Experience

Santa Catalina School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Registrar

  • May 2017 - Present

  • Responsible for the quality control of Records and Registration services; management of student registration, verification services, and graduation using inResonance • Responsible for the creation of student schedules using Schedulogic • Oversee scheduling of on-campus tutoring • Oversee faculty-teacher conference scheduling • Act as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) responsible for maintaining international student records in SEVIS and compliance with federal regulation requirements; provide training and oversight for 2 Designated School Officials (DSOs) • Act as AP and PSAT/NMSQT Coordinator for the Advanced Placement (AP) and PSAT/NMSQT standardized exams to ensure compliance with College Board regulations • Oversee school and standardized testing accommodations; communicate with families, school personnel, practitioners, and testing organizations regarding documentation guidelines and accommodation options; designated SSD Coordinator for College Board testing accommodation and TAA Coordinator for ACT testing accommodations • Act as Faculty Advisor for 7-8 students; provide guidance through bimonthly group advisory meetings and monthly one-on-one advising meetings • Support College Counseling; send communications to students and parents; maintain student information in Naviance Show less



Antioch University Santa Barbara

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Services Training

  • May 2017 - Jan 2020

• Director of Student Services

  • Jul 2015 - Apr 2017

  Provided strategic operations and fiscal oversight for academic support services on campus. Areas of responsibility included Financial Aid, International Student Services, Records & Registration, and Continuing Education offerings. Oversaw and managed specific department budgets. Supervised 4 direct reports including the Assistant Director of Student Services, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Student Services Associate, and 1 Federal Work-Study student. • Acted as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Office and SEVIS. • Designed and implemented new student service campus initiatives. • Accountable for content accuracy and timely release of the AUSB General Catalog, and website pages for International Student Services, Financial Aid, and Records and Registration. Key contributions to employer included:• Designated Project Lead for the online Application for Graduation process, commencing in July, 2016. • Elected as AUSB Staff Assembly Administrative Director for 2 consecutive terms. • Innovate and improve overall process and operations flow, with a focus on implementing cutting edge technology for AUSB. Spearheaded technology streamlining for department through the successful transition of multiple systems and processes including:► Acted as Project Lead for Comevo software implementation for all campus departments and programs. ► Shifted from paper-based to online processes through WebAdvisor for both academic program registration and evaluations, and through National Student Clearinghouse for transcript ordering. ► Archived AUSB student academic files using ImageNow digital imaging software, and developed and implemented degree audits for AUSB programs in Datatel. Developed and launched many “firsts” for AUSB, including but not limited to:☑ 1st Cal Grant Policies and Procedures Manual☑ 1st online General Catalog☑ 1st online Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) staff and faculty training Show less

• Registrar & Director of Student Services

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  Provided quality control of registrar services and government/University rule adherence for multiple departments on campus. Managed student transcripts, enrollment verification processes, loan deferments, candidacy and graduation checks, transfer credit evaluations, and records storage and retrieval systems. Served as Chief Respondent for enrollment data requests, enforced Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and assisted with all necessary academic record audits conducted by University, State, or Federal officials, including the Federal IPEDS report. • Provided oversight of 5 staff members comprised of Assistant Director of Student Services, Assistant Registrar, Student Services Associate, and 2 Federal Work-Study Students. Cross-trained staff in Admissions, Financial Aid, Records and Registration, Student Accounts, Library Services, Writing Center Services, and Disability Support Services in order to ensure seamless operations.• Oversaw student registration and orchestrated the involvement of faculty, Admissions, Computer Resources, Student Accounts, and Financial Aid offices. Designed and managed the Integrated Student Services Program.• Supervised production of printed and online Schedule of Classes and General Catalog materials, researched and generated accreditation, institutional data, and campus-based reports for Supervisors and head faculty, and assisted the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs as needed.Specific committee and team involvement during employment with AUSB includes:Operations Team » Academic Leadership Team » Student Disciplinary Committee » Staff Assembly Administrative Director » Registrar University Resource Group » Student Services Officer University Resource Group » Financial Aid University Resource Group » Records Committee » Registrar Users Group Show less

• Registrar

  • Dec 2009 - Jun 2013



Circle of Health

• Santa Barbara

• Owner/Licensed Acupuncturist

  • 2005 - 2010

  Founder, Owner, and Sole Proprietor of a boutique company specializing in providing client-centered wellness and acupuncture sessions. Managed all business - related responsibilities while ensuring exceptional customer service and maintaining up-to-date industry standards. • Consulted with and educated clients on process; reviewed symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle while keeping total discretion and maintaining confidentiality. Determined and executed best course of treatment within a calm and compassionate environment. Show less



Fielding Graduate University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Registrar

  • Nov 2006 - Dec 2009

  Responsible for managing records and processing student registration, withdrawals, and re-admissions, while supervising a staff of 3. • Used Datatel to process transfer credits and student registrations, record and verify grades, develop and maintain degree audits for academic programs, and create catalog files. • Responsible for handling multiple Registrar areas for the University including: ► Acted as Certifying Official for VA benefits ► Primary liaison between IT staff and ImageNow support staff ► National Student Clearinghouse monthly enrollment reporting ► Designated School Official responsible for F-1 enrollment data reporting through SEVIS Show less



Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine

• Santa Barbara

• Assistant Dean & Faculty

  • 2001 - 2007



UC Santa Barbara

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • 2000 - 2001