Experience

Community College League of California

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Consortium Director

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Accomplished significant milestones that have strengthened the consortium's impact and success. Collaboration among member libraries has thrived under my leadership, resulting in joint initiatives, shared resources, and cooperative projects. Additionally, I have made substantial progress in improving resource accessibility for library patrons through innovative technologies and systems. Skillful financial management has ensured the consortium's stability, enabling continued support for member libraries. The program offerings have been diversified and expanded, catering to the diverse needs of member libraries and their communities. Advocacy efforts have raised awareness of the value of libraries and influenced policy decisions. Strong relationships with stakeholders have fostered collaboration and support for consortium initiatives. Effective evaluation and assessment mechanisms allow data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Show less



California Community Colleges Technology Center

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Statewide Program Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2020

  Served as the Program Manager and statewide lead for the California Community Colleges Library Services Platform Project. Ensured that all stated objectives, project timelines, work quality standards were met or surpassed.• Led 110 colleges in implementing the Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE software platform.• Established the governance and work group structure, ensuring that all stakeholders are represented and supported.• Managed, developed and maintained the vendor relationship, while ensuring that responsibilities and deliverables were met.• Worked closely with the project partners, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing.• Created program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.• Maintained organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.• Analyzed, evaluated, and overcame program risks, and produced program reports for management and stakeholders.• Coordinated continuous improvement of product implementation. • Managed the participation process, ensuring adequate participation across the CCC system.• Developed and circulated the Request for Proposals (RFP) and managed the proposal evaluation process involving numerous stakeholder groups from inception through the executed contract. Show less

• Statewide Project Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

  Served as the Project Manager responsible for the development of common assessment and technology/data infrastructure for the California Community College (CCC) system. • Identified project needs and managed operational enhancements.• Developed and estimated required resources.• Set project development priorities and schedules.• Facilitated and monitored the project's long- and short-term goals. • Developed project plans, policies and implementation methodology. • Assessed resources and time constraints in proposition delivery for project. • Worked closely with community colleges to ensure appropriate systems support.• Gathered data based on the project's goals for reporting period(s) analysis.• Provided project evaluations to improve the effectiveness of the structure, policies and operational procedures. • Assured compliance with related District, County, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Show less



Shasta Local Agency Formation Commission

• Shasta County

• Executive Officer

  • 2004 - Jul 2013

  Served as the Executive Officer responsible for the administration of Shasta LAFCO, at the pleasure of the Committee to oversee local agency boundary changes and other jurisdictional boundary issues. • Worked with numerous public entities to balance a variety of desired outcomes. • Responsible for overall policy development, program planning, fiscal management, general administration, contract administration and operations. • Administrative duties included development, oversight, and review of an annual work plan; assignment of work activities, projects and programs; monitoring workflow and the day-to-day business of the Commission. • Responsible for personnel management, including hiring, direction and supervision of employees and contractors. • Preparation and implementation of the annual agency budget. • Outreach and liaison, including representing the Commission before public policymaking agencies and community groups; coordinating the LAFCO processes with discretionary actions of other agencies; facilitating workshops and meetings to reflect the needs and desires of the community. Show less



Self Employed

• Northern California

• Owner, Lead Consultant

  • 1999 - 2006

  Local Government Consulting and Administration Organization and administration of several Northern California LAFCOs. Served as an Independent Contractor; including administration of Commission business, fiscal management, proposal acceptance, meeting preparation and website maintenance. Local Government Consulting and Administration Organization and administration of several Northern California LAFCOs. Served as an Independent Contractor; including administration of Commission business, fiscal management, proposal acceptance, meeting preparation and website maintenance.



Mendocino Local Agency Formation Commission

• Mendocino County

• Executive Officer

  • 1999 - 2001

  Served as the Executive Officer for the Commission, as an independent contractor. Contracted scope of work included the administration of Commission business, fiscal management, proposal acceptance, meeting preparation and website maintenance. Served as the Executive Officer for the Commission, as an independent contractor. Contracted scope of work included the administration of Commission business, fiscal management, proposal acceptance, meeting preparation and website maintenance.



Quincy Jr./Sr. HIgh School

• Quincy, California

• Agricultural Instructor

  • 1997 - 1999

  Taught Agricultural Science, Plant, Animal Health, Leadership and Elective Courses; and served as Advisor to the Future Farmers of America program. • Provided oversight and on-site management of the Agricultural Education Grant that provided funding for the Agriculture, ROP and Ag-Tech programs. • Developed curriculum for new local coursework (Agricultural Leadership and Development) and revived interest and enrollment in the program. Taught Agricultural Science, Plant, Animal Health, Leadership and Elective Courses; and served as Advisor to the Future Farmers of America program. • Provided oversight and on-site management of the Agricultural Education Grant that provided funding for the Agriculture, ROP and Ag-Tech programs. • Developed curriculum for new local coursework (Agricultural Leadership and Development) and revived interest and enrollment in the program.



Enloe Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Projects Coordinator

  • 1996 - 1997