Nélida Bedasie
Summary
Results-oriented Student Recruitment Officer with over 4 years in higher education outreach and marketing. Expertise in building relationships with schools, partners, and prospective students to enhance application and enrolment rates. Experienced in organising recruitment events, delivering impactful presentations, and developing engaging social media content.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student Recruitment Officer
Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham
2024.09 - 2026.06
- Advised local and international students and their parents on the various pathways, programmes and funding schemes available to potential university students to effectively market and promote Higher Education.
- Addressed concerns and clarified questions by maintaining a customer-focused and consultative approach, enhancing sales skills; persuasiveness and confidence.
- Represented at careers fairs and
- Delivered various presentations related to Higher Education to students and parents.
Student Recruitment and Outreach Ambassador
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
2021.11 - 2024.08
- Advised local and international students and their parents on the various pathways, programmes and funding schemes available to potential university students to effectively market and promote Higher Education.
- Addressed concerns and clarified questions by maintaining a customer-focused and consultative approach, enhancing sales skills, persuasiveness and confidence.
- Mentored 9 students from local secondary schools and colleges through Years 12/13 and their university applications in a programme to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds.
- Offered constructive advice and built and managed professional relationships via the Brightside platform, strengthening my proactiveness, time management and flexibility skills.
Summer Project Officer
Play Action International
Jinja
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Coordinated 70 UK university students in constructing 3 playgrounds and facilitating daily educational play sessions at 3 rural primary schools, improving children's access to safe play in disadvantaged communities.
- Assisted International Events Coordinators with logistics, resolving baggage issues, disputes, and homesickness to maintain team motivation and morale in a demanding environment.
Academy Coordinator
Play Action International
Milton Keynes
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Developed training content for organisation's new online educational platform, highlighting unique selling points and benefits to enhance user engagement.
- Recorded voice-overs for introductory course, demonstrating initiative and commitment to project and improving course accessibility.
- Recruited university volunteers by promoting organisation's values and projects, enhancing community outreach and strengthening public speaking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management with Year in Civic Leadership
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2020.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- CRM proficiency
- Data analysis
- Marketing
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Written & Verbal communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
Timeline
Student Recruitment Officer
Birmingham Newman University
2024.09 - 2026.06
Summer Project Officer
Play Action International
2023.06 - 2023.08
Academy Coordinator
Play Action International
2022.09 - 2023.05
Student Recruitment and Outreach Ambassador
University of Birmingham
2021.11 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Science - Business Management with Year in Civic Leadership
University of Birmingham
2020.09 - 2024.07