Colletta's InformationLocation: KING OF PRUSSIA, PATitle: Adnissions & College Counseling, CoachExperience: 12+ yearsWork Types:

Willing to Relocate: NoWilling to Travel: Few times a yearCareer Level: Senior(non-manager)Work Status: U.S. CitizenInterests:

Member Since: 2011-05-31 Helpful Links

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Colletta Lyn Roberts

abptka@r.postjobfree.com

763 Bunker Hill Road

King of Prussia, PA 19406

610 - 962 – 9383

EXPERIENCE:

July 2002 – present

Associate Director in Admissions, CFS, The School at Church Farm, Exton, Pennsylvania

Recruit and interview candidates. Attend school fairs. Involved in public relations and

advertising. Evaluation of applicants and prepare annual contracts. Administer

Secondary School Admissions Test at our school. I also help present to our Headmaster

an annual report each fall. The Admissions Office also works very closely with the

Assistant Headmaster and the Guidance Office to coordinate our annual Orientation

program for new students.

July 2002 – present

Associate Director of College Counseling, CFS, The School at Church Farm,

Work with seniors and their parents, assisting them with the college application

process. This work includes individual meeting with students, attending

college fairs, standardized test registration, preparation of transcripts and

recommendations, and consultation with college representatives.

December 1998 – June 2002

Assistant Director, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Assumed a leadership role in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and retained all prior responsibilities. Have worked in three different territories; Delaware & Chester counties/state of Delaware, Central & Northeast Pennsylvania, and North Jersey & NY. The new responsibilities include managing and recruiting for two academic scholarships. Hired and processed all paperwork for student employees. Oversaw the Alumni Endorsement Grant process for incoming freshman. Supervised Prospect Management for the office. Served as liason with the College of Arts & Sciences. Member of the letter committee. Administered our first retreat for the admissions office.

September 1996 - December 1998

Admissions Counselor, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Recruit, interview, and evaluate applicants. Promoted the College through high school visits, college fair attendance, telephone inquiries and open house programs. Demonstrated consistent yearly growth in my territory, which is documented in my annual report. Managed individual travel budget and developed itineraries. Coordinated receptions and bus trips in my territory. Assisted other admissions staff members in numerous programs, including open houses and our daily visit program. Serve as liaison with the College of Biomedical Engineering, assisting in the coordination of recruitment activities and overseeing evaluations of borderline applications.

September 1996 – June 2002

Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Recruit, evaluate, and teach incoming athletes about playing lacrosse at a Division I level all year round. The players will learn how to play both offense and defensive positions. Scout numerous high school girls' camps and lacrosse games. Work individually with the goalkeeper to develop skills and different techniques. Attended a lacrosse clinic for goalkeepers.

CO-OP EXPERIENCE:

September 1991 - March 1992

Membership Sales Representative, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Established sales techniques and sold memberships. Developed and critiqued a survey

to all current members in which changes and improvements were made. Organized

and managed previews and special events.

March 1989 - September 1989

Assistant Actuarist, McInally Associates, Radnor, Pennsylvania

Produced and prepared financial reports daily. Operated TRS-80 computer and a

variety of programs including Lotus, MultiMate, and Superscript. Developed client

communication with all our clients. Performed clerical skills.

EDUCATION:

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Masters in Education 2001

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communications 1993

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:

* Assistant Coach for soccer, basketball, and softball for my daughters’ team.

* Member of NAIS.

* Member of ADVIS.

* Member of NACAC.

* Member of College Board.

* Member of the Drexel University Alumni Athletic Club.

* Member of Drexel University Women’s Lacrosse Team. (1988-1993)

* Athletic Scholarship at Drexel University (1988-1993)

* Member of Women’s National Lacrosse Team. (1987 / 1988)

* Unsung Hero Award, Drexel Women’s Lacrosse. (1992)

* Captain of Drexel Women’s Lacrosse Team. (1993)

* All-American - All Region Lacrosse. (1993)

* PIAA Summer Lacrosse League June - July. (1994-1998)

* PIAA Women’s Club Lacrosse March - May. (1994-1998)

* Member of the Drexel University Athletic Club.

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