Coordinator of Health and Wellness Promotion

• Aug 2019 - Present

The four main areas I manage:* BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) & CASICS (Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students)* CSR (Center for Students in Recovery)* Bystander Intervention (Bringing in the Bystander Initiative)* Tobacco-Free Campus Policy (Peers Against Tobacco)I additionally serve as an advocate/advisor for students. I am currently training as a Title IX officer/investigator and DSAL assistant for student funding (e.g. Scholarships, Texas Grants, SEOG, and CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-IHE/Student Aid). As of July 2020, I am officially certified as a COVID-19 Contact Tracer by Johns Hopkins University. Show less

Student Graduate Assistant for Student Wellness & Health

• Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

As a Graduate Assistant for Student Wellness and Health Promotion, I was the facilitator for the following programs: BASICS/Bystander Intervention/Student Development. The BASICS Program is an empirically-validated protocol. I conducted brief interventions using Motivational Interviewing. I helped identify substance use, abuse, and dependence in college students, and I educated them on appropriate risk reduction strategies by assessing stage of change to deliver a personalized intervention. Moreover, I integrated educational interventions, participated in weekly staff meetings to address programmatic issues, organized and secured student files, and monitored all aspects to ensure compliance with all legal statues. Lastly, I assisted in the planning, implementation, marketing, and assessment of campus-wide alcohol/drug prevention and education programming. Show less

Supplemental Instruction SI Tutor

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

SI Tutor UTPB:• English Comp • Research and essay writing • MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian styles• American Lit• British Lit• Government/Political Science• History• Humanities• Anthropology • Philosophy• Psychology• Sociology • StatisticsAccomplishments/Results UTPB:* Student Senate / Senator Psychology Seat* Psi Chi Honor Society* Psychology Club* President and co-founder of the Permian Basin Alumni Association of Phi Theta Kappa (UTPB)* National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society* President's List / 3.95 GPA* Committee Member Access & Equality Board (appointed by the University President)* LGBTQ+ Alliance Club* Psychology major / Criminology minor* Future GRAD SCHOOL student / TA Show less

Licensed Professional Counselor-I

• Jan 2022 - Present

Theoretical Orientation: Rogerian/Person Centered. Other theories practiced: Adlerian, CBT, Existential, Gestalt, REBT, Solution-Focused, etc. Theoretical Orientation: Rogerian/Person Centered. Other theories practiced: Adlerian, CBT, Existential, Gestalt, REBT, Solution-Focused, etc.

Chapter Advisor

• May 2019 - Present

I co-founded the Omega Alumni of Phi Theta Kappa at UT Permian Basin in 2017 • Mado Juarez (co-founder . . . thank you, Mado) I served as the first-ever chapter president from 2017 to 2019 I resigned as the president in the Summer of 2019 I became one of three chapter Advisors in the Fall of 2019 (current position) • Dr. Jamie Hughes and Corey Benson (co-Advisors) I co-founded the Omega Alumni of Phi Theta Kappa at UT Permian Basin in 2017 • Mado Juarez (co-founder . . . thank you, Mado) I served as the first-ever chapter president from 2017 to 2019 I resigned as the president in the Summer of 2019 I became one of three chapter Advisors in the Fall of 2019 (current position) • Dr. Jamie Hughes and Corey Benson (co-Advisors)

Test Administrator

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

Pearson VUE Test Administrator (PPC). As an earner of Pearson VUE's Certified Test Administrator badge, I demonstrated the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain security in delivering high stakes exams, provided exceptional customer service, handled technical issues, administered and proctored exams. Furthermore, as a Test Administrator (a.k.a. Invigilator), I maintained a secure testing environment to provide a reliable and fair testing environment (e.g. I ensured no exam content was removed, and I ensured no unauthorized material entered the testing environment). SKILLS: Computer Based Testing; Exam Proctor; Exam Security; Personal Information Security; Technical Troubleshooting' Test Administration; Test Center (Key Carrier/Opener/Closer) Show less

Academic Tutor

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2018

I tutored students: • English 1301 and 1302 • MLA, APA, and Turabian styles • Government 2305 and 2306 • History 1301 and 1302 • Psychology 2301 • Sociology 1301 Accomplishments/Results: • I was a member of: the two-year community college honor society Phi Theta Kappa, and I served as the treasurer and then as the president (overall 4.0 GPA); I am a lifetime member of PTK • I was a member of the English Honor Society Sigma Kappa Delta, and I served as the Student Council Representative (English Comp I & II 4.0 GPA); I am a lifetime member of SKD • I was a member and a voting delegate to the Student Government Association Accomplishments/Results at MC: • Induction into Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. • President’s List all four semesters I was enrolled at Midland College (GPA of 4.0 all four semesters). • Successfully completed BCIS (Business Computer Information Systems) and earned a 3.9 in the course. (Word 2016, Excel 2016, PowerPoint 2016, & Access 2016), etc. Furthermore, as a student and a leader in several groups and societies, I was able to expand my knowledge in (OS) Windows 10, Adobe Systems, PhotoShop, and MS Paint. • I created an extensive amount of design graphics for different groups and events (e.g. posters, banners, flyers, etc.). I designed the t-shirts for Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Kappa Delta. Show less

