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Career Duration: November 2021 - Present

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The Georgia Film Academy provides hands-on training for behind-the-camera skills in the film industry. Students have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and train on industry-standard equipment for in-demand jobs.

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My transition from museums to the Georgia Film Academy was a natural progression of my talents and skills. I have a geeky love for movies and how they’re made, and enthusiasm for unique educational opportunities. My position has allowed me to leverage my proficiency with data to help provide students with crucial opportunities.

I wear several hats in this position: registrar, academic advisor, admissions officer, enrollment strategist, records manager, and more! I have found new avenues for efficiency, improved ways to highlight our programs to prospective students, and helped streamline our processes. This position has allowed me to build a valuable skill set and has prepared me for the next phase of my career.

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Fast Facts:

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• Data Development: Manage all student records and implement new data storage solutions to improve efficiency.
• Student Advising: Meet with prospective and current students to discuss course options and support student success.
• Registration Management: Help students navigate the registration process, provide regularly updated enrollment tracking data, and maintain seat allotments and course offerings.

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My Role in Action

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Academics Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Acting as registrar, admissions, and advising for all current and prospective GFA students. Main POC for all students, prospects, and school liaisons.
• Manage student records and data; generate semesterly and on-demand reports.
• Evaluate historical data to identify more efficient and effective enrollment and promotion solutions.
• Developing, building, and maintaining our professional education registration platform. Hiring and overseeing the Professional Education Coordinator.
• Create marketing materials and work alongside over 30 partner institutions to promote classes and enrollment.
• Liaising between instructors, students, and schools to ensure grade and attendance submissions and to resolve student/classroom issues.
• Collaborate with administration to identify new promotional strategies and engaging opportunities, such as Georgia Film Consortium meetings, networking events, open houses, etc.