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barbara harris
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College Advisor
Harris College Advising
Certified College Admissions Consultant experience helping broad array of students get into their dream school.
Tags
Comprehensice College Guidance College Selection/College Matching Essay Development/Editing College Application Strategy Financial Aid guidance Management of College Application Process Student Athletes Fine Arts Students Fashion Students with Learning Differences Transfer Students Interest/Aptitude Assessments College Major/Career Choices Guidance
Biography
In addition to completing the UC Berkeley College Admissions Advising Program. I received my undergraduate degrees from Pitzer College, (one of the Claremont Colleges). I also hold an MBA in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management (now part of ASU). I spent 20 years working in the corporate world working in Senior Roles in Brand Management, managing brands such as Cover Girl Cosmetics, Nestle Beverages and Dell Computers. I bring this strategic brand management viewpoint in reviewing a student’s file and helping them determine the best way to approach their college admissions process.
As a stay at home Mom of two daughters I’ve volunteered extensively in the Lafayette School District where I discovered the joy of working with students of all ages. I also recently completed the college search process with my oldest daughter so I’ve had first-hand experience going through the process as a parent. In my spare time I also work at Las Lomas High School in the College and Career Placement office and volunteer as a College Placement advisor for national organizations such as Scholar Match and Matchlighter. My outside interests include tennis, hiking and being a “college trivia” nerd.
Experience
College Advisor
Harris College Advising
January - present
Provide comprehensive college guidance across a broad range of students, from high achievers targeting Ivies to students concentrating in Fine Arts, Fashion and those targeting athletic recruitment. Experience with students with learning differences. Also assist in College and Career Center at Las Lomas High School (1200 students) providing guidance on college selection and lists, essay development and general application assistance. Volunteer for national non profit organizations: Matchlighter.com and ScholarMatch. Assist in providing general knowledge to lower income communities and local groups via speaking engagements.
Director of Marketing - USA
DHL Worldwide Express
January - January
Product Manager
Nestle Beverage Company
January - January
Brand Manager
Cover Girl Cosmetics
January - January
Assistant Brand Manager
General Mills (Bettry Crocker Division)
January - January
Education
Pitzer College (Claremont Colleges)
Bachelor's Degree
American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird - now part of Arizona State University)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
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