The nature of my role at times is that of a "chief of staff" for a division with $25m budget, five standalone facilities, while also responsible for managing multiple departments responsible for community standards, crisis management, client engagement, compliance, and onboarding.Successfully enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness across cross-functional teams by establishing clear and functional budgeting, purchasing, and hiring processes resulting in the optimization of daily efforts and workflows.As Human Resources liaison, crafted and executed recruitment and hiring strategies that extended staff tenure in critical client service roles, effectively addressing regional talent shortages in vital areas.Strategically manage $12m in budgets, advising managers on spending trends and best practices to optimize resource allocation and ensure alignment with executive leadership goals.Led strategic initiatives that resulted in a 25% increase in student retention rates over three years by deploying data-driven retention programs and leveraging predictive analytics.

Interim representative on the university's executive leadership team responsible for providing input and guidance on advancing the institution's strategic priorities on matters related to student and family engagement, community wellness, and mental health.Championed client needs as an interim member of the university’s executive leadership.Fostered an overarching vision and direction to all units across the division based on assessments of client needs and feedback.

Coordinated the division’s Labor Market Adjustment Reserve process and addressed salary compression and market-related salary deficiencies for team members through regular collaboration with Human Resources.Conducted a 100-day assessment of client services and awarded an additional $1million in recurring state allocations.Led the development and implementation of the division’s 5-year strategic plan, including an organizational restructure and allocation of resources to the strategic plan.

Coordinated pandemic response team to ensure safe/successful reopening of the university within 5 months of shutdown for the entire campus community (1,300 students, 200 staff).Established and maintained a robust advisory board of senior academic leaders as a strategic advisor, resulting in a 25% increase in student satisfaction and retention rates over three years through targeted policy reforms and engagement initiatives.

Advised on the formation and launch of inaugural campus-wide forums on belonging + inclusion resulting in the creation of intercultural engagement and chief diversity office.Planned and facilitated annual offsite leadership retreats, delivering an 80% retention rate of the leadership team over 3 years, enhancing team solidarity and enthusiasm.

Successfully re-launched the university’s student leadership and advocacy initiative (Student Government Association) resulting in processes for team application and selection and a staff advising role working in collaboration with the leadership group.Designed and implemented inaugural peer mentor programs in the university’s conservatory programs where returning students helped first-year students navigate the unique conservatory culture.Collaborated with the Vice Provost to redesign new student orientation programming/ and logistics as the university academic calendar transitioned from terms to semesters.

Mentor and advise the nation's premiere Millennial filmmakers, choreographers, production designers, actors and musicians in the development of opportunities that influence creative and vibrant community.As Coordinator Responsible for:- Restructuring student leadership initiatives (including student leadership development, team-building, student - Defining and enhancing the student experience (including New Student Orientation, development of student retention initiatives including peer mentoring programsAs Consultant to Vice Chancellor of Student Life:Provided following services at request of Chief Student Affairs Officer:- Advised and mentored Assistant Director of Student Activities; - Conducted student focus groups on topics such as activities, customer service, student development, service/outreach interests, communication preferences, participation barriers, diversity issues and student engagement; - Created new positions meeting those needs identified through information collected through student and staff focus groups.

Worked with organizations to identify and execute a strategic plan towards true identity and growth that include strategic planning, budget management, program facilitation and organizational development.Specialty: Serving universities and non-profits through organizational development, building healthy teams, communication and leadership strategies, conflict mediation, and various Millennial-specific issues.

MV was a collaborative initiative where Millennials came to learn and receive guidance from experts throughout various fields of influence.Our resources helped Millennial leaders develop skill sets, originate new organizational dynamics, and pioneer global movements while providing them with the platforms to engage communities at the local, national, and international levels.

DEDICATED works with CEOs and leaders of mid-sized companies and organizations as they make business decisions related to people, performance and processes. Our third-party, objective approach provides analysis and recommendations that allow company leaders to make decisions with confidence. We facilitate the decisions which reduces anxiety and stress within the leadership team.Since 1989, DEDICATED has served as advisors during acquisitions and reorganizations, designed performance review systems, provided coaching on HR matters including employee relations and handled complaints, investigations and terminations.Many clients also use our executive search practice to find the talent that fits their needs and culture. Searches are conducted on a retained basis only.Specialties:Retained executive search, employee relations, performance reviews, risk assessment and management, process improvement, and HR compliance.

Served as Chief Advisor to all academic, professional, liberal arts student organizations.Restructured university’s student body leadership council which resulted in improved retention of student leadership and 300% increase in programming and activities attendance.Developed annual student leadership retreat through cross-departmental collaboration within Division of Student Development.Assigned by Vice President of Student Development to serve as administrator over the division's multi-million dollar budget.Co-chaired committee charged with creating initiatives to improve new student orientation week; included Welcome Week events for 3,000+ students and student families.Collaborated with Director of Spiritual Formation & Campus Pastor in the planning of special Spiritual Formation events.Managed Student Activities Center and student staff.Co-chaired Open House Weekend improvement committee with Executive Director of Enrollment Management.

Represent the university at regional and national college fairs; lead prospective students and their families through the application and admission process; department admission to enrollment enrollment specialist.