Chief Executive Officer

• Jul 2018 - Present

Senior Vice President for Business Development | Chief Academic Officer

• Apr 2014 - Jul 2018

Emerge Education, LLC., specializes in online program development and deployment in the areas of lead generation, marketing, recruitment and retention for regionally accredited institutions. As the Vice President for Business Development and Chief Academic Officer, I am responsible for all the business development activities related to securing new institutional consulting and partnership business for the company.

J Center Affiliate

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2017

Strategically involved with expanding the awareness of issues facing independent colleges through webinars and seminars Intimately involved in the creation of a new, Regents approved certificate for emerging leaders of independent institutions. The J CENTER was established with a planned gift from alumnus, Thomas P. Jandris. Founded in 2010, we have continued to refine our focus within higher education through collaboration with leaders, communities, and… Show more Strategically involved with expanding the awareness of issues facing independent colleges through webinars and seminars Intimately involved in the creation of a new, Regents approved certificate for emerging leaders of independent institutions. The J CENTER was established with a planned gift from alumnus, Thomas P. Jandris. Founded in 2010, we have continued to refine our focus within higher education through collaboration with leaders, communities, and individuals. Our community is comprised of faculty, graduate students, staff, and affiliates who are engaged in shaping the future of higher education in local, national, and global contexts. Show less Strategically involved with expanding the awareness of issues facing independent colleges through webinars and seminars Intimately involved in the creation of a new, Regents approved certificate for emerging leaders of independent institutions. The J CENTER was established with a planned gift from alumnus, Thomas P. Jandris. Founded in 2010, we have continued to refine our focus within higher education through collaboration with leaders, communities, and… Show more Strategically involved with expanding the awareness of issues facing independent colleges through webinars and seminars Intimately involved in the creation of a new, Regents approved certificate for emerging leaders of independent institutions. The J CENTER was established with a planned gift from alumnus, Thomas P. Jandris. Founded in 2010, we have continued to refine our focus within higher education through collaboration with leaders, communities, and individuals. Our community is comprised of faculty, graduate students, staff, and affiliates who are engaged in shaping the future of higher education in local, national, and global contexts. Show less

Online Adjunct Graduate Instructor

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2014

Strategic Planning - Online, graduate course designed to provide varied methodological approaches to strategic planning and a deeper understanding of how leaders influence change in organizations. Research Design - Online, graduate course designed to provide a step-by-step process for conducting quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research in preparation for the integrated research project.

Vice President of External Relations

• Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

Provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight of the External Relations division of the College. The Division of External Relations includes: Major Donor Development, Annual Fund, Alumni and Church Relations, and Capital Campaigns. The External Relations division engages a wide variety of stakeholders within the broader Crown community including students, faculty, alumni, churches, and donors, as well as the broader business community.

Dean, School of Online Studies and Graduate School

• May 2012 - Jun 2013

Provided innovative and entrepreneurial leadership for the academic, enrollment, marketing and student services departments of Crown Online Strove to improve academic quality, increase head count and revenues, strengthen the virtual presence and brand, and promote a highly personalized experience for the online learner Utilized external vendors to outsource functions of the business better suited to their expertise, which allows the Division to focus on areas of strength

Director of Admissions

• Oct 2011 - May 2012

Provided direction and accountability for the traditional undergraduate team to achieve institutional enrollment and revenue goals Identified the key metrics, goals, strategies and indicators at each stage of the enrollment funnel to ensure the team achieved the desired results

Director of AGS Enrollment

• Jul 2010 - May 2012

Implemented best practice and refined processes for internal and external aspects of the enrollment funnel with the desired goals of efficiency and effectiveness for new students Established individual and corporate recruitment goals by stage, recruiter and programs Tracked and measured individual and corporate performance on a monthly basis to ensure the achievement of headcount and revenue goals Developed strategies for performance, programs, and segments for the online… Show more Implemented best practice and refined processes for internal and external aspects of the enrollment funnel with the desired goals of efficiency and effectiveness for new students Established individual and corporate recruitment goals by stage, recruiter and programs Tracked and measured individual and corporate performance on a monthly basis to ensure the achievement of headcount and revenue goals Developed strategies for performance, programs, and segments for the online and face-to-face programs