Executive Assistant to the Dean

• Sep 2023 - Present

Executive Assistant - Diversity & Inclusion

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2023

Executive level support for Assistant Vice President of IDEA. Project management, and coordination of departmental and divisional events. Assist in management, planning, and execution of a variety of events including Annual IDEA Equity & Diversity Conferences, IDEA Together with Friends Fundraising Events, Diversity Speaker Series, IDEA Open House events, and the IDEA Intercultural Movie Series.

Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2023

Administrative Coordinator, Equal Opportunity

• Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

AEL Program Support Specialist

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

Provide a variety of advanced confidential, technical and administrative support to the Director, Assistant Director and Program Staff of Denton ISD Adult Education and Literacy Program. Responsible for assisting in the implementation of projects and coordination of activities to meet the goals and objectives of the Adult Education Program while meeting and maintaining TWC grant compliance. Provide a variety of advanced confidential, technical and administrative support to the Director, Assistant Director and Program Staff of Denton ISD Adult Education and Literacy Program. Responsible for assisting in the implementation of projects and coordination of activities to meet the goals and objectives of the Adult Education Program while meeting and maintaining TWC grant compliance.

Program Director and Membership Manager

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

Management and coordination of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Responsible for student recruitment; program publicity; solicitation of, business mentors, guest speakers, graphic designers, web developers, investors and sponsors; coordination of field trips; management of all program events and activities, such as orientation, Investor Panel, Trade Show, and graduation; and organization of all in-class activities. Also responsible for assisting Instructor in class… Show more Management and coordination of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Responsible for student recruitment; program publicity; solicitation of, business mentors, guest speakers, graphic designers, web developers, investors and sponsors; coordination of field trips; management of all program events and activities, such as orientation, Investor Panel, Trade Show, and graduation; and organization of all in-class activities. Also responsible for assisting Instructor in class on a weekly basis, communicating with students, parents, and class-participants, and helping students be successful. Coordinate and manage details of Chamber events such as conferences, board meetings, business meetings; trade shows; membership dinners and employee/volunteer appreciation events; Manage calendars; Arrange travel plans; Prepare reports & financial data; Training & supervising support staff; Mentoring interns; Customer relations. Responsible for overseeing communications to the media, including preparing articles, press releases, and other content initiatives. Cultivate and manage relationships with media reps and resources. Show less Management and coordination of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Responsible for student recruitment; program publicity; solicitation of, business mentors, guest speakers, graphic designers, web developers, investors and sponsors; coordination of field trips; management of all program events and activities, such as orientation, Investor Panel, Trade Show, and graduation; and organization of all in-class activities. Also responsible for assisting Instructor in class… Show more Management and coordination of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Responsible for student recruitment; program publicity; solicitation of, business mentors, guest speakers, graphic designers, web developers, investors and sponsors; coordination of field trips; management of all program events and activities, such as orientation, Investor Panel, Trade Show, and graduation; and organization of all in-class activities. Also responsible for assisting Instructor in class on a weekly basis, communicating with students, parents, and class-participants, and helping students be successful. Coordinate and manage details of Chamber events such as conferences, board meetings, business meetings; trade shows; membership dinners and employee/volunteer appreciation events; Manage calendars; Arrange travel plans; Prepare reports & financial data; Training & supervising support staff; Mentoring interns; Customer relations. Responsible for overseeing communications to the media, including preparing articles, press releases, and other content initiatives. Cultivate and manage relationships with media reps and resources. Show less

