Arlensiu M. Garcia Novelli, MA

Milwaukee, WI 414-***-**** adkgmd@r.postjobfree.com

RECRUITMENT MANAGER & ADMISSION COUNSELOR

A Strategic Communications Manager with a proven history of supporting recruitment & retention

Over five years of experience advocating for and working with minorities and veteran populations, including supporting societies providing educational programs and connecting people with medical problems.

Proven success in organizational management including recruitment, retention, and database management.

Passionate about cultivating strong relationships with unrepresented individuals through one-on-one contact and close community involvement.

Excellent communication skills including public speaking, networking, and recruitment; native Spanish, fluent English.

Technical Proficiencies: iMIS, Jot Forms, Drop Box, ACS Technologies (People & Financial Suites), Constant Contact, CRM, Google Docs, Cute News, Control Panel v2, Navicure, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Wordpress, Weebly, Wix, MailChimp

CORE PROFICIENCIES

Outreach & Recruitment Public Speaking Customer Service Strategic Marketing Business Administration

Client Retention Membership Management Minority Advocacy Social Media Management Event Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Jan 2017 – Present

Recruitment Specialist, Bilingual Spanish Jan 2020 – Present

Represent MATC at high schools, businesses, community-based organizations, the community at large, and while on-campus.

Perform initial interviewing and screening of prospective students applying for admission to MATC; guide prospective students to relevant selected programs by providing enrollment requirements, necessary documentation needed and financial aid information.

Explain career sheets and/or program information to applicants; may serve as language interpreter to assure understanding of program requirements and various career options at MATC.

Identify students in need of program planning, special needs, and/or counseling; refers applicants for support services to applicable counselors, Student Accommodations Services Department, community based organizations/agencies, or MATC student services.

Provide tours of MATC campuses to prospective student and groups; assists with student orientations.

Generate informational data; keeps records and data for the use of the student services division.

Coordinates events for middle and high schools, business and community visits and other college recruitment events district wide to promote MATC and generate enrollment.

Academic Support Specialist, Bilingual Spanish Dec 2018 – Present

Support development and implementation of culturally inclusive activities, curriculum, materials, and lessons into Basic Skills and ESL courses for over 300 students working towards GED.

Distribute resources to community-based organizations to develop instructional activities in math, science, English, computer assisted instruction, career awareness, and reading/writing seminars.

Provide additional support to students and coordinate tutoring for those enrolled in Basic Skills and ESL sites when required.

Provide excellent customer service while assisting students requiring organizational services.

Monitor centers for grant and administrative compliance, reporting to Associate Dean.

Represent the organization at college fairs, open houses, and career day events.

Implement strategies to improve recruitment and enrollment in Basic Skills and ESL courses.

Educational Assistant Apr 2018 – Dec 2018

Monitored instructional activities, administered practical and written examinations, and assisted students both individually and in groups.

Developed and distributed skill-appropriate teaching materials and practical exercises.

Supported administrative tasks including registration, progress reports, notes, and inventory.

Provided hands-on leadership to small teams of staff and student workers.

Assisted students in Career Pathways programs, including identifying job opportunities and making introductions to community-based organizations for additional resources.

Associate, School of Health Sciences Jan 2017 – Apr 2018

Served as interpreter to ensure all students understood program requirements; assisted Spanish students with admissions, background checks, and clinical requirements.

Prepared agendas, organized meeting logistics, recorded meeting minutes, used database to generate ad hoc reports for faculty as requested, and processed timesheets for both part- and full-time faculty.

Handled general inquiries from students interested in or currently attending the School of Health Sciences.

NATIONAL FLUID POWER ASSOCIATION (NFPA), Workforce Program Manager Sep 2016 – Jan 2017

Developed and implemented strategy to expand middle and high school student interest in technical education and careers in the fluid power industry through engagement with the Challenge Website.

Cultivated relationships with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students.

Assisted members with organizing and implementing events; promoted events on website and social media.

Promoted, reviewed applications for, and awarded scholarships in Fluid Power Robotics Challenge Program.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INC. Jul 2014 – Sep 2016

Membership Manager to Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)

Processed membership applications, screened and interviewed prospective members, maintained membership database, and kept accurate records of member activities and requirements.

Oversaw annual submission of Morbidity and Mortality data reports and served as staff liaison for Membership committee, Morbidity and Mortality committee, and Governance Council.

Supervised recruitment and retention activities at international meetings, assisted with planning worldwide conferences, and developed a strategic plan to expand globalization efforts within member base.

Administrative Coordinator to International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society (MDS)

Managed new member applications, dues, queries, and distribution list for monthly Journal.

Played a key role in developing strategic marketing plans with Marketing and Communications Director.

Edited staff policy and procedures manual; handled client phone and email inquiries.

CHRIST FOR ALL NATIONS, Marketing/PR Intern May 2013 – May 2014

Organized community fundraising events and created marketing materials for special events.

Provided live English/Spanish translation during workshops and church services.

Supervised a team of volunteers with various roles for each event.

INTERFAITH OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS, INC., Marketing/PR Intern Jul 2013 – Jan 2014

Developed and implemented a strategic social media plan, designed print ads, authored press releases, updated website, and posted updates on Twitter and Facebook.

Assisted with special projects and events, including writing the 2012 Annual Report.

EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL, Church and School Administrative Assistant Jun 2010 – Jan 2013

Managed church membership database, planned and implemented events, and prepared newsletters and board reports.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Strategic Communications Washington State University, Pullman, WA (2017)

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, WI (2014)

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Latinx Unidos Student Organization Advisor, Milwaukee Area Technical College 2020 – Present

Director and Coordinator, Vacation Bible School 2010 - Present

President of Spanish Club, Wisconsin Lutheran College 2011 - 2014

Heart to Heart Sisters Delegate, Lutheran Women Missionary League 2011 - 2013

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