Alyssa

Cannataro

EXPERIENCE CONTACT

(630) 699-2089
Assistant Director, Admissions & Recruitment 2017 - Present
Rush Medical College ajcannataro@gmail.com
Assist the Director in developing, planning, writing and implementing www.linkedin.com/in/alyss
departmental procedures      acannataro
Direct workflow, including daily job assignments and operational
activities within the department      https://www.instagram.co
Supervise the Outreach and Admissions Managers with the m/alyssa.jenae/
implementation and maintenance of the admissions and recruitment
strategy for Rush Medical College
Develop and implement all aspects that support the recruitment of
EDUCATION
qualified and diverse applicants to Rush Medical College   
Assist in the formulation of operational plans, budgets and ongoing
review of all travel related to admissions and recruitment       2008 - 2012
Maintain recruitment records and databases, including the University of Illinois, Urbana-
development of a follow-up system for prospective students Champaign
Prepare, analyze and present applicant data to propose new Bachelor of Arts,
initiatives   Communication
Execute all administrative aspects of the applicant interview season;
production of training documents, scheduling of training 2018 - 2020
sessions/meetings, continued correspondence to interviewers and Pennsylvania State University
applicants, and coordination of interview day logistics and follow-up Master of Education,
Coordinate and execute all aspects of new student orientation Higher Education
including correspondence, materials, schedules, coordinating staff
support, and effectively communicate to faculty, staff, and students to
ensure well-executed orientation
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Manager to QUALITIES
develop effective program brochures, program inserts and related
promotional materials Passionate
Submit detailed, year-end report to Director of Admissions and Outgoing & Energetic
Recruitment of all recruitment efforts Dedicated & Hardworking
Collaborative & Team Oriented
Encouraging & Supportive
Positive & Optimistic
Detail Oriented & Organized
Reliable & Dependable
 Alyssa Cannataro

EXPERIENCE

Manager, Student Recruitment 2014 - 2017

Rush Medical College
Developed and maintained communication plan for prospective and admitted students 
Created effective program brochures, program inserts and promotional materials     
Managed all on and off-campus events, recruitment related travel, strategic relationship building and alumnae
relations  
Represented Rush Medical College at regional and national recruiting fairs, undergraduate school visits, and
Rush campus tours  
Provided prospective student counseling: responded to walk-ins, emails, phone calls, and other outreach
queries     
Oversaw the planning and organization of weekly RMC Interview Days    
Implemented and organize a yearly Second Look Day – was responsible for planning, and confirming faculty,
staff, and student participation      
Established and implemented a formal Student Ambassador Program – responsible for selecting, training and
mentoring all students involved   
Provided quality management for all recruitment materials, records, databases, and budgets·      
Regularly reviewed the Admissions website and recommend updates
Submitted detailed, year-end report to Director of Admissions and Recruitment of all recruitment efforts

Admissions Recruiter & Counselor 2012 - 2014

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Responsible for knowledge about and representation of 16 graduate level health science programs
Managed and oversaw all phases of event planning including development, planning, marketing and execution
for multiple campus events such s Open Houses, Accepted Student Visit Days and other specialized on-campus
activities
Planned and hosted on-campus interviews for the Chicago Medical School, College of Pharmacy and Scholl
College of Podiatric Medicine
Created specific recruitment plans to target key audiences and markets for the university
Individually traveled across the country to attend recruitment events such as graduate school fairs and pre-
health club presentations
Counseled prospective students about admission requirements, professions in medicine and provided campus
tours to prospective students, families and other constituents
Created and delivered interactive and engaging verbal presentations to large and small groups
Designed and implemented marketing materials to attract, track and market RFUMS programs of study to
prospective students
Built relationships with prospective students via email, mail, phone calls, etc.
Developed and managed relationships with college and high school advisors to promote referral of prospective
students
Collaborated with others to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment, while balancing multiple
projects and priorities