Regional Support Lead

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2014

Direct sales contact lead for the NAM Sales Organization supporting: Regional Sales Directors, Business Development Managers, Vertical Managers, Account Managers, Schneider Electric Partners, Technical Account Managers, Rep. Firms and customers specific to Eastern United States. Provide tactical support and coordination of various field support activities designed to directly assist Region Sales Directors in maximizing market share for their specific regions. Plan and implement sales… Show more Direct sales contact lead for the NAM Sales Organization supporting: Regional Sales Directors, Business Development Managers, Vertical Managers, Account Managers, Schneider Electric Partners, Technical Account Managers, Rep. Firms and customers specific to Eastern United States. Provide tactical support and coordination of various field support activities designed to directly assist Region Sales Directors in maximizing market share for their specific regions. Plan and implement sales related projects that support the sales organization. Conduct marketing research to be used in market analysis. Regional budget management. Maintain applicable metrics per region including consignment orders and backlog reports. Interface with production, accounting and logistics to resolve issues. Sales lead processing and follow-through for closure or order generation. Assist in hosting customer visits, trade shows and conducting product support field visits. Processing and management of consignment orders, expediting requests, requisition processing, credits and labor reimbursements. Show less Direct sales contact lead for the NAM Sales Organization supporting: Regional Sales Directors, Business Development Managers, Vertical Managers, Account Managers, Schneider Electric Partners, Technical Account Managers, Rep. Firms and customers specific to Eastern United States. Provide tactical support and coordination of various field support activities designed to directly assist Region Sales Directors in maximizing market share for their specific regions. Plan and implement sales… Show more Direct sales contact lead for the NAM Sales Organization supporting: Regional Sales Directors, Business Development Managers, Vertical Managers, Account Managers, Schneider Electric Partners, Technical Account Managers, Rep. Firms and customers specific to Eastern United States. Provide tactical support and coordination of various field support activities designed to directly assist Region Sales Directors in maximizing market share for their specific regions. Plan and implement sales related projects that support the sales organization. Conduct marketing research to be used in market analysis. Regional budget management. Maintain applicable metrics per region including consignment orders and backlog reports. Interface with production, accounting and logistics to resolve issues. Sales lead processing and follow-through for closure or order generation. Assist in hosting customer visits, trade shows and conducting product support field visits. Processing and management of consignment orders, expediting requests, requisition processing, credits and labor reimbursements. Show less

Recruiter

• Jun 2006 - Aug 2008

Recruit qualified candidates for vacant positions; screen and source out job applications; refer job prospects to customer hiring departments; interview external/internal candidates; provide managers/supervisors with hiring recommendations; administer employment testing. Coordinate hiring process; conduct employment reference checks; negotiates salary offers; schedules new employee orientation program and benefits orientation program for new hires; issue job confirmation letters.Advise… Show more Recruit qualified candidates for vacant positions; screen and source out job applications; refer job prospects to customer hiring departments; interview external/internal candidates; provide managers/supervisors with hiring recommendations; administer employment testing. Coordinate hiring process; conduct employment reference checks; negotiates salary offers; schedules new employee orientation program and benefits orientation program for new hires; issue job confirmation letters.Advise managers/supervisors of employment and employee relations policies; meet with supervisors and employees in order to resolve employee relations issues; research and resolution of problems that arise pertaining to employment status.Oversee and manage 250-350 active contract employees in a variety of technical, industrial, clerical and administrative positions.Develop and implement candidate sourcing strategies, serving as primary bi-lingual recruiter.Maintain GM dollar average including making decisions that have a direct impact on branch profitability. Show less Recruit qualified candidates for vacant positions; screen and source out job applications; refer job prospects to customer hiring departments; interview external/internal candidates; provide managers/supervisors with hiring recommendations; administer employment testing. Coordinate hiring process; conduct employment reference checks; negotiates salary offers; schedules new employee orientation program and benefits orientation program for new hires; issue job confirmation letters.Advise… Show more Recruit qualified candidates for vacant positions; screen and source out job applications; refer job prospects to customer hiring departments; interview external/internal candidates; provide managers/supervisors with hiring recommendations; administer employment testing. Coordinate hiring process; conduct employment reference checks; negotiates salary offers; schedules new employee orientation program and benefits orientation program for new hires; issue job confirmation letters.Advise managers/supervisors of employment and employee relations policies; meet with supervisors and employees in order to resolve employee relations issues; research and resolution of problems that arise pertaining to employment status.Oversee and manage 250-350 active contract employees in a variety of technical, industrial, clerical and administrative positions.Develop and implement candidate sourcing strategies, serving as primary bi-lingual recruiter.Maintain GM dollar average including making decisions that have a direct impact on branch profitability. Show less

