Experience

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communication Lecturer (Presentation Skills Training)

  • Aug 2006 - Present

  El Cajon, CA Responsibilities include teaching public speaking and interpersonal communication to a diverse student population. Plans, prioritizes, and manages the delivery of learning outcomes. Presents assignments and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively in meetings. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency. • Manages the progress of 200-300 people annually by proactively monitoring training and development. • Organizes documentation of 17-week… Show more Responsibilities include teaching public speaking and interpersonal communication to a diverse student population. Plans, prioritizes, and manages the delivery of learning outcomes. Presents assignments and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively in meetings. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency. • Manages the progress of 200-300 people annually by proactively monitoring training and development. • Organizes documentation of 17-week projects by overseeing orderly closeout efforts. • Facilitates the effective execution of the performance management process for direct reports. • Supports planning efforts by developing detailed plans to execute against learning objectives. • Works in a cross-functional team by dealing with all levels of personnel to project results. • Completed Teaching Online certificate (2019). Proficient in Microsoft desktop applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Show less



California State University San Marcos

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communication Lecturer (Presentation Skills Training)

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  San Marcos, CA Responsibilities include teaching introductory oral communication classes to first-year students. Demonstrates the competencies of achieving results, communication, and building teamwork. Utilizes existing tools and personal methods to ensure direct reports achieve and understand expectations, deliverables, dependencies, development processes, and progress. • Resolves problems and makes effective decisions by exercising sound independent judgment within policy guidelines and management… Show more Responsibilities include teaching introductory oral communication classes to first-year students. Demonstrates the competencies of achieving results, communication, and building teamwork. Utilizes existing tools and personal methods to ensure direct reports achieve and understand expectations, deliverables, dependencies, development processes, and progress. • Resolves problems and makes effective decisions by exercising sound independent judgment within policy guidelines and management direction. • Fosters effective interpersonal relationships by practicing advanced communication skills. • Looks for ways to improve efficiency by using analytical problem-solving skills. • Adept at managing communications by balancing process and flexibility.

• Adjunct Lecturer - Biotechnology - Master's Course

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Taught a Master's level course, Scientific Communication in Technology Industry, that allows Biotech students to practice "simplifying the science." The course provides insight and practice in the forms of scientific communication including scientific papers, technical reports, presentations, proposals, organizational reporting/reports, and other communication demands found in the industry. Students will differentiate between objectives of the various communication purposes and… Show more Taught a Master's level course, Scientific Communication in Technology Industry, that allows Biotech students to practice "simplifying the science." The course provides insight and practice in the forms of scientific communication including scientific papers, technical reports, presentations, proposals, organizational reporting/reports, and other communication demands found in the industry. Students will differentiate between objectives of the various communication purposes and understand key steps and ingredients for effective communication. The course will emphasize basic skills for both written and oral communications and provide practice of these principles. The Master of Biotechnology: A Professional Science Master’s degree program at CSUSM uniquely combines technical, scientific and MBA-level business courses with real-world experience.



San Diego Community College District

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Communication Studies (Presentation Skills Training)

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Mira Mesa, CA Responsible for teaching introductory communication courses like public speaking and interpersonal communication. • Developed a pilot program that brings college courses to high school students (public speaking), two locations. Miramar: January 2017-June 2017 City: Feb 2019-Present



FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association

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

• Board of Director - Community Outreach (Project Manager)

