Experience

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  Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  • Director of the Global Experience Office

    • Aug 2022 - Present

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  Elmhurst University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director of International Education

    • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

     Developed and implemented strategic internationalization goals in line with the campus strategic plan, mission, vision and values; Implemented improvements for existing study away programs as needed; developed new programs addressing wide academic, financial, and regional interests; maintained approved programs and evaluated if adjustments were needed;  Supported faculty in the development, implementation, recruitment, evaluation, and assessment of faculty-led programs; Built budgets, managed finances, and monitored costs for international programs; Assessed risk and managed liability for international programs; served as primary emergency responder for overseas incidents; Developed and facilitated pre-departure and re-entry programming/courses for study away students; Maintained relationships with international partners, affiliate organizations and campus stakeholders; Served as the PDSO (Principal Designated School Official) to ensure compliance with all government regulations regarding international students; maintained knowledge of both SEVP policies concerning academic programs and F-1 student visas regulations; Oversaw orientation, advising and programming for international students; Supervised professional staff and student employees.

  • Adjunct Faculty Member

    • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

     Undergraduate Courses: ICS 275 Introduction to International Studies; CPP 250 Preparing for International Education; CPP 251 Unpacking Study Abroad; HON 351 Global Reflection Developed curriculum, course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet articulated learning outcomes; Utilized online learning management system, Blackboard, to deliver course content and materials both synchronously and asynchronously. Formulated and applied diverse instructional methods to meet varying students’ developmental needs.

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  Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director of the Center for International Studies

    • Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

     Oversaw all aspects of MCPHS University's study/service abroad activities as well as international clinical rotations/clerkships/internships; Developed and executed strategies that align international program offerings with faculty and student needs and MCPHS University’s global vision;  Organized and led institutional international strategic planning initiatives; Spearheaded development, implementation and monitoring of international agreements and bilateral relations with universities and other entities abroad; Conducted curriculum integration projects in collaboration with academic departments and schools to identify and highlight international program opportunities for students; Devised and delivered training for faculty and staff involved in international programs and initiatives; Evaluated faculty/staff proposals for new international programs and coordinated implementation of approved new programs; Monitored academic quality, including ongoing evaluation and assessment, and safety, including risk assessment and management, of international programs; Managed CIS and related budgets; Administered International Programs Scholarship fund, including selection process and distribution of funds to eligible students; Developed comprehensive communications plan to effectively message goals, activities and benefits of CIS and international programs; Supervised and provided professional development opportunities to CIS personnel and student worker(s).

  • Operations Manager for International Programs, Center for International Studies

    • Dec 2013 - Jan 2017

     Responsible for managing all education abroad activities Spearheaded risk management efforts of new and existing international programs Developed and facilitated international programs evaluations and assessment Built, maintained and reported on essential international programs and participant data in Terra Dotta Software Served as primary liaison for faculty/student exchanges and collaborative projects with foreign universities  Advised post-graduate, international students completing residencies in the United States Led and coordinated special, international academic initiatives such as the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program Supervised graduate intern(s) and student workers  First Year Seminar instructor

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  New England College of Business and Finance

  • Boston, MA

  • Director, Corporate Partnerships

    • Oct 2011 - Nov 2013
    • Boston, MA

     Developed corporate relationships and implemented student recruitment strategies across several verticals that predominantly include financial services and healthcare  Responsible for all regional enrollment targets Represented the college at various local and national recruiting events  Assisted prospective students with designing roadmaps that aligned curriculum with career track Served as a member of the Articulation and Experiential Learning Steering Committee (AELSC).

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  WTH, Inc

  • Partner Brand Manager

    • May 2010 - Oct 2011

     Managed multi-million dollar partner accounts including Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, JetBlue, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Responsible for program budgets and overseeing all program operations Facilitated the company’s first international partnership with Intercontinental Hotels Group-UK.

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  EF Education

  • University Relationship Manager

    • Jun 2009 - May 2010

     Built revenue streams by developing and sustaining business relationships  Researched and identified new market opportunities through college visits Traveled biweekly to the Midwest and Western Europe to display service offerings to clients. Helped faculty members/administrators to incorporate short-term study abroad tours into their academic curriculum.

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  EF Education

  • Tour Consultant

    • 2008 - 2009

     Sold educational tours to high school teachers and students across the United States Exceeded organizational sales goals and named among Boston’s Top Performers Proposed project to translate all marketing content to attract a wider global audience.