Tracy Palacios

Experience

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  Long Beach Unified School District

  Sept 2002 - Jun 2012

  Teacher
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  California State University, Long Beach, CPIE

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2018

  Business Development Manager

  • Managed the largest 5-year contract partnering with Long Beach Unified School District to provide college credit courses for junior and senior high school students• Responsible for facilitating all-new program duties including; scheduling, recruiting students by presenting information sessions to parents and students, recruiting professors, and developing a tracking system to proactively troubleshoot problems• Managed a large caseload of high school students providing continued support to first-time College students• Facilitated weekly meetings with new instructors to ensure program success• Produced monthly reports analyzing data measuring enrollment, retention, and student attainment goals to determine program success. • Executed a new online application platform for more efficient registration. • Updated social media platforms monitoring posts and website updates. • Active member in local chamber meetings and nonprofit events to promote the university. • Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration, and market expansion. Show less

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  Dekra-Lite Industries, Inc.

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Business Development Manager

  • Key contact with exclusive international partner, collaborated to market their products. • Collaborated with management team to write a new business plan. • Secured 1.5 M in new business exceeding sales goals. • Qualified new prospects in targeted markets using external resources. • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.

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  EXP, The Opportunity Engine

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  Program Manager Internship & Outreach

  • Innovated problem solver successfully placing 54% of high school students in first-time virtual internships. • Joined forces with stakeholders to build first-time customized micro virtual internships. • Managed a caseload of disadvantaged high school students preparing them for the workforce• Created marketing material such as; student guides and employer handbooks. • Facilitated workshops, topics included interviewing skills, mock interviews, and resume writing

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  Westcliff University

  Aug 2021 - now

  Executive Alumni Affairs and Career Services Advisor

  • Created and presented workshops, presentations, and new programs to support and develop soft skills with international and domestic students. and partners across campus on various career services areas and the career development process. • Developed and managed program execution of Alumni Showcase via Zoom resulting in the most attended webinar for the university• Collaborated with the Associate Director to further career center goals by implementing a new Career Success Institute to share the most up-to-date information about the employment market, job search techniques, and best practices in supporting student career success.• SMART coordinator, responsibilities include identifying and recruiting new companies for the global program and overseeing overall employer involvement including initial pitch meetings. Show less