Full-time Professor | Student Affairs Coordinator

• Jan 2023 - Present

President of the Soft Skills Academy and Student Affairs Coordinator. Professor for the four engineering programs at the university: Cibersecurity, Computational Robotics, Computational Embedded Systems and Data. Classes taught in English (2023):- Cognitive Skills & Creativity- Human Development & Values- Leadership of High-Performance Teams

Professor

• Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

Member of the Soft Skills Academy and professor of the courses (2022): - Cognitive Skills & Creativity- Human Development & Values

Mentor de Cooperativas / Capacitador

• Mar 2021 - Present

• Impulsor de la primera y segunda edición del programa POSiBLE Coop Yucatán, siendo capacitador para 12 cooperativas de la península de Yucatán y mentor para seis de ellas.• Capacitador y jurado invitado para otras sedes del programa POSiBLE Coop en 2021, incluyendo Oaxaca, Puebla y Ciudad de México.• Capacitador y jurado en diversas ediciones del Reto POSiBLE para estudiantes y docentes de educación media superior y superior.• Evaluador de la etapa de Paneles del programa POSiBLE 2021 para emprendimientos de alto impacto.• Facilitador en el “Foro Mujer Emprendedora 2021” organizado por el Instituto Mexiquense del Emprendedor.

Independent consultant

• Aug 2016 - Present

• Certified facilitator of the True Colors® personal success seminar, a personality assessment tool with a focus on customer service, satisfaction, and retention• Planned and facilitated over 150 True Colors® personalized sessions in Spanish and English for professionals and/or students • Certified facilitator of the True Colors® personal success seminar, a personality assessment tool with a focus on customer service, satisfaction, and retention• Planned and facilitated over 150 True Colors® personalized sessions in Spanish and English for professionals and/or students

Test Prep Director

• Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

Director for Student Affairs

• Jul 2019 - May 2021

• Design and supervise the Division of Student Affairs at three campuses, including the development of initiatives to promote student life through co-curricular activities• Design and delivery of training programs with different methods for students, professors, and administrators at three campuses• Plan and supervise the implementation of UPP Adventures, the first mobile app designed to promote training and student involvement through gamification• Train and collaborate with the recruitment team to increase leads engagement

Member of the Board

• Mar 2014 - Apr 2021

• Coordinate the NASPA México International Forum of Student Affairs, an annual professional development event for student affairs administrators in México and Latin America• Development of a network of professionals from higher education institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean• Collaborate in the planning process of the NASPA Latin America and the Caribbean Conference of Student Affairs• Served as Co-Director for the NASPA International Symposium in 2017 (San Antonio) and 2018 (Philadelphia), an event for student affairs professionals from around the globe

Founder / Advisor

• Mar 2015 - Aug 2019

• Founder of this nonprofit with the mission to provide soft skills training and engagement opportunities for Mexican students, recognized in 2016 with the award “Social Innovators for Yucatán” for Education and Culture• Planned and facilitated over 150 soft skills training sessions in Spanish and English for students and professionals at over 40 schools and organizations in México• Planned and organized student retreats and events for student affairs professionals, including the first Student Affairs Conference in the state of Yucatán (January 2017)• Represented Empoderarte as founding member of www.equilatero.xyz, a platform for the collective collection of resources for R&D of new technology -products and systems- of triple result (economic, social, and environmental)• Recruited six on-site student trainers and supervised two U.S. graduate students completing internships in Mérida

Student Affairs Director

• May 2017 - Mar 2018

• Designed and implemented the strategic and operations plan for the Division of Student Affairs at ASU-Querétaro, the first residential campus of a US university in México• Collaborated with Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs in ASU’s main campus in Jonesboro, AR to adapt the operational structure to the Mexican context• Collaborated with the IT department to implement an educational technology system for Student Affairs and Residence Life administration, in addition to the development of the campus intranet• Directed and supervised six professional staff members in charge of coordinating the areas for the Division: Residence Life, Athletics & Recreation Center, Parent & Family Programs, Student Activities, Involvement & Leadership, and Office of the Dean of Students• Led the recruitment and selection process of student ambassadors for all campus programs• Represented ASU-Querétaro at NASPA – Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education

