Experience

Guardian Quest

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  Reno, Nevada Area Took over ownership of the company in April of 2014.

• General Manager

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

  Reno, NV • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company • Create new and develop existing business opportunities for training, speaking, teaching, products, and other revenue generating initiative; • Manage all other staff secured to execute contracts or conduct administrative and support duties as needed; • Assist with providing strategic direction for accomplishing identified company goals and objectives • Help to insure that financial managing, tracking, invoicing and receiving is… Show more • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company • Create new and develop existing business opportunities for training, speaking, teaching, products, and other revenue generating initiative; • Manage all other staff secured to execute contracts or conduct administrative and support duties as needed; • Assist with providing strategic direction for accomplishing identified company goals and objectives • Help to insure that financial managing, tracking, invoicing and receiving is conducted appropriately and in a manner allows sound financial decisions to be make and principles followed • Oversee marketing efforts to include website, social media, course materials, promotional materials and other collateral • Design and improve upon curriculum for existing and new courses • Deliver courses, workshops, keynotes, etc. with excellence • Manage the scheduling of all facilitation team members according company needs and client objectives



Washoe County School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Washoe County School District Board of Trustees

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  Reno, Nevada Area The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Washoe County School District. As such, the Board serves as the steward and guardian of the District's values, vision, mission, and resources. With clearly defined performance targets in mind, the Board will monitor the District's educational, financial, and administrative performance. The District's image and relationship with key stakeholders will be positive and contribute to the District carrying out its educational mission. As the… Show more The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Washoe County School District. As such, the Board serves as the steward and guardian of the District's values, vision, mission, and resources. With clearly defined performance targets in mind, the Board will monitor the District's educational, financial, and administrative performance. The District's image and relationship with key stakeholders will be positive and contribute to the District carrying out its educational mission. As the political subdivision established by the state of Nevada, the Board of Trustees will plan and direct all aspects of the School District's operations. The legal power, duties and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees are as defined by Nevada Revised Statutes and Board Policy. Show less



ExcelQuest Community Development Corporation

• Founder/CEO

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Reno, Nevada We provide training for faith-based and small non-profit organizations in the areas of leadership, church administration, diversity, personal development, team building and more.



TSM Leadership Foundry

• Senior Trainer

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  The Leadership Foundry (LF) from TSM Corporation is designed on the premise that becoming self-aware of individual strengths, weaknesses and abilities is the foundation for building or enhancing good leadership skills. The Leadership Foundry offers seminars that are modularized, transportable, and taught by a cadre of successful, experienced, real-world professionals who understand strategic planning, diversity and leadership challenges.



Guardian Quest

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Master Training Specialist

  • May 2006 - Aug 2012

  Reno, Nevada We provide training for corporate, military, and educational organizations in the areas of leadership, diversity, personal development, team building and more.



University of Nevada, Reno

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Vice President for Student Success

  • Jan 2003 - Sep 2007

  Oversee various support and retention programs for university students. This included those on career services, counseling, diversity, underrepresented students, and parent involvement. Develop community outreach initiatives for both students and targeted community members.

• Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations

  • May 2000 - Jan 2003

  Report to the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations with the sole focus on enhancing and elevating alumni initiatives for the University. • Oversee development of 5-year strategic plan for the Alumni Association. • Initiated program assessment which led to enhancement of overall alumni initiatives. • Led restructuring of board selection and membership to improve effectiveness and enhance image. For first 18 months, also included oversight of all development directors… Show more Report to the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations with the sole focus on enhancing and elevating alumni initiatives for the University. • Oversee development of 5-year strategic plan for the Alumni Association. • Initiated program assessment which led to enhancement of overall alumni initiatives. • Led restructuring of board selection and membership to improve effectiveness and enhance image. For first 18 months, also included oversight of all development directors for campus schools, colleges, and department.