CRM systems
Ryan Welsh
University Admissions
Riverside,CA
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage
Summary
Energetic Admissions Counselor bringing 4-year background in college and career counseling, 3-years with High school athletics, 3 years of college level teaching, and 10 years of building businesses. Adept at coaching and counseling students throughout transition from high school to college. Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities with in-depth knowledge of application and admissions processes as well as how to develop, optimize, and lead a team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
University Admissions Counselor
Grand Canyon University
Temecula, CA
12.2017 - Current
- Developed and aided in implementation of University-wide work processes which led to increased productivity, customer experience, and greater employee efficiency/ retention.
- Responsible for YoY recruiting growth of 200% and 125%.
- 20% increase in lead generation.
- 25% conversion rate from application to started Student in highly competitive space.
- Establish sales territory, build relationships with schools, generate leads, convert leads to enrolled students, and nurture student and family relationships.
- Workflow includes- CRM, daily web reports for data analysis and strategy implementation, phone/text/email campaign creation and implementation,
- Mentoring and training of coworkers in areas such as work processes, territory development, and strategy design through implementation.
- Organized, detailed and excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Full Service Admissions Counselor role included: Admissions Counselor, Financial Aid Counselor, Academic Advisor, and Student Accounts Counselor roles.
Founder / Operator
Ryan Scott Welsh, LLC
Riverside, CA
04.2011 - Current
- Digital and social media business.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising and website copy.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across the operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
Adjunct Professor of Photography and Design
California Baptist University
Riverside , CA
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Taught Photography and Design courses, providing instruction to up to 150 undergraduate students.
- Collaborated with the Department Chair and Dean to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective academic habits.
Girls Soccer Coordinator
Woodcrest Christian School
Riverside, CA
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership And Entrepreneurship
04.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design & Photography
08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Professional development training
Excellent oral and written communication
Strategic decision-making
Higher education practices knowledge
Data-driven decision making
Business development and planning
Territory development and management
Coaching and mentoring
Software
Microsoft Suite
Adobe Design Suite
Data Reporting
LMS systems
Certification
Strategy Execution- Harvard University
Interests
Travel (25 countries visited)
Soccer (played for 20 years, coached for 5)
Personal Development
Personal Finance
Business Development
Technology
Timeline
Strategy Execution- Harvard University
04-2021
Executive Design Thinking- U.C. Riverside
03-2021
Grand Canyon High School - Master of Science, Organizational Leadership And Entrepreneurship
04.2018 - 07.2020
University Admissions Counselor - Grand Canyon University
12.2017 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Photography and Design - California Baptist University
01.2016 - 09.2017
Girls Soccer Coordinator - Woodcrest Christian School
09.2015 - 05.2017
Founder / Operator - Ryan Scott Welsh, LLC
04.2011 - Current
California Baptist University - Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design & Photography
08.2010 - 05.2014