Luis Sanchez III, Ed.D.

Objective

To advance my career opportunities as a leader and researcher in higher education I would cherish
the opportunity to utilize my skills and abilities in higher education, to aid in the long-term growth
and development of an institution. I feel that my education, career training, and experience, would
be an asset to any college or university today.

Experience

Sep. 2008 to Present Central Arizona College Coolidge, Arizona

Director of Admissions and Recruitment & Adjunct Faculty Member
 Responsible for the overall successful operation of the Admissions and Recruitment processes
for Central Arizona College, and the Pinal County Community College District of eight college site
locations
 Direct enrollment management strategies and the management of resources to meet
performance expectations
 Responsible for CampusNexus CRM integration, development and management for college
district, as lead administrator for CRM system and software
 Responsible for the overall successful operation of the dual enrollment process for Central
Arizona College District
 Responsible for the overall successful operation of the central help desk customer service and
student services support desk for Central Arizona College District
 Responsible for the overall successful operation of the high school transition programs of First
Step and Early College, for Central Arizona College District
 Direct and administer the district-wide admissions and recruitment function to ensure
compliance with multiple complex external and internal regulations and requirements
 Examine the admission funnel for effectiveness and efficiency; prospect-applicant-enrollee-
attendee-alumnus
 Develop and support retention initiatives through proper planning, implementation, and
evaluation
 Develop and support student success initiatives through recruitment and retention activities,
programming, and student onboarding processes
 Provide leadership in the planning and execution of the enrollment business plan, the control of
expenses and other managerial functions
 Provide updated information and recommendations to Public Information and Marketing,
faculty and staff on new student recruitment trends and technologies for both traditional and
non-traditional students
 Develop marketing tools, strategies, and implementation practices for the admissions and
recruitment department
 Develop, implement and manage an annual operational plan including annual student
recruitment plan for the district and ensure its implementation and evaluation
 Lead the admissions component for strategic planning and operational compliance to ensure
institutional budget allocation necessary for effective admissions objectives
 Develop, manage and implement current and new recruitment procedures within department,
including the continues training and development of district recruitment and outreach staff
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 Work closely with community, state, and civic leaders to build and maintain relationships with
Central Arizona College
 Work closely with local area school officials to strengthen and maintain relationships with
Central Arizona College District and to develop success initiatives and early outreach
programming for new students
 Work closely with Central Arizona College student services leadership team in the areas of
registration, financial aid & scholarships, academic advising, placement testing, new student
orientations, disability resources, residence life, and student engagement & leadership, to
ensure collaborative efforts for student success
 Manage the Veterans Education Benefits Program for the district, including student Veterans
Center
 Managed experiential learning and internship development components for the college district
 Current instructor for community education courses series on social media, iPad’s, and
Smartphones
 Central Arizona College Trust Edge Leadership Development Program – Certified Trainer and
program team member
 Also, held roles of Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, and Director of Pinal
County AmeriCorps grant program for Central Arizona College District, and adjunct instructor for
Orientation to Student Development course

Aug. 2004 to Sep. 2008 University of Phoenix Online Phoenix, Arizona

Enrollment Counselor
 Advising undergraduate students regarding admissions and degree completion requirements
 Team Lead responsibilities of assisting manager in team development, training, management,
and achievement of team goals
 Obtained a vast knowledge of the collegiate educational system, while becoming a top
performing advisor, as part of a high-performance enrollment team in the Midwest Division

Jan. 1999 to Aug. 2004 MSA Solutions Tempe, Arizona

Customer Service/Loan Servicing Supervisor
 Senior Supervisor on a multi-million-dollar portfolio in a high-performance environment
 Managerial responsibilities included; daily floor operations management, statistical tracking and
analysis, training and development of employees, and high performance goal achievement
 Consistently exceeded company and client performance goals, while leading the highest
performing team of five regional offices in the United States

Education

2014 to 2017 Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona

Doctorate of Leadership and Innovati on (EDD)
 Doctorate Degree Complete, Mary Lou Fulton College of Education

2008 to 2010 University of Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona

Masters of Business Administrati on with Emphasis in Marketi ng
 MBA Degree Completed, Marketing Emphasis

2004 to 2007 University of Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona

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Bachelor of Science in Business Management

