Director

• Jul 2012 - Present

Changing lives, one perception at a time.

Adjunct Faculty

• Apr 2016 - Present

Teach assigned classes in Communications following approved course outline; prepare and develop materials for assigned classes; provide students and college with course syllabus and recommended textbooks and other instructional material and/or equipment.Promote and apply the college's values for teaching and learning; creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness; encourage creative and critical thinking; actively engaged students in the learning process; facilitate learning that applies to and enriches a students; encourage mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment; clarify expectations and encouraged student responsibility for learning; and promotes learning as a life-long process.

Insurance Agent

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

Marketing Director

• Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

Responsible for developing and implementing CCI’s nonprofit training programming and for creating and overseeing the implementation of a strategic communications plan which includes printed materials, advertising, web site, social media, email, and print - all things necessary to establish a strong overall communications presence for the organization.

Executive Director

• Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

HALO served economically disadvantaged youth to identify and resolve employment challenges, complete secondary education, obtain post-secondary training and work readiness skills; define career goals, acquire effective job seeking skills, and build self-improvement skills necessary to future success. HALO aimed to Educate, Lead and Inspire youth, and promoted economic growth in this rural community.

Career Achievement Network Specialist- Contractor

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

Cultivate the Career Achievement Network.

Director of Volunteer Services

• Nov 2010 - May 2013

Developed, implemented, and created a sustainable program designed to mobilize, support, and align volunteers building the capacity of SKEF and Salem-Keizer Public Schools to provide support for tutoring, mentoring, fund-raising, before & after school programs, family and community engagement in schools; and enhance community partnerships.

Asst. Program Manager

• Sep 2008 - Nov 2010

Responsible for overseeing the activities of the SMART Program, with particular attention and focus on quality, safety, and meeting volunteer recruitment goals. Duties include training and supporting volunteer site coordinators, building relationships with school site administrators, and administering site evaluations.

Community Parnter Liaison/ AmeriCorps*VISTA

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

Consulted with community agencies and non-profit organization personnel who directly supervise student volunteers to ensure a mutually rewarding experience for all participants. Collaborated with faculty and community agency representatives to understand and coordinate the needs of all to provide service learning opportunities for students. Organized programs and events to bring Western Oregon University faculty and students together with community agency representatives to engage in service learning and volunteer opportunities.

Administrative Assistant/ Manager

• Feb 2001 - May 2003

Built and maintained effective relationships with community based organizations. Planned marketing events designed to attract members and to engage members in community service activities. Planned and implemented membership recruitment strategies and activities. Performed off-site membership recruitment at colleges, health fairs, and local businesses. Conducted on-site interviews with prospective members and employees. Developed written communication and public relations materials.

Marketing Assistant

• 1999 - 2000

Cultivated relations with personnel, vendors, and customers. Maintained and communicated knowledge of special events, promotions, and concerts. Created department budget and allocated monthly advertising bill. Led groups, including scheduling, advertising and supervising events and concerts. Coordinated events with various departments and community organizations. Transformed concepts for promotions and concerts into events.