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Skills

  • Alumni relations management
  • Crisis Management in Higher Ed
  • Relationship development
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Insurance billing
  • Conflict resolution and mediation
  • Security systems
  • Planning and coordination
  • Public speaking and presentations
  • Cross-departmental collaboration

Work Experiences

  • Used Power BI to compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Answered 11 phone calls per three years to assist customers.
  • Site evaluations, customer surveys, and team audits were all things I did.
  • Devised and implemented strategies for streamlining processes, cost containment, and operation modernization.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to meet project deadlines, develop solutions, and deliver project requirements.
  • Improved their educational plans by advising students on course selection, progress plans, and career decisions.
  • Collaborated with human resources.
  • Worked with others to brainstorm new framework possibilities.
  • Brought together over 9 industry experts and students.
  • Chaired the graduate admissions committee.

Summaries

  • Achieved 62% improvement in job placements.
  • Data analysis Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth, with a proven ability to build effective teams.
  • Achieved recognition in 2021 for program excellence in higher education.
  • Adaptable and motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in either a team-based or individually motivated environment.
  • Accomplished Director experienced in managing large-scale events and networking opportunities, enhancing alumni engagement and contributing to a 28% rise in graduate employment outcomes.
  • Asana and Tableau experts with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Accomplished in budget management and financial oversight.
  • Achieved 37% improvement in graduation rates.
  • Achieved Innovation Award for program innovation.
  • Method and procedure have a proven track record.

Accomplishments

  • Chaired the strategy committee that restructured graduate curriculums, aligning them with current industry trends to improve program competitiveness.
  • Keynote speaker at initiative, addressing project management, driving faculty engagement and program visibility in 2016.
  • Restructured the graduate admissions process, resulting in a more efficient system with a 44% faster turnaround in application decisions.
  • Collaborated with institutional leadership to secure funding for graduate program expansion, leading to a 72% increase in program capacity.
  • Developed targeted recruitment campaigns that increased enrollment rates among top-tier applicants by 75%, enhancing cohort quality.
  • Collaborated with marketing to develop digital content that increased social media engagement with prospective students by 74%.
  • Initiated alumni outreach campaigns, securing 19% more donations to fund scholarship opportunities and program resources.
  • Orchestrated networking events and industry meetups that increased post-graduate employment rates by 59%.
  • Led a working group that reduced administrative bottlenecks, shortening course approval timelines by 16 weeks.
  • Collaborated with tech partners to integrate Tableau into the curriculum, raising hands-on learning opportunities by 17%.

Affiliations

  • Current member of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation review team, providing expertise in program evaluation and resource management.
  • Advisor for the European Association for International Education (EAIE), guiding strategies for increasing international student participation in graduate-level programs.
  • Alumni Mentor for the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), advising future leaders in maintaining operational efficiency and resource allocation.
  • Advisor to the Graduate Education Research Committee at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), focusing on the intersection of pedagogy and educational technology.
  • Active member in the Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Innovation Roundtable hosted by the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), focused on improving graduate program models based on institutional data.
  • Contributor to the Academic Relations Committee for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), promoting equity and student success in graduate education.
  • Active Member of the American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) since 2023, contributing to several committees focused on student services and graduate program innovation.
  • Served as Committee Chair for the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) Annual Conference, facilitating discussions on modern curriculum development and digital learning trends.
  • Served as a Program Reviewer for the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA), contributing to the alignment of graduate programs with industry standards and trends.
  • Member of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education's (NCATE) standards review committee, contributing to the successful re-accreditation of education programs.

Certifications

  • Data-Driven Decision Making Specialization by Harbor & Co. on Coursera
  • Making Global Learning Universal Certification by NAFSA Association of International Educators
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) by CECU
  • Graduate School Strategic Planning Certification by AACRAO
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • Certified Education Program Designer (CEPD) from Ironclad Systems
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Certified University Planner (CUP) by SCUP (Society for College and University Planning)

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