Andrea Barry

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Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Cellular 970-***-**** xq29kw@r.postjobfree.com

Dynamic and proven marketing and sales education professional that possesses a strong admissions and student support service skill set, while developing long term relationships to increase awareness and knowledge of education and related degree programs to current economy. My goal is to join an outstanding and progressive academic institution that offers daily challenges while providing growth that is mutually beneficial for the students and organization I support.

2010-2012 Admissions Representative - Everest University Online

Handled and managed all inbound and outbound calls to lists of national prospective students and their families. Worked with local military base career and education offices to inform them of our related programs and assistance to active and non – active troops and their families.

2006 - 2008 Director of Admissions and Marketing, The Renaissance Academy, Colorado Springs, CO Handled all phone inquiries, enrollment and admissions duties, entered appointment-scheduling data, gave tours and conducted interviews with students and parents. Responsible for all public and community relations, advertising, marketing and development strategy. Produced weekly activity reports and e newsletter to track and monitor enrollment and retention progress to Parents, Faculty, Board of Directors and Executive Director.

Worked “on call “ as a substitute teacher for grades K - 8 in all subject matters and helped develop the Rocky Mountain Renaissance Summer Camp with a strong environmental focus on geography, geology and ecology in the Pikes Peak region.

Attended and assisted at monthly Board of Director meetings. School closed in September 2008.

2005 - 2010 Sales, Marketing and Education Consultant

Maneen Marketing and Communications, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Developed advertising programs and workshops for sports organizations; colleges and private schools depending on need and project assignment. Includes working with Colorado Technical University and University of Phoenix in outside business development and admissions enrollment capacity, Coordinated and established local special events, trade shows and education fairs. Published written articles in various trade publications. Organized public presentations to community partners to increase product awareness and recruit volunteers for special projects. Designed education programs and partnerships for Escalante Middle School and District 9R Durango to facilitate better communication strategy for parents, faculty and students.

1995 - 2002

Completed 10 hours of coursework towards a Masters Degree in Education Leadership for Curriculum and Development – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Worked part time at UCCS as a Graduate Assistant for Dr. Nadyne Guzman.

CO Secondary Teaching Certification - Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO. Completed 27 credits of coursework towards certification.

Hired as a Program Assistant for Summer Elderhostel Program, International Student Exchange and Department of Teacher Education on a part time basis while attending classes. Education experience, volunteer and community relations: BA Mass Media and Communication Arts - State University of New York at Plattsburgh, NY 1977 Seacoast Science and Nature Center Volunteer, Rye Beach New Hampshire. Member - Colorado Wild and CAEE Colorado Alliance of Environmental Educators, Golden, CO Member - Women in Sports Career Network and Pikes Peak Sports Group.

Volunteer at NORBA and USA Cycling races, running races such as Pikes Peak Marathon and the American Heart Association. Computer Competency Level - My level is intermediate to advance in Sales Pro, BANNER, ACT, EXCEL, Microsoft Office, WORD, ADOBE and Photoshop. Completed Access Database Management - Level 2 course - New Horizons, Colorado Springs, Colorado. June 2002.