Ebony Lovett
Johns Creek
Summary
Results-driven college advisor with 10+ years of experience in the college admissions industry. Expertise in managing student caseloads and facilitating college application support for any type of student.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of College Advising
Wesleyan School
Peachtree Corners
08.2023 - Current
- Manage a caseload of students- 11th- 12th
- College list development
- College essay analysis and editing
- Personal Statement Review
- Counselor Letter of Recommendations
- Academic Coaching
- Maintain relationships with admissions representatives
- Attend professional conferences and college tours
Associate Director of College Counseling
Whitefield Academy
Smyrna
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Manage a caseload of students- 10th-12th
- Facilitate college preparation programming
- College list development
- College essay analysis and editing
- Personal Statement Review
- Counselor Letter of Recommendations
- Academic Coaching
Southeast Regional Representative- GA, FL.(Stationed in Atlanta)
University of Illinois
Urbana
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Regionally recruit students in the Southeast to promote diversity within Illinois Freshmen Class
- Work with students and families closely throughout the application process
- Perform analytical reviews of applications for a top 20 public university within the Big Ten Conference.
- Maintain relationships with high school counselors from feeder schools both private and public.
- Execute recruitment plans such as travel schedules, attending college fairs, conferences, etc. in order to recruit highly qualified students.
- New Staff Hiring Committee- Review applications for new employees, host interviews, and help with the onboard hiring process in partnership with HR. Result: Filled one position
Assistant Director of Admissions
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Traveled within U.S. to college fairs, conferences, and high schools to recruit high-achieving students, successfully meeting enrollment goal for territory in 2016.
- States recruited include Texas, Georgia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, South Carolina. Result: Diversified the freshmen class with an increase of out-of-state students
- Review applications and analyze transcripts for students. Result: Helped admit the largest Freshman class at NSU
- Reviewed applications and hosted interviews for new employees in partnership with HR.
Senior Admissions Officer /Multicultural Recruiter
Florida State University
Tallahassee
08.2013 - 09.2015
- Oversee the recruitment of 1st generation/low socio-economics students throughout the state of Florida for FSU’s C.A.R.E. summer bridge program. Result: Recruited more minorities than any public university in Florida
- Recruited high-achieving students through college fairs and high school visits, advising families and counselors on application processes to enhance student access.
- Evaluated student applications for university admission as part of multicultural admission committee, contributing to inclusive enrollment strategies.
- Guided prospective students through application process as leader of admissions counselors, ensuring a supportive and informed experience.
- Review applications and analyze transcripts for an applicant pool of ~30,000 students. Result: ~12,000 students accepted.
Education
M.B.A. - Business Intelligence/Analytics
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2018
B.S. - Exercise and Sport Science
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, FL05-2013
Skills
- College admissions counseling
- Application review
- College essay development
- Academic coaching
- Cialfo
- Naviance
- Scoir
- Data Management
- Independent Consulting
- Relationship management
Accomplishments
- Board Member, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC)
Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Member, Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS)
Timeline
Assistant Director of College Advising
Wesleyan School
08.2023 - Current
Associate Director of College Counseling
Whitefield Academy
07.2021 - 08.2023
Southeast Regional Representative- GA, FL.(Stationed in Atlanta)
University of Illinois
06.2018 - 07.2021
Assistant Director of Admissions
Nova Southeastern University
09.2015 - 06.2018
Senior Admissions Officer /Multicultural Recruiter
Florida State University
08.2013 - 09.2015
M.B.A. - Business Intelligence/Analytics
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
B.S. - Exercise and Sport Science
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY