Experience

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  Texas A&M Institute of Data Science

  • College Station, Texas, United States

  • Assistant Director for Program Engagement

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • College Station, Texas, United States

    Assistant Director for Program Engagement at Texas A&M Institute of Data Science. My primary focus is elevating the impact of our programs, creating new partnerships, and building our community of data science students, researchers, and educators. I collaborate closely with TAMIDS program directors, partner organizations, and program participants to identify new opportunities, foster connections between stakeholders, and create programs that enrich the learning and working environment. Program Engagement is also responsible for identifying and developing opportunities for funding that support TAMIDS engagement, training, and outreach activities. I am dedicated to promoting a culture of diversity and respect, creating an inclusive learning and working environment, and respecting all perspectives, talents, and identities as outlined in Texas A&M's Core Values.

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  Institute for Engineering Education & Innovation

  • Assistant Director

    • Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

    As the Assistant Director of the Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation, I manage the day-to-day office administration and supervise all employees. Under the guidance of the director, I lead grant development, reporting, purchasing, and marketing for the Institute. My other responsibilities include: ---Designing, planning, coordinating, promoting, and administering projects and programs, including conferences, professional speaker series events, and other Institute-sponsored programs.---Coordinating program evaluation procedures and preparing annual program performance reports. ---Leads students and staff in developing, enhancing, and delivering assigned programs. ---Prepared budgets and managed payroll, purchasing, travel, inventory, and materials.---Assigns and monitors the workflow of administrative staff that supports the operations of the Institute. ---Creating and maintaining fluid standard operating procedures for administrative duties to comply with Federal, State, University, and sponsor policies/procedures related to research administration. ---Assists with projects, presentations, and other duties as assigned. ---Manages lab, field, and space issues for the Insitute. ---Supervises program staff, postdoctoral scholars, graduate assistant researchers, and hourly staff.

  • Communications Coordinator

    • Dec 2020 - Dec 2022

    Between December 2020 and September 2022, I was the communication and administrative lead for the Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation. I was hired as the Assistant Director of the Institute and continued to perform many of the same functions. My responsibilities included: ---Led two program specialists and several undergraduate and graduate students in the daily departmental tasks and projects, including purchasing materials, publishing content on social media and the Institute’s website, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, developing standard operating procedures, and overseeing the Institute's resources, office space, and other assets. ---Led grant writer and oversaw grant application processes, including collaborating with other researchers, coordinating with Sponsored Research Services, and developing budgets, research methodologies, and supplemental materials.---Creating and maintaining fluid standard operating procedures for administrative duties to comply with Federal, State, University, and sponsor policies/procedures related to research administration. ---Guide administrative best practices for Institute staff and affiliated faculty--- Worked with the College of Engineering’s and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station’s communication staff to develop publications, websites, and outreach material for the Institute and joint programs. ---Prepared budgets and managed payroll, purchasing, travel, inventory, and materials.For more information, you can view the Institute’s 2022 annual report at https://tx.ag/IEEI2022Report.

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  Texas Sea Grant

  • United States
  • Research Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Program Coordinator II

    • Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

    As Program Coordinator II (Program Coordinator for Planning and Extension), I coordinated the planning, development, and implementation of the Texas Sea Grant Program. The program coordinator position assisted in strategic planning, collaborated with others to expand and create new programs, evaluated programs, prepared reports on program activities, developed and updated training materials and delivered training to staff and funded researchers.

  • Extension Program Assistant

    • Nov 2017 - Nov 2020

    Responsible for the development, management, and analysis of the Texas Sea Grant's online reporting system. Under the guidance of the Senior Associate Director, interprets and reports data for submission to the National Sea Grant College Program. Assists with and prepares program reports, correspondence, and materials. Coordinates the Aglantis education outreach program and serve as the Texas regional coordinator for the National Ocean Science Bowl.

  • Program Aide

    • Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

    As a technical communication specialist, I am responsible for data entry and information organization to support various ongoing projects for the Extension and Communication Leadership team. I assist with event planning and implementation. I review internal research material for magazine and newsletter publication. I aid the preparation of grant and budget proposals. I file and archive publications and research material for Texas Sea Grant and the national Sea Grant library.

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  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • Daytona B

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Daytona B

    As a teacher for the Humanities and Communication Department, I teach Technical Communication with a focus on report writing. My courses introduce students to the preparation of formal and informal technical reports, abstracts, proposals, instructions, definitions, resumes, and business correspondence. Major emphasis is placed on the long technical report and the acquisition of advanced writing skills. My current job allows me to continue my life-long fight to improve people's understanding and dissemination of accurate information.

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  Renmin University of China

  • Beijing, China

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Sep 2013 - Jul 2016
    • Beijing, China

    As a teacher for the Foreign Language Department, I teach communication and humanities course in English. I develop my students' critical thinking skills by instructing them how to analyze the validity and importance of information, then organize information in clear and concise formats, and present that information through the desired medium. I accomplish this by developing new course material and content to enhance the students’ understanding of the curriculum and engage the students during class. I also present open lectures to students on a variety of topics, for example - "Science Fiction's Impact on Culture & Science." Recently I represented my university at a national conference on Public Speaking and presented a lecture on teaching methods. Courses Taught: Advanced Public Speaking, Advanced Essay Writing, American Culture, Oral English

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  National Institute of Technology Beijing

  • Beijing City, China

  • English Teacher

    • Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
    • Beijing City, China

    I instructed students on the proper of use of English and introduced them to Western culture, literature, and history. I produced new course material for a new and expanding English Language Center department. As a Foreign Expert, I instructed the native teachers in practicing proper pronunciation and expanding their lexical resources.Courses Taught: English Speaking, Applied English Speaking, Western Culture

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  Follett Corporation

  • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

  • Shipping and Receiving Clerk

    • Nov 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

    As the Shipping and Receiving Clerk, I prepared and processed all incoming and outgoing shipments for the bookstore. Working in the bookstore's logistics department required me to access and maintain the store's database of distributors and merchants. In addition, I boxed and labeled all packages for orders and pickup by FedEx and other shipping companies and maintained the store's supply center by cleaning, organize, and labeling merchandise.

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  Florida State University

  • Student Assistant

    • Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

    While in graduate school I had the opportunity to work for Florida State's Center for Global Engagement. The department is responsible for handling all international students and their facilities are used by various student and outside organizations to hold cultural events. It was my responsibility to support visiting organizations that were using the facilities and to maintain the building and provide basic security.

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  Museum of Arts and Sciences

  • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

  • Marketing Intern

    • Oct 2008 - Jul 2009
    • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

    As an intern for the marketing department at the Museum of Arts and Science, I developed and maintained a marketing database and budget analysis. My key responsibility was researching and developing the database to help organize and maximize the Museum's marketing efforts. I also edited and fact-checked articles for the Museum's magazine and worked on the magazine's layout. Besides my daily responsibilities, I also participated in public relation functions and assisted in special events, for example: setting up a new cafe for the Museum.

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  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

  • Student Assistant

    • May 2005 - Apr 2009
    • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

    While as an undergraduate student, I worked in the Humanities and Social Sciences department at my university. I mostly provided technical support for the whole department, including offices and classrooms. I was also responsible for assisting professors with class preparation, including printing handouts, researching material, organizing documents and student files, and grading exams.