Experience

House Of Shine

• United States
• Program Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Executive Director

  • Feb 2008 - Present

  Dr. Claudia K. Beeny is an educator, author, entrepreneur, and thought leader. Over 25+ years of experience working in higher education, Claudia created the House of Shine, a 501c3, to advance conversation among educators about the importance of improving students’ self-awareness as a strategy for tackling issues such as bullying, anxiety, depression, and student retention and persistence. She and her team have written K-12 curriculum educators can use to make this learning explicit. Dr. Claudia K. Beeny is an educator, author, entrepreneur, and thought leader. Over 25+ years of experience working in higher education, Claudia created the House of Shine, a 501c3, to advance conversation among educators about the importance of improving students’ self-awareness as a strategy for tackling issues such as bullying, anxiety, depression, and student retention and persistence. She and her team have written K-12 curriculum educators can use to make this learning explicit.



CKB Group

• India
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Consultant

  • Dec 2011 - Present

  We offer a range of full-day, half-day, or multi-day workshops to improve employee performance — and we can customize a program to achieve your goals. Some of our most popular workshops include Staff Training Workshops, Professional Development Workshops, Leadership Training Workshops, Time Management Workshops, and Motivational Speaking Engagements. We offer a range of full-day, half-day, or multi-day workshops to improve employee performance — and we can customize a program to achieve your goals. Some of our most popular workshops include Staff Training Workshops, Professional Development Workshops, Leadership Training Workshops, Time Management Workshops, and Motivational Speaking Engagements.



University of North Texas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Freshmen Seminar/Instructor/Grant Administrator

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2011

  Developed curriculum for sixteen-week course (UCRS 1000: Exploring Leadership) offered to new students entering the University. Curriculum development required researching Best Practices of first year programs around the country, in addition to understanding current literature on student retention. Organized and ran a task force of eight university stakeholders who, based on my research, helped select and sequence specific course content. Developed a comprehensive resource binder used by all instructors. Recruited, selected, and trained 50 faculty and staff, each who taught a section during fall semester 2010. Coordinated on going training opportunities for instructors and provided weekly communications. Directed activity for $1.9 million Title III grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant was aimed at strengthening student learning through the development of student support services and a comprehensive tracking program to alert counselors and faculty when a student is having difficulty with classes. Responsibilities included overseeing expenditure of funds; coordinating various campus partners in order to meet grant deliverables on time; coordinating assessment data, used for reporting progress to the U.S. Department of Education; serving as grant representative on numerous campus committees; and supervision of three other grant staff members. Show less



Bellarmine University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dean of Students

  • Jun 2003 - Jul 2007

  Supervised seven functional areas, personnel, and budgets within the division. Areas of supervision included Student Activities and Orientation; Residence Life; Food Services; Student Recreation Center and Health Services; University Counseling Center and Disability Services. Adjudicated discipline cases. Coordinated the division’s plan for both national and campus-wide assessments. Served as student advocate; providing advice, mediation, referral and intervention as required. Represented division in development of strategic plan. Coordinated and managed division’s execution of strategic plan. Developed select reports for University President, accrediting agencies, and Board of Trustees. Developed on-going staff development opportunities for student affairs personnel. Identified funding sources and developed grant proposals. Served on University committees including retention, residence hall renovations, enrollment management, and others as assigned. Show less



University of Georgia

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Leadership Resource Team

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2003

  Provided leadership to a team of paraprofessionals whose purpose was to enhance the performance of 450 student organizations through leadership development opportunities that included consultative presentations, a campus- wide monthly leadership series, leadership publications, and a state-wide Georgia Collegiate Leadership Conference and Case Study Competition. Provided leadership to a team of paraprofessionals whose purpose was to enhance the performance of 450 student organizations through leadership development opportunities that included consultative presentations, a campus- wide monthly leadership series, leadership publications, and a state-wide Georgia Collegiate Leadership Conference and Case Study Competition.



Southern Methodist University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of New Student Programs

  • 1996 - 2000

  Served as the campus administrator for the undergraduate orientation program. Created the structure for and managed all aspects of an orientation program serving 1,300 undergraduate students and 500 transfer students. Program components included 21 summer registration sessions; a three-day, two-night off-campus retreat for 500 students; orientation week, and a fall program series for new students. Worked closely with faculty and administrators to develop orientation schedules, policies, a university-supported theme, and program initiatives. Supervised one full time administrative assistant, one graduate student, and two undergraduate interns. Responsible for budget of $260,000. Implemented assessment in compliance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Served on division-wide committees and other duties as assigned. Show less



Miami University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Residence Life

  • 1993 - 1995

  Responsible for student life and general administration for 1,800 students living in nine residence halls. Directly supervised, trained, and evaluated 12 graduate and full time staff members. Assisted in the development and facilitation of residence life training for 65 professional staff and 240 resident assistants. Established and shared vision for program development and initiatives. Oversaw programming budget of $13,000. Served as a member of the central staff team responsible for setting and implementing departmental policies. Acted as judicial hearing officer. Show less