Professional Educator

• Oct 2019 - Present

Emergency Medical Services Injury Prevention System Branch - Trauma

• Mar 2019 - Present

Business Owner

• Jan 2017 - Present

Educator

• Jun 2013 - Present

Faculty

• Mar 2002 - Mar 2019

Faculty: Ground and Online *Psychology of Personality* Psychology of Motivation* Psychology of Development * Introduction to Psychology* Program Design and Proposal Development

Academic Director

• Apr 2002 - Sep 2012

Provide academic leadership and select, train, develop, manage, and lead faculty and staff team members according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Head of Academic AffairsProvide support to college and community relations activities while planning and implementing a budget including personnel requirements, program expenses, and capital needs. Support college programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the five year strategic plan.Collaborate with other Academic Department Directors within own school and across schools: scheduling, sharing faculty, and other.

Higher Education Opportunity Program Director

• 1989 - 1999

.:. Successful record of experience overseeing and directing all aspects of program administration. Key areas of responsibility include budget development, grant writing, reporting, and liaison functions with the New York State Education Department, eligibility screening, and interface with Admissions, financial Aid, Registrar and Residence Life staff..:. Comprehensive experience counseling and advising students on financial, academic, career and personal matters. Demonstrated success implementing strategies designed to foster and promote student academic and personal development..:. Served as a "Resource Person" at state and local levels in the interpretation of guidelines and program policies. Maintain contact with external providers. Experience presenting seminars and "program specific" lectures both on and off campus. .:. Concurrently served in the following leadership roles:* Chairperson- Education Equity Committee* Institute Representative - Mid-Hudson Association of Women in Higher Education* Institute Representative - Greater Area Poughkeepsie Chamber of Commerce* Liaison Representative - "School to Work" Program through the Chamber of Commerce* Student Ombudsman

Academic Advisor

• Jun 1985 - Jun 1989

.:. Experience managing diverse program initiatives including assisting with report preparation, coordinating counseling, and supervising educational program operations. Served as Director in the absence of the Program Director. Accountable for recruiting, selecting and registering program students, preparing and reviewing financial Aid forms, and providing student counseling services.