  • May 2018 - Dec 2021

  Greater San Diego Area Graduates of the FBI Citizens Academy serve as “Community Ambassadors of the FBI” within our region. Responsibilities include the preparation of community outreach projects and supporting learning programs. • Submitted to Nationals 20+ templates, tutorials, and resources to help serve the collective development of other chapters (April 2019). • Supported the first annual FBI Women Behind the Badge event that led to over 400 registered attendees by reaching out to 15 media contacts and… Show more Graduates of the FBI Citizens Academy serve as “Community Ambassadors of the FBI” within our region. Responsibilities include the preparation of community outreach projects and supporting learning programs. • Submitted to Nationals 20+ templates, tutorials, and resources to help serve the collective development of other chapters (April 2019). • Supported the first annual FBI Women Behind the Badge event that led to over 400 registered attendees by reaching out to 15 media contacts and members' networks (Feb-March 2019). • Pitched and secured a promotion opportunity on 100.7 San Diego’s Cantore Show for the FBI Community Engagement team (March 8, 2019). • Pitched a proactive news segment that got approval and aired on KUSI within 30 days (March 21, 2019). • Published an article in the San Diego Metro Magazine’s Daily Business Report emailed to subscribers (110k hits a week, March 6, 2019). • Promotion announcement posted in San Diego Union-Tribune (March 23, 2019). • Self-initiated direct awareness to 225+ contacts for the FBI Teen Academy and 550+ contacts for the "Safe Online Surfing" program (Dec 2018-March 2019). • Secured and organized information booths with Crime Stoppers and the FBI at the San Diego County Fair (Summer 2018). • Event-planned the annual holiday community outreach project with the FBI for the Monarch School (Fall 2018). • Coordinated and planned annual trip to DC by booking group tours. Updated members regularly (Winter-Spring 2019). • Wrote operating procedures and guidelines for the Community Outreach Chair position (Fall 2018). • Implemented a membership engagement strategy to connect with 200+ graduates (Fall 2018). • Developed a comprehensive orientation document for “Onboarding New Board Members” (Winter 2019). • Rebooted the Facebook page after years of inactivity by posting frequent updates to keep members informed (Fall 2018). • Managed social media platforms: LinkedIn Public Page, LinkedIn Private Group, and Facebook (2018-2019) Show less



TED Conferences

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• TEDx Speaker Coach (Presentation Crafting)

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2019

  San Diego, CA Responsibilities include serving as a liaison between the speaker and the organizer. Coaches a variety of people from vastly different backgrounds on how to be better speakers and communicators. Previous executive clients range from government, technology, non-profit, and entertainment. Creatively collaborates with speakers to take a speech idea and transform it into a concise message within an inspiring narrative. Provides a structured framework for content crafting and delivery refinement… Show more Responsibilities include serving as a liaison between the speaker and the organizer. Coaches a variety of people from vastly different backgrounds on how to be better speakers and communicators. Previous executive clients range from government, technology, non-profit, and entertainment. Creatively collaborates with speakers to take a speech idea and transform it into a concise message within an inspiring narrative. Provides a structured framework for content crafting and delivery refinement resulting in an impactful speech. Synthesizes and concisely conveys technical information to non-technical audiences. • FBI Supervisory Special Agent, John Caruthers, “Why we Need to Wake up and Acknowledge the Cyber Threat” TEDxCSUSM 2017. • LEED Accredited Professional, David Shad, "Buildings of the Future: Net Zero Energy" TEDxCSUSM 2017. • Founder of GirlZ, a youth marketing consultancy, Maddie Bregman, "The Power of a Cold Email" TEDxSantaClaraUniversity 2020. • Chief Disruption Officer at Creative Disruption, Michael Marckx, “Belief, is a Thought you keep Thinking; Don’t you Think?” TEDxCSUSM 2017. • COO of the non-profit Falling Whistles, Christopher Keller, "Adventures in Activism" TEDxSDSU 2016. • Director of Performance & Analytics at City of San Diego, Almis Udrys, “ Can Streetlights Save Democracy?” TEDxSanDiego 2015. • International award-winning documentary photographer, Colin Finlay "Our Environment, Our World" TEDxCSUSM 2017. • Pop-culture enthusiast, Natalie Kaczorowski “The superpower of Comic-Con” TEDxSanDiego 2016. • Actress and vocalist, Cedrice Webber, “Tell me about Your identity crisis” TEDxSanDiego 2017. • Women's Studies Professor, Cecili Chadwick "Modern Masculinity: How to Be a Good Man" CSUSM 2017. • Gen Z teen, Emily Bobryk-Ozaki, "Gen Z's mental wellness harmed by the need to be a perfect teen" TEDxYouth@SanDiego 2019. • Restorative Justice Advocate, Shelley Winner "Hiring the formerly incarcerated is best for your team TEDxFondduLac 2019. Show less



