Experience

Nevada Department of Education-Nevada Ready

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning, and Education Options

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  * Direct and supervise office staff so they are equipped and prepared to effectively address assigned work and meet department goals and objectives.* Ensure assigned Nevada Department of Education (NDE) goals and measurable objectives are met through effective implementation of assigned programs, activities, and/or initiatives.* Provide oversight and leadership to ensure the successful implementation of state and federal requirements through compliance and performance monitoring.* Support assigned department goals and objectives through effective and efficient fiscal resource management.* Professionally represent the NDE in a variety of settings and situations in a manner thatis consistent with the department's mission and vision. Show less

• Interim Deputy Superintendent of Educator Effectiveness and Family Engagement

  • Sep 2022 - Jul 2023

  * Support and supervise the Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning, and Education Options, Office of Educator Development, Licensure, and Family Engagement, and Office of Safe and Respectful Learning Environments.* Ensure the NDE goals and objectives are met through effective implementation of assigned programs, activities, and initiatives.* Serve as a member of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s cabinet.* Support the governor’s office, legislature, and media regarding the implementation of programs, activities, and initiatives. Show less

• Director of Career Readiness, Adult Learning, and Education Options (CRALEO)

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2022

  * Direct and supervise office staff so they are equipped and prepared to effectively address assigned work and meet department goals and objectives.* Ensure assigned Nevada Department of Education (NDE) goals and measurable objectives are met through effective implementation of assigned programs, activities, and/or initiatives.* Provide oversight and leadership to ensure the successful implementation of state and federal requirements through compliance and performance monitoring.* Support assigned department goals and objectives through effective and efficient fiscal resource management.* Professionally represent the NDE in a variety of settings and situations in a manner thatis consistent with the department's mission and vision. Show less



National Executive Directors Association (NEDA) for ACTE

• President

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  The mission of the National Executive Directors’ Association for State Career and Technical Education Associations (NEDA) is to strengthen the capabilities and effectiveness of state executive directors, or presidents of state career and technical associations that do not have an executive director/secretary, in the performance of association management. Served as president-elect in 2019-20 and president in 2020-21. The mission of the National Executive Directors’ Association for State Career and Technical Education Associations (NEDA) is to strengthen the capabilities and effectiveness of state executive directors, or presidents of state career and technical associations that do not have an executive director/secretary, in the performance of association management. Served as president-elect in 2019-20 and president in 2020-21.



Nevada Association for Career and Technical Education

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2020

  The duties of the executive director included:* Management of the Association in accordance with the policies and directives of the board.* Provide proper communication to the Board of all issues, activities, and meetings including the preparation of meeting agendas and providing access to all appropriate reports for each Board and committee meeting.* Provide guidance to the Board on issues and policies regarding by-laws and the constitution.* Prepare and update an officer directory, officer handbook, annual budget, and policies and procedures manual.* Organizes and conducts leadership activities.* Advises the board on strategic planning and relevant issues.* Complete association award applications such as the Quality Association Award Application.* Assists the membership committee with planning, coordinating, and directing membership recruitment* Organize and direct the functions of Association committees.* Maintain relationships with other associations, education, government, public service organizations, and vendors.* Stay informed of national, regional, and state career and technical education (CTE) issues.* Serve as a liaison on legislative and advocacy issues at the state and national level.* Coordinate with the treasurer to ensure all tax forms are submitted properly.* Complete and submit state and/or regional leadership grants when applicable.* Coordinate online presence, including social media, with the webmaster and the Board.* Serve as the conference coordinator for the Nevada ACTE Summer Conference including working with the venue, drafting an agenda, preparing the program, and creating evaluation materials.* Other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. Show less

• Past President

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

• President

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  * Call and preside over all meetings of the Association and the Executive Board.* Serve as chair of the Executive Board.* Appoint all committees and act as ex–officio member of each.* Work with the President-elect, Past President, and Executive in planning and carrying out the year’s program of work.* Be program chair at the annual Association conference.* Maintain communications with the Association for Career and Technical Education and support ACTE programs.* Serve as Chair of the Nevada ACTE Delegation to the ACTE Assembly of Delegates.* Encourage participation by Nevada ACTE in Region V activities.* Provide articles to the Nevada Department of Education Reflector Newsletter. Show less



