Cairn Educational Consulting

Cairn Educational Consulting offers expert guidance for families seeking enrollment in independent boarding and day schools. We provide families with individual attention, firsthand knowledge of hundreds of educational opportunities, and customized assistance to navigate the admissions process. Our consultants work with families throughout the United States and worldwide. Expert educational guidance for the journey ahead.

Educational Consultant

Senior Advocate Services of Connecticut

As Director of Client Services, I am focused on providing the guidance and support needed for older adults and their families facing the challenges often associated with late-life transitions.

Director of Client Services

Cheshire Academy

·  Planned and launched Cheshire Academy’s tuition reset strategy, resulting in a 26% increase of new students and a 13% increase in total enrollment
·  Collaborative member of Leadership Team, establishing initiatives and action plans in support of organizational growth and sustainability
· Provided leadership and growth opportunity in the hiring, training, and professional development of seven, full-time employees
·  Worked in partnership with the Chief Marketing Officer to implement a brand redevelopment initiative and multifaceted marketing plan

Director of Admission

The Frederick Gunn School

·  Developed data-driven enrollment strategy that achieved yearly net tuition revenue goals, supporting 80% of the school’s $15 million operating budget
·  Introduced and administered industry best practices to bolster pipelines and increase yield
·  Established and maintained an external network of over 200 referral sources nationally and internationally
·  Selected to present at numerous regional and national conferences for The Association of Boarding Schools, The Enrollment Management Association, and The Independent Educational Consultants Association

Forman School

·  Conducted worldwide recruitment, selection, and retention of mission appropriate students with ADHD and dyslexia
·  Cultivated relationships and partnerships with educational consultants and feeder schools throughout the United States which positively impacted enrollment
·  Increased interviews by 50% and applications by 25% over two years and in a down economy

Director of Admission and Financial Aid

Imagepath Communications

·  Established and executed an internal marketing plan to highlight Imagepath print and interactive communication solutions to independent schools.
 ·  Promoted digital marketing, brand development, social networking, Internet strategy, and Web design to independent schools
·  Managed existing accounts and clients engaging in company’s web and print solutions

Director of Strategy and Client Services

Westover School

·   Conducted recruitment, selection, and retention strategies which supported enrollment of 200 students in an all girls’ boarding school, grades 9-12
·   Developed and implemented all recruitment marketing plans, including print and electronic communications, website, travel, and public speaking engagements nationwide
·   Directed daily office activities including budget implementation; hiring, training, and management of office personnel

The Park School

·    Conceptualized themes, designed, wrote, and edited content of annual magazine, annual report, monthly parent newsletter, and website content
 ·    Collaborated with development and alumni office team to achieve annual fund increase of 80% and alumni program increase of 100%
·    Taught Growth Education curriculum, advised, and coached 6th-9th graders

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