Tonight In San Diego

• Entertainment Providers

• Producer, Logistics (Project Manager)

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

  Greater San Diego Area Responsibilities primarily include managing logistics and talent producing for a local-late night variety show produced by an all-volunteer crew. Supports the process of the whole show-making system. Thrives on being engaged at all levels of a project by being hard-working and resourceful. Communicates required tasks or actions by capturing every detail to complete a project. Supports both technical and creative team members by communicating status updates and possible risks. Achieves… Show more Responsibilities primarily include managing logistics and talent producing for a local-late night variety show produced by an all-volunteer crew. Supports the process of the whole show-making system. Thrives on being engaged at all levels of a project by being hard-working and resourceful. Communicates required tasks or actions by capturing every detail to complete a project. Supports both technical and creative team members by communicating status updates and possible risks. Achieves consistent results by cooperatively driving the team for on-time delivery. • Produced 35 shows by providing logistical support to operational aspects. • Enhanced interview preparation for 105 guest segments by collecting pertinent details. • Researched 150+ potential guests and recruited interns by actively making connections on Linkedin. • Presented 35 recommendations to make the show run tighter by providing specific feedback. • Served as the "hub" for over 30 team members by posting reminders on the message board, scheduling tasks, writing to-do lists, and following up on tasks for interrelated projects. • Improved cross-functional meeting communication by writing operational procedures. • Provided role clarity by developing 23 job descriptions for the team. • Prepared operational procedures for emergency protocols. • Developed training procedures for new team members by designing an onboarding handbook and resources. • Ensured compliance of defined workflows by identifying the leaks that lead to inefficiency. • Curated best practices by writing post-show critiques to make future improvements. Show less



University of San Diego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Communication (Presentation Skills Training)

  • Feb 2010 - May 2016

  Greater San Diego Area Responsible for teaching introductory public speaking classes to communication and engineer majors. • Trained over 250 people annually to be better communicators to diverse audiences through 16-week public speaking courses. • Provided active intervention to struggling learners, monitored progress, and built a strong rapport. • Improved instructional design for 12 lessons, resulting in increased quality performance. • Designed and executed over 50 University level communication… Show more Responsible for teaching introductory public speaking classes to communication and engineer majors. • Trained over 250 people annually to be better communicators to diverse audiences through 16-week public speaking courses. • Provided active intervention to struggling learners, monitored progress, and built a strong rapport. • Improved instructional design for 12 lessons, resulting in increased quality performance. • Designed and executed over 50 University level communication courses on schedule and while meeting policy requirements. • Created five bonus lectures to enhance students' interpersonal communication skills as part of the curriculum. • Achieved institutional goal of decreasing grade inflation by creating challenging criteria for courses. • Developed professional skill set by training 60 hospital nurses on better communication in the workplace. Show less



Southwestern Community College District

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Communication (Presentation Skills Training)

  • Feb 2012 - May 2015

  Chula Vista, CA Responsible for teaching introductory courses in public speaking and interpersonal communication. 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015



Vincennes University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Communication (Interpersonal & Presentation Skills Training)

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2012

  San Diego, CA Responsible for teaching introductory courses, interpersonal and public speaking, to military personnel.



Coaches With Clients - Future Force Inc.

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant

  • Feb 2009 - May 2011

  San Diego, CA Responsible for event coordination.



San Diego Community College District

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Communication (Presentation Skills Training)

  • 2007 - 2009

  San Diego, CA Responsible for teaching public speaking and interpersonal communication. 2007-2009, 2011 2003 (Fall): Argumentation class at San Diego City College.



Design Institute of San Diego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Communication (Presentation Skills Training)

  • Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

  San Diego, CA Responsible for teaching public speaking courses to interior design students.



