Experience

West Hills Community College District

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

• Dean of WHCC-Firebaugh Center

  • Sep 2020 - Present



West Hills College Coalinga

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Admissions and Records/ Registrar

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2020



Brandman University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Site Director, NAS Lemoore and Hanford Campus

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2020

  Currently responsible for helping our active duty service members, veterans, and returning adult learners achieve their educational goals. Accountable for over 200 student’s educational experience, campus operations, enrollment, and retention. Recent Campus and Professional Achievements: • Reached 10% increase in campus growth and continuing student attendance within the past year. • Implemented and piloted new digital communication linked specifically to student satisfaction and retention. • Steady increase in student satisfaction scores and response rates. Responsible for two campus sites including preparing, monitoring, and managing campus budget. • Helped develop Community College Transfer Pathways focusing on 4-year degree completion. • Increased student retention and degree completion by 10% over the past two years. • Served as in-house admissions advisor for caseload of students throughout their search for an affordable higher education option. • Implemented digital/virtual drop-in advising sessions for students seeking advising services. • Opened Pearson Testing Center at Hanford Campus- Providing over 600 CSET/CBEST/RICA exams within the first year. Show less



College of the Sequoias

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• • May 2009 - Jul 2013

  Encouraged COS students to identify career pathways and navigate a successful transfer to a four-year institution. Additional Position Objectives Included:• Ensured effective and innovative delivery of career and transfer center activities and programs- Introduced new practices regarding online student communication resulting in an increase of 12% positive student feedback. • Collaborated with other Student Services departments to ensure career and transfer messaging was consistent.• Designed and distributed materials about Career and Transfer Center programs and events; publicizes transfer related programs, services and events including college reps visits, workshops, and presentations.• Provided face-to-face information services to Career and Transfer Center visitors (students, parents, faculty, etc.)- Increased student success workshop offerings and attendance by 15% within the first year. • Planed annual Career/Transfer Day and implemented Spring Career/Transfer Days.• Introduced Transfer Stars and the promotion of a “Transfer Reception”.• Maintained relationships with other institutions in support of transfer paths, including high schools and 4-year institutions.• Tracked, analyzed and made recommendations regarding transfer trends.• Served as a liaison with the State Chancellor’s Office regarding transfer issues.As the Coordinator I was also responsible for two separate program review reports (Career and Transfer) and participated in five year Program Review cycle. *Member of COS Accreditation Task-force, areas A and B -Appointed by college president. Show less

• • Jul 2008 - Jul 2013

  My mission as Outreach Coordinator at College of the Sequoias (COS) was to assist all high school seniors and returning adult learners compete the matriculation process. As Coordinator of The Office of Outreach and Relations I worked to establish and maintain strong partnerships within Tulare and Kings County, as well as develop partnerships with district residents, community-based organizations, and local agencies. Developing a recruitment process with an institution-wide approach, the Outreach Office served as a central location to organize outreach and recruitment efforts.Additional Position Objectives Included:• Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment and outreach plan to increase enrollment and contact with prospective students. • Program reporting and participation in Program Review cycle. • Coordinated Reg-to-Go and Giant-Days for the COS district (three COS campus locations) -Serving over 20 high schools • Established recruitment targets by high school for all Outreach personnel. • Developed a data system that tracked performance based results of high school graduates who matriculated to the district. • Ensured that high school students understood the programs and career opportunities available to them by providing a representative at all feeder high schools within the district (over 20+). • Provided career pathway information to higher education by offering workshops that introduced high school students and adults to the opportunities at COS. • Promoted articulated career and technology programs and pathways from high school to COS’s Career Technical Education programs. • Encouraged dialogue between high school faculty and COS faculty to align basic skills curriculum so that graduating seniors will be successful freshman. As Coordinator I was responsible for supervising six student employees, two part-time staff, and monitored department costs creating budget reports for management. Show less

• • Jul 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Support the growth of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course program materials, effective teaching, counseling methodologies, informed critical feedback on assignments, and student discussion.• Developed an appropriate syllabi for each course taught, ensuring that course material is appropriate and reflects current practices.• Recommended textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment, to dean.• Maintained and reported accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records.• Reg-to-Go -Provided academic advising to approximately 2000+ students and created education plans based on educational goals. Show less



San Joaquin Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach Specialist

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2008

  • Presented SJVC information to over 6,000 high school students. • Maintained consistent communication to all high schools within the Kings, Tulare, Fresno, and Kern Counties. • Always met or exceeded admissions goals set by corporate office and participated in off campus training. • Presented SJVC information to over 6,000 high school students. • Maintained consistent communication to all high schools within the Kings, Tulare, Fresno, and Kern Counties. • Always met or exceeded admissions goals set by corporate office and participated in off campus training.