Dean of CTE & Advanced Technical Skills Institute Site Administrator

• Aug 2021 - Present

Director of Campus Operations

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

Promoted to develop and execute strategies to drive operational efficiencies for multiple campus units. Oversee operating budget; prepare cost estimates and justifications for budget items; and control expenditures. Serve as liaison and primary contact for police, administration, marketing, facilities, legal, risk management, IT, grants, compliance, finance, and auxiliary services. Oversee short and long term fiscal performance through financial analyses and reporting. Support attainment of the school’s sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and environmental health and safety goals. Serve on hiring committees.• Introduced infrastructure for project management that provided governance, enhanced prioritization, standardized best practices, and improved alignment with budget and timeline goals• Introduced the RACI model to clarify roles and reduce duplication of effort in project management and operational processes. Trained the Executive Cabinet and leadership team. Pursued formal training in Lean 5S to introduce the concept of continuous process improvement to project management and operations• Reinstated internal audits of café operations to ensure contract compliance and address disputes between MCC and the contracted dining vendor. This resulted in a first-ever “zero violation” finding by the Jackson County Environmental Health Inspector in April 2019• Resolved a months-long backlog of capital improvement projects including Student Dining, Library, and Education Center renovations while concurrently overseeing improvements in the Auto Tech Computer Lab and Raytheon Training Room• Led numerous department relocations on schedule and within budget including Student Engagement, Career Services, Admissions, Disability Services

Client Relations Manager

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2018

Promoted into an externally-facing role within the Corporate College (corporate training) Department. Identified and secured revenue opportunities by selling, developing, and delivering training, consulting, and educational services to employers in the Kansas City area. Clarified training and educational needs to aid in the development of new and innovative services. Developed proposals and contracts, oversaw contracting, created and monitored budgets, and reviewed quality and timeliness of delivery. Generated and maintained the employer database.• Generated $650,000+ in contract training and consulting revenue by securing contracts with 42 clients. Launched projects by coordinating with the Training and Consulting Manager to identify resource availability, scheduling, and capabilities• Nurtured referral partnerships with Fairfax Industrial Association, Heartland Meadows Industrial Association, Wyandotte County Economic Development Council, Scale Up! Kansas City, KC SmartPort, Kansas City Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals, Kansas City Manufacturing Network, Greater Kansas City Workforce & Education Summit, South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, and Kansas City National Tool & Machining Association• Identified a new revenue stream based on area companies’ need for a soft skills training product• Created and implemented an email outreach strategy highlighting specific MCC training and consulting products that resulted in ten enrollments in an OSHA training course and resurrection of a dormant client• Selected as chair of the Business and Technology Gold Print Employee Engagement and Communications Committees• Collaborated with MCC Information and Technology to innovate a solution to pool training needs of several small companies into a single cohort. Implemented interdepartmental communications and data tracking to streamline delivery and avoid duplication of effort

Grants Management Coordinator

• Sep 2013 - Oct 2015

Promoted in recognition of performing above paygrade. Oversaw all aspects of federal, state, local and private grants including proposal and submission, post-award monitoring, budget review, document tracking, compliance, and reporting. Led stakeholder engagement, established partner relationships, and recognized grantors. Researched and compiled data for grant proposals. Assembled materials for grant audits and assisted in audit responses.• Led a team from Full Employment Council, Workforce Partnership, Cerner, and the MCC Restricted Funds to execute a four-year, $5M H-1B Technical Skills Training grant. Audited H-1B subrecipient budgets, performance, and reporting. Approved subrecipient reimbursement requests• Managed a four-year, $2.6M HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students grant. Directed the team comprised of MCC district financial aid staff, nursing program administrators, and academic advisors. Advised nursing students on course selection that met HRSA grant requirements

Program Specialist

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2013

Gathered and organized data for multiple federal, state, and local grant applications. Managed program database and files to enable grant tracking.

Program Director; Assistant to the Executive Director

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

Liaised with the Raytown community and agency supporters and managed a diverse group (race, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic, skill level) of 200+ volunteers to promote and manage fundraising and outreach programs. Wrote and managed Homelessness Trust Fund grants. Assisted in coordination of the weekly free meal program. • Planned and executed the agency’s major fundraising events including the annual gala and 5K run that generated over $75,000 in two years • Planned and executed the Angel Tree Christmas project, 70+ families served annually

Operations Manager

• May 2007 - Jun 2009

Managed a team of five to execute day-to-day operations including customer service, project scheduling, inventory control, and purchasing. Hired, onboarded, trained, and managed staff. Oversaw employee performance management programs. Developed marketing strategies. Managed payroll, accounting, and tax filings. Managed a team of five to execute day-to-day operations including customer service, project scheduling, inventory control, and purchasing. Hired, onboarded, trained, and managed staff. Oversaw employee performance management programs. Developed marketing strategies. Managed payroll, accounting, and tax filings.