Meredith Stokes

Meredith Stokes

Communications Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PTE US Manager. People person. Idea woman. Mom. Cultural explorer.

  • Education

    • Texas Tech University

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Public Relations

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Tennis Club

    • University of Phoenix

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Science (M.S.) Administration of Justice & Security
  • Experience

    • Regency REALTORS

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      Communications Manager

      -Responsible for creation and placement of all marketing for agency and individual listings.-Prepared all contracts.-Coordinated all open houses and other promotional events.

    • Leslie Investments

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
      Property Management

      -Managed 152 unit apartment complex. -Collected rent and leased units while maintaining 98% occupancy.-Prepared annual budget for property. -Customer service while handling any resident issues.-Finalist 2004, 2005 Assistant Manager of the Year, AANM.

    • Beazer Homes

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Internet Sales Manager

      -Created all advertising including buying media space and implementation.-Directed internet leads and converting them into sales.-Managed team of 10+ sales staff.-Sold single family residence homes.

    • University of Phoenix

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      Workforce Solutions Advisor - Business Development

      -Worked to promote the value of educational partnerships as well as recruiting adult learners.-Developed corporate relationships and established market connections within the New Mexico business community.-Promoted the University within the higher education sector in New Mexico.

    • Apollo Group

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      Senior Workforce Solutions Advisor - Regional Accounts

      -Working with national educational partners to further employee development initiatives.-Local account management of 40+ account relationships.-Continuous top performer for engagement opportunities.-Innovator’s Accelerator participant & graduate, 2013.-Recognized as employee of month, October 2012. -Coordination with national training manager to determine relevance and troubleshoot, 2012-2013.

    • Pearson

      Sept 2013 - now

      -Developing and driving the international nurses to the United States via PTE Academic.-Managing the team working towards the addition of the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) in the US higher education institutions.-Advocating for the development of English language proficiency readiness for non-native English speakers in the US.-Serving top University administrators with recruiting strategies.-Developing creative communication strategies to engage with clients.-Gaining approval for PTE with organizations serving international healthcare workers. Show less

      • US Manager - PTE Academic

        Jun 2018 - now
      • PTE Academic Consultant

        Sept 2013 - Jun 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Meredith Stokes
      Kappa Alpha Theta Plano Alumnae Chapter Social Director - Sep 2014 Served as social chair.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by North Texas Food Bank
      North Texas Food BankAssociated with Meredith Stokes
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas
      Rebuilding Together Greater DallasAssociated with Meredith Stokes
    • Alumni chapter President

      Issued by Kappa Alpha Theta Headquarters on Jan 2019
      Kappa Alpha Theta HeadquartersAssociated with Meredith Stokes