Declan Oparah

• Coordinated and participated in campus recruitment events, orientation programs and open houses.
• Explained admissions processes, educational programs, financial assistance and student services to over 5000 potential students.
• Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
• Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs. Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
• Assisted prospective students with admissions by processing paperwork, arranging and conducting campus tours and conducting follow-up activities.

• Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
• Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs travelling different states and countries.
• Monitored and assessed results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
• Advised over 10,000 applicants on prospects for admission and strategies for meeting academic and extracurricular credentials.
• Managed North American Division for3 West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and Gambia)

• Guide students in choosing career and then assist with applications for admission and visas by incorporating facilitating and advising them to become resilient and independent.
• Provide innovative, high-quality advising and develops programs that support international learner success and participation.
• Research best practices and recommend new strategies for purpose of retaining students and increase number of students into various colleges from 5 every year to over 50. Develop and coordinate international student success workshops, education fairs and event based on student's need.
• Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics

• Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new advisors.
• Attend all Preparation for life agent activities in West Africa
• Follow up on all Kaplan UK, US and Australia generated from fairs and office visit.
• Prepare budgets and reports to be sent to Kaplan West Africa office quarterly.
• Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.

• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Organize marketing events in this region to generate more leads.
• Create awareness in states without branch offices there increasing student recruitment by 25 percent.
• Business Development within region to increase company profit and returns.
• Manage all leads within south-south region of Nigeria.

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• Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
• Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
• Managed and prepared office financial budget. Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
• Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
• Coordinated customer, vendor and stakeholder relations for smooth communication flows.

• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.