Brian Bradford

About Brian Bradford

Strategic higher-education leader with nearly two decades of experience shaping enrollment ecosystems, strengthening institutional resilience, and guiding organizations through complex regulatory and operational landscapes. I specialize in building data-informed enrollment strategies, leading organizational change, and aligning recruitment, marketing, and institutional priorities to drive sustainable growth.As Executive Director of Enrollment Management at Gnomon, I oversee admissions, outreach, and marketing with a focus on operational efficiency, student quality, and long-range planning. My work centers on cross-department alignment, system design, and creating structures that support both institutional goals and student success.I bring a unique blend of analytical and creative strengths, supported by extensive leadership experience across enrollment, marketing, and institutional operations. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, ensuring teams have clarity, direction, and the infrastructure needed to deliver results.Core Strengths:Strategic Enrollment Management • Institutional Planning • Global Recruitment Strategy • Accreditation & Compliance Leadership • Organizational Change Management • Cross-Functional Leadership • Data-Driven Forecasting • Operational Optimization • Marketing & Communications Oversight • CRM & Systems Improvement • Student Success Initiatives • Risk ManagementI am committed to building future-ready institutions that adapt to emerging technologies, workforce shifts, and the evolving expectations of today’s learners.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Enrollment Management

   Gnomon

   Feb 2019 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Leads institution-wide strategy for admissions, recruitment, and marketing communications. Oversees long-range enrollment planning, data-driven forecasting, and operational optimization that supports institutional growth and resilience.Key areas of leadership:Strategic enrollment planning and annual forecastingCross-department alignment with Academics, Finance, and MarketingOversight of recruitment pipelines, marketing strategy, and yield initiativesAccreditation compliance and communication leadershipDesign of systems, workflows, and reporting that support institutional effectiveness

Education

• Orange Coast College

  Illustration, Graphic Design

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management

• Gnomon School of Visual Effects

  Traditional Art, Visual Effects

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Copywriting
• Marketing Strategy
• Admissions
• Project Management
• Enrollment Management
• Strategic Planning
• Recruiting
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Business Writing
• Business Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Higher Education Administration
• Data Analysis