Writer/Editor

• Jan 2005 - Dec 2017

As a content writer, I provided relevant content writing for various online media sources, websites and forums. I provided information in easy to understand clusters or laid out in bullet points. My main purpose and goal as a content writer: * Provide information * Promote sales * Convert readers to become a paying customer * Convert readers to a sale (~ to become buyers) I took information provided by website owners/managers- after they have analyzed all the tasks, and I would assign a task to promote the particular website given for reference URL. As a Freelancer, I worked as an independent contractor, composing text for technical manuals, marketing projects or publications. Show less

GO Recruiter

• Apr 2013 - Jul 2016

I hired IC-type people (independent contractors/merchandising specialists) for resets, assembly-projects, on-going projects all around the United States. I searched for the best qualified candidates via web sites such as Narms, The Recruiter, Mystery Shoppers, and many more sites, and I interviewed and vetted them. I would then send the applicant data to our "HR Team" for processing. I then paired the person with the proper district manager across the country. I utilized tools such as JLA, Go-to-Meeting, Skype, and Team Viewer to communicate with head-quarters, regional managers, and district managers. I also helped train new merchandisers as needed while working extensively with all Microsoft programs. Accomplishments/Results: • I maintained a 95% hiring rate (company expectations were 90%) • My assigned territories were above the company required 95 percentile • I had some of the best networking, communicating, and hiring skills out of the 50+ recruiters Show less

National Recruiter - Network and Computer Systems Administrator

• Jul 2008 - 2013

As a National Recruiter, I hired only the best and most qualified personnel for client contracts in association with a company; head hunter alliances. I conducted detailed interviews as needed and implemented organization to locate and qualify potential employees for a firm. I also maintained and reconfigured excel spreadsheets to increase positive production in various areas for respective clients. Moreover, I ensured the integrity of LAN/WAN infrastructure as well as designed and deployed networks, networked address assignment, management and implementation of routing protocols such as RIPv2, HSRP, routing table configurations and certain implementations of authentication (e.g.: challenge response, etc.). I oversaw the maintenance of certain network servers: file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems, etc. Lastly, I monitored issue tracking systems while providing back-up to respective Network Engineers. Network monitoring Testing the network for weakness Needed updates Installing and implementing security programs In many cases, E-mail and Internet filters Evaluating implementing network management software JavaScript, Coding, Algorithms (i.e. hex, Rijndael...limited) Show less

District Manager / Trainer

• Oct 1998 - Jul 2009

As a District Manager I was in charge of entire regions where multiple stores operate ((Tx and NM). I headed the operational practices of all stores to ensure each one ran smoothly. I had over 300 retail/department stores in my district and over 120 employees. I also had to maintain my district's budget and maintain sales goals in compliance with marketing campaigns and promotions. As well as creating and maintaining budgets, I also coordinated with and reported to senior management in the company. I was bestowed with Driveline's newly-implemented 'District Manager Of The Year' award. Other duties: Interview, hire, train (employees and other district/regional managers even Execs), coordinate and discipline employees and/or store managers; check in on individual stores to make sure the store is stocked, clean and in proper working order. Extensive travel (75%). http://www.drivelineretail.com/ Show less

District Manager

• Jan 2004 - 2009

Driveline Marketing Services (Driveline Retail Solutions) was acquired by Archway Marketing Services. My duties/tasks as a District Manager for Driveline remained the same as with Archway. Districts and regions were realigned thus increasing the number of stores and employees in my respective district. My duties as a trainer became significantly enhanced as I traveled to assist in this task in different parts of the country. http://www.drivelineretail.com/ Driveline Marketing Services (Driveline Retail Solutions) was acquired by Archway Marketing Services. My duties/tasks as a District Manager for Driveline remained the same as with Archway. Districts and regions were realigned thus increasing the number of stores and employees in my respective district. My duties as a trainer became significantly enhanced as I traveled to assist in this task in different parts of the country. http://www.drivelineretail.com/

Internship

• 2008 - 2008

District Manager

• Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

Archway Marketing Services acquired Service Advantage Merchandising. My duties/tasks as a District Manager remained the same. However, the number of retail/department stores and employees in my area increased significantly. Archway has been ranked on the Inc. 500|5000 list of the fastest growing private companies for three consecutive years (2013). http://archway.com/ Archway Marketing Services acquired Service Advantage Merchandising. My duties/tasks as a District Manager remained the same. However, the number of retail/department stores and employees in my area increased significantly. Archway has been ranked on the Inc. 500|5000 list of the fastest growing private companies for three consecutive years (2013). http://archway.com/

District Manager

• Nov 1998 - Jan 2002

As a District Manager for Service Advantage my duties/tasks consisted of: interviewing, hiring, training, auditing and terminating employees as needed; I had over 50 employees. 75% travel was required to audit stores/employees; I had over 100 retail/department stores/post offices/doctor's offices in my district. I kept daily communication with my Regional Manager and other company execs as needed. I assisted other districts and regions (and corporate) as needed. Service Advantage Merchandising was acquired by Archway Marketing Services. Show less

Team Lead

• 1995 - 1998

Project Manager

• 1981 - 1995