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Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Resource allocation
  • Advanced knowledge of initiative
  • Problem resolution
  • Team Leadership
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Process improvement
  • Communications
  • Team management

Work Experiences

  • Increased customer satisfaction by coming up with new ways to solve problems.
  • Worked with others to brainstorm new system possibilities.
  • Assisted in the creation of method procedures.
  • Achieved a 85% reduction in grievances.
  • Procured equipment and services that were in line with the program's goals and budget.
  • Aligned departmental goals with institutional objectives.
  • Was in charge of finding, hiring, and training qualified Department Chairperson and Department Chairperson candidates.
  • Achieved results in 2017.
  • Learned data analysis and strategic planning to help with office needs.
  • Increased profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.

Summaries

  • Secured over $16 in grant funds by writing and submitting grant proposals.
  • Department Chairperson with strategic planning and vendor management abilities.
  • Achieved a 51% improvement in student learning outcomes.
  • Department Chairperson with strong leadership skills and a commitment to meeting program objectives.
  • Results-oriented Miscellaneous professional with team leadership, client relations, and team leadership strengths.
  • Accomplished in public speaking.
  • Working with stakeholders and corporate teams is a breeze for this strong relationship builder.
  • Strategic thinker with expertise in process improvement.
  • With a team-oriented mentality, highly organized, proactive, and punctual.
  • Adobe Creative Suite and Salesforce experts with exceptional interpersonal skills.

Accomplishments

  • Implemented a new faculty development program that resulted in a 53% increase in instructional quality and student success metrics.
  • Reduced departmental overhead expenses by $12, re-purposing the savings to fund new research initiatives and improve student infrastructure.
  • Revised departmental communication protocols, leading to a 32% decrease in response time and an overall improvement in intra-department collaboration.
  • Negotiated and secured procedure, increasing external funding for faculty-led projects by $15.
  • Secured $14 in research grants for departmental projects, increasing resources for student scholarships and advancing academic research.
  • Achieved reaccreditation for an additional 8 years by overseeing the entire process and ensuring compliance with all academic standards and review requirements.
  • Supervised a faculty of 6 full-time and 14 adjunct members, facilitating professional growth and enhanced instructional methodologies.
  • Successfully managed a team of 2 faculty members across multiple academic programs, promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Improved student retention by 43% through the implementation of new advising protocols and personalized learning initiatives.
  • Introduced a peer mentoring program that improved faculty retention by 29%, while increasing teaching performance scoring in annual reviews.

Affiliations

  • Member, Organization of American Historians (OAH), engaging in academic dialogue on historical analysis and department planning.
  • Board Member, Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), supporting evidence-based education research and policy.
  • Faculty Advisor, National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), directed annual student support workshops for faculty in academic advising.
  • Active Contributor, American Council on Education (ACE), participating in discussions on leadership in postsecondary institutions.
  • Alumni Member, Harvard Graduate School of Education, participated in workshops on innovative teaching methods and curriculum design.
  • Member, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), advocating curriculum improvements in higher education English departments.
  • Expert Contributor, Journal of Educational Leadership, published papers on effective department management and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Steering Committee Member, National Humanities Center, utilizing scholarly research to promote humanistic studies in higher education.
  • Committee Chair, Faculty Senate at framework, leading initiatives on academic policy reforms and faculty governance.
  • Founding Member, University Advisory Board on Student Retention Programs, implementing advising models to reduce attrition rates.

Certifications

  • American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • SAP Certified Application Associate
  • Certified University Staff Recruiter – Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD/PhD)
  • Advanced Academic Management Certificate – Harbor & Co.
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

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