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Teacher & Community Outreach Volunteer (Project Manager)

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2006

  Albania Responsible for rebuilding teaching program after 1997 Peace Corps evacuation. Built strategic relationships with various community members to perpetuate goodwill. Promoted capacity-building to enhance educational development for girls. • Donated 1,300 English library books by leveraging resources from network of supporters. • Generated $800 to buy library books (with average local salary being $1/hr) by leveraging language services. • Wrote a 35-page conversation curriculum… Show more Responsible for rebuilding teaching program after 1997 Peace Corps evacuation. Built strategic relationships with various community members to perpetuate goodwill. Promoted capacity-building to enhance educational development for girls. • Donated 1,300 English library books by leveraging resources from network of supporters. • Generated $800 to buy library books (with average local salary being $1/hr) by leveraging language services. • Wrote a 35-page conversation curriculum integrated into the Volunteer Teacher’s Lesson book by systematizing lesson plans. • Published monthly bilingual school newspaper project for 600 students by developing volunteer staff. • Edited 18 newsletters on time by soliciting contributions from a volunteer group of 40. • Managed volunteer staff of seven by delegating responsibilities and implementing deadlines. Show less



Tamayo Consulting, Inc.

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Training Coordinator

  • Feb 2000 - Feb 2004

  Encinitas, CA Responsible for supporting Lead Trainers to build innovative and productive teams for Fortune 500 firms, small to midsize businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. Summarized and analyzed feedback evaluation reports. Prepared client briefs. Served as administrative support. • Wrote 10-page manual for Training Coordinator position by systematizing roles and responsibilities. • Implemented a “Stay in Touch” program to follow-up on clients by designing a user-friendly… Show more Responsible for supporting Lead Trainers to build innovative and productive teams for Fortune 500 firms, small to midsize businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. Summarized and analyzed feedback evaluation reports. Prepared client briefs. Served as administrative support. • Wrote 10-page manual for Training Coordinator position by systematizing roles and responsibilities. • Implemented a “Stay in Touch” program to follow-up on clients by designing a user-friendly structure. • Strengthened tailored programs by preparation of training materials. Show less



San Diego State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Advisor, Communication Department

  • Feb 2002 - May 2003

  Greater San Diego Area Responsible for supporting 600 students to stay on track to graduate from the School of Communication. Developed personalized action plans. Utilized interviewing techniques. • Recommended course plan and strategies for 150+ students to successfully reach graduation requirements for an impacted major.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Communication Department

  • Jan 2002 - May 2003

  Greater San Diego Area Responsible for teaching lower division public speaking courses. Speech coach for Forensics Team. Judge for bi-annual Speech competitions. • Co-authored teacher aide, Communication Handbook, first edition, Spring 2004.

• Course Facilitator, Communication & Philanthropy, SDSU, Fall 2002

  • Aug 2002 - Dec 2002

  Greater San Diego Area Responsible for design and develop of an experimental service-learning course that fosters civic leadership and social entrepreneurship. • Achieved course acceptance into upper-division catalog, entitled Communication and Social Change. • Supported four innovative community programs by creating fundraising events.



Eastridge Workforce Solutions

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Front Office Coordinator / Human Resources Assistant

  • Feb 2001 - Aug 2001

  Greater San Diego Area Responsible for planning and coordinating client enrichment seminars. Organizing and implementing the Employee Appreciation program. Preparing weekly reports and correspondence. Providing brief orientations to candidates and processing new hire paperwork. •Completed special projects on schedule by using time-management skills. •Strengthened employee recruitment and client relations by leveraging interpersonal skills. •Wrote training manual for the Front Office Coordinator position by… Show more Responsible for planning and coordinating client enrichment seminars. Organizing and implementing the Employee Appreciation program. Preparing weekly reports and correspondence. Providing brief orientations to candidates and processing new hire paperwork. •Completed special projects on schedule by using time-management skills. •Strengthened employee recruitment and client relations by leveraging interpersonal skills. •Wrote training manual for the Front Office Coordinator position by documenting and systematizing responsibilities. Show less



Chevys Fresh Mex SOL LLC

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food Server

  • 1997 - 2000



Sam's Club

• United States
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Cashier

  • 1997 - 1998



Fresh Choice

• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cashier

  • 1996 - 1997

  Sacramento, California Area Fresh Choice was a chain of buffet-style restaurants. Defunct in 2012.



24 Hour Fitness

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front Desk Staff

  • 1996 - 1996