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William Alston

@walston74

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Veteran of USMC. Admissions Advisor CRM Sales and Customer Service

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a long-term career opportunity that fosters growth and allows me to utilize my skills in admissions and career services.

Veteran of USMC as well as twenty-year experienced professional in admissions, transitional services / career services, customer service, marketing, records, and account management seeking long term career opportunity and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Enrollment Coach

Education Dynamics

Jun 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years)

Enrolled over 500 students in environmental bachelor's and master's degree programs. Provided Level 1 financial aid advising, assisting with documentation and award letter details. Trained and mentored newly hired associates.

Enrollment Strategies Performance Metrics Mentoring Customer Relationship Management Data Analysis

Admission Advisor

Thrive DX

Aug 2021 - May 2022 (9 months)

Enrolled 61 students into UI/UX Digital Bootcamps with various universities. Developed a thorough understanding of the educational service model to accurately communicate with potential students. Conducted comprehensive phone interviews to evaluate candidate fit.

Brand Awareness Interviewing Sales Communication Problem Solving CRM

Career Services Coordinator

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Feb 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 6 months)

Coordinated student placement in the aviation field, achieving over 100 placements. Planned and monitored technical/educational training, and conducted mock interviews and career counseling. Ensured compliance with Federal Aviation Association regulations.

Career Counseling Performance Management Compliance Relationship Building Interviewing

Career Transition Specialist/Manager

Virginia Job Corps/Alutiiq Education & Training

Nov 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Assisted 150 students with gaining entry-level career opportunities and managed their caseloads. Hosted weekly workshops on career planning and vocational training. Conducted one-on-one skills training for resumes, mock interviewing, and job searching.

Mentoring Job Search Strategies Relationship Building Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Norfolk State University

Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of various communication theories and practices.