Award-winning, Master’s prepared Collegiate Academic Advising Professional and Business Analyst with 15 years of progressive responsibility and excellence in the chief areas of university admissions, including Financial Aid, General & Diversity Recruitment, Student Development, Retention, Academic and Career Advising along with Application Evaluation. Able to connect quickly with a wide range of student applicants while providing expert advising and guidance, as well as forthright evaluation of likely student success. Expert in using academic industry-specific admissions and financial aid tools, following correct procedures, and communicating effectively with applicants, families, and colleagues. Very detail and task oriented yet possessing outstanding interpersonal, coaching, communication and presentation skills as evidenced by achievements in recruitment, career mentoring, early intervention, and retention of at-risk students.