Experience

Northwest University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Dean

  • Jun 2020 - Present

• Associate Professor

  • May 2015 - Present

  Responsible for teaching business management courses for undergraduate, MBA and doctoral students. Assigned courses include:• BMGT 3103 – Organization and Management Theory • BMGT 3203 – Human Resource Management• BMGT 3853 – International Human Resource Management • BMGT 3283 – Leadership and Management• BUSM 5413 – Organizational Management • BUSM 5463 – Operations Management• BUSM 6180 – Management Consulting• BUSM 7353 – Conflict Management • LDRS 7213 – Leadership and Diversity Contribute to curriculum development and textbook selection, advise students, and participate in department, university and professional services. Assist students with analyzing complex problems and integrating theory and practice to solve problems in real-world settings. Use innovative and creative teaching approaches to facilitate student engagement and learning. Provide mentoring to freshman students new to the campus. Serve as an Equal Opportunity Grievance Officer for the university. Maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and general constituents. Participate in faculty meetings, graduation ceremonies, and other services appropriate for a university faculty member. Show less

• Management Consultant & Course Designer

  • Sep 2016 - May 2017

  As part of the MBA Management Consulting course offered through the College of Business at Northwest University, co-facilitated an international consulting project that explored the role of a management consultant in a unique international business setting. The experience focused on a partnership with International Study Programs (ISP) based in Prague and Northwest University to create a "real world" immersion for a team of MBA student consultants. The course emphasized experiential learning to enhance skills in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem solving, change management, teamwork and communication. The client (ISP) identified the problem of employer branding as a key strategic challenge to ensure future growth from both an internal and external perspective. Two project teams (with six management consultants per team) performed a comprehensive diagnosis of the problem by collecting and analyzing data while in Washington and facilitated a number of activities on the ground in Prague in order to validate assumptions and create bold recommendations.The intensive, five-day immersion in Prague explored ISP's culture and business operations as well as the unique challenges of working and recruiting talent in the Czech Republic. The result was a comprehensive presentation and written report that outlined the client problem and a number of deliverables including developing a WHY statement for ISP, a SPOT Analysis (Strengths, Problems, Opportunities and Threats), and a detailed set of recommendations for the client to consider for implementation in 2017. As a management consultant coach for this project, the experience offered a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful consulting work with an international organization. ISP deemed the project so successful that it has invited Northwest University to return in 2019 with a new team of student consultants to work on another key strategic initiative. Show less



Brandman University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2020

  Provide instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom, online, and in a hybrid format for campuses located in Lacey, WA, Bangor, WA, and Irvine, CA. Course taught include: • OLCU 300 - Organizational Behavior • OLCU 325 - Leadership Skills Development Lab • OLCU 350 - Leadership and Professional Ethics • OLCU 414 - Team Building • OLCU 425 - Leadership in Diverse and Multicultural Organizations • OLCU 501 - Organizational Research • OCLU 600 - Foundations of Organizational Leadership • OLCU 601 - Democracy, Ethics and Leadership • OLCU 602 - Self, Systems, and Leadership • OLCU 614 - Leadership and Team Development • OLCU 621 - Frontiers of Public and Non Profit Leadership • OLCU 632 - Leadership and Innovation Responsible for teaching assigned classes in accordance with learning objectives and the syllabus as outlined by course developers and university standards. Review textbooks and other required material to facilitate learning and engage students. Participate in discussion sessions and work with students during and after class throughout a given course. Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and rubrics. Provide advising, mentoring, and student to foster education and career success. Submit timely grades for assignments, discussion boards, and exams. Work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure student and institutional success. When appropriate, provide feedback to course developers regarding the development of syllabus and other course materials. Show less



The Evergreen State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Educational Specialist

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Responsible for coordinating, planning and managing the daily operations of GEAR UP program activities and support services for students at Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington. Assess student needs, develop and implement plans of action to help students stay in school, foster academic and study skills through multiple venues, and engender college awareness. When appropriate work collaboratively with parents, high schools faculty and staff, and GEAR UP partners to identify resources and support students academically, socially, and financially. Show less



Centralia College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

  Responsible for providing classroom and online-based learning to a cohort of students. Develop curriculum for and instruct the following course: • BAS 450 – Strategic Management and Policy Teach principles related to sustained organizational success, effective program solving, and the capture of opportunities from the perspective of the general manager and entrepreneur. Provide ongoing advising and mentoring to students. Document student progress, provide feedback related to assignments, and facilitate face-to-face and online engagement with and among students. Conduct class in a manner that is consistent with institution expectations and promotes student success, incorporating various teaching and learning styles and technology. Work collaboratively with other faculty to ensure consistency and alignment with the programs goals and objectives. Show less



South Tacoma Auto Sales, Inc.

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Organizational Consultant

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2015

  Provided organizational consulting services to South Tacoma Auto’s executive leadership. With the assistance of a nine-member Change Leadership Team, reviewed business practices and provided change management instruction and resources to assist the team in designing, implementing and sustaining an organization-wide Leadership Development Program, which included developing a SWOT analysis, a strategic plan, a project management timeline, and formative and summative program evaluations. This practicum experience was necessary to fulfill degree requirements for Brandman University’s Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program. I continued to support the company after my doctoral program completion in August 2014. Show less



Washington State Department of Corrections

• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Correctional Unit Supervisor

  • Dec 2001 - Jul 2013

  Worked in prisons, community corrections, and headquarters in various positions. Last position was as a Correctional Unit Supervisor at Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women. Previous roles include working as a Communications Consultant, Business Analyst, Community Corrections Officer, and Classification Counselor. Worked in prisons, community corrections, and headquarters in various positions. Last position was as a Correctional Unit Supervisor at Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women. Previous roles include working as a Communications Consultant, Business Analyst, Community Corrections Officer, and Classification Counselor.