 Business Degree Completed

1999 to 2000 Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona

Undergraduate Studies

 History Major

1996 to 2003 Mesa Community College Mesa, Arizona

Undergraduate Studies

 History Major

1998 to 1999 Central Arizona College Coolidge, Arizona

Undergraduate Studies

 History Major

Leadership and Career Training

2018 Trust Edge Lead Executive Experience Minneapolis, Minnesota
Training Program for Trust Edge Leadership Facilitator Certification
 Completed three-day intensive training program to become Trust Edge Facilitator for CAC
2017-18 Campus Management – Campus Insight Conference Orlando, Florida
National Conference User Conference for CampusNexus Higher Ed. Software Suite
 Completed five-day conference training on CRM systems, student information system, etc.
2016 AACRAO's S.E.M. Conference San Antonio, Texas
National Conference on Strategic Enrollment Management
 Completed five-day conference training on S.E.M for higher ed. Professionals
2015 AACRAO's S.E.M. Conference Hollywood, Florida
National Conference on Strategic Enrollment Management
 Completed five-day conference training on S.E.M for higher ed. Professionals, with
emphasis on the community college
2015 Ruffalo Noel-Levitz Boston, Massachusetts
National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing, and Retention
 Completed five-day conference training for recruitment, marketing, retention professionals
2012 Noel-Levitz Chicago, Illinois
National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing, and Retention
 Completed five-day conference training for recruitment, marketing, retention professionals
2008-2010 Arizona Veterans Program Association Flagstaff, Arizona
AVPA Annual Training
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 Completed three-day conference training for Arizona Veterans Certifying Officials of higher
education
2010 City of Casa Grande Casa Grande, Arizona
City of Casa Grande Leadership Academy
 Leadership Academy Completed and Certificate Awarded
2010 Hispanic Leadership Institute-Pinal Casa Grande, Arizona
HLI-Pinal Leadership Academy
 Leadership Academy Completed and Certificate Awarded

Additional Career and Community Activities

2017-Present – Central Arizona College Veterans Center Task Force Team – Task Force Chair

2017-Present – Central Arizona College Guided Pathways 2.0 workgroup member and committee
member

2016-Present – Central Arizona College Presidents Strategic Planning Committee Team Member

2016-Present – Central Arizona College ERP and CRM Implementation Team Member

2016-2018 – Central Arizona College H.S.I. Equity Task Force Team Member

2013-2017 – Central Arizona College Strategic Enrollment Management Committee Chair

2015-2018 – Central Arizona College Website Steering Committee Team Member

2015- Arizona ACT State Organization Conference Co-Presenter

2015 – Central Arizona College – Excellence in Leadership Award recipient. Award for recognizing
individuals who have significant and lasting impact on the people they lead, exemplify
management excellence, and have broad contributions to the college

2014-Present – Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Member

2014-2017 – Arizona State University Doctoral Research Forum presenter on research in higher ed.

2014-2015 - Central Arizona College Managerial & Technical Staff Association President

2014-2015 - State of Arizona: Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism Commissioner

2014 - Central Arizona College Foundation – Appreciation of Service Award recipient for service as
annual giving campaign coordinator

2012-2013 - Central Arizona College - Innovation Fund Proposal writer and award recipient for
innovative project ideas with virtual campus tour and call center proposal initiatives

2012-2013 - Central Arizona College – Rising Star Award recipient for excellence in leadership
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2012-2014 - Central Arizona College - COAT Team member/mentor for Student Learning Outcomes
assessment process and procedure

2012-Present – HLI-Pinal Leadership Institute presenter on leadership and key elements to being a
community leader

2010-Present – America Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Member

2008-Present – Arizona Veteran’s Program Administrators Member

2018-Present – National Association of Veteran’s Program Administrators (NAVPA) Member

2011-2012 - AQIP Systems Portfolio Writing Team Member; Category 3 and Category 9

2012-2014 - United Way of Pinal County, Annual Giving Campaign Director, Central Arizona College

2008-Present - Pinal County Toys for Tots Site Coordinator, Central Arizona College

2012-2014 - Casa Grande Bulldogs Youth Football League Board Member, and Volunteer Coach

2010-2014 - City of Casa Grande - Clean and Beautiful Advisory Board Member, Board Secretary

2009-2011 - Central Arizona College - Policy & Procedure Committee

References

Available on request