ANDREW DION
EDUCATION
Emmanuel College (Boston, MA) May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Dean’s List (3.75 GPA)
WORK
Consultant/Tutor, America Study (Remote) — March 2020-Present
- Serve as principal tutor and educational consultant for Russian tutoring company
- Teach lessons in preparation for Duolingo, SAT, and IELT exams to ensure acceptance into top schools
- Consult students throughout their college application process by managing and editing applications, resumes, and recommendation letters
- Instruct and aid students writing their college essays, ensuring a complete application and standardizing English writing skills
Admissions Specialist, General Assembly (Remote) — March 2024-October 2024
- Serve as principal tutor and educational consultant for Russian tutoring company
- Managed student application process using Salesforce, providing personalized consultations on program and financing offerings, eligibility requirements, and career outcomes
- Managed student enrollments and records to ensure proper file keeping and strong student services
- Scheduled and conducted interviews and facilitated student invoicing and onboarding
- Supported retention efforts by building long-term relationships with students and identifying potential challenges across teams during the admissions process
- Achieved and exceeded enrollment targets with the North American Team, contributing to the growth and sustainability of program offerings across multiple disciplines
Student Experience Assistant, Shillington Education (New York, NY) — June 2022-September, 2023
- Served as the main point of contact and administrator for students on NYC campus and Online East Coast and prospective students.
- Managed student enrollments and records to ensure proper file keeping and strong student services
- Organized campus events and graduation ceremonies for both in-person and online cohorts, networking with industry and alumni for scheduled appearances
- Upheld school guidelines pertaining to attendance and work submissions
- Liaised students through the Visa (M-1) process as Shillington’s DSO according to SEVIS to ensure proper visa status upon initial attendance, promoting internationally diverse cohorts
- Cleaned and stocked campus with office and event supplies to cleanly present our brand
Music Section Editor/Contributing Writer, The Boston Hassle (Boston, MA) — May 2018-Present
- Contributed periodic articles to the Boston-based art magazine, focused predominantly in the music industry
- Edited and posted articles from contributing writers on Wordpress
- Wrote reviews and assessments of shows and newly released album
- Designed fliers and social media content
Social Media & Graphics Designer, Pinwheel Productions (Remote) — May 2020-January 2021
- Designed visual content for use on social media, web, and marketing campaigns
- Communicated with head of marketing to prepare and edit copy for initiatives
- Managed social media and assist with marketing calendar
- Designed material and helped prepare marketing plan for Black Voices Virtual Film Festival which raised more than $1700 and had more than 70 participants
Publishing Intern, Melville House Publishing (Brooklyn, NY) — May 2020-August 2020
- Completed tasks in all departments (Editorial, Publicity, Marketing, and Production)
- Edited copy for timely and engaging upcoming books under tight deadlines
- Wrote weekly news articles for the publisher website blog, MobyLives
- Responsible for requesting and overseeing publicity book mailings to 50+ distinct addresses
- Engaged in several database upkeep projects and updated metadata on MyHouse and Amazon
- Attended and contributed to daily meetings
- Wrote preliminary pitches and reader’s reports for Assistant Editors
Shift Leader, Brooklyn Roasters (Brooklyn, NY) — October 2019-March 2020
- Managed staff and supervised closing shifts
- Responsible for checking safe ($1200) and managing inflow of cash ($2000-4000)
- Organized and distributed tips for employees on a daily basis
- Trained and communicated with 15+ employees to maintain seamless workflow, especially in communicating product usage and boosting sales
- Engaged with customers and helped exemplify and establish standards for customer satisfaction
LEADERSHIP/EXTRACURRICULARS
Founder of The Saintly Review
- Founded the first literary magazine at Emmanuel College as a writer and editor of the publication
SKILLS
- Software: Salesforce, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Logic
- Writing, editing
- Publishing
- Management
- Musical instruments: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, programming