JHONY JAILES
Team Lead & College Admissions Specialist
Rio de Janeiro,RJ
Summary
Supportive Team Lead with 6+ years of experience leading teams. History of meeting group objectives through employee training, motivation, and performance management. Expert in college admissions consulting, worked individually with 600+ students worldwide achieving admission results into the world's top 50 universities. Passionate communicator and mentor.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Team Lead, Principal Strategy Consultant
Crimson Education
11.2019 - Current
- Coordinate team of strategists responsible for 400+ student journeys. Manage KPIs to ensure customer satisfaction, employee engagement and student results. Organize training sessions and events that contribute to company culture for employees worldwide.
- Work closely with VIP high school students worldwide to drive progress through long-term roadmaps, guiding them through every step of the application process, and offering an in-depth perspective into higher education in the US, UK, and Canada.
- As the project manager of the students' college applications, I have helped 500+ students gain admission into some of the world’s top universities such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, Princeton, Dartmouth, UPenn, UChicago, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College London, among others.
- Received Crimsy Award for securing the highest number of student acceptances into hard reach schools (acceptance rate below 10%) globally.
- Host training sessions for other strategists on essay writing, US & UK admissions strategies, enhancing overall team performance.
- Prepare and deliver marketing webinars promoting Crimson’s services in 10+ countries, attracting new leads and clients.
- Collaborate with sales team meeting families in sales calls and helping close deals, ensuring 100% conversion rate as of now.
College Counseling Coordinator & Writing Program Manager
Daqui Pra Fora
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Mentored 50+ high school underclassmen from all Brazil on their applications to US, UK, and Canadian universities, providing them with tools, resources and strategies strengthen their applications
- Coordinated and trained a team of 40+ part-time application mentors working with 300+ students
- Responsible for ensuring accountability and quality work from the essay editing team with an emphasis on customer satisfaction
- Worked individually with students to develop their writing skills, focusing on storytelling, style, syntax and authenticity
College Prep Program Coordinator
Fundação Estudar
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Individually advised 150+ outstanding Brazilian high school students applying to US and UK universities throughout their application process including guidance for extracurricular projects, college list research, essay planning, writing, and revision
- Connected with admission officers of top 30 US universities, organizing information sessions on college admission requirements and scholarship opportunities
- Achieved a 90% acceptance rate with at least one school admission offer per student
Corporate Projects Supervisor
IBMEC-Rio
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Achieved 50+ partnerships with high school principals and financial donors establishing a new and public relations strategy plan
- Managed annual budget of R$50,000 by promoting networking events targeting teachers, school principals, students, and parents
- Trained marketing assistants, conducted meetings, evaluated admissions results
- Visited partner schools monthly to set event agenda and to represent IBMEC in university fairs
English & Business Teaching Assistant
United International College
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted professors from English and Business departments with class assignments and research projects;
- Gave workshops on English grammar and referencing; tutored 40+ Chinese for English proficiency exams - IELTS and TOEFL
- Led two grade-bearing, lecture-based student organizations on Entrepreneurship and Brazilian Culture for 100 first-year students
Business Consulting Intern
Small Business Development Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Carried out market research to help local businesses with new marketing strategies, asset management, and financial planning
- Developed a new marketing and social media strategy plan with a set of guidelines for future interns;
- Created marketing materials such as weekly flyers and newsletters
- Gained knowledge on exporting, international trade, and various business industries by attending client meetings with consultants.
Admissions Office Assistant
Concordia College Admissions Office
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted in the recruitment of international students from Brazil;
- Lowered the marketing cost by 20% through social media campaigns
- Worked with Education USA Office in Brazil to promote Concordia College in Brazilian high schools through webinars
- Helped secure a partnership with the Science Without Borders Program, attracting 15 college students from Brazil to Concordia.
Education
Master of Science - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK 09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Major; French Minor
Concordia College
Minnesota, USA 05.2011 - 05.2015
College Exchange Program - Business Management
Institut De Gestion De Rennes
Rennes, France 08.2014 - 12.2014
Timeline
Team Lead, Principal Strategy Consultant
Crimson Education
11.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
University of Edinburgh
09.2018 - 08.2019
College Counseling Coordinator & Writing Program Manager
Daqui Pra Fora
07.2017 - 11.2019
Corporate Projects Supervisor
IBMEC-Rio
01.2017 - 07.2017
College Prep Program Coordinator
Fundação Estudar
09.2016 - 07.2019
English & Business Teaching Assistant
United International College
08.2015 - 06.2016
Business Consulting Intern
Small Business Development Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
College Exchange Program - Business Management
Institut De Gestion De Rennes
08.2014 - 12.2014
Admissions Office Assistant
Concordia College Admissions Office
08.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Major; French Minor
Concordia College
05.2011 - 05.2015
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