Director, Strategic Initiatives

• Oct 2023 - Present

Director, People Acquisition & Success

• Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

Manage the full recruitment cycle for strategic surgical and leadership positions within our global hospital network; develop and deliver critical wraparound support to expatriate hires and their families; partner with leadership to create and implement strategic training initiatives for co-workers across the globe to positively impact business outcomes. Manage the full recruitment cycle for strategic surgical and leadership positions within our global hospital network; develop and deliver critical wraparound support to expatriate hires and their families; partner with leadership to create and implement strategic training initiatives for co-workers across the globe to positively impact business outcomes.

Associate Dean of Accreditation and Student Success

• May 2021 - Dec 2021

Served as the accreditation liaison officer (ALO) between the university and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC); developed and implemented new university-wide systems to gather and monitor key data needed for accreditation standards (e.g., HLC, ACBSP, CAEP, ABET, CCNE, etc.) and overall program and student success; successfully planned and executed the university's Comprehensive Evaluation site visit in September 2021, which resulted in the re-affirmation of accreditation after fully meeting… Show more Served as the accreditation liaison officer (ALO) between the university and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC); developed and implemented new university-wide systems to gather and monitor key data needed for accreditation standards (e.g., HLC, ACBSP, CAEP, ABET, CCNE, etc.) and overall program and student success; successfully planned and executed the university's Comprehensive Evaluation site visit in September 2021, which resulted in the re-affirmation of accreditation after fully meeting the expectations in all five criterion.

Associate Dean of Assessment and Student Success

• Sep 2015 - May 2021

Developed and facilitated university-wide assessment of student learning efforts, including academic program review; spearheaded the full-cycle completion of the Quality Initiative project for the university's HLC accreditation process; identified and tracked key metrics related to strategic planning efforts and student success initiatives; oversaw student success-related initiatives in Traditional Undergraduate academics, including the launch of a new Center for Student Success; facilitated… Show more Developed and facilitated university-wide assessment of student learning efforts, including academic program review; spearheaded the full-cycle completion of the Quality Initiative project for the university's HLC accreditation process; identified and tracked key metrics related to strategic planning efforts and student success initiatives; oversaw student success-related initiatives in Traditional Undergraduate academics, including the launch of a new Center for Student Success; facilitated institution-wide external data reporting and surveys; managed off-campus programming for Traditional Undergraduate academics

Director of International Programs

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

Created the university's first Handbook for Faculty-led Study programs; chaired the university's International Programs Committee; led study abroad training sessions for students and faculty; evaluated third-party study abroad programs

Instructor of Spanish

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2015

Provided oversight to Spanish major/minor programs, including curricular (re)design and student advising; developed proficiency assessment process for Spanish Education majors based on ACTFL Guidelines; incorporated Integrated Performance Assessments across the curriculum; taught a variety of Spanish courses at all levels, including: Elementary Spanish I & II; Intermediate Spanish I & II; Advanced Grammar and Composition; Advanced Spanish Communication; Introduction to Hispanic World Literature… Show more Provided oversight to Spanish major/minor programs, including curricular (re)design and student advising; developed proficiency assessment process for Spanish Education majors based on ACTFL Guidelines; incorporated Integrated Performance Assessments across the curriculum; taught a variety of Spanish courses at all levels, including: Elementary Spanish I & II; Intermediate Spanish I & II; Advanced Grammar and Composition; Advanced Spanish Communication; Introduction to Hispanic World Literature and Culture I & II; Spanish Translation; Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

• Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

(Previously Spectrum Health Medical Group) Successfully managed all steps in the hiring and onboarding process; educated new hires on benefits and company policies and procedures; crafted training schedules customized for the various medical positions (Previously Spectrum Health Medical Group) Successfully managed all steps in the hiring and onboarding process; educated new hires on benefits and company policies and procedures; crafted training schedules customized for the various medical positions

Teaching Assistant/Study Abroad Resident Director in Querétaro, Mexico

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

Planned and taught beginner-level college Spanish courses; provided support and training to other teaching assistants; developed and led a university-wide Spanish conversation group; served as the on-site director for the study abroad program in Querétaro, México (Spring 2011) Planned and taught beginner-level college Spanish courses; provided support and training to other teaching assistants; developed and led a university-wide Spanish conversation group; served as the on-site director for the study abroad program in Querétaro, México (Spring 2011)

Project Manager

• Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

Supported the launch of a regional-wide talent attraction and retention initiative including the roll-out of the organization’s website, HelloWestMichigan.com; chaired working groups and liaised between key company and community stakeholders, including the creation and execution of numerous roundtable forums; created the first edition of the best practices guide for attracting and retaining talent and developed and implemented various training programs for HR personnel around West Michigan. Supported the launch of a regional-wide talent attraction and retention initiative including the roll-out of the organization’s website, HelloWestMichigan.com; chaired working groups and liaised between key company and community stakeholders, including the creation and execution of numerous roundtable forums; created the first edition of the best practices guide for attracting and retaining talent and developed and implemented various training programs for HR personnel around West Michigan.

Program Assistant

• Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

Provided support to the Center for Community Leadership, a program of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; coordinated board/committee meetings; organized and executed annual fundraiser; edited internal and external communications; assisted with maintaining positive member relations Provided support to the Center for Community Leadership, a program of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; coordinated board/committee meetings; organized and executed annual fundraiser; edited internal and external communications; assisted with maintaining positive member relations

Events Intern

• 2008 - 2008