Faculty member

• Aug 2015 - May 2017

Member of the Academy of Holistic Development and professor of "Humanistic III" (social issues and their impact) and "Humanistic IV" (development of social entrepreneurship projects) Member of the Academy of Holistic Development and professor of "Humanistic III" (social issues and their impact) and "Humanistic IV" (development of social entrepreneurship projects)

Faculty member

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

Created and facilitated the course "Leadership for Social Change", with the goal for students to develop socially responsible leadership skills by creating sustainable proposals for social change. Created and facilitated the course "Leadership for Social Change", with the goal for students to develop socially responsible leadership skills by creating sustainable proposals for social change.

Adviser

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

• Offered professional educational advising services to approximately 5,000 students interested in engaging in academic exchange between México and the U.S.• Planned and executed outreach advising through visits to locations throughout the three states in the Yucatan peninsula• Liaised with high school counselors, university exchange administrators, local government entities, financial aid providers, and other international education organizations to promote U.S. higher education• Worked collaboratively with the Regional Coordinator and other 16 advisers from the EducationUSA México network to develop a webinar series and other virtual initiatives • Supervised student volunteers at the Center and other major events• Represented EducationUSA México at the Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAIE) in Quito, Ecuador (October 2015)

Student Development Coordinator

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

• Coordinated initiatives to promote a holistic development of students living in the halls, according to the Model for Well-being at Campus Residence Halls• Performed several administrative duties: room assignments and conflict resolution, provided support to residents and parents, managed an annual budget for student activities, and participated in the decision-making process of the Administration Council• Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of six Resident Assistants • Coordinated initiatives to promote a holistic development of students living in the halls, according to the Model for Well-being at Campus Residence Halls• Performed several administrative duties: room assignments and conflict resolution, provided support to residents and parents, managed an annual budget for student activities, and participated in the decision-making process of the Administration Council• Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of six Resident Assistants

Program Coordinator

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2014

• Designed and developed the Institutional Program for Leadership Development, a program for socially responsible leadership development among undergraduate and high school students at UADY• Supervised the student coordinators of the CSU/UADY International Leadership Exchange, a program to bring together students from CSU and UADY for a meaningful leadership, service, and language exchange• Operated the Student Center at the Veterinary Sciences Campus • Designed and developed the Institutional Program for Leadership Development, a program for socially responsible leadership development among undergraduate and high school students at UADY• Supervised the student coordinators of the CSU/UADY International Leadership Exchange, a program to bring together students from CSU and UADY for a meaningful leadership, service, and language exchange• Operated the Student Center at the Veterinary Sciences Campus

Graduate School Professor

• Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

Created and facilitated the course "Leadership Theories and New Trends" for graduate students at the Master in Administration of Educational Organizations. Created and facilitated the course "Leadership Theories and New Trends" for graduate students at the Master in Administration of Educational Organizations.

Graduate Coordinator

• Aug 2011 - May 2013

Collaborated with professional and student staff to coordinate the CSU/UADY International Leadership Exchange- Led recruitment and interview process to select student participants- Facilitated meetings and performed logistical operations for program planning and execution - Supervised and supported a student coordinator for each editionCollaborated in the planning process to bring LeaderShape Catalyst in 2012 to CSU, a one-day leadership experience from The LeaderShape Institute- Advised the 2011-2012 Ram Leadership Team (RLT) from the Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU)- Served as Teacher Apprentice for Section 002 of A Call to Lead, the first semester of the President’s Leadership Program (PLP) in Fall 2012- Collaborated with professional and student staff to provide support, services, and events for more than 300 student organizations on campus- Supported and actively contributed to SLiCE’s regular events and projects including RamLink, Rams Engaging in Active Leadership (REAL) workshops, Cans Around the Oval, CSUnity, and Project Homeless Connect

Practicum

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

• Collaborated with the Center for Student Leadership to assess the practice of their leadership programs• Developed a proposal for registration of student organizations on campus• Facilitated a leadership development session for Resident Assistants • Collaborated with the Center for Student Leadership to assess the practice of their leadership programs• Developed a proposal for registration of student organizations on campus• Facilitated a leadership development session for Resident Assistants