Success Coach

• May 2023 - Present

Provides a strengths-based coaching approach for supporting students by forming relationships and implementing success plans that will assist them in overcoming barriers to their program completion and support students achieving their academic and career goals. Perform and created metrics by analyzing student enrollment data, identifying trends and assessing risk to determine impacts, and constraints involving retention and attracting new students. Cross-functional collaboration with other departments and small groups to provide design thinking, facilitation and coaching strategies to improve programs and systems to effectively meet the needs of students. Show less

Director Of Operations

• Dec 2019 - Present

Provides development and oversight to Christian Education at the church. Work alongside other ministry leaders to promote the mission and vision of the church. Shepherd the growth of the church through recruitment, delegation, mentoring and coaching volunteers, and strengthen communication and collaboration between different ministries in the church. Supporting the establishment of the online ministry and provide communication to viewers and visitors of the church's social media sites regarding the church's mission and vision. Show less

Student Life Manager

• Oct 2021 - May 2023

Reorganized and managed day-to-day programming, operations and administrative oversight in the promotion of student success on campus at SCC to strengthen the recruitment and retention efforts of the college. Created a campus-wide marketing and promotion initiative to promote student engagement in on-campus activities at events. This resulted in an approximate 40% increase in attendance at campus activities. Cross-functional collaboration with campus staff and faculty, to increase participation in college clubs and organizations post-COVID. Resulted in a 300% increase in active clubs from fall of 2021 to spring of 2023. Negotiated contracts with outside businesses and organizations to create innovative, dynamic, and interactive events and other experiences for our 5900+ students across three campuses. Analyzing post-program assessments to ensure student engagement aligns with the mission, vision, and values of the college.Presenter, liaison, and facilitator to campus leadership on various committees, taskforces and other related groups for improving campus relations, increasing diversity, equity and inclusion, and ensuring student success on campus. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2020 - May 2023

Taught College 101-College Success Seminar onboarding course for freshman students. Prepared curriculum and course material to present to students.

Academic Advisor

• Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

Provide comprehensive academic advising services to new, transfer, continuing, and future students, delivered one-on-one in-person, online, group, and telephone settings from the start-to-finish of their college career. Led in the development of a new diversity initiative in the formation of the Men of Color (MOC) Student Success Program with colleagues on MOC Task Force where 11 students were recruited, selected and mentored throughout their first year in college. Responsible for design and implementation of student onboarding experienceSupported the Director of Academic Advising with student tracking, data collection, and the analysis and presentation of data to campus leadership. Show less

Assistant Track And Field Coach

• Feb 2018 - Jan 2022

Project Associate II

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2020

Project manager for TRIO Upward Bound program; a federal grant funded through the U.S. Department of Education for first-generation high school students. Strategized recruitment of students for the program; created curriculum for college preparation; supervised instructors and tutors for summer program; coordinated events and activities and yearly college tour; advised students in preparation for success in preparation for college. Outcomes during my tenure: Funding increased 16% and student participants 3%; Increased student performance on state-standardized exams 14%; Maintained secondary school graduation of 94.73% & post secondary enrollment rate 73%; Increased post-secondary completion 9% Evaluation of staff throughout the hiring process for the program and onboarding for preparation of working with students; Assist in research and grant writing with the Program Director for potential federally funded grants for the college. Built relationships with various community organizations in the Metropolitan St. Louis Area to provide support for the program. Developed policy and facilitated discussion with faculty and staff through participation on the Institutional Affairs Council for both the Forest Park campus and college, and elected Committee Chairman for the 2018-19 academic year. Show less

Area Supervisor

• Aug 2010 - May 2013

Facilitated professional development for faculty, staff and students centering around diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the district Provided supervision, advocacy and support for 500+ minority students and their families who participated in the desegregation program through the department of Educational Equity and DiversityMediator between students, staff and parents in the district to resolve conflict regarding issues of educational equity

Program Manager

• Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

Coordinated the SAGES Mentoring program for 120 middle school students and peer/adult mentors for the district. The program was part of a federally-funded grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools.Managed budget and completed the annual performance report for the U.S. Department of Education.Coordinated the SAGES Mentoring program for 120 middle school students and peer/adult mentors for the district. The program was part of a federally-funded grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools. Managed budget and completed the annual performance report for the U.S. Department of Education. Show less