Work-Based Learning Coordinator

• Jan 2023 - Present

Business Owner

• Mar 2020 - Present

Special Tea Mobile blends premium caffeinated and decaf herbal teas, tested and true to taste. I carry tea accessories to elevate the tea drinking experience, as well as host tea tasting workshops within my community. From a young age I shared a love for tea with my grandmother and she inspired me to make teas that fit our needs. Through herbal education, I have developed a passion for flavor and providing easy to ailments or the need for relaxation to my customers! Currently I run this business from my home and make local deliveries within San Juan County, NM. Stay tuned for online expansion. Show less

College and Career Readiness Coordinator

• Oct 2021 - Nov 2022

Managed over $1 Million in grant funding for Career and Technical Education by writing and spending grant funding responsibly.

Workforce Community Liaison

• Mar 2019 - Feb 2022

-Manage Carl D. Perkins and seek alternative funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE) via, while ensuring smooth operations and compliance. -Manage multiple grant budgets totaling ~$460,000 annually and track spending forreimbursement with the NM Public Education Department.-Adopt, establish, and maintain CTE curriculum for all district programs; including career exploration and soft skills training. -Recruit new businesses and organizations to provide quality work-based and school-based learning opportunities for students; serve as the liaison between the district and business and industry.-Create high-quality career pathways, internships, job shadowing opportunities and dual credits for high school students.-Assist the district director, school principals, district coordinators, and post-secondary representatives in defining needs, developing plans, establishing goals, and formulating policies and procedures for program development. Show less

Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director

• Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

-Plan, coordinate, and implement programs targeted at educational and developmental needs of resident students. -Select, train, supervise, and evaluate a capable and responsible hall staff for buildings of responsibility. -Assist in implementing effective management strategies in the day-to-day operation of the residence halls. -Assist with the management of summer camps and conferences. -Assisting with the development and evaluation of programs, services, policies, procedures, management, marketing, etc. -Coordinate check-in and checkout procedures. -Coordinate and track discipline for student conduct in coordination with the judicial affairs officer. -Educate students who are referred for alcohol violations, taking them through education modules as assigned. Show less

Academic Advisor - Trio Center (EDGE/STEM-H)

• Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

Educational Dedication and Goal Enhancement (EDGE) EDGE/Student Support Services is a TRIO program that provides support to students who qualify as low income, first generation, or have a documented disability, to assist them in maintaining good grades and successfully completing a degree or certificate. EDGE offers the following services to students: -Academic Advising -Individual tutoring -Degree planning -Financial aid counseling -Financial literacy information -Cultural field trips -Transfer counseling and field trips to four year colleges and university -Workshops on academic, personal, and financial topics -Support for students with disabilities -Computer lab reserved in our office for EDGE participants As an academic advisor in this program I support all the services listed above and specialize in advising, counseling, and developing specific and cultural workshops or trips. Show less

Conference Manager and Conference Assistant Supervisor

• May 2015 - Jan 2016

Summer Position May-August annually Serve as a Conference Manager to guests coming to campus during the summer months for sports camps, retreats, and conferences. Provided on call service to groups that came in to stay with us, addressed rooming conditions as well as gave tips about what the local hot spots were to see while in Durango.Operated and ran two front desks with a total of 18 staff members on the summer crew working cleaning, maintenance, and desk assistant positions. Serve as on an on call schedule to assist with maintenance concerns or guests who may need assistance.Approximately 6,000 guest and $1 million in revenue from Conference season through lodging, meals and facility rental fees. Show less

Residence Hall Director

• 2014 - Jan 2016

-Manage two apartment complexes of ethnically diverse students and families-Enforced conduct policies, prepared documentations of incidents, and ensured the safety of approximately 380 residents-Participate in 24/7 duty rotation as Residence Director on call for crisis and incident management-Administrative office duties such as; addressing student and parent concerns, -Serve as a judicial conduct hearing officer and adjudicate cases based on student behaviors and policy violations-Work closely with Fort Lewis College and Durango Police Departments-Supervise Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants for Campus Apartments-Provide conflict mediation between staff, students, and coworkers to ensure communication happens-Provided resources and programing for students and families to enhance their experience at Fort -Lewis College-Serve as the front lines to customer service support during high stress and emotion situation-Committee Involvement: Ongoing Leadership Training, Real Food Challenge-Environmental Center, StarRez and College Marketing, and Staff Recognition Show less

Community Adviser

• Dec 2012 - May 2014

Served as a Community Adviser to my peers in Woodland Park Apartments as an undergraduate student and was available to approximately 90 students for concerns, programming, and support.

Environmental Assessment

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

With a team of 15 students we collectively completed an Environmental Assessment of a piece of property that is owned by Northern Michigan University. I was part of the water quality and aquatics assessment team, and contributed greatly to the finalized document that followed EPA standards.

Resident Adviser

• Mar 2010 - Dec 2012

Served as a Resident Adviser to my peers in West Hall as an undergraduate student and was available to approximately 30 students for concerns, programming, and support.