East Career Technical Academy

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Dec 2018 - Mar 2020

  * Served as an instructional leader to teachers. * Developed and implemented programs to ensure that all students are college and career-ready upon graduation. * Coordinate activities and strategies to improve student performance on the ACT exam. * Maintain and improve the quality of the physical facilities of the campus. * Support student compliance with CCSD rules and regulations. * Served as an instructional leader to teachers. * Developed and implemented programs to ensure that all students are college and career-ready upon graduation. * Coordinate activities and strategies to improve student performance on the ACT exam. * Maintain and improve the quality of the physical facilities of the campus. * Support student compliance with CCSD rules and regulations.



Clark County School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dean Of Students

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  * Served as the Dean of Students at Legacy High School. * Maintain and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the school. * Support student compliance with CCSD rules and regulations. * Serve as an instructional leader to teachers. * Served as the Dean of Students at Legacy High School. * Maintain and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the school. * Support student compliance with CCSD rules and regulations. * Serve as an instructional leader to teachers.

• Dean Of Students

  • May 2017 - Oct 2018

  * Maintain and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the school. * Support student compliance with CCSD rules and regulations. * Serve as an instructional leader to teachers. * Plan and supervise the conversion of the library to a technology center. * Maintain and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the school. * Support student compliance with CCSD rules and regulations. * Serve as an instructional leader to teachers. * Plan and supervise the conversion of the library to a technology center.

• Community Partnership Coordinator

  • Dec 2011 - May 2017

  * Coordinated activities and advisory board meetings for the eleven program areas at Southwest Career and Technical Academy and their respective industry partners.* Provided campus tours for members of industry, educational leaders, and other dignitaries.* Assisted writing teams for award applications (Apple Distinguished School, Magnet Schools of America)Developed a school-wide internship program* Served on School Improvement Team (2014-16), School Generated Funds Committee (2009-2015), Scholarship Committee (2014-16), Safety Committee (2015-16), PBL Committee (2013-15) Show less

• Program Leader for Video Game Technologies

  • 2009 - 2013

  Primary Subjects Taught: Digital Game Development I, II, and IIIAdditional Subjects Taught: 3D Animation I and II, Graphic Design, Media Production for the Web, Website Science I* Coordinated advisory board meetings for Game Development and Website Design program areas* Member of Clark County School District Joint Technical Skills Committee for Media Technology* Served on Clark County School District Curriculum writing teams for Graphic Design, Animation, Website Design and Development, and Digital Game Development programs of study* Served on the State of Nevada Curriculum writing teams for Graphic Design, Digital Game Development, and Website Science* Responsible for opening the Game Development and Website Design program areas (2009) Show less

• Teacher

  • 2001 - 2008

  * Taught 3D Animations and Graphics I and II, Business Law, Computer Applications, Financial Literacy, and Keyboarding. * Co-Advisor for Teens in Prevention (2003-06), Finance Committee Member (2003-06), Safety and Discipline Committee Member (2002-06), Staff Development Committee Member (2004-05), Technology Committee Member (2002-06)* Assistant Junior Varsity Men’s Soccer Coach (2008-2009)* Summerlin Youth Forum Teacher of the Year for Palo Verde High School (2008)

• Technical Advisor for Safe and Drug-Free Schools

  • 2004 - 2005

  Provided technical advice and support including brochures and Interact forums utilized by teachers.

• Teacher

  • 2001 - 2001

  * Taught Algebra I * Junior Varsity Women’s Soccer Coach (1999-2001)



HomePlace

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Store Manager

  • 1997 - 1999

  I was an assistant store manager of this bankrupt retail change in Las Vegas at the Henderson location. Assisted the store manager with all activities of operation within the store ensuring maximum sales and profitability through customer service, merchandising, inventory, managing expenses and operating costs, and human resources management, while adhering to all policies and procedures. I was an assistant store manager of this bankrupt retail change in Las Vegas at the Henderson location. Assisted the store manager with all activities of operation within the store ensuring maximum sales and profitability through customer service, merchandising, inventory, managing expenses and operating costs, and human resources management, while adhering to all policies and procedures.


Target
• Mexico
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales Team Leader

  • 1991 - 1997