Daniela Darpel

Event planning professional with an MBA and hands-on experience organizing international events, from large-scale cultural festivals to virtual outreach programs across Latin America. Skilled in logistics management, budget oversight, and cross-cultural communication, with a track record of coordinating diverse stakeholders and adapting quickly under pressure to deliver successful events.

Business Administration Academic Advisor - Emporia State University - Emporia, KS

(2024-09 - 2025-07)

• Advised 300 students on academic programs, degree requirements, and personalized academic plans to support informed decision-making and academic success.
• Maintained accurate student records in databases, supporting verification of student retention and academic progression.
• Planned and supported School of Business events and student activities to enhance student engagement and foster a strong sense of community.
• Proactively pursued professional development—including conferences and seminars—to stay current with evolving best practices in higher education advising.

Short-term Program Coordinator and Recruitment Assistant - Emporia State University - Emporia, KS

(2022-07 - 2024-05)

• Coordinated, planned, and executed short-term programs for 200+ international students, including a six-week summer program for 35+ students, managing budgets, logistics, and daily operations to support academic success.
• Organized and executed business-focused programs for 50+ Danish students throughout the academic year, enhancing their educational experience.
• Planned and executed the International Food Festival, managing logistics and cross-cultural coordination across 15+ countries to engage an audience of 150+.
• Supported recruitment efforts for Latin American markets by collaborating with admissions teams to attract a diverse international student population.

Consultant and Recruiter - Emporia State University - Emporia, KS

(2020-02 - 2020-07)

• Conducted recruitment trips to Colombia and Paraguay, partnering with admissions team to build relationships with potential students and local organizations.
• Planned and delivered virtual information sessions across Latin America (Colombia, Paraguay, Bolivia, Guatemala, and others), coordinating logistics and content to drive student engagement and program awareness.

Master - Masters in Business Administration - Emporia State University (2022-08 - 2024-05)

Bachelor in Science - Communication Studies and Public Relations - Emporia State University (2016-08 - 2020-05)