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Ontario, Ca

Walnut, California, United States

Part-time contracted corporate and community technology training position.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:Developed curriculum for new courses such as Technical Writing, Intermediate MS Access, and Advanced MS Access. Revised existing curriculum as needed based on software updates and changes to industry standards.GENERAL DUTIES:Conduct technical, software, and business training programs for corporate clients, both fully remote through Zoom and in