Experience

Crafton Hills College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dean of Social, Information, and Natural Sciences Division

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  • Responsible for managing all academic operations for the Division of Social, Information, and Natural Sciences at Crafton Hills College including supervision of over 125 faculty and staff, schedule development and management, academic program administration and development, strategic planning, overseeing all academic operations including instruction, curriculum development, and faculty professional development. • Supervise operations for STEM Center, Honors College, and Center for Digital Media. • Recently led institutional project for developing OER and "zero cost textbook" into curriculum which resulted in a 94% increase in OER classes and ten degree and/or certificate programs to become completely OER. • Led institutional effort to obtain funding and develop the multidisciplinary Center for Digital Media which resulted in the development of eight new academic degrees and certificates as well as a partnership with area companies like Garner-Holt. Show less



Non-profit foundation

• Claremont, CA

• Executive Director of Business Development and Partnerships

  • Nov 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Responsible for expanding operations through creating educational, community, and corporate partnerships for usage of foundation funds and brand expansion. • Oversee scholarship process including management of funding sources, selection process, and liaison with institutions. • Work with educational partners toward creation of joint programs to enhance brand recognition for foundation. • Responsible for expanding operations through creating educational, community, and corporate partnerships for usage of foundation funds and brand expansion. • Oversee scholarship process including management of funding sources, selection process, and liaison with institutions. • Work with educational partners toward creation of joint programs to enhance brand recognition for foundation.



California State University, Fullerton

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Dean

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Responsible for managing all academic and student service operations for the Irvine Campus including schedule development and management, academic program administration and development, strategic planning, recruitment, managing all student service operations including advising, student development, student organizations and activities, career advising, financial aid, and academic tutoring.• Oversaw all building operations including auxiliary services, budget management, and facilities operations, and personnel planning.• Supervised 17 staff positions including hiring, evaluation, personnel and operational planning, operations development and review, and strategic planning.• Responsible for developing and maintaining significant partnerships with 35 academic departments across all academic colleges as well as Extended Education.• Oversaw enrollment growth through increasing programs and course sections including lower-division offerings which where the first of its kind for the campus• Developed comprehensive five year budget model including revenue projections for Irvine Campus in anticipation of major organizational changes.• Along with Dean, co-developed the vision and comprehensive strategic master plan.• Oversaw all campus hiring serving as committee chair for six successful searches.• Oversaw development and implementation of academic success center including key academic success strategies like expanded tutoring services, supplemental instruction, and group learning sessions.• Oversaw and managed multi-institutional work team (CSUF, Irvine Valley College, and Saddleback) for developing and implementing key policies and procedures for the Strategic Transfer Agreement (STAR). Show less

• Director of MBA Programs

  • Dec 2008 - Jul 2012

  • Responsible for managing all operations for the MBA Programs and the Graduate Program Office including program development, strategic planning, recruitment, marketing, admissions and evaluation, academic advising, student development, career development, and curricular and instructional enhancement.• Supervised 12 staff positions including hiring, evaluation, personnel and operational planning, operations development and review, and strategic planning.• Created and implemented the Mihaylo Full-time MBA program which admitted its first cohort in Fall 11.• Created and implemented the Mihaylo Leadership Academy, a six week professional development program for the Full-time MBA program focusing upon leadership development and soft skills acquisition.• Oversaw 159.3% increase in applications for Full-time MBA program from Fall 11 to Fall 12, 7.9% increase in average admitted student GMAT from Fall 08 to Fall 12 (from 533 to 575), and 18.2% increase in overall graduate program applications from Fall 08 to Fall 10.• Increased entering enrollment in MBA for Working Professionals (FEMBA) 237.5% between Fall 08 and Fall 11.• Developed the Mihaylo Executive MBA program as well as several other MCBE graduate programs and curricula.• Chaired MBA Steering Committee overseeing improvements and development in curriculum, student development, admissions quality, and program innovation.• Lead reorganization of Office of Graduate Programs emphasizing project management approaches, development of enrollment management system, and restructured staff responsibilities. • Assisted academic departments for four Master’s level programs including recruitment, academic evaluation, and program operations.• Represented the College in the business community through development of partnerships, internship and educational alliances, and participating in various business community events. Show less



The Art Institutes

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dean of Academic Affairs

  • Mar 2008 - Nov 2008

  --Oversaw all academic operations for the institution including faculty and instruction, strategic and academic planning, budgeting, and key operations like academic advising, Registrar's Office, and the library. --Supervised 29 full-time and 126 part-time faculty and 14 staff including academic directors, registrar staff, academic advisors, online advocate, library director, and others. --Responsible for registration, scheduling all classes, and supervising the instructional environment. --Part of the Executive Committee for the Institution; directly reporting to the President. Show less



Kalamazoo Valley Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Dean of Instruction and Director of the Center for New Media, Arcadia Campus

  • Feb 2003 - Feb 2008

  --Oversee all academic operations for the Arcadia (downtown) campus of Kalamazoo Valley Community College --Supervise eighteen full-time faculty and six staff members; indirectly supervise sixty part-time instructors. --Responsible for budgeting, scheduling, curriculum development, and planning for the campus. --Additional duties related to position for Director of Center for New Media --Oversee all academic operations for the Arcadia (downtown) campus of Kalamazoo Valley Community College --Supervise eighteen full-time faculty and six staff members; indirectly supervise sixty part-time instructors. --Responsible for budgeting, scheduling, curriculum development, and planning for the campus. --Additional duties related to position for Director of Center for New Media



KAFI (Kalamazoo Animation Festival International)

• Operations Director

  • 2005 - 2007

  --Oversaw and managed all day-to-day operations for KAFI 2007 including premiere screening (Shrek the Third), sponsor relations, conference and seminars, event planning, and screenings. --Responsible for all external and industry relationships and co-managed fundraising operations which brought in $180,000 from companies including Disney, Cartoon Network, Dreamworks, and Gateway. --Managed all operations including marketing, speaker recruitment, budgeting, advertising and promotion, and scheduling. --Oversaw successes of the festival which included: 20% increase in attendance (total of 5,206), 400% increase in pass sales, and the submission of over 500 films from 35 countries. --Assisted with developmental operations for KAFI 2005. Show less



Auburn University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Marketing, Publications, and Web Technology

  • Nov 1997 - Jan 2003

  --Oversaw development of marketing plans for Office of Admissions --Created publications for Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarships, International Students, and other units within the Division of Student Affairs --Responsible for all online services for Office of Admissions including website creation, online marketing, e-mail communications, and integration within overall marketing plans --Oversaw development of marketing plans for Office of Admissions --Created publications for Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarships, International Students, and other units within the Division of Student Affairs --Responsible for all online services for Office of Admissions including website creation, online marketing, e-mail communications, and integration within overall marketing plans