Student Career Services Director

• Jul 2022 - Present

Spearhead the coordination and administration of career services for a diverse range of over 40 CTE programs.Collaborate with advisory boards, industry partners, and educators to align program curriculum with industry needs and trends, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the workforce.Develop and implement internship programs, providing students with invaluable hands-on experience in their respective fields.Oversee the placement process, working closely with students to identify career goals and match them with suitable job opportunities.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, labor market information, and emerging job opportunities to better guide students.Establish and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, organizations, and industry professionals to expand internship and job placement opportunities for students.Track and analyze placement data to measure program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Show less

Criminal Justice Instructor

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2023

Develop and implement lessons to teach skills required for students to master competencies.• Provide a Law Enforcement curriculum integrating the CTE Model Curriculum Standards in the PublicService industry sector.• Provide students with Career Readiness lessons.• Provide group and individual instruction utilizing effective teaching strategies, aids, and equipment• Evaluate students’ college and career readiness competencies & maintain accurate student records.• Manage the classroom in a manner conducive to learning.• Work effectively as part of a team.• Collaborate in the planning process for modifications in the curriculum.• Participate actively in subject matter advisory committee(s).• Keep abreast of current practices and training methods.• Assist in the development of work-based learning experiences for students.• Accurately report student attendance, grades, and other relevant data promptly.• Cultivate a safe and productive instructional environment.• Goal setting.• Professional expectations.• Training and experience within the Criminal Justice Field.• Cultivated and developed professional connections within the Criminal Justice field.• Developing and building an active advisory board.• CTE Teaching License valid Arizona Fingerprint card. Show less

Guidance Counselor

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

• Foster a positive environment and assist High School and Adult students in• Determining their areas of interest and aptitudes, selecting a program that meets their career/occupational goals.• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCAframework.• Evidence of a commitment to the student's success.• Spend the majority of the time (80%+) working directly with/for student success.• Assist students in crises.• Know and understand community resources to refer students in need.• Attend/give input to relevant IEP meetings.• Keep current on post-secondary college and career opportunities and requirements.• Maintain good working relations with sending school district counselors.• Assist students’ ability to stay enrolled at EVIT Monitor academic performance• Behavior and attendance and facilitate appropriate interventions• Conduct in-service training as needed to support compliance.• Understanding the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and abilitiesof students.• Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills.• Demonstrated clear, concise, and logical verbal and written communication skills.• Demonstrated flexibility and resilience to manage shifting project timelines, requirements, and theability to work with multiple departments.• Exceptional verbal and written communication, as well as strong presentation and facilitation skillswith a variety of audiences.• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at any given time.• Serve on committees as designated by the administration Show less

Adjunct Instructor-Administration of Justice Studies

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2023

Instruction and hands-on application on the below College course. AJS101-Introduction to Criminal Justice-An introduction to crime and society’s responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology, and career opportunities. AJS230-Police Functions-Theories of procedures and methods of operations of local police with emphasis on discretionary powers available to the working police officer. Career opportunities and current trends in law enforcement are presented. AJS290AH-Use of Force examines issues related to the use of force by and against police officers. Explores police use of force decision-making options. Reviews recent changes in Arizona law. Show less

ELAA Instructor-Adult Education

• Jul 2015 - May 2018

• Instruct ELAA (English Language Acquisition - Adults) classes to provide instruction for people who desire to improve their basic English language proficiency. • Provide vision and direction through effective academics and employer. • Promote experiential education to students and internships. • Preparation program for students. • Counsel postsecondary students about internship opportunities and preparation. for an internship search. • Seek and develop internship resources for students, on the Career Services website. • Collaborate with Career Services staff on departmental programs and initiatives, providing support in areas including walk-in appointments, delivering workshops, and academic liaison role, with Maricopa Community College and United Dairymen of Arizona. and volunteer experiences. • Connect students to employers by facilitating interviews, matching students to internship sites, and assisting with job placement. • Review occupational and labor market information, employment trends, employer requirements, and opportunities for the various technical fields of study offered by the Maricopa County Workforce. • Inform students of opportunities and internships within the Maricopa County Workforce. • Provides leadership in decision-making and communication. • Research in trends and critical Issues within Adult Education and Training-Global • Uses a market-and data-driven approach to create a comprehensive annual plan to place adult education students in quality internship/externships. • Plan and teach lessons to help students gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn their high school equivalency credential. • Adapt teaching methods based on students’ strengths and weaknesses • Emphasize skills that will help students find jobs, such as learning English words and common phrases used in the workplace. • Connect students to other resources in their community, such as job placement services. Show less

