Experience

Hays Consolidated Independent School District
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Chief Human Resources Officer

  • May 2023 - Present


Lockhart ISD

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chief Of Staff

  • Jun 2022 - May 2023

  Serves as the district's chief officer responsible for the Human Resources, Communication, Community Education, and Parent Liaison departments; Serves on the Superintendent’s Cabinet as a senior advisor; Strategically plans, implements, and monitors the school district’s employee retention and recruitment initiatives; Spearheads the district’s internal and external communication programs; Develops and launches effective marketing campaigns to advance school district priorities; Collaborates… Show more Serves as the district's chief officer responsible for the Human Resources, Communication, Community Education, and Parent Liaison departments; Serves on the Superintendent’s Cabinet as a senior advisor; Strategically plans, implements, and monitors the school district’s employee retention and recruitment initiatives; Spearheads the district’s internal and external communication programs; Develops and launches effective marketing campaigns to advance school district priorities; Collaborates with Deputy Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Human Resources in annual TASB Salary Study as well as development of Compensation and District/Campus Staffing Plans; Evolving district and campus leadership job descriptions by incorporating district values and leadership success criteria; Transforming interview processes to hire tough and include key stakeholders such staff, parents, and students; Developing leadership pathways to deepen and expand district capacity; Coordinates stakeholder engagement with staff, parents, and community members; Develops strategic messaging for the superintendent and district leaders used in correspondence, presentations, public remarks, and reports; Counsels superintendent, district leaders, and campus leaders on successful crisis and change management; Provides guidance to district and campus leaders in personnel and investigation matters; Administers the employee grievance procedure to provide fair and equitable resolution for employee concerns

• Executive Director Of Communications and Community Services

  • 2018 - Jun 2022

  Spearheads the districts internal and external communication programs; strategically tells the story of LISD as district spokesperson; cultivates and leverages support and trust to boost district initiatives through multiple district communication channels and the media; serves on the superintendent's cabinet to actively and positively impact the success of the school district; develops strategic messaging for the superintendent used in correspondence, presentations, public remarks, and… Show more Spearheads the districts internal and external communication programs; strategically tells the story of LISD as district spokesperson; cultivates and leverages support and trust to boost district initiatives through multiple district communication channels and the media; serves on the superintendent's cabinet to actively and positively impact the success of the school district; develops strategic messaging for the superintendent used in correspondence, presentations, public remarks, and reports; counsels district and campus leaders in crisis and change management; leads the district equity team to identify and address areas in which the district impact is not consistent with its intent to equitably serve all students, staff, and community members; strategically develops and implements marketing campaigns for district priorities and initiatives; monitors developments that could significantly impact the district and work with the executive team to strategically prepare to either prevent or mitigate potential challenges; engages staff and community for continuous feedback for system improvements; plans and promotes district special events; partners with the City of Lockhart, the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce, Caldwell County, and the Greater San Marcos Partnership to boost economic development in the region; writes grants to secure funding for programs and initiatives to support district goals; and provides leadership to the community education department in delivering quality programming for students and adults.

• Public Information Officer

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

  Built the district’s first communication program; launched the district's new website and social media and mobile app; engaged community support through frequent communication, telling the district's story; counseled district and campus leaders in change management and potential crisis situations; planned district special events, including ribbon cuttings and building dedications; partnered with the City of Lockhart, the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce, Caldwell County, and the Greater San… Show more Built the district’s first communication program; launched the district's new website and social media and mobile app; engaged community support through frequent communication, telling the district's story; counseled district and campus leaders in change management and potential crisis situations; planned district special events, including ribbon cuttings and building dedications; partnered with the City of Lockhart, the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce, Caldwell County, and the Greater San Marcos Partnership to boost economic development in the region; wrote grants to secure funding for programs and initiatives to support district goals; and launched employee recognition program for the district (promoted in 2018 to continue in this function with expanded duties).



Hays CISD

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communication Specialist

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2016

  Developed and implemented effective internal and external communication strategies; engaged stakeholders to spotlight opportunities for continuous system improvements; designed online and print communication tools to tell the district's story; and launched employee recognition program for the district. Developed and implemented effective internal and external communication strategies; engaged stakeholders to spotlight opportunities for continuous system improvements; designed online and print communication tools to tell the district's story; and launched employee recognition program for the district.



Texas Juvenile Justice Department

• United States
• Public Safety
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Performance Accountability Specialist

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2012

  Managed multiple state agency projects including legislative bill implementation, two federally-funded reentry demonstration grant projects in San Antonio and Houston, and organizational change activities related to the merger of Texas Youth Commission with Texas Juvenile Probation Commission; Tracked performance of the Administrative Services and Community Relations department; Facilitated strategic planning for the Texas Youth Commission State Volunteer Resource Council; Served as… Show more Managed multiple state agency projects including legislative bill implementation, two federally-funded reentry demonstration grant projects in San Antonio and Houston, and organizational change activities related to the merger of Texas Youth Commission with Texas Juvenile Probation Commission; Tracked performance of the Administrative Services and Community Relations department; Facilitated strategic planning for the Texas Youth Commission State Volunteer Resource Council; Served as co-administrator of John C. Wende and Parrie Haynes Trust Funds Educational Assistance Program Show less Managed multiple state agency projects including legislative bill implementation, two federally-funded reentry demonstration grant projects in San Antonio and Houston, and organizational change activities related to the merger of Texas Youth Commission with Texas Juvenile Probation Commission; Tracked performance of the Administrative Services and Community Relations department; Facilitated strategic planning for the Texas Youth Commission State Volunteer Resource Council; Served as… Show more Managed multiple state agency projects including legislative bill implementation, two federally-funded reentry demonstration grant projects in San Antonio and Houston, and organizational change activities related to the merger of Texas Youth Commission with Texas Juvenile Probation Commission; Tracked performance of the Administrative Services and Community Relations department; Facilitated strategic planning for the Texas Youth Commission State Volunteer Resource Council; Served as co-administrator of John C. Wende and Parrie Haynes Trust Funds Educational Assistance Program Show less



Texas Youth Commission

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communication Specialist and Interim Legislative Liaison

  • Sep 2003 - Nov 2007

  Developed information tools for the state agency executive and public information departments including written correspondence on behalf of executive leadership, talking points regarding agency initiatives, brochures to promote agency programs, agency reports, presentations, and electronic communication Served as the interim legislative liaison for the agency during a critical transition period in 2007 when agency executive leadership, to include the Chief of Staff, was removed and TYC… Show more Developed information tools for the state agency executive and public information departments including written correspondence on behalf of executive leadership, talking points regarding agency initiatives, brochures to promote agency programs, agency reports, presentations, and electronic communication Served as the interim legislative liaison for the agency during a critical transition period in 2007 when agency executive leadership, to include the Chief of Staff, was removed and TYC was placed in conservatorship; Effectively responded to urgent legislative inquiries in a timely manner during a time of investigations and major reforms; Built and maintained professional relationships with executive leadership, legislative staff, and other critical stakeholders

• Research Specialist--Office of Delinquency Prevention

  • Oct 2001 - Aug 2003

  Provided technical assistance to families statewide, nationally, and overseas related to problems of juvenile delinquency, including parent education, research assistance, and connecting families to appropriate supports and services