Director of Online Learning & Teaching

• Jul 2021 - Present

Director of Curriculum Development Online

• Dec 2012 - Apr 2021

Created, managed, and trained a team of 62 permanent members supplemented by revolving subject matter experts and other temporary staff to develop exceptional online curriculum. This team was divided into five groups providing visuals (illustrations, photo graphics, video, and animation), writing, project management, quality review (including credit hour calculation), and technical support. Created a vision of content delivery highly engaging to students that maintained consistency in general appearance across the campus. Guided graphic interface and content upgrades on more than 700 courses. Developed new courses based on college vision and goals. Developed and managed transition from Learning Studio LMS to Canvas LMS. Developed and managed transition from traditional learning models to competency-based learning with adaptive learning tools. Created Early Admissions Course for pre-start students resulting in a doubling of retention of students (measured 8–10 months after start). Developed online curriculum delivery structure that increased student completion rates an average of 11% across schools and course levels. Show less

Dean of Online

• Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

Responsible for all academic issues with online campus with over 5,000 students and a monthly growth rate of over 10%. Supervised 13 associate deans, 14 department chairs, and over 140 faculty members. Ensured compliance with accreditation standards (including a five-year review), advised executive leadership on academic and online education issues, ensured proper record keeping for personnel and student academic progress. Designed and oversaw curriculum enhancements, implementation of new learning strategies and technology—including move to a new learning management system—and disability services for students. Show less

Associate Dean of Graphic Arts - Online

• Apr 2009 - Jun 2011

Led online graphic arts department in growth from 57 students (April 2009) to 470 students (May 2010) and from a regional presence to a nation student body and faculty. Designed and oversaw change from behaviorist task-oriented teaching curriculum to social constructivist problem-solving curriculum. Developed and supervised faculty. Designed, trained, and supervised mentor program for graphic arts students. Facilitated accreditation compliance issues. Projected for, developed, and gained approval for future graphic design degree requirements including additional emphasis in mobile device and other electronic medium design. Hired, guided, and mentored 14 instructors. Show less

Director of Student Services

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

Guided four-member team providing all support services to students including counseling, community outreach, conflict resolution, and administrative support. Acted as an advisor for the Executive Director. Provided support and management assistance to peers on the Director’s Team. Coached and developed staff. Developed, implemented, and evaluated retention strategies and other processes to increase student success.

CEO, Publisher

• Apr 2005 - Oct 2007

Set strategic vision. Guided business through organization. Acquired manuscripts and negotiated contracts. Supervised senior management team and provided developmental leadership. Represented company in ceremonial and public functions. Developed personal and organizational networks with partners, suppliers, customers, and peers. Set strategic vision. Guided business through organization. Acquired manuscripts and negotiated contracts. Supervised senior management team and provided developmental leadership. Represented company in ceremonial and public functions. Developed personal and organizational networks with partners, suppliers, customers, and peers.

Police Officer

• Apr 1998 - Mar 2005

General street patrol duties, involving resolution of difficult situations, often with intense emotions and, at times, in other languages. Specialized training and experience in drug interdiction, gang enforcement, and community policing. Trained and certified in CPR, Emergency Care Attendant, active shooter engagement, Field Training Officer, domestic violence, sexual assault, and advanced traffic incident investigator, among others. General street patrol duties, involving resolution of difficult situations, often with intense emotions and, at times, in other languages. Specialized training and experience in drug interdiction, gang enforcement, and community policing. Trained and certified in CPR, Emergency Care Attendant, active shooter engagement, Field Training Officer, domestic violence, sexual assault, and advanced traffic incident investigator, among others.

Police Officer

• May 1995 - Mar 1998

Soldier

• Jul 1986 - Nov 1994

Duties involved many different assignments including Physical Fitness Trainer, Training NCO, Special Weapons Security NCO, Armorer, and more. A number of these assignments required Top Secret clearance. Others involved budget management exceeding one million dollars annually. Frontline combat duties during the first Gulf War, often as a squad leader in combat operations without direct support on high-risk missions. My final assignment required general IT responsibilities including network design, installation, and support (Novell); software and hardware installation and problem resolution with clients; multimedia coursework development; and software and hardware instruction for users and support staff. The multimedia coursework and classrooms I designed were the first in the Department of Defense. I have briefed national and international leaders personally up to Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff. Show less