Experience

Northwest Missouri State University - Kansas City

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Manage operations and personnel budget by monitoring, forecasting, reducing, and recommending policy and degree program changes to align budget to University goals; interview, hire, supervise, and coordinate training of Kansas City and Dual Credit faculty and staff; ensure compliance of all University rules, regulations & policies; collaborate and execute comprehensive marketing strategy for Northwest-Kansas City and Dual Credit including email marketing and social media strategies; enhance the… Show more Manage operations and personnel budget by monitoring, forecasting, reducing, and recommending policy and degree program changes to align budget to University goals; interview, hire, supervise, and coordinate training of Kansas City and Dual Credit faculty and staff; ensure compliance of all University rules, regulations & policies; collaborate and execute comprehensive marketing strategy for Northwest-Kansas City and Dual Credit including email marketing and social media strategies; enhance the University footprint in the Kansas City region through strategic partnership development, community involvement and volunteerism, and leading area economic development and chamber initiatives related to education in the Northland; develop relationships and heighten University involvement in Kansas City metropolitan based chambers and development councils beyond the Northland, particularly with organizations that work to uplift marginalized populations; lead statewide collaborative organization of Missouri Dual Credit providers to connect with Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development.

• Assistant Director - Northwest-Kansas City

  • Jul 2015 - May 2020

  Manage operations budget by monitoring, forecasting and recommending policy and degree program changes to align budget to University goals; plan strategic personnel changes and job description development to align with Northwest-Kansas City program launch; interview, hire, and coordinate training of new Kansas City and Dual Credit faculty and staff; create degree program course schedules for FASTTRACKS, Dual Credit, and the Kansas City Completion programs; lead the Northwest Dual Credit… Show more Manage operations budget by monitoring, forecasting and recommending policy and degree program changes to align budget to University goals; plan strategic personnel changes and job description development to align with Northwest-Kansas City program launch; interview, hire, and coordinate training of new Kansas City and Dual Credit faculty and staff; create degree program course schedules for FASTTRACKS, Dual Credit, and the Kansas City Completion programs; lead the Northwest Dual Credit program, including accreditation and internal and external partnership development; represent Northwest in matters associated with Northland & Southland Center of Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) in dual credit as well as promoting growth in credited programs; participate in the University strategic planning via the Extended Leadership Team; collaborate to develop comprehensive marketing strategy for Northwest-Kansas City and Dual Credit; maintain the Northwest-Kansas City Budget Data Dashboard; research Northwest-Kansas City new program and partnership feasibility to align with University mission, vision, and strategic plan; assist with student recruitment, advisement and other events; represent the University to the public, key stakeholders, and business partners; assist the Director with various initiatives and objectives.



National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accreditation Commissioner

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Kansas City Area Development Council

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TeamKC Higher Education Representative

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce

• Vice Chair of Youth Leadership

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Chair of Education Committee

  • Sep 2022 - Present



GLADSTONE ECONOMIC BETTERMENT COUNCIL

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Member Board Of Directors

  • 2018 - Present



Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce

• Vice Chair of Education Committee

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022



Northland Education & Business Alliance with Clay County Economic Development Council

• Co-Chair of Education

  • Jul 2021 - May 2022



Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Vice President of Education, Board of Directors

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2020



Northwest Missouri State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach Data & Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Organized and achieved National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Accreditation for Dual Credit Program; managed operations budget; led Northwest Alternative Certification Teacher Education, Dual Credit and Professional Development programs; maintained Outreach budget data and compile monthly budget report for all Outreach accounts; designed an Outreach Data Dashboard that included student credit hour data, prospective and current student databases, student surveys results… Show more Organized and achieved National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Accreditation for Dual Credit Program; managed operations budget; led Northwest Alternative Certification Teacher Education, Dual Credit and Professional Development programs; maintained Outreach budget data and compile monthly budget report for all Outreach accounts; designed an Outreach Data Dashboard that included student credit hour data, prospective and current student databases, student surveys results, Outreach Center activity, and special reports as requested by academic Deans or departments; coordinated third party non-credit partnerships; researched Outreach new program and partnership feasibility studies; managed special projects for Outreach; assisted with advisement and other recruitment events at both the Kansas City and St. Joseph Centers.

• Outreach Coordinator

  • May 2006 - Jun 2013

  Managed operations and grant budget; managed third party partners offering professional development courses; coordinated dual credit program; facilitated career education certification course offerings; led technology training for off-campus staff; coordinated development of marketing materials; created and maintained initial departmental website



Kansas City Collegiate Admissions Professionals (KCCAP)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Chapter President

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Chief executive officer of KCCAP, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of KCCAP, presided over all meetings of the membership, ex officio member of all standing committees, published annual schedule of meetings, provided each member institution confirmation and an agenda of each meeting held, provided annual president report, coordinated Master Business List project, assisted in development of marketing materials, planned training sessions for business partner… Show more Chief executive officer of KCCAP, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of KCCAP, presided over all meetings of the membership, ex officio member of all standing committees, published annual schedule of meetings, provided each member institution confirmation and an agenda of each meeting held, provided annual president report, coordinated Master Business List project, assisted in development of marketing materials, planned training sessions for business partner development Show less Chief executive officer of KCCAP, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of KCCAP, presided over all meetings of the membership, ex officio member of all standing committees, published annual schedule of meetings, provided each member institution confirmation and an agenda of each meeting held, provided annual president report, coordinated Master Business List project, assisted in development of marketing materials, planned training sessions for business partner… Show more Chief executive officer of KCCAP, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of KCCAP, presided over all meetings of the membership, ex officio member of all standing committees, published annual schedule of meetings, provided each member institution confirmation and an agenda of each meeting held, provided annual president report, coordinated Master Business List project, assisted in development of marketing materials, planned training sessions for business partner development Show less



Northwest Missouri State University Kansas City Alumni & Friends Chapter

• Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Chapter President

  • May 2012 - Apr 2014

  To learn more about the Kansas City Alumni & Friends Chapter, feel free to contact me at nwalumnikc@gmail.com or washam@nwmissouri.edu. Check us out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/NW-Alumni-Association-Kansas-City-Alumni-Friends-Chapter/254447551237166 for updated information on Chapter events! To learn more about the Kansas City Alumni & Friends Chapter, feel free to contact me at nwalumnikc@gmail.com or washam@nwmissouri.edu. Check us out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/NW-Alumni-Association-Kansas-City-Alumni-Friends-Chapter/254447551237166 for updated information on Chapter events!



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Associate

  • Sep 2002 - Jun 2006