Director of Strategic Initiatives

• Dec 2022 - Present

Executive Assistant and Program Coordinator to the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student AffairsProvides a high level of confidential and executive administrative support for the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, while ensuring efficient and effective operations for the Academic and Student Affairs divisions. Program CoordinatorDrives the coordinated management of large, complex programs to achieve specific organizational goals. Ensures the timely delivery of program outcomes and the efficient use of organizational resources. Responsible for managing multiple projects and revolving timelines. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload.State Student Advisory CouncilServes as a mentor and advisor to the State Student Advisory Council (SSAC). Works with SSAC to develop annual legislative initiatives and goals. Serves as liaison between SSAC and CCCS leadership. Works to strengthen SSAC’s advisory role and elevate SSAC’s position statewide. Design, develop and implement professional development programming and opportunities to support the leadership growth of the members of SSAC. Leads by example and actively coaches SSAC students throughout the academic year. Diversity, Equity and InclusionWorks collaboratively to develop system-wide initiatives and programs with the focus of growing the organization’s cultural responsiveness. Partners with division leadership, staff, students, and other shared governance entities to assist in the development and deployment of a comprehensive strategic plan focused on equity and inclusion. Participates as a member of the Equity & Inclusion Council. Show less

Exec Asst to the VP for Organizational Effectiveness, Student Affairs, and Strategic Initiatives

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

Provides a high level of confidential and executive administrative support primarily for the Vice President for Organizational Effectiveness, Student Affairs, and Strategic Initiatives, while ensuring efficient and effective operations for the Student Affairs and Organizational Effectiveness division. Plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload, and recommend changes in office practices or procedures. Research, interpret, analyze, and communicate information to staff in a timely manner. Relieves the Vice President of operational and administrative details and performs administrative functions that require thorough knowledge of CCCS policies and procedures. Manage and oversee the Vice President's calendar.Serves as the primary point of contact for Student Affairs and a liaison between the Vice President, system staff, college staff, and others.Plans and coordinates meetings, events and conferences including the annual Student Leadership Conference, annual Student Services Conference, and the Rising Star Awards banquet.Designs leadership development programming for legislative engagement as an ex-officio advisor to the State Student Advisory Council.Complete student service projects assigned by the Director of Enrollment Services.Establishes division procedures, prepares and coordinates flow of work by identifying, prioritizing, evaluating, and choosing the most efficient way to complete written and verbal assignments.Coordinate the maintenance of financial budget transactions for the Student Affairs and Organizational Effectiveness division. Show less

Policy Assistant

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

Participated with developing the Department’s legislative agenda; translating the annual budget request into action items and messaging; and, preparing for other key policy topics. Developed talking points, presentations, handouts, and other research and activities to support the Department message on higher education policy issues. Organized the tracking of bills that pertain to the activities of the Department and the institutions of higher education in the state of Colorado. Worked directly with the Chief Policy Officer to identify, track, and summarize legislation of interest; create and maintain daily and weekly reports; monitoring legislative committee meetings and hearings, including meetings of the House and Senate Education Committees, Joint Budget Committee, Capital Development Committee and others; conduct research to respond to legislative inquiries; assist with preparation for meetings of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education; and, provide general administrative support. Show less

Auraria Board of Directors Member

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

Plan, construct, own, lease, dispose of, acquire, operate, maintain, and manage the physical plant, facilities, buildings, and grounds of the Auraria Campus, and to allocate among the constituent institutions suitable space on the Auraria Campus, in accordance with their needs.Provide auxiliary services for the campus, including parking, daycare, the Tivoli Student Union with a campus bookstore, food service, student services and conference space, and campus police and security services.

Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2017

Providing balanced representation of all campus individuals and their constituent academic institutions.Planning for the present and future campus environment.Maintaining and enhancing equitable campus-wide practices.Committing to open communication and mutual cooperation among all parties involved with the Auraria Campus.

Tivoli Quad Park - Planning and Development Committee

• 2014 - 2015

Development of a shared, mixed-use public park on Auraria Campus.Tivoli Quadrangle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPLK3d8JCLo&feature=youtu.beThe Tivoli Quadrangle helps fulfill one of the 2007 Downtown Area Plan’s seven transformative projects by strengthening physical, social, economic and programmatic connections with the Auraria Campus, one of Downtown’s largest and most diverse economic engines. The Auraria Foundation Board of Directors secured $3.3 million in funding for the project, and in 2015, the Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board led a tri-institutional, student driven initiative to assess a $5 dollar fee on students each semester to fund the completion of the project. The resulting extension of Larimer Street, designed by Wenk Associates, Inc. with Anderson Mason Dale Architects, and built by Pinkard Construction and Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, creates new green space to support an exciting array of events, festivals and social gatherings that can accommodate up to 11,000 visitors. Show less

Legislative Fellow

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

Provide support to the Governor’s Office staff in areas including administration, research and analysis, public relations, and communication. Work closely with policy, legal, and budget analysts to track and monitor legislation. Provide support to the Governor’s Office staff in areas including administration, research and analysis, public relations, and communication. Work closely with policy, legal, and budget analysts to track and monitor legislation.

Prospect Research Intern

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Donor information scouting. Donor information scouting.

Customer Account Executive

• May 2011 - Apr 2013

Demonstration of strong technical capability including general computer skills, billing system usage, and other databases. Development of strong sales skills, and knowledge of products and services to meet and exceed sales goals. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Demonstration of strong technical capability including general computer skills, billing system usage, and other databases. Development of strong sales skills, and knowledge of products and services to meet and exceed sales goals. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Sales Manager

• Nov 2004 - Jul 2011

Developed marketing strategies aligned with organizational priorities to drive revenue. Analyzed and interpreted financial data to control costs and maximize operating margin. Recruited and trained talent, coached employees to understand their role in the success of the business. Progressed from entry level position to Store Management position through ongoing development and training within the company. Developed marketing strategies aligned with organizational priorities to drive revenue. Analyzed and interpreted financial data to control costs and maximize operating margin. Recruited and trained talent, coached employees to understand their role in the success of the business. Progressed from entry level position to Store Management position through ongoing development and training within the company.