Carlos Tapia
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Dallas, TX, United States
Toptal member since October 24, 2024
Carlos is a dynamic and motivated higher education professional with several years of knowledge and expertise in student affairs. His background includes medical school admissions, recruitment, advising, student records management, K-12 outreach, and pipeline programs. Carlos excels in developing cross-functional teams and relationships across the institution to meet the organization's goals and mission.
Case Studies
Medical School Admissions Application
Career and Professional Development Curriculum
New Pathway Program for the Underrepresented in Medicine
Expertise
- Complex Problem Solving
- Creative Problem Solving
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
- Event Management
- Event Planning
- Projects
- Team Mentoring
- Teamwork
Work Experience
Admissions Advisor
Medical School Headquarters
- Hired to create the application and advising process for medical students applying for residency.
- Provided guidance and coaching with personal statement and essay development. Explored topics with applicants that touched upon their interest in medicine.
- Participated in all content marketing for the company, developing new ideas to bring additional revenue streams.
Director, Student Affairs and Engagement
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Led and developed strategies and programs to enhance the overall student experience, making student affairs the hub for campus engagement and student connection.
- Designed the 4-phase Careers in Medicine (CiM) model around yearly milestones to ensure adequacy of career planning and development.
- Nurtured a supportive, safe, and healthy environment for students, including participating in planning for access to student health services, student counseling and mental health services, anti-harassment and support, and diversity training.
Director, Admissions and Enrollment Services
Burnett School of Medicine at TCU
- Created and monitored the workflow of policies and procedures, conducted new staff training and orientation, and resolved issues relating to staff escalations.
- Maintained the team's work schedules, working to preserve and meet deadlines, and communicated discrepancies and issues.
- Directed various admissions, outreach, and enrollment services and activities, including pipeline programs, applicant visit days, pre-matriculation onboarding, Welcome Week new student orientation, and White Coat Celebration.
- Supervised the technical components and maintenance of admission selection protocols, including implementing and maintaining the medical school application management system. Ensured the accuracy of data transfer into the university system.
Education
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ, USA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Legal Studies
Western International University - Phoenix, AZ, USA
Skills
Output Software
Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Other
Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Event Planning, Event Management, Teamwork, Team Mentoring, Projects, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Pre-health Advising, AdminJS, Medical Education, Enrollment, Legal, Communication, Applications, Career Coaching, Professional Development
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