Detention Officer-Durango Jail ALPHA Men's Program

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

• Care, custody, and control of up to 70 sentenced inmates court-ordered and or selected for the APHAprogram maximum inmates at any given time to include a specialized housing unit.• Maintain custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations, performwork within the scope of authority and training and make proper decisions using sound judgment.• Maintain safety and security of the staff, inmates, and detention facilities, monitor the behaviorof inmates, promote acceptable attitude and conduct, and perform tasks to maintain integrity andconsistency of detention facility operations.• Supervise inmate activities, maintain continuity and discipline, physically restrain uncooperative anddisruptive inmates, intervene to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes, and solve problems within thescope of authority.• Provide equal protection and care for all inmates, including nutrition, hygiene, education, court andhospital transport, recreation, laundry, clothing, housing, medical assistance, behavior monitoring, andsocial interactive discipline.• Monitor inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes, de-escalate potentially violent situations,and maintain appropriate use of force as needed for self-defense, defense of another, and preventingescape.• Perform constant inspections and security checks of all MCSO facility areas, conduct headcounts andarea searches, and assure all areas of the facility are safe, secure, sanitary, and free of contraband.• Conduct cell searches for contraband and inventories, maintain accountability for keys,equipment, tools, and supplies, and account for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times.• Report and investigate disciplinary and behavioral issues and violations of inmate housing and facilityrules.• Update MCSO files, records, and event logs maintain appropriate records and prepare reports asrequired. Show less

Detention Officer-Estrella Jail Line Officer

• Dec 2014 - Sep 2015

Care, custody, and control of a diverse classification of female inmates including specialized housing units• Maintain custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations, performwork within the scope of authority and training and make proper decisions using sound judgment.• Maintain safety and security of the staff, inmates, and detention facilities, monitor the behaviorof inmates, promote acceptable attitude and conduct, and perform tasks to maintain integrity andconsistency of detention facility operations.• Supervise inmate activities, maintain continuity and discipline, physically restrain uncooperative anddisruptive inmates, intervene to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes, and solve problems within thescope of authority.• Provide equal protection and care for all inmates, including nutrition, hygiene, education, court andhospital transport, recreation, laundry, clothing, housing, medical assistance, behavior monitoring, andsocial interactive discipline.• Monitor inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes, de-escalate potentially violent situations,and maintain appropriate use of force as needed for self-defense, defense of another, and preventingescape.• Perform constant inspections and security checks of all MCSO facility areas, conduct headcounts andarea searches, and assure all areas of the facility are safe, secure, sanitary, and free of contraband.• Conduct cell searches for contraband and inventories, maintain accountability for keys,equipment, tools, and supplies, and account for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times.• Report and investigate disciplinary and behavioral issues and violations of inmate housing and facilityrules.• Update MCSO files, records, and event logs maintain appropriate records and prepare reports asrequired. Show less

Detention Officer-Pre-Employment Administrative Officer

• May 2011 - Dec 2014

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Phoenix, AZAdministrative Officer 2011-Present Direct and supervise staff; Monitor and evaluate staff performance; Complete Employee Performance Appraisals; Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and work cooperatively/jointly to provide quality customer service; Resolve complex human resources issues; Implement new work processes, polices, and proceduresLead complex human resources projects; Perform complex analysis of human resources matters; Advise supervisors and managers on a broad range of human resources issuesWork in collaboration with the County’s Human Resources Department Complete special projects as assigned; Be present at work site to perform assigned tasks at the time and dates scheduled/assigned by the supervisor Show less

