Experience

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Austin, Texas, United States



Sage 3 Consulting

• United States
• Information Technology & Services

• Project Consultant

  • 2021 - Oct 2022

  Remote • Identifying business areas and systems of improvement to increase efficiency, strengthen processes, communication, and implement organizational change • Bridging gaps and streamlining communication between IT users, business units, and project managers • Using data analytics to assess and document processes, delivering data-driving recommendations, and optimizing workflows • Acquiring and processing of critical information from collaborations with various stakeholders and producing… Show more • Identifying business areas and systems of improvement to increase efficiency, strengthen processes, communication, and implement organizational change • Bridging gaps and streamlining communication between IT users, business units, and project managers • Using data analytics to assess and document processes, delivering data-driving recommendations, and optimizing workflows • Acquiring and processing of critical information from collaborations with various stakeholders and producing detailed reports and documentation • Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects Show less



Community College of Denver

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Communication Instructor

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

  Denver, Colorado • Created curricula, conceptualized course format, executed design, and evaluated subject matter outcomes and effectiveness of delivery • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of teaching tools to improve learning platforms in class and online. • Effectively implemented best practices, including diversity and adult learning principles, in planning and creation of instructional design. • Subject matter: Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication… Show more • Created curricula, conceptualized course format, executed design, and evaluated subject matter outcomes and effectiveness of delivery • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of teaching tools to improve learning platforms in class and online. • Effectively implemented best practices, including diversity and adult learning principles, in planning and creation of instructional design. • Subject matter: Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, and Public Speaking Show less



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor & Research Associate

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2017

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • Demonstrated understanding of instructional design and timely delivery paced by standards-based and data-driven instruction that engaged students, incorporated technology, and leveraged experiential learning opportunities • Collaborated with campus and members of leadership to initiate best practices to achieve department outcomes and program initiatives. • Distilled large amounts of data and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details. • Used measurable… Show more • Demonstrated understanding of instructional design and timely delivery paced by standards-based and data-driven instruction that engaged students, incorporated technology, and leveraged experiential learning opportunities • Collaborated with campus and members of leadership to initiate best practices to achieve department outcomes and program initiatives. • Distilled large amounts of data and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details. • Used measurable outcomes to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials. • Subject matter: Intercultural Communication, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, International Education, and Communication Theory Show less



San Diego State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Business Associate Director & Study Abroad Advisor

  • Nov 2004 - Aug 2012

  San Diego, California, United States • Lead 45 study abroad programs, 10-multiple degree academic/curriculum-intensive programs and the Study Abroad Team. • Tracked key strategic business metrics and implemented proactive measures to policies, procedures, and programs. • Created and executed academic and cultural orientation programs in conjunction with Study Abroad Team and campus entities. • Collaborated with a network of campus offices, community members, global teams, and foreign institutions in multiple languages.



UC San Diego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager - Programs Abroad Office

  • May 2004 - Nov 2004

  ~ Advised and prepared students for study abroad academic terms ~ Responded to general inquiries regarding exchange programs ~ Marketed and publicized Programs Abroad Office’s events and programs ~ Trained and supervised student staff of 13 student interns ~ Maintained database and facilitated information throughout university departments



MDA Leadership Consulting

• United States
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Organizational Change Coordinator

  • Nov 2002 - May 2004

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • Developed and implemented innovative organizational change programs and streamlined systems and communication • Managed design of training, production services, and stakeholder coordination in a collaborative team environment.



Associated Colleges of the Midwest

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Program Administrator

  • Jul 2000 - Jul 2002

  San Jose, Costa Rica • Onboarded and advised visiting US students and Costa Rican scholarship recipients with cross-cultural orientation programs. • Promoted, recruited, managed, and evaluated the host-family program in both rural and urban regions of the country in Spanish. Effective problem-solver through sensitive and complex interpersonal issues.