1. Joe Francisco
2346 Camden Dr. Unit E Houston, TX 77021
713.444.0546 joefrancisco@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To join a successful company where I’m able to use my strong account management and sales background
along with my enthusiasm, interpersonal and organizational skills, and engaging personality, to grow
professionally in a challenging environment.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• Co-produced and utilized an International Marketing presentation for the The Art Institutes’ High
School Department - From FY10-Present
• Training assistant and department mentor for new hires – 2012-Present
• Selected for and completed The Art Institute’s LDP (Leadership Development Program)
o Management trainee program (2013)
• Exceeded Yearly Quota Plan – FY09-Present (Last 7 years)
• Selected to host training sessions for colleagues at Regional Meetings
• Co-produce monthly regional e-magazine
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Art Institutes
Senior High School Recruiter, LDP (Houston, TX) 1/2009-Present
• Effectively schedule appointments and manage travel to high schools in designated territory
(within 120 miles from Houston and Southern Louisiana)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with counselors, teachers, principals, and other
administrators through cold calls, e-mails, and in-person visits
• Conduct 300+ energetic presentations to varying group sizes of 5-200+ individuals
• Work in accordance with company policies and follow the Department of Education’s guidelines
on recruiting practices
FY16 Over Quota Attainment – 101%
*Through student applications and overall enrollment – Nearly $1.2 million in revenue for the school
(Average/year)
Admissions Coordinator (Houston, TX) 03/2008-1/2009
• Assist incoming students with organizing and gathering necessary financial aid and admissions
documents.
• Primary student liaison between the Admissions Office and Financial Aid Department
New Student Advisor (Pittsburgh, PA) 08/2007-03/2008
• Advised new students with their first quarter class schedule and was the point person for any
other school-related issues.
• Work efficiently with other departments for a seamless transition from application to first class
International Academy of Design and Technology
Admissions Specialist and High School Recruiter (Pittsburgh, PA) 05/2003-03/2007
• Connect with prospective students and work with them through the enrollment process
• Consistently overachieved on assigned goals/tasks
• Maintained a high level of customer service and ethics

2. HOUSTON ASTROS BASEBALL CLUB
In-Stadium Host/Emcee (Houston, TX) 03/2010-Present
• Engage fans through stadium-wide promotions and on-screen and/or on-field interviews
• Create and maintain strong relationships with a variety of fans, from longtime season ticket
holders to fans attending their first game
• Work in a variety of capacities in control room (scoreboard production –
Camera/Ribbons/Scoring/Clips/Replay/Shading/Producing/DJ)
• Similar role with Pittsburgh Pirates (2003-2008)
RICE UNIVERSITY
In-Stadium Host/Emcee (Houston, TX) 12/2012-Present
• On-screen host for football, basketball, and baseball games on the campus of Rice University
• Work with marketing, promotions, and athletic departments to help engage fans and make a
positive experience for all
METRO NETWORKS
Reporter/Anchor (Pittsburgh, PA) 5/2001-5/2002
• Covered local news stories and produced radio newscasts for various stations
• Wrote and anchored traffic and news reports for use live on-air as well as packages
WTRF-7 NEWS (Wheeling, WV) 9/2000-4/2001
Weekend Assignments Editor
• Prioritized the assignment of photographers and reporters to various types of stories in the
community
• Assisted in producing newscast, writing stories and fact-checking, and managing the newsroom
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast/Electronic Communications Bethany College Bethany, WV
Concentration - Spanish
COMPUTER AND OTHER SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel), CRM software (Dynamics/Goldmine/CampusVue/CARS)
Excellent presentation and technical skills
Strong account management and event production background
Writing – AP Style and Broadcast experience