off-site, online).Recruits alumni to speak at all at information session platforms. Serve as a representative on the Chicago Booth admissions steering committee.Event planning: Created, implemented, and oversaw the execution of strategic plans for department’s events: recruitment, orientation for 300 + executive MBA students from 51 different countries, graduations, and other alumni events.Alumni Engagement:Created, developed, manages, and leads two volunteer alumni groups to assist in recruiting efforts. Diversity Task Force (2009 to 2011): Established this Affinity group of alumni to broaden the pool of diversity candidates for the program as well as diversify by industry. Partnered with university and external affinity groups such as the Chicago Booth Black Alumni Association (CBAA), CFA Society of Chicago, University of Chicago Women’s Business Group, Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, and the Black Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles to identify prospective students.Other: Conducts admissions interviews with prospective students and provide written evaluations to the director. Recruits volunteer alumni to assist in interviewing prospects. Established and maintained metrics of success for various recruiting efforts. Led and supervised support staff on various projects. Financial manager for program, overseeing all accounting. Conducted needs analysis and inventory records, monitoring resources and expenditures. Created, monitored, and maintained program content on the web. Show less

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  IvyGate International Education Group

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2021

  Manager of Admissions Counseling

  ● Managed a team of part-time counselors for implementation of new initiatives, billing, and service quality.● Provided educational guidance to international students to elite universities in the US that included developing study plans for reading and writing in English.● Prepared students for standardized tests including TOEFL, GRE and GMAT.● Recommend courses as prerequisites for top US programs.● Assisted with essay and interview preparation, letters of recommendation, and recommended summer internships. Show less

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  Employment & Employer Services (E&ES)

  May 2022 - now

  Career Coach

  ● Manage a group of 70 participants through the WIOA training and employment program.● Assist with job skills, long-term workforce success strategies, educational options, and social skill development.● Support intake, assessment, and enrollment of five participants weekly in job readiness programs, such as resume development, interview preparation, dress to impress, employment, and post-training.● Collaborate with 300 community partners, four departments, and 15 staff to connect clients with supportive services and external referrals, such as housing, financial services, and healthcare Show less