Project Scheduler

• Jan 2023 - Present

Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

• Aug 2018 - Jan 2023

Manage professional scheduling for CEO and other executives, including agendas, mail, email, calls, travel arrangements, client management, and other company logistics Participate in various executive meetings and provide high-level notetaking and follow-up post meeting Coordinate complex scheduling and extensive calendar management, as well as management of content and flow of information between the executive and operational leadership Responsible for managing projects or series of work-streams that deliver the business objectives to agreed time, cost and quality. Projects to be managed include business analysis, architecture, solution design, systems development, testing, security, Project QA, implementation and handover to operations / support. Perform administrative and office support, such as spreadsheet creation, and maintenance of contacts database Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials, and exercise discretion when interfacing with the business Organize team communications and plan events, both internally and offsite Show less

Financial Analyst Broker Division, Assistant to EVP of Credit and Operations

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

Financial Data Analyst. Negotiated and sold loans to business owners. Profuse analytical research on client financial data to determine loan qualification. Make strategic recommendations to B2B loan officers using fact-based analysis. Analyzed 2,000 credit applications and identified trends in financial metrics to mitigate risk for financial loss or gain. • Maintained high accuracy in credit approval or denials (from $5M to $150MM approval authority) by developing procedures and analyzing the business in order to reduce financial risk to the company. • Created manual for company by identifying all company categories that enhanced B2B customer service relationship process, and also led to an increase in the number of approved credit applications from 54% to 68%. • Worked very closely with outside and inside brokers to increase closure rates and my desk had the highest increased rate of 22 percent. Show less

Adjunct Faculty & Instructional Designer

• Jun 2006 - May 2015

1. Conducted the complete spectrum of teaching functions in a distant learning environment; created and instituted a number of educational process improvement for a class of typically 17 students.2. Actively participated in curriculum development and on a curriculum committees to “brainstorm” and ensure AU utilized adult learning methodology in the class.

Sales Account Training Manager

• Jan 2009 - May 2013

Effort, achievement, and recognition characterize the experience at Ashford, which includes documented commendations citing “Performance Excellence." Achieving “Raising the Bar” Sales Award for most enrolled students in company and most influential manager in division and “Manager of the Year” for ensuring compliance protocols with regional accrediting authorities and university standards.Oversaw 15 sales and administrative associates – provided close support – developed strong work sales teams. Successfully transitioned sales staff from privately owned company to a publicly traded company (FERPA).Successfully designed and executed educational programs and activities to meet the needs of individual students or groups of students – closely analyze each student’s needs; led the learner and motivated their growth and development.Conducted effective discussion practices and guidance in effective committee and other group participation; involve individuals in developing acceptable work and behavioral standard.Skillfully interpreted and translated research, facts, concepts, and ideas into desired actions. Show less

Enrollment Advisor

• Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

Training for Account Manager

Educator

• Aug 2005 - Dec 2007

1. Asked to head Scholastic National Read 180 Program to teach under-privileged students to read. 2. Consistently maintained an effective learning atmosphere – varied the pace and focus of lessons to accommodate the diversified needs of students at different developmental levels. 1. Asked to head Scholastic National Read 180 Program to teach under-privileged students to read. 2. Consistently maintained an effective learning atmosphere – varied the pace and focus of lessons to accommodate the diversified needs of students at different developmental levels.

Educator

• Aug 2002 - Aug 2005

1. Implemented the Nationally Recognized "Senior Project" in this urban school so that non-college bound seniors would have a goal to work toward. 2. Efficiently utilized a variety of motivational methods to stimulate students' interests and achieve appreciable learning gains. 3. Recipient of National Award: Who's Who Among Teacher for two years in a row. 1. Implemented the Nationally Recognized "Senior Project" in this urban school so that non-college bound seniors would have a goal to work toward. 2. Efficiently utilized a variety of motivational methods to stimulate students' interests and achieve appreciable learning gains. 3. Recipient of National Award: Who's Who Among Teacher for two years in a row.

Claims Specialist Senior Bodily Injury

• Aug 1998 - Aug 2002

1. Accurately compiled, processed, analyzed, and communicated extensive informational and financial data for precise BI claims decision-making. Helped coordinate and write instructional manual for new-hires in Bodily Injury department for internal Learning Management System and six-week workshop trainings. 2. Negotiated bodily injury settlements with Florida lawyers ranked #2/37 for lowest settlements. 3. Signing authority was $75,000 to settle claims. 1. Accurately compiled, processed, analyzed, and communicated extensive informational and financial data for precise BI claims decision-making. Helped coordinate and write instructional manual for new-hires in Bodily Injury department for internal Learning Management System and six-week workshop trainings. 2. Negotiated bodily injury settlements with Florida lawyers ranked #2/37 for lowest settlements. 3. Signing authority was $75,000 to settle claims.