Experience

University of Silicon Valley

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Jan 2023 - Present

• • Jan 2021 - Present

  Academic leader for the Department of Arts and Sciences including general education disciplines (arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and physical science) and foundational fine arts courses.

• • Jan 2019 - Present

• • May 2020 - Jan 2021



City of Emeryville Public Art Committee

• Business Representative

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Representing the public as a business in Emeryville's extensive public arts projects. Including voting on projects, purchases and public policy. Contributed to the successful application for a California State Cultural District designation. Representing the public as a business in Emeryville's extensive public arts projects. Including voting on projects, purchases and public policy. Contributed to the successful application for a California State Cultural District designation.



SAE Expression College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

  Chief academic and student affairs officer for the campusResponsible for implementation and maintenance of internal and external policies including Standards of Accreditation (ACCSC & ACICS)Oversight on all academic operations for degree-level programs in Audio, Animation, Game Development and Art, Entertainment Business, Motion Graphic Design, Film and General EducationManagement of hybrid, distance-education courses and online learning management systems (Canvas, Moodle)Lead a faculty of approximately 60, including Program Chairs, registrar and student services function and personnel; recruitment and performance development of department Show less

• • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Senior Faculty in Games & Creative Media/Media StudiesCurriculum development and review; revised and launched an entirely new Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design and DevelopmentOversight on course schedule and student enrollmentManage small team of adjunct instructors including recruitment, scheduling and performance reviewMaintained accurate faculty files, grade reports and other administrative records



SAE Institute

• Netherlands
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department Coordinator (Games & Animation)

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2015

  Senior Faculty in Games & Creative Media/Media Studies Local leadership & management of academic matters in the largest SAE department in Australia Manage teaching staff of 12-15, including recruitment, unit allocation, timetabling, performance management, classroom observation Administration of 200-300 students, responsible for delivery of assessment results, monitoring of students at risk, conflict resolution and credit transfers, etc. Lecturing duties & classroom teaching: game design, media studies, and guest lectures on a variety of subjects Engagement with industry for guest speakers and internship arrangements Maintenance & use of online delivery platforms & materials Show less


Macquarie University
• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Lecturer & Tutor

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2012