Detention Officer-4th Avenue Jail Line Officer

• Nov 2009 - May 2011

Care, custody, and control of a diverse classification of male inmates including specialized housing units.• Maintain custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations, performwork within the scope of authority and training and make proper decisions using sound judgment.• Maintain safety and security of the staff, inmates, and detention facilities, monitor the behaviorof inmates, promote acceptable attitude and conduct, and perform tasks to maintain integrity andconsistency of detention facility operations.• Supervise inmate activities, maintain continuity and discipline, physically restrain uncooperative anddisruptive inmates, intervene to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes, and solve problems within thescope of authority.• Provide equal protection and care for all inmates, including nutrition, hygiene, education, court andhospital transport, recreation, laundry, clothing, housing, medical assistance, behavior monitoring, andsocial interactive discipline.• Monitor inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes, de-escalate potentially violent situations,and maintain appropriate use of force as needed for self-defense, defense of another, and preventingescape.• Perform constant inspections and security checks of all MCSO facility areas, conduct headcounts andarea searches, and assure all areas of the facility are safe, secure, sanitary, and free of contraband.• Conduct cell searches for contraband and inventories, maintain accountability for keys,equipment, tools, and supplies, and account for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times.• Report and investigate disciplinary and behavioral issues and violations of inmate housing and facilityrules.• Update MCSO files, records, and event logs maintain appropriate records and prepare reports asrequired. Show less

Accounting Specialist

• May 2007 - Nov 2009

• Act as the payroll subject matter expert for assigned client base.• Accurately and timely, process all aspects of multi-state payrolls for assigned client base.• Mentor clients on payroll-related best practices.• Maintain employee and client master file data.• Provide unsurpassed customer service to all clients.• Provide ongoing training and education to clients.• Document client processes and requirements according to company guidelines.• Contact clients daily to obtain payroll data including salary adjustments, special payments, taxes, andemployee deductions.• Maintain a high rate of client retention through quality service.• Stay abreast of federal and state regulations and changes that impact payroll.• Research and resolve client inquiries.• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with clients and coworkers.• Perform other duties as assigned. Show less

CISM Team Member-Maricopa County Sheriff's Officer

• Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

• Assisting Individuals in Crisis • Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention • Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention in Colleges and Universities • Assisting Individuals in Crisis Online Course • Group Crisis Intervention • Group Crisis Intervention Online Course • Suicide Awareness: An Introduction for Crisis Responders • Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention • Understanding Suicide: Effective Tools for Prevention, Intervention, and Survivor Support Show less

Professional Development Series 2014

• 2014 - 2014

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk

• Feb 2006 - May 2007

• Act as the payroll subject matter expert for assigned client base. • Accurately and timely, process all aspects of multi-state payrolls for assigned client base. • Mentor clients on payroll-related best practices. • Maintain employee and client master file data. • Provide unsurpassed customer service to all clients. • Document client processes and requirements according to company guidelines. • Contact clients daily to obtain payroll data including salary adjustments, special payments, taxes, and employee deductions. • Maintain a high rate of client retention through quality service. • Stay abreast of federal and state regulations and changes that impact payroll. • Research and resolve client inquiries. • Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with clients and coworkers. • Perform other duties as assigned. Show less

Co-owner/ Office Manager

• May 1996 - Feb 2006

• Lead, support, set expectations, and hold regular accountability sessions with stakeholders. • Manage projects with co-owner to improve the systems and processes of the organization • Collaborate with stakeholders to increase technicians’ productivity through updated training. • Effectively communicate and drive adoption of our core values. • Maintain positive and professional relationships with key stakeholders making sure that everyone feels appreciated, respected, and motivated to deliver their best work. • Ensure the culture is collaborative, fun, and inclusive Show less