BELAY
Lisa Lotus has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Lisa most recently worked at BELAY as a Talent Operations Coordinator/Specialist since September 2022. In their role as a Placement Coordinator at BELAY from July 2021 to September 2022, Lisa reviewed placement requests, vetted internal applicants, and actively searched for contractors with the required skill set.
Prior to BELAY, Lisa worked at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) from 2016 to 2021. Lisa held multiple roles at SCAD, including Director of Admissions (interim and officially), Associate Director of Enrollment, and Assistant Director of Enrollment. As the Associate Director of Enrollment, Lisa led the SCAD Atlanta enrollment team in increasing enrollment over 12% between 2017 and 2019. Lisa also prepared and finalized application files for admission decisions and served as a primary trainer and mentor for new Assistant Directors of Enrollment.
Before their time at SCAD, Lisa worked at Georgia State University as an Enrollment Services Specialist from 2015 to 2016. In this role, they answered incoming calls, served as the first point of contact for students regarding financial aid and student accounts, and analyzed student accounts and records.
Lisa's earlier work experience includes serving as a Family Coordinator/Shelter Advocate at Harmony House Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc. from 2011 to 2015 and as a Barista at Starbucks from 2014 to 2015, where they were recognized as Barista of the Month. Lisa also worked at the University of West Georgia as a Call Center Representative and Student Worker from 2008 to 2011, Goody's Family Clothing as a Seasonal Cashier Sales Associate in 2008-2009, Dollar Tree Stores as a Seasonal Sales Associate Cashier in 2008-2009, The Video Store as a Cashier from 2004 to 2008, and Goody's Family Clothing as a Sales Associate and Cashier from 2006 to 2007.
Overall, Lisa Lotus has a strong background in enrollment, coordination, customer service, and advocacy roles.
Lisa Lotus obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Kennesaw State University, where they studied from 2012 to 2015. In addition to their formal education, they have also earned several certifications, including "Time Management: Working from Home" and "Tips for Working Remotely" from LinkedIn in May 2020, "Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager" from Lynda.com in May 2019, "Working with Difficult People" from Lynda.com in June 2018, and "Mental Health First Aid USA" from the National Council for Behavioral Health in June 2019.