Torey White
London
Summary
Dedicated and focused admissions professional who excels at multitasking and streamlining application processes. Adept at big picture thinking, and brings innovation and positivity to the work environment. Leads with confidence, open mindedness, and a focus on human connection.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support and Bursaries Manager
University College London
07.2023 - Current
- Provide appropriate interventions to support students in their studies and ensure that each student fulfils the requirements to register and practice as a doctor
- Manage a bursary budget of £500,000. Responsible for recipient screening and selection of annual bursaries and ad hoc awards, including emergency bursaries for students in financial distress
- Monitor students for personal crises. Offer pastoral support and triage to further resources as needed
- Created an enhanced system for monitoring student engagement, increasing early intervention appointments by 200%
- Consult with Occupational Health, and the Disabilities office, regarding student wellbeing concerns. Ensure all relevant faculty are kept up to date with support plans
- Analyze data to ensure student wellbeing management is increasingly effective
- Assist with admissions interviews and assessments
Admissions Associate
St. George's School
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Led and evaluated student and parent interviews for grades K through 11, handling upwards of 150 interviews per cycle
- Managed the financial aid process, serving as applicant point of contact, tracking budget, and coordinating for the Director of Finance
- Supervise Admissions Assistant and Student Ambassadors, managing work loads and guiding growth
- Reestablished the Student Ambassador Program, onboarding over 50 student volunteers and increasing tours by 200%
- Initiated and executed a revamp of the school's current scoring rubric, making it a more equitable and consistent process
- Advised potential families and applicants through inquiries and school tour Q&As
- Represented St. George's at international Independent School fairs and local information evenings
Associate Admissions Advisor
The University of British Columbia
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Collectively evaluate a pool of over 40,000 undergraduate applicants, working through over 100 evaluations weekly
- Read and evaluate over 200 admissions essays, scoring with impartiality and in accordant to standardized procedures
- Research different curriculums for hundreds of schools throughout North America, ensuring a consistent evaluation process
- Collaborate with a team to handle unclear or difficult applications
- Communicate with students and guidance counselors regarding application questions
- Assist the tech department with any overflow tasks, helping in program development and troubleshooting
Communications Manager
Vancouver Division Of Family Practice
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Facilitated the rebranding and launch of all company communications including the website and newsletters.
- Edited and managed two biweekly newsletters to an audience of over 1,200 readers in the medical community.
- Updated website and social media pages with well-coordinated communications aimed at conveying information, generating interest and mitigating negative press.
- Created content for company intranet and regularly posted documents, updates and clear communications pathways.
- Built communications toolkits for use by offices to effectively leverage outside partnerships and available resources.
Operations and Communications Manager
Iron and Ash Design Goods
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
- Supported the CEOs' plans through development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies
- Built and maintained relationships with key clients and supply managers, handling client updates of over 20 projects
- Developed communications strategies to drive a more effective and reliable client experience
- Responsible for office organization of all projects, both on Google Drive and in office, having built the procedures from scratch in collaboration with the CEO
Admissions Coordinator
The University Of British Columbia
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Process applications through the Student Information Services Centre
- Manage a student query inbox of over 500 messages
- Update transcript submissions and ensure consistent information, handling over 100 transcripts per day
- Communicate requirements and application processes to students
- Aide Enrollment Services Advisors in communicating with students and resolving application issues
Assistant To Chair Of Undergraduate Studies
The University of British Columbia
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsible for assisting the chair of Sociology Undergraduate Studies with a variety of duties, including administration, marketing and faculty-facing tasks
- Aid in the development of new department events and projects
- Create promotional materials for events, including posters and PowerPoints using tools like Canva
- Construct and update websites using Wordpress
- Facilitate the planning and execution of the Undergraduate Research Conference
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University Of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC2017
Skills
- Excellent verbal, written and instructional communication
- Adept with A level, IB, and International curriculums
- Expert with Excel, Canva and Mailchimp
- Accomplished in data anaylsis
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Collaborative and team focused
Timeline
Student Support and Bursaries Manager
University College London
07.2023 - Current
Admissions Associate
St. George's School
07.2022 - 07.2023
Communications Manager
Vancouver Division Of Family Practice
01.2022 - 09.2022
Associate Admissions Advisor
The University of British Columbia
10.2020 - 06.2022
Operations and Communications Manager
Iron and Ash Design Goods
10.2020 - 09.2021
Admissions Coordinator
The University Of British Columbia
11.2018 - 10.2020
Assistant To Chair Of Undergraduate Studies
The University of British Columbia
09.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University Of British Columbia
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