Executive Director for Academic and Strategic Initiatives

• Jul 2018 - Present

Adjunct Faculty, Social Sciences

• Aug 2013 - Present

Provide college-level instructional services from within the social sciences division of the college for undergraduate students in the fields of psychology and sociology. Prepare undergrads for upper-level coursework in the social sciences by implementing a variety of teaching and learning techniques designed to instill a comprehensive understanding of the social sciences. Participate in college-related functions and professional development opportunities designed to inspire and encourage… Show more Provide college-level instructional services from within the social sciences division of the college for undergraduate students in the fields of psychology and sociology. Prepare undergrads for upper-level coursework in the social sciences by implementing a variety of teaching and learning techniques designed to instill a comprehensive understanding of the social sciences. Participate in college-related functions and professional development opportunities designed to inspire and encourage personal growth and understanding in the instructional arts.

Director of Primary Partnerships & Special Programs

• Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

Managing Partner

• Nov 2011 - May 2013

Directed daily operations for a start-up preservation services company including all functions related to: human resources, budget preparation and management, strategic planning, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, sales and marketing. Provided vision, direction and implement strategies to advance a growing business in south-central Louisiana. Directed daily operations for a start-up preservation services company including all functions related to: human resources, budget preparation and management, strategic planning, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, sales and marketing. Provided vision, direction and implement strategies to advance a growing business in south-central Louisiana.

Dean, College Services

• Jan 2006 - May 2010

Directed daily operations of the Office of College Services including all functions related to: marketing, advertising and communications (internal and external); creative services (graphic design, production and publications); Web site, e-communications and social networking strategic planning and management; institutional advancement; institutional research and effectiveness; special projects for the president; emergency and crisis management; public and media relations; community, alumni… Show more Directed daily operations of the Office of College Services including all functions related to: marketing, advertising and communications (internal and external); creative services (graphic design, production and publications); Web site, e-communications and social networking strategic planning and management; institutional advancement; institutional research and effectiveness; special projects for the president; emergency and crisis management; public and media relations; community, alumni, and retiree relations. Fiscal oversight included the management of a $902,000 annual budget. Served as advisor to college president and as a member of the President’s Staff and President’s Council. Served as member of the Lone Star College System’s Public Information Council (PIC). Show less Directed daily operations of the Office of College Services including all functions related to: marketing, advertising and communications (internal and external); creative services (graphic design, production and publications); Web site, e-communications and social networking strategic planning and management; institutional advancement; institutional research and effectiveness; special projects for the president; emergency and crisis management; public and media relations; community, alumni… Show more Directed daily operations of the Office of College Services including all functions related to: marketing, advertising and communications (internal and external); creative services (graphic design, production and publications); Web site, e-communications and social networking strategic planning and management; institutional advancement; institutional research and effectiveness; special projects for the president; emergency and crisis management; public and media relations; community, alumni, and retiree relations. Fiscal oversight included the management of a $902,000 annual budget. Served as advisor to college president and as a member of the President’s Staff and President’s Council. Served as member of the Lone Star College System’s Public Information Council (PIC). Show less

Director, College Relations

• Nov 2001 - Jan 2006

Directed daily operations of the Office of College Relations including all functions related to marketing, advertising, public relations, media relations, crisis management, retiree affairs, alumni affairs, planning and development, publications, Web site management, and budget oversight including the management of an $850,000 budget. Served as advisor to college president as a member of the President’s Staff and President’s Council. Served as member of the North Harris Montgomery Community… Show more Directed daily operations of the Office of College Relations including all functions related to marketing, advertising, public relations, media relations, crisis management, retiree affairs, alumni affairs, planning and development, publications, Web site management, and budget oversight including the management of an $850,000 budget. Served as advisor to college president as a member of the President’s Staff and President’s Council. Served as member of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District’s Public Information Council (PIC).

