Experience

UC Berkeley Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society

• Program Management and Advisor

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  • Envisioned, developed, and executed advising processes and policy for the newly formed Data Science major and minor programs (2018). • Data Science Peer Advising - Program Supervisor (2018 to present)• Interim Director of Advising - 6 months: May 2020 - October 2020• Commencement Coordinator - Developed and executed the very first commencement ceremony for the Division of Data Sciences (2019); Produced and executed very first virtual commencement ceremony (2021); Produced and executed very first Greek Theatre commencement ceremony (2022)



UC Berkeley

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Student Academic Advisor - Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2018

  • Increased declared majors by 130% in 2 years. • Complete functional and administrative responsibility for departmental graduate and undergraduate student services, including graduate admissions, current student advising, distribution of departmental funds, and student record evaluation• Liaison between the Chair of Graduate Advisors, various faculty committees, the students, the Dean of Graduate Division, the Dean of the College of Letters and Science, and other administrative entities on campus• Serves as departmental representative in various recruitment efforts on campus, such as major fairs and Cal Day. Designs recruitment materials to publicize the major in lower division classes and at campus-wide events• Commencement Coordinator for Departmental Commencement Ceremony• Provides assistance to Chair and MSO on special projects, as requested• Back-up Scheduler for approximately 95 GEOG courses•All duties are carried out with a minimum of supervision, which requires a high level of independent judgment, competence and responsibility

• Undergraduate Student Academic Advisor

  • Nov 2007 - Jul 2009

  • Program Coordinator and Lead Undergraduate Advisor for four multidisciplinary majors totaling over 500 students (Conservation & Resource Studies, Forestry & Natural Resources, Molecular Environmental Biology, and Society & Environment) • Explain complicated college procedures, and major completion requirements to UCB faculty, staff, and students. • Design and deliver major declaration workshops, orientation workshops, Cal Day presentations, and policy presentations in ESPM feeder courses. • Consultant to department, college and campus on undergraduate major requirements, policies and procedures.• Provide training to Student Affairs Officers and Student Assistants on academic advising, program requirements, policies and procedures.• Oversee junior transfer application review, determine admissions conditions, and make admissions recommendations to Dean of Student Affairs.• Maintain and edit undergraduate handbooks and literature for each major.• Develop and maintain internet community group for current undergraduates and Alumni.• Back-up Scheduler for approximately 100 ESPM courses a semester.

• Undergraduate Student Academic Advisor and Scheduler

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2007

  • Provided academic advisement, program planning/curriculum development, and oversight of degree completion for two biological majors • Back-up Graduate Advisor to approximately 100 graduate students• Coordinated graduate recruitment and admissions for two graduate programs: Microbiology and Plant Biology• Participated in college-wide outreach, recruitment, and retention programs for freshman and junior transfers with goal of increasing student diversity• Degree Audit Report System coordinator.• Course Scheduler for approximately 30 PMB courses.

• Special Programs Assistant

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

  • Support for over 900 students in 16 special registration programs, including all visitor, exchange, study abroad, cross registration, and joint degree programs. • Explained, defined, and communicated policies, procedures, deadlines, and operational activities to students, staff, faculty, parents, and counterparts at partner institutions in a professional manner. • Provided enrollment, registration, academic records materials, and transcripts to department staff, faculty, and partner institutions. • Thorough knowledge of Academic Senate policy and Committee on Courses regulations. • Have a broad, general knowledge of the campus and the University and answered general questions of all varieties.

• Student Services Assistant

  • Jun 2002 - Dec 2002

  • Front-line service to UCB students and the general public regarding services offered by the Office of the Registrar and throughout the UCB campus. • Advised and provided solutions for students with difficult problems. • Certified requests for student status, degrees, and attendance. • Worked with complicated information systems including OLADS, IDMS, and ACORDE. • Knowledge of Federal, State, FERPA, University wide, Berkeley Campus, and Academic Senate rules, laws, and policies in order to ensure compliance and to maintain confidentiality and security of student records.



Patten University IDP

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Records and Registration

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2002

  • Reported directly to the Dean of Enrollment Services. • Supervised Assistant Registrar and five work study students. • Proposed and implemented academic policies and document procedures.• Oversaw the management of the registration process; prepare enrollment reports and statistics for federal, state, and local reporting. • Identified data management problems. • Coordinated the scheduling of courses and their room assignments.• Performed academic advising for all freshman and sophomore students. • Posted and distributed final grade reports. • Reviewed and confirmed degree audits and degree candidate eligibility. • Commencement Coordinator for the University

• Assistant Registrar

  • Sep 2000 - Jul 2001

  • Coordinated 13 off-campus college sites admission and registration processes. • Inputted and reported academic information including Registration, Add/Drop forms, Withdrawal forms, Grade Changes, etc. • Produced official transcripts and student status verifications. • Assisted the Director of Records and Registration with development of system enhancements. • Assumed responsibility for the operation of Registrar's office during the Director of Records and Registration's Absence.

• Assistant to the Associate Dean of Education

  • Jan 2000 - Aug 2000

  • Arranged student teaching placements; developed and maintained contacts with local school districts and school personnel regarding student teaching. • Assisted in the development of documents as needed by the Department of Education. • Prepared flyers and publications for the department.