Director of Marketing and Admissions
Posted on: 2010-05-02
KAREN R. TURCHIANO
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3343 Rollingwood Drive
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Woodbridge, VA 22192-4428
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(703) 590-3703
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Director of Admissions and Marketing
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Potomac Place Assisted Living Aug 2007-Present
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- Audit and maintain resident files. \\r\\n
- Conduct building tours to prospective tenants. \\r\\n
- Prepare admissions files. \\r\\n
- Process incoming residents with lease signing, orientation and medical assessment. \\r\\n
- Coordinate, manage and execute marketing events to increase visibility. \\r\\n
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Director of Education
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Huntington Learning Center, Woodbridge, VA May 2006-Aug 2007
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- Trained and scheduled teachers. \\r\\n
- Worked closely with students in a tutoring capacity. \\r\\n
- Conducted parent conferences. \\r\\n
- Prepared weekly schedule. \\r\\n
- Maintained database. \\r\\n
- Supervised teaching floor with 4-1 ratio. \\r\\n
- Conducted student diagnostic testing. \\r\\n
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Program and Events Manager
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Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce, Woodbridge, VA Nov 2004 – May 2006
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- Planned, coordinated and implemented over 100 events each year. \\r\\n
- Sold sponsorships for events. \\r\\n
- Maintained database with registration and event information. \\r\\n
- Negotiated contracts with vendors. \\r\\n
- Prepared annual budget. \\r\\n
- Wrote copy and prepared marketing materials for events. \\r\\n
- Marketed events through telephone and email solicitation. \\r\\n
- Contacted members for dues renewal and sponsorship opportunities. \\r\\n
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Contracted Tutor
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TutorFind, Manassas, VA Nov 2002-Nov 2005
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- Tutored clients via contracts. Students range from elementary age to college level. \\r\\n
- Tutored various subjects to include: English, Math, Algebra, Calculus. \\r\\n
- Prepared students for SAT exams. \\r\\n
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Operations Manager
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Creating Results, LLC, Occoquan, VA Jun 2003-Mar 2004
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- Maintained client database. \\r\\n
- Coordinated company events, employee orientation and training. \\r\\n
- Managed day-to-day office operations. \\r\\n
- Project manager for production of local publication. \\r\\n
- Wrote copy and proofread marketing materials. \\r\\n
- Assisted with event planning, event preparation and database management. \\r\\n
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Director of Development
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Berman and Company, Washington, DC Jun 2002 – Oct 2002
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- Solicited contributions for non-profit organization using various means of media. \\r\\n
- Coordinated and managed presentations/conferences for clients and prospects. \\r\\n
- Maintained database with client data. Processed mail merges for mass mailings. \\r\\n
- Monitored contributions, prepared invoices and maintained contribution schedule. \\r\\n
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Karen Turchiano
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Foundation Coordinator
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Strayer University Educational Foundation, Newington, VA Jun 2000 -May 2002
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- Managed budget over $100,000. \\r\\n
- Maintained bookkeeping for 3 separate accounts over $1.2 million. \\r\\n
- Organized and coordinated fundraising events. \\r\\n
- Established & maintained relationships with donors. \\r\\n
- Scored scholarship applications. \\r\\n
- Monitored committee scoring of applicants. \\r\\n
- Allocated scholarship funds. Coordinated fund distribution and scholarship receptions. \\r\\n
- Wrote articles for alumni magazine. \\r\\n
- Maintained alumni database. \\r\\n
- Monitored, maintained and updated Web Site content. \\r\\n
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Employment Security Interviewer
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Virginia Employment Commission, Woodbridge, VA May 1999 –Jun 2000
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- Assisted employers with job openings. \\r\\n
- Interviewed candidates for employment. \\r\\n
- Processed unemployment claims. \\r\\n
- Assigned occupational job codes to jobseekers. \\r\\n
- Input claimant information. \\r\\n
- Conducted workshop for visiting youth. \\r\\n
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Administrative Assistant
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Strayer University, Woodbridge, VA Jun 1997 – Jun 1999
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(MIS Dept).
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- Answered and directed help-desk calls. \\r\\n
- Generated work orders and routed to proper departments. \\r\\n
- Maintained accounts payable and input payroll. \\r\\n
- Reconciled invoices for student textbooks. \\r\\n
- Conducted daily downloads. \\r\\n
- Assigned and entered login codes for new employees. \\r\\n
- Provided new hires with appropriate menu. \\r\\n
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Admissions Secretary
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- Entered data regarding new inquiries. \\r\\n
- Rotated new inquiries among 6 admissions officers. \\r\\n
- Processed student applications, incoming and outgoing mail. \\r\\n
- Input payroll/timesheet data. \\r\\n
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Academic Assistant
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- Assisted students with choosing and registering for classes. \\r\\n
- Maintained attendance records. \\r\\n
- Input grade reports and instructor evaluations. \\r\\n
- Prepared flyers, calendars and bulletins to keep students informed of upcoming events. \\r\\n
- Coordinated and managed all aspects of student orientation. \\r\\n
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Senior Executive Manager
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Tupperware, Manassas, VA May 1993 – Aug 1997
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- Scheduled and held demonstrations. \\r\\n
- Recruited and trained new consultants. \\r\\n
- Conducted sales meetings. Motivated team members with promotions and incentives. \\r\\n
- Wrote, edited and distributed monthly newsletter. \\r\\n
- Sold quality products, prepared invoices, packaged and delivered customer orders. \\r\\n
- Achieved and surpassed individual and team sales goals. \\r\\n
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EDUCATION
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration June 2001
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Strayer University, Woodbridge, VA
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Bachelor of Arts Degree in English May 1992
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George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
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Associates of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts May 1989
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The College of Staten Island, NY
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MILITARY BACKGROUND
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United States Navy Mess Management Specialist 1977-1979