Experience

Temple College

• Temple, Texas

• Coordinator, Community Programs

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Developing community education STEAM and personal enrichment programs in the Taylor, Hutto, and Rockdale service areas. Developing community education STEAM and personal enrichment programs in the Taylor, Hutto, and Rockdale service areas.



Self-employed

• Domestic and International Sites

• Entrepreneur, Managing Consultant, and Independent Contractor

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  As an management consultant I both listen and hear stakeholder's concerns. Only after the real issues are identified and articulated, do we design specific solutions, craft holistic plans, and facilitate execution. As a project manager I develop and manage people, teams, information, and data. I plan, allocate, prepare, and monitor progress throughout the entire lifecycle of the project and am well-equipped to handle multiple projects and strict deadlines. As a trainer and educator, I am committed to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where I can leverage my expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and effective training techniques to empower learners and drive meaningful educational outcomes. As a coach and spiritual director, I walk with my clients to design and deliver transformational experiences that move them forward emotionally and spiritually. I create a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their innermost thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, ultimately helping them overcome challenges and find inner peace. Show less



Catholic Community Foundation - Minnesota

• St. Paul, MN

• Executive Assistant and Board Liasion

  • Mar 2015 - Sep 2019

  Partnered with executive team and board leaders of the largest Catholic community foundation in the nation to realize the organizational mission. Facilitated all aspects of internal and external communications, supporting the day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational functions by working collaboratively with C-level executives and board members. Repeatedly rewarded for strategic contributions and service excellence. Partnered with executive team and board leaders of the largest Catholic community foundation in the nation to realize the organizational mission. Facilitated all aspects of internal and external communications, supporting the day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational functions by working collaboratively with C-level executives and board members. Repeatedly rewarded for strategic contributions and service excellence.



Derek Ministries LLC

• St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Founder and Counselor

  • 2004 - 2019

  Managed client relationships, oversaw organizational governance, transformed strategic plans into high level initiatives, and directed company operations to meet budget and other financial goals. Utilizing visualization, talk therapy, emotional management, and spiritual healing modalities, I coached and counseled individual adult and teenage clients through healing process to successful goal completion. Collaborated with metropolitan organizations and individual service providers in designing, developing, and delivering enhanced health and wellness curriculum. Trained individuals, small groups, and classrooms of adult learners. Show less



Securian Financial Group

• Traffic Coordinator (Project Manager) and Administrative Assistant

  • Dec 2006 - Mar 2015

  Worked in Communications to produce informative insurance products, newsletters, and collateral utilizing multi-media formats. Managed senior executive calendars, appointments, travel arrangements, and business correspondence. On the Strategic Mergers and Acquisition team I researched, identified, and negotiated business acquisitions. Worked in Communications to produce informative insurance products, newsletters, and collateral utilizing multi-media formats. Managed senior executive calendars, appointments, travel arrangements, and business correspondence. On the Strategic Mergers and Acquisition team I researched, identified, and negotiated business acquisitions.



The Hope Institute

• St. Paul, MN

• Co-Founder, Educator, Trainer, & Coach

  • 2006 - 2015

  Partnered with leadership team to plan, create, organize, control, and direct 5Y strategic plan. Implemented processes and approaches to achieve it. Created addiction and recovery curriculum for 200 teen and adult students that was adopted and implemented by a national organization. Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and interactive curriculum. Designed and implemented treatment plans according to individual clients’ needs. Prepared and administered healing assessments, complete with generating detailed progress reports. Show less