Paul D. Camp Community College - Communication
High School Admissions Representative at Bryant & Stratton College
Higher Education
Sandra
Raker
Virginia Beach, Virginia
An intuitive College Recruiter/Outreach Professional and Communications Instructor with experience in college recruitment, student affairs, academic advising, teaching, training, public speaking, business development and sales. Leverages relationship management skills to encourage others in self-development. Use of reflective listening to determine client motivation while building trust. Respectfully communicates complex issues in a format appropriate for the audience.
High School Admissions Representative
Sandra worked at Bryant & Stratton College as a High School Admissions Representative
Regional Community Relations Specialist
• College recruiter, sales manager, outreach specialist, academic advisor and trainer who achieved business development marketing plan goals and new student recruitment goals
• Consistently increased lead flow, becoming one of the top producing colleges in the country (out of 138 locations)
• Developed professional relationships by establishing rapport with a diverse population
• Solely responsible for the high school and adult outreach efforts of central and southeastern Virginia
• Event planner for field trips, corporate breakfasts, guest luncheons, open houses and interactive labs
Community Relations Specialist Regional Leader
• College recruiter, sales manager, outreach specialist, and trainer who achieved business development marketing plan goals and new student recruitment goals
• Led a region of 7 states, comprising 10 Community Relations Specialists (CRS), on matters when comprehensive input was sought to optimize the operations of the CRS group
• Facilitated weekly conference calls in terms of agenda items and other logistics
• Served as pilot territory for new initiatives added to the CRS group responsibilities
• Served as the sounding board for field-based ideas and/or concepts from Headquarters (HQ) that were being considered for the CRS group
• Shared best practices with the 4 other regions in conference calls with HQ Management
Adjunct Public Speaking Instructor
• College Instructor who teaches, designs and develops 1 - 3 Public Speaking Communication (CST 100) courses per semester for on-campus, hybrid, and online formats
• Teach up to 90 students in speech presentation, writing, and research
• Recognized for “Outstanding Achievement as an Adjunct Faculty Member” 2016 and 2018
• High student retention and excellent student reviews
• Provides individualized outreach to at-risk students; connects students to relevant campus resources; provides coaching and support for students on an ongoing basis
Adjunct Developmental English Instructor
• College Instructor who taught and designed a Developmental English (ENG 01) course
• Taught and trained 11 students in computer usage and other basic life skills
• Provided individualized outreach to at-risk students; connected students to relevant campus resources; provided coaching and support for students on an ongoing basis
Community Recruitment Representative
• Developed prospective student inquiries by representing the college through relationships and partnerships with key community groups, external agencies, high schools, churches, and other interested parties
• Conducted presentations in GED classes, Workforce Development Centers, City Libraries, etc.
• Utilized computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting activities
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Communication
Post degree education: Various business courses
Graduate level courses: Organizational Behavior, Management, Global Business Management, Research
Undergraduate level courses: Statistics, Accounting, Business
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Studio Art