Experience

Moraine Park Technical College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• TRIO Grant Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Wrote federal SSS TRIO grant proposal, receiving a perfect score. Hire and manage staff, create plan of operations, manage $261,888 budget annually. Successfully run and improve program performance to serve 140 first-generation, low-income and disabled students. Ensure program performance meets determined goals for retention, academic success, graduation and transfer via required services, Federal regulations and guidelines. Communicate with Department of Education and complete Annual… Show more Wrote federal SSS TRIO grant proposal, receiving a perfect score. Hire and manage staff, create plan of operations, manage $261,888 budget annually. Successfully run and improve program performance to serve 140 first-generation, low-income and disabled students. Ensure program performance meets determined goals for retention, academic success, graduation and transfer via required services, Federal regulations and guidelines. Communicate with Department of Education and complete Annual Performance Report.

• Academic Advisor EDGE TRIO SSS Program and Adjunct Faculty

  • Feb 2009 - Jul 2019

  Academic Advisor for low income, first generation, and disabled students in the SSS Program. Teach Computer Literacy, College 101 and Faculty Development Workshops. Advise first generation, low income and disabled students on course selection, program completion, financial aid, financial literacy, student success strategies, study skills, career development and transfer. Assess program performance and implement standards for student success. Complete Annual Performance Report. Initiated… Show more Academic Advisor for low income, first generation, and disabled students in the SSS Program. Teach Computer Literacy, College 101 and Faculty Development Workshops. Advise first generation, low income and disabled students on course selection, program completion, financial aid, financial literacy, student success strategies, study skills, career development and transfer. Assess program performance and implement standards for student success. Complete Annual Performance Report. Initiated involvement with Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, became advisor, participated on selection committee and assisted MPTC's first two scholarship recipients. Plan, organize and lead college tours and cultural events. Review transcripted credits for credit for prior learning. Manage social media accounts for SSS Program. Utilize Blumen and Student Access databases for student records and reports. Create student surveys and collect data for program evaluation and reports.

• Quality Review of Programs/Assessment Specialist

  • Feb 2009 - Oct 2010

  Trained faculty members and led them through Quality Review of Programs (QRP) self-study, state reporting requirements, root cause analysis and data and scoring relevancy of State report cards. Worked with deans, faculty, and academic support specialists to analyze program performance, student retention, graduation, and to determine program choice and improvement plans for the Perkins CTE grant. Reported academic program Improvement Plans to Wisconsin Technical College… Show more Trained faculty members and led them through Quality Review of Programs (QRP) self-study, state reporting requirements, root cause analysis and data and scoring relevancy of State report cards. Worked with deans, faculty, and academic support specialists to analyze program performance, student retention, graduation, and to determine program choice and improvement plans for the Perkins CTE grant. Reported academic program Improvement Plans to Wisconsin Technical College System. Intranet System Administrator and Group Studio Leader for multiple groups. Managed project for design and development of MPTC’s degree and diploma program web pages and SQL database development and input. Integrated curriculum and program design department needs with IT and Banner student information system. Served on AQIP Outcome Assessment Team Project, VEA/Perkins Grant Steering Committee, Perkins Grant Data Team, and Inter/Intranet Content Owner Sub-Committee. Assisted and trained students in the use of ePortfolios as an instrument for program exit assessments. Facilitated Focus Sessions. Assisted in curriculum development and curriculum contract development and payment.



Soli Creations

• Owner Designer

  • Jun 2005 - Feb 2009

  Owner/Entrepreneur for Fine Art and custom Jewelry Sales. Owner/Entrepreneur for Fine Art and custom Jewelry Sales.



University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac

• Fond du Lac, WI

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Created and taught all 2D Fine Art and Art History Curricula, managing budget and College gallery. Created and taught all 2D Fine Art and Art History Curricula, managing budget and College gallery.



University of Tennessee

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 1998 - May 2004

  Taught Figure Drawing I & II, Painting I & II, Mixed Media, History of Art I & II, Understanding Visual Art (also online), Color Theory, Arts Aesthetics & Criticism (also online). Served on Institutional Purpose Committee, Degrees Committee, Library Committee, Museum and Archives Committee. Commissioned by University to create a Centennial celebration painting on display in the Commons. Taught Figure Drawing I & II, Painting I & II, Mixed Media, History of Art I & II, Understanding Visual Art (also online), Color Theory, Arts Aesthetics & Criticism (also online). Served on Institutional Purpose Committee, Degrees Committee, Library Committee, Museum and Archives Committee. Commissioned by University to create a Centennial celebration painting on display in the Commons.



American University in Dubai

• United Arab Emirates
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Lecturer

  • Aug 1996 - May 1997

  Taught courses in Design and Visual Arts. Taught courses in Design and Visual Arts.



International American University

• Girne, North Cyprus

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 1995 - May 1996

  Taught Fine Arts, Art History and Fashion Design courses to Cypriot students. Taught Fine Arts, Art History and Fashion Design courses to Cypriot students.



Bilkent University

• Türkiye
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 1993 - May 1994

  Taught all 2D Art and Design courses and Art History Taught all 2D Art and Design courses and Art History