Adjunct Professor

• Jul 2022 - Present

Professor

• Jan 2016 - Present

Prepare and teach courses in communication studies for the Written and Oral Communications Program. Courses include Intro to Communication (online and in person) and Intro to Public Speaking (online and in person). Prepare and teach human development/college success courses (online and in person) for the Communication and Transitional Studies Department. Prepare and teach Fresh Start courses (online and in person). Prepare and teach courses in communication studies for the Written and Oral Communications Program. Courses include Intro to Communication (online and in person) and Intro to Public Speaking (online and in person). Prepare and teach human development/college success courses (online and in person) for the Communication and Transitional Studies Department. Prepare and teach Fresh Start courses (online and in person).

Author

• Mar 2014 - Present

"Beautifully Made: Abby Wins the Pageant" was released on July 8, 2014. Books can be purchased through me. "Beautifully Made: Abby Wins the Pageant" was released on July 8, 2014. Books can be purchased through me.

Adjunct Professor of Communication

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2019

Teach assigned courses (Interpersonal Communication, Introduction to Mass Media, online courses); prepare all course materials and lesson; provide each student with course expectations, evaluations and timelines through written topical outlines and syllabus; provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that display learning outcomes in a real-life setting; challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning; complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis; respond to student questions on a timely basis; identify and refer at-risk to specific academic support services; and ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus. Other duties as assigned. Show less

Dean of Students

• May 2015 - Sep 2015

Developed curriculum, taught and lead morning culture sessions with full academy. Supported mentors and teaching assistants to lead culture sessions. Assured the school site had signage and postings that developed and supported a strong culture at Summer Academy. Built investment in prioritized character mindsets with enrichment partners and teaching staff. Managed four hilltop scholars who were mentors to each grade-level of students throughout the summer (supporting in student behavior and academy-wide mindset development). Took (or delegated a staff member to take) attendance, kept attendance records and notified parents/guardians about pending maximized absences. Contacted parents/guardians about absences to ensure students' safety and to offer assistance if needed and feasible. Supervised students on field trips. Administered and kept track of students' medicine. Created and maintained emergency binders and backpacks. Created and kept track of permission slips. Completed other administrative tasks as assigned. Show less

America's Event Marketing Project Coordinator

• Jan 2007 - Oct 2008

Prepared conference notebooks and client presentations (edited content); maintained and liaised relationship with Catalyst Marketing and exhibit vendor; scheduled event debriefs and other event-related meetings (rehearsals, content review discussions, etc.); created, sent out and maintained event surveys; project managed some small events; maintained and reconciled monthly P-Card statement; ordered event giveaways; maintained and sent out event calendar; maintained and sent booth schedule; coordinated invoice/expense process with Corporate Finance; assisted in mailing booth to conferences; completed and faxed order forms to vendors; developed initial version of industry conference overview by researching event providers; coordinated with CCS on various event materials for mailing and production; answered and distributed calls for request of Russell speakers; monitored and distributed emails for request of Russell speakers; provided event profitability analysis to business unit finance teams; scheduled staff meetings and other miscellaneous meetings; managed mailings via I-Ship; general office duties; occasionally managed travel; managed meeting schedules for team as needed Show less

Human Resources Assistant

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

Covered the front desk; answered phones; maintained Duwamish and Makah meeting room schedules; coordinated New Associate Orientations (catering, agendas, invitations, and room set up); kept list for Russell Information Sessions; input data into PeopleSoft; audited PeopleSoft data; created monthly PAN downloads; sent PANs to managers, HR managers and recruiters; coordinated mass mailings; stocked office supplies; updated HR phone directory; processed ACH’s; made new associate and term files; created I-ships; expensed through Necho; scheduled rooms and other locations, AV, and catering for Learning & Development courses; greeted speakers for Learning & Development courses; coordinated with vendors to get materials for Learning & Development courses; created new hire and birthday reports; maintained offsite storage; ordered new associate packets and benefit binders; aided in various projects for the department as needed. Show less

Human Resources Representative

• Dec 2003 - Feb 2005

Answered a high volume of calls from employees at all levels. Answered questions concerning Union Contracts, pay, and benefits. Met with new hires to complete various employment and benefit forms. Performed background checks and employment verifications. Input new hire information, job changes and benefits into Lawson Payroll. Answered a high volume of calls from employees at all levels. Answered questions concerning Union Contracts, pay, and benefits. Met with new hires to complete various employment and benefit forms. Performed background checks and employment verifications. Input new hire information, job changes and benefits into Lawson Payroll.

Human Resources Assistant

• Apr 2001 - Dec 2003

Provided exceptional customer service; posted jobs internally and externally; posted promotions; performed reference checks, credit checks and background checks; scheduled interviews; reviewed and input applications; answered employee and applicant questions; sent welcome packets; prepared employee sign ups; created and maintained employee files; created and maintained month end, mid-month and quarterly reports; processed benefit applications, sent 401k packets and COBRA notifications; and aided Human Resources Administrator and Officers in various projects as needed. Show less