Susan Oconnor

Developed detailed marketing, branding, and business design plans for a new restaurant concept, including strategies for social media, advertising, and press coverage. Researched and created customer recruitment strategies for the target demographic, and consulted on building renovation plans and menu design to appeal to customers.

Oversaw all transcript record keeping, adhering to strict privacy policies and FERPA law. Verified and processed an extreme volume of academic transcripts for students and alumni, while providing excellent customer service in-person, electronically, and by phone.

Conceptualized, event planned, and marketed 10 educational seminars about wine, hosted at the Park Central Hotel with an average of 100 attendees. Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised 3 employees.

Analyzed data and developed monthly reports on recruitment efforts for the Board of Trustees. Hosted school open houses and oversaw marketing efforts such as advertisements and application mailers to increase the number of student applicants.

Worked directly with scientists and assisted in preparing chemical solutions for experiments. Managed vendor relationships, assisting with purchasing and inventory management of scientific instruments.

Worked closely with senior scientists conducting technical chemical oceanography tests. Performed radiocarbon dating and stable isotope analysis for several organic geochemistry projects that were later published by Nature and the National Institute of Health.

Grade: 3.7, Cum Laude

Achieved a Master's Degree in Human Movement Science with a GPA of 3.7. Graduated Cum Laude, demonstrating strong academic performance in the field.

Grade: 3.85, Dean’s List

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies, Health and Recreation with a GPA of 3.85. Consistently made the Dean’s List, indicating high academic achievement.