Experience

University of Maine System (UMS)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Manager, All Learning Counts & Adult Degree Completion Programs University of Maine System

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Providing project management and coordination for the internal, UMS focused, Adult Credential and Degree Completion work, as well as for the Lumina Foundation funded All Learning Counts grant. Creating processes and procedures for braiding together collaborative statewide efforts to encourage and support adult life long learning through the creation of micro-credentialing systems across educational providers. Encouraging solid communication among partners to accomplish meaningful outcomes. Promoting "right-fit" educational solutions to the people of Maine.



Maine Development Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Program Director

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2020

  As the Program Director for Workforce & Education, I worked closely with statewide stakeholders to develop synergistic ways to align educational attainment goals within the State of Maine with the needs of Employers now and in the future. Most specifically in this role, I was the Project Manager for a $750k Lumina Foundation grant, Maine's Adult Promise, surrounding adult degree attainment. This work connects heavily with the statewide coalition, MaineSpark. Often, I act as a primary representative for Maine Adult Promise and MaineSpark throughout the state, presenting at various local and state convenings to encourage participation and connections to the collaborative program. As MDF's subject matter expert in education and workforce, I am invited to participate in working groups for state agencies and industry sector economic development work and present in front of local, state, and national groups. The overarching work is, ultimately, to identify aligning strategies to move Maine's economy forward through a highly and appropriately skilled workforce, while encouraging and supporting existing good work going on around Maine.



University of Maine System (UMS)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of University College - South Paris & Rumford Centers

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

  University College (now University of Maine - Augusta Centers) supports students and faculty from all University of Maine System institutions involved in learning and teaching online and at a distance through eight outreach centers across the state. As Director of both the South Paris/Norway and Rumford/Mexico Centers, I actively worked with and engaged community partners and stakeholders throughout Western Maine to promote and encourage access to higher education at a local level. I provided oversight to Center activities, facilities management, promotion, staff/team development, and student services. I developed outreach programs, community engagement activities, internship connections, served on community development boards, designed recruitment and retention programs, managed an approximately $300K budget, had supervisory responsibility for seven staff (including annual reviews, hiring, etc.), recruited prospective faculty and provided faculty development and support. Under my tenure, the Center in South Paris enjoyed a 46% increase in total credit hours.In the summer of 2016, I helped locate a new facility for University College @ Rumford, which entailed collaborative efforts with building designers, project management, IT Services, multiple vendors, and all aspects of re-locating a College Center within a five month period without disrupting student activities. The project budget, which was negotiated as a shared community-university investment, totaled approximately $1/2 Million. The new Center location is much more prominent in the community it serves, and was selected to invigorate a economically challenged downtown area.



Central Maine Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Off Campus Learning

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

  As Director, I worked to develop and encourage community relationships between the college and area stakeholders and students in three Maine Counties. I was responsible for promoting customized training programs for Maine's business clientele and had the responsibility of coordinating & programming CMCC's credit classes at the College Center. I worked directly with faculty, matriculated students, and prospective students. I advised students on degree programming and course selection and facilitated new students through the admissions process. I fostered close working relationships with area high school guidance officers, gave early college and admissions presentations, and encouraged early college program participation. I coordinated with area Adult Education offices as well. Other responsibilities: operational budget, area marketing & promotion, educational board participation, community event liaison, staff & faculty supervision, development of Early College Programs for select area High Schools.

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2013



Cyon Business Solutions, LLC

• Associate

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  Worked in all aspects of business consulting dedicated to growing small businesses, strengthening communities, supporting local agriculture, and sustaining non-profit organizations. Primarily focused on grant research, development, writing, and editing; market research; marketing strategies and planning; marketing materials development; project management; development planning and coordination; and building and facilitating strategic relationships.



Stantec

• Canada
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2009 - May 2011

  Acted as a communication hub for business development and proposal efforts, participating in business development meetings, preparing and analyzing budget reports, developing strategies, assessing market research, and creating targeted qualification materials for key clients. Also acted as the communication point or interface with proposal team members, answering questions and gathering information for large format, multi-volume proposals, many with federal government document components. Ultimately responsible for production and packaging of submissions. Responsibilities also included writing and submitting internal corporate announcements, placing promotional item orders, coordinating trade show materials (and set-ups), promoting outside advertising/promotional opportunities, and coordinating award submission activities. Daily use of Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle required.

• Project Coordinator

  • Jul 2007 - Oct 2009



Lewiston Adult Education

• Community Education & Marketing Coordinator

  • Apr 2005 - Jul 2006

  Planned, coordinated, and designed community education classes for Lewiston School Department's adult education program. Interviewed potential instructors. Developed and administered outside contracts for training. Wrote marketing plan & budget. Responsible for creating and handling all advertising & promotional materials, internal and external communications. Re-designed adult education website and managed content. Writing & Research contribution to FAME grant for College Transitions Program. Participated in several community committees to foster partnerships/relationships, including the development committee for College for ME, Androscoggin. Oversaw day-to-day office administration.



SafeTech Consultants, Inc

• Manager of Development and Administration

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Initiated many changes in business image, marketing strategies, and streamlined both administrative and general business practices. Developed and implemented new marketing and public relations focus, creating new business opportunities, while significantly cutting expenses and generating new client contacts. Wrote and researched company newsletter, managed website, handled all marketing and advertising for the company from conception through to placement. Administrative responsibilities included bookkeeping, client and vendor contact, general business administration, as well as proofing, editing, and designing training course materials.



University of Southern Maine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2000 - Dec 2000

  Taught two sections of College Writing and one section of Introduction to Literature. Gained very favorable peer and student reviews.



Cape Fear Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 1999 - May 1999

  Taught two sections of College Writing and one Basic Writing. Gained very positive peer and student reviews.



University of North Carolina Wilmington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

  Taught three sections of College Writing and staffed University Writing Center. Gained very favorable peer and student reviews, received the Graduate Teaching Excellence Award in 1998.