DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY EVENTS/CHIEF PROTOCOL OFFICER

• Sep 2018 - Present

Event Coordinator II

• Aug 2015 - Present

Program Assistant

• Feb 2014 - Aug 2015

• Provide support for the Office of Access and Success at APLU to promote and advance access, diversity and student achievement across all A۰P۰L۰U institutions. • Lead strategic efforts and initiatives to support and advance A۰P۰L۰U -member institutions with an emphasis on minority serving institutions-including 1890s, 1994s and Hispanic-Serving Institutions. • Researched initiatives and analyses on issues and topics related to college access and completion at public higher education institutions • Provide leadership in advancing the land-grant mission of learning, research and engagement. • Work effectively with leadership and members of Council of 1890 Universities, Commission on Access Diversity and Excellence (CADE) and the Office of Access and Success Advisory Board • Prepare meetings and events for Council’s and Commissions of Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities for up to 2500 attendees • Promote partnerships and collaborative programs with public and private firms/organizations designed to advance the mission of public universities. • Conduct meetings and convening’s to address issues of national importance around Access, Diversity and Excellence. • Develop the strategy, planning and budgeting for Office of Access and Success staff to accomplish key goals and objectives. • Build and strengthen relationships with federal agencies, foundations, businesses and other organizations to support APLU and OAS goals and objectives. • Engage in advocacy with members of Congress, the Administration, State and local governments as needed by member institutions. • Compose standard communications with members; edits and handles correspondence and other documents. • Assists in writing, proofreading, preparing, and distributing materials. • Communicate with multiple constituents and outside agencies • Periodically check and update database records of membership • Maintain web-based collaboration tools • Plan Domestic and International events/meetings; Show less

Outreach Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

Created and implemented a community and business outreach plan, including supervision of activities and services provided by community relations teams. Recruited, hired, retained and supported hundreds of volunteers over a 12-month timeframe. Organized and participated in business, community, and neighborhood group meetings regarding the specific project, its impacts and intended mitigations. Developed public education and informational material, presentations and displays – including newsletters, media/new media outreach and website content. Oversaw and implemented public events, meetings, open house information sessions, etc. Organize and participate at community outreach activities to educate the community about our activities and projects. Responded to public and community inquiries and briefed staff on matters of public interest and concern. Maintained relationships with collaborative partners and cultivated new ones. Coordinated several special events including Holiday Baskets, Black History events, Senior Day, Community volunteering events, etc. Participate in construction status meetings. Supervise the creation and operation of regional information offices. Oversee the maintenance of a community database of interested parties and issues. Show less

Job Developer

• Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

Developed and maintained positive community business relationships for the purpose of identifying candidates needing gainful employment and advancement that provided a meaningful experience. Researched internet, newspapers, recruiting agencies, and other resources for job leads; locates jobs for participants who have successfully completed training programs. Collected data from employers related to job opportunities including position responsibilities and skills and matched with applicant qualifications, background and interests. Referred qualified applicants to employers and conducted necessary follow-up when applicants were hired. Prepared candidates for interview and entry into the workforce. Assisted with career counseling, evaluation, skills training/assessment, job readiness training and other activities related to employment transition, and successful job placement. Collaborated with potential employers/businesses to remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to community integration and independence for people with disabilities. Maintained cooperative working relationships with funding and referral sources. Provided monitoring and documentation of each individual's progress by developing and maintaining tracking and progress reports in a professional and timely manner as it pertains to the individual’s employment, support plan goals, licensing/certification and billing requirements; Provided direct supervision, training and work performance feedback to job coaches. Participated in outreach and recruitment activities by coordinating and attending job fairs. Show less

Senior Administrative Assistant III

• 2010 - 2012

Provided executive administrative support to Executive Director and senior management by scheduling and maintaining calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, reviewing and responding to correspondence, researching requested information, gathering, compiling and analyzing reports and trends and inventory and office supplies management. Managed and processed office A/P invoices and prepared budget and provided monthly financial reports for review by senior staff. Assisted with scheduling, planning and execution of all social events such as Advocacy Day, Congressional meetings and Lunch and Learns. Scheduled White House tours for company visitors. Show less