When everything feels urgent, I rely on calendar blocking and detailed to-do lists to stay organized. I start by listing out all tasks and identifying what’s most complex or time-sensitive, typically tackling the most difficult first. I always check in with my manager or team to confirm priorities, especially when multiple stakeholders are involved. If something needs to be deprioritized, I communicate that clearly to ensure alignment and avoid surprises. This approach helps me stay focused, meet deadlines, and manage competing responsibilities effectively.

In my role with recruitment and admissions, maintaining accurate data was essential for effective communication with prospective students. I regularly cleaned and updated large spreadsheets, cross-checking entries against our internal system to ensure consistency. I used data validation tools in Excel, set up conditional formatting to flag errors, and communicated closely with coworkers to keep everything aligned across platforms. This helped our team stay organized and ensured no prospective student was overlooked.

In my on-campus role with Recruitment and Admissions, I managed large spreadsheets to track prospective student data, ensuring accuracy and using filters and summaries to support outreach strategy. In my consulting role with Wildcat Consulting, I analyzed client data into Excel to identify trends, define problem statements, and recommend data-backed solutions. In both roles, spreadsheets were key to driving informed decisions.