Aaron N Mohammed
216 Mt. Stewart Village
Summary
Helpful Admissions Counselor offering extensive advising and mentorship abilities demonstrated over 20 years of industry experience. Hands-on communication approach with proven track record of liaising with students, parents, faculty and administration to facilitate conversion process. In-depth knowledge of available programs and courses with aptitude for recruiting applicants and supporting retention process.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Admission Counselor
College of Science, COSTAATT
08.2010 - Current
- Roles and Responsibility:
- Development and implementation of strategies aimed at increasing enrolment, supported by routine reports.
- High degree of cooperation with administrative and academic staff, promoting courteous and effective working relationships, aimed at providing seamless journey to applicant as they transition to student.
- Assist in monitoring recruitment to appropriate target levels for specific portfolio of programmes.
- Selection and forwarding of suitable applicants to relevant department for interviewing process.
- Organized, detailed and excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Maintain student database and electronic records for each applicant, utilizing Enterprise Management System (SAS Banner 8 & 9), ARGOS (evsisions), OneDrive and Microsoft Suite.
- Advise applicants on appropriate programmes, admission process and opportunities.
- Respond to queries for information on College programmes
- Represent College at career fairs and other recruitment events as required.
- Maintain close communication with applicants with respect to general progress of application which includes making of offers to programmes where appropriate.
- Supervise junior staff assigned to Admissions Department.
- Assist in inter-departmental duties and responsibilities where needed.
- Assist senior management in projects geared to customer service and seamless processes.
- Assess student interests and skills and provide strategic information about pursuing suitable courses.
- Review admission applications and evaluate student credentials.
- Compiled academic reports and drafted official letters.
- Provides support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Assist students with initial adjustment to College life and interpret institution's policies and requirements.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions where appropriate
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Handled day-to-day running of Admissions Office, South Campus, ensuring productivity and progression.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Adjunct Lecturer
College of Science, COSTAATT
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Key Roles and Responsibility:.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Preparation of lectures and all relevant materials for class sizes ranging between 20 - 30 students.
- Management of Classroom and issues that may arise.
- Development and grading of examinations and project oriented course work; communication of said results via Institution's Student Database System.
- Engaged students with evaluated and revised lesson plans, which engendered compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Accounting Officer
University of the West Indies, Engineering Institute, EI
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Grade 5 Key Roles and Responsibility:.
- Assisted in creating and maintaining project accounts.
- Assisted in creating a database containing contractor information.
- Assisted in formulating contracts for short term workers.
- Acted in the stead of Technical Coordinator for various projects.
- Represented the interest of the Engineering Institute at business meetings concerning potential projects.
- Assisted with logistics management.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly reports, including payment and account reconciliations and financial statements.
- Developed process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity and presented to management for approval.
Clerk I
School of Continuing Studies, University of the West Indies
08.2002 - 06.2008
- Relief Staff during periods of registration Key Roles and Responsibility:.
- Receiving and processing applicants' information.
- Assumed cashier's responsibilities temporarily.
- Produced and communicated letters of offer to successful applicants.
- Assumed the telephone operator's responsibilities temporarily.
- Produced and distribute student identification cards, packages and other materials.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Public Sector Management (Special)
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine10.2009
Certificate - CAT/ACCA Level 1 & 2
University of The West Indies, School of Continuing Studies
San Fernando07.2003
Skills
- Methodical and organized
- Critical thinking
- Good listening skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Team building
- Troubleshooting
- Collaboration
- Supervision
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.
Carl Jung
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
College of Science, COSTAATT
05.2013 - 05.2014
Admission Counselor
College of Science, COSTAATT
08.2010 - Current
Accounting Officer
University of the West Indies, Engineering Institute, EI
08.2008 - 06.2010
Clerk I
School of Continuing Studies, University of the West Indies
08.2002 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Project Management
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Science - Public Sector Management (Special)
University of The West Indies
Certificate - CAT/ACCA Level 1 & 2
University of The West Indies, School of Continuing Studies
Interests
An avid musician that loves cooking for my family and friends!
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