Seasonal Staffing Manager

• Apr 2004 - Nov 2005

End-to-end plant management of the seasonal winery hiring process. Duties included selection, training and placement of hires. Supervised time and attendance process (using Kronos database) of over 200 seasonal employees. Assist in coordination of human resources programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, unemployment compensation management, and other special projects. Staff orientation and skill development… Show more End-to-end plant management of the seasonal winery hiring process. Duties included selection, training and placement of hires. Supervised time and attendance process (using Kronos database) of over 200 seasonal employees. Assist in coordination of human resources programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, unemployment compensation management, and other special projects. Staff orientation and skill development. Partnered with Human Resources Manager in performance assessments and terminations. Prepared Risk Management Plan in preparation for submission of report to O.S.H.A. and Environmental Protection Agency. Ensured execution of detailed inventory of chemicals housed at Gallo Winery. Supervised and executed research and compilation efforts such as chemical Material Data Safety Sheets, Process Safety Management Reports and Emergency Response Plan. Show less End-to-end plant management of the seasonal winery hiring process. Duties included selection, training and placement of hires. Supervised time and attendance process (using Kronos database) of over 200 seasonal employees. Assist in coordination of human resources programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, unemployment compensation management, and other special projects. Staff orientation and skill development… Show more End-to-end plant management of the seasonal winery hiring process. Duties included selection, training and placement of hires. Supervised time and attendance process (using Kronos database) of over 200 seasonal employees. Assist in coordination of human resources programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, unemployment compensation management, and other special projects. Staff orientation and skill development. Partnered with Human Resources Manager in performance assessments and terminations. Prepared Risk Management Plan in preparation for submission of report to O.S.H.A. and Environmental Protection Agency. Ensured execution of detailed inventory of chemicals housed at Gallo Winery. Supervised and executed research and compilation efforts such as chemical Material Data Safety Sheets, Process Safety Management Reports and Emergency Response Plan. Show less

Legal Assistant

• Feb 2003 - Dec 2003

Direct support for senior litigation partner – Insurance Defense Litigation. Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. Investigate and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles pertaining to attorney case load. Management, organization and maintenance of client files. Help attorneys during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts. Coordinate with clients, lawyers, and outside vendors… Show more Direct support for senior litigation partner – Insurance Defense Litigation. Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. Investigate and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles pertaining to attorney case load. Management, organization and maintenance of client files. Help attorneys during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts. Coordinate with clients, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions. Researching, interviewing and retaining potential witnesses. Coordinate the logistics of a trial, including reserving office space, transporting exhibits and documents to the courtroom, and setting up computers and other equipment. File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel. Analyzing and summarizing documents for attorney reference in preparation for trail. Supervision of documents outsourced to outside vendors for various tasks. Show less Direct support for senior litigation partner – Insurance Defense Litigation. Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. Investigate and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles pertaining to attorney case load. Management, organization and maintenance of client files. Help attorneys during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts. Coordinate with clients, lawyers, and outside vendors… Show more Direct support for senior litigation partner – Insurance Defense Litigation. Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. Investigate and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles pertaining to attorney case load. Management, organization and maintenance of client files. Help attorneys during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts. Coordinate with clients, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions. Researching, interviewing and retaining potential witnesses. Coordinate the logistics of a trial, including reserving office space, transporting exhibits and documents to the courtroom, and setting up computers and other equipment. File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel. Analyzing and summarizing documents for attorney reference in preparation for trail. Supervision of documents outsourced to outside vendors for various tasks. Show less

Legal Assistant

• May 1999 - Feb 2003

Legal Team support - Intellectual Property Litigation. Creating, organizing, managing and maintaining master database of client materials. Delegating tasks to case assistants and word processing personnel. Managing and maintaining documents sent to off-site storage facilities. Coordinating collection and production of client materials. Analyzing, preparing and organizing witness and attorney research data. Conducting legal research via internet tools and utilizing law library materials… Show more Legal Team support - Intellectual Property Litigation. Creating, organizing, managing and maintaining master database of client materials. Delegating tasks to case assistants and word processing personnel. Managing and maintaining documents sent to off-site storage facilities. Coordinating collection and production of client materials. Analyzing, preparing and organizing witness and attorney research data. Conducting legal research via internet tools and utilizing law library materials. Supervising coding of documents for use in discovery and production. Monitoring document collection projects by outside vendors. Database input and retrieval in preparation for creation of indices. Maintaining lists and logs of documents collected from client. Obtaining documents or articles at public agencies, courts or libraries. Case room and file organization. Show less Legal Team support - Intellectual Property Litigation. Creating, organizing, managing and maintaining master database of client materials. Delegating tasks to case assistants and word processing personnel. Managing and maintaining documents sent to off-site storage facilities. Coordinating collection and production of client materials. Analyzing, preparing and organizing witness and attorney research data. Conducting legal research via internet tools and utilizing law library materials… Show more Legal Team support - Intellectual Property Litigation. Creating, organizing, managing and maintaining master database of client materials. Delegating tasks to case assistants and word processing personnel. Managing and maintaining documents sent to off-site storage facilities. Coordinating collection and production of client materials. Analyzing, preparing and organizing witness and attorney research data. Conducting legal research via internet tools and utilizing law library materials. Supervising coding of documents for use in discovery and production. Monitoring document collection projects by outside vendors. Database input and retrieval in preparation for creation of indices. Maintaining lists and logs of documents collected from client. Obtaining documents or articles at public agencies, courts or libraries. Case room and file organization. Show less