Experience

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Finance And Administration

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Responsible for leading all administrative and financial matters for the Department of Physiology and Biophysics.- Oversight of department's annual budget.- Oversee human resources, faculty affairs, procurement, operations and sponsored projects administration.- Recruit, train, and supervise administrative staff.- Advise individual faculty in regard to personnel, financial and sponsored programs matters.

• Research Business Administrator

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2021

  The Department of Physiology and Biophysics is a basic research department within the School of Medicine at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. My position is responsible for all aspects of research business in the department: post-award grants administration, oversight of the purchasing processes for the department and coordinating human resources and payroll functions.



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  Serve as the primary point of contact for financial, personnel and administrative matters for the Department of Information Science in the College of Media, Communication, and Information (CMCI). Manage day-to-day operations and work flow for the Department of Information Science as well as provide expert knowledge about CU Boulder campus business operations. Provide budgetary oversight, planning and forecasting for all forms of budgets, including federally-sponsored research budgets. Serve as the primary point of contact for financial, personnel and administrative matters for the Department of Information Science in the College of Media, Communication, and Information (CMCI). Manage day-to-day operations and work flow for the Department of Information Science as well as provide expert knowledge about CU Boulder campus business operations. Provide budgetary oversight, planning and forecasting for all forms of budgets, including federally-sponsored research budgets.



University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR / PostAward Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

  HR Functions - Time and leave data entry, time and leave reporting, recruiting and on-boarding of new hires.Grant Accounting / PostAward - administer new funding accounts, administer contract and sub contracts, payroll and funding distribution, monthly budget tracking, generate and distribute reports.Procurement and Purchasing - Reimbursement expense reports, purchaser for department via internal procurement system.

• Operations Specialist

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  HR Functions - Time and leave data entry, time and leave reporting, recruiting and on-boarding of new hires.Procurement and Purchasing - Month end expense reports, reimbursement expense reports, purchaser for department via internal marketplace.Event Coordinator - Plan and carry out varies events planned by the department ranging from monthly seminars to retirement symposiums.



University of Colorado Denver

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Aid Advisor

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Advise students and parents on Federal Financial Aid as well as other alternative educational funding options.Carry out operational activities in regards to financial aid processing.Conduct Financial Aid presentations and seminars for potential, current, and graduating students. Advise students and parents on Federal Financial Aid as well as other alternative educational funding options.Carry out operational activities in regards to financial aid processing.Conduct Financial Aid presentations and seminars for potential, current, and graduating students.



Carrington College California-San Jose

• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Student Finance Advisor

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2013

  Advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, money management and financial planning and individualizes information to the particular needs and situation of the student.Collects and/or analyzes financial data on students to determine aid eligibility and make awards within federal, donor and/or institutional guidelines. Analyzes various system-generated reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines; notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.Answers questions, or requests from students, parents, or guardians in person or in writing regarding financial aid programs and eligibility.



Home Depot

• Department Supervisor

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2010

  Ensured excellent customer service was being provided to all customers within my assigned departments at any given time. This includes coaching and training all associates so all employees were properly educated and prepared to provide such service to the customers.Helped make merchandising decisions with other management in a team setting to obtain proper tactics that are beneficial to the store's overall growth.Leading and developing my crew is essential and a huge part of what I strive to do on a daily basis. Helping associates learn product knowledge and store policies are enforced to create an open line of communication level I demonstrate and expect from all of my associates.



The Home Depot

• Inventory Management Associate

  • Jul 2006 - Nov 2009

  Responsible for ensuring the store is recovered and ready for business every day. The core responsibilities included on-hand maintenance, floor walk pack-down processes and shelf integrity. Ensured all duties were completed to maintain proper inventory and in-stock levels of merchandise. Always sought out new ways to learn and follow procedures in a very detail-oriented manner. Excellent customer service skills were vital to appease both internal and external customers within the store. Held myself responsible for providing a safe working and shopping environment by following all safety policies and standards, completing safety training, immediately correcting hazards and unsafe conditions or reporting condition to the manager on duty, and worked safely to not endanger myself, coworkers, vendors, or customers.

• Freight Associate

  • Oct 2005 - Jul 2006

  Maintained proficient merchandise handling and a high level of customer satisfaction. Actively provided product knowledge and quality service according to customer needs. Sought out new ideas to meet the professional standards of the company including personal development, openness, working relationships, and time management.