Manager, Marketing Communications

• Jan 1998 - Nov 2001

Directed daily operations of the Office of College Relations including all functions related to marketing, advertising, public relations, media relations, crisis management, retiree affairs, alumni affairs, planning and development, publications, Web site management, and budget oversight including the management of an $850,000 budget. Served as advisor to college president as a member of the President's Staff and President's Council. Served as member of the

Creative Director

• Aug 1996 - Jan 1998

Led a team of three graphic designers for a multi-enterprise publishing, printing and marketing parent firm. Responsible for client press checks, proofing systems and all quality control measures. Produced radio and television commercials for parent company and various clients. Provided art and creative direction for all client projects and created numerous brand identities for a multitude of companies and corporations. Led a team of three graphic designers for a multi-enterprise publishing, printing and marketing parent firm. Responsible for client press checks, proofing systems and all quality control measures. Produced radio and television commercials for parent company and various clients. Provided art and creative direction for all client projects and created numerous brand identities for a multitude of companies and corporations.

Owner/Designer

• Mar 1995 - Aug 1996

Owned and operated a full-service graphic design firm. Created branding packages for numerous clients (specialized in oilfield-related companies). Produced a variety of publications ranging from brochures to point-of-purchase collateral materials. Served as creative director for a national oilfield-related trade magazine. Developed and maintained a consistent client base by networking extensively at various local and regional events. Owned and operated a full-service graphic design firm. Created branding packages for numerous clients (specialized in oilfield-related companies). Produced a variety of publications ranging from brochures to point-of-purchase collateral materials. Served as creative director for a national oilfield-related trade magazine. Developed and maintained a consistent client base by networking extensively at various local and regional events.

Senior Designer

• Feb 1994 - Mar 1995

Led a team of four graphic designers and three production assistants to produce a community information-oriented, bi-monthly magazine of 200,000 circulation. Served as creative director and senior designer for all magazine layout and art-related functions. Responsible for proofing and quality control of all company-related publications. Served as copywriter for all marketing and advertising functions including the production of radio commercials. Served as advisor to publisher and editor on all… Show more Led a team of four graphic designers and three production assistants to produce a community information-oriented, bi-monthly magazine of 200,000 circulation. Served as creative director and senior designer for all magazine layout and art-related functions. Responsible for proofing and quality control of all company-related publications. Served as copywriter for all marketing and advertising functions including the production of radio commercials. Served as advisor to publisher and editor on all advertising- and marketing-related matters. Show less Led a team of four graphic designers and three production assistants to produce a community information-oriented, bi-monthly magazine of 200,000 circulation. Served as creative director and senior designer for all magazine layout and art-related functions. Responsible for proofing and quality control of all company-related publications. Served as copywriter for all marketing and advertising functions including the production of radio commercials. Served as advisor to publisher and editor on all… Show more Led a team of four graphic designers and three production assistants to produce a community information-oriented, bi-monthly magazine of 200,000 circulation. Served as creative director and senior designer for all magazine layout and art-related functions. Responsible for proofing and quality control of all company-related publications. Served as copywriter for all marketing and advertising functions including the production of radio commercials. Served as advisor to publisher and editor on all advertising- and marketing-related matters. Show less

Graphic Designer

• Jan 1991 - Feb 1994

Provided graphic support for the mental health branch of the General Health System of Louisiana located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Responsible for the creation of display and exhibit materials. Served as lead graphic designer on all graphic-related projects for the mental health sector of the larger healthcare system. Designed and produced various collateral materials for recruitment purposes. Served as advisor to the agency director on all graphic-related functions. Provided graphic support for the mental health branch of the General Health System of Louisiana located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Responsible for the creation of display and exhibit materials. Served as lead graphic designer on all graphic-related projects for the mental health sector of the larger healthcare system. Designed and produced various collateral materials for recruitment purposes. Served as advisor to the agency director on all graphic-related functions.

Media Production Assistant

• Jan 1986 - Aug 1988

Responsible for coordinating the distribution of all media equipment for classroom use. Assisted faculty and staff by producing graphics for student recruitment and classroom needs. Produced all campus engraved nametags and signage. Assisted media director and media production supervisor with various media-related projects. Provided support for the college's learning resource center by providing supporting graphics and materials. Responsible for coordinating the distribution of all media equipment for classroom use. Assisted faculty and staff by producing graphics for student recruitment and classroom needs. Produced all campus engraved nametags and signage. Assisted media director and media production supervisor with various media-related projects. Provided support for the college's learning resource center by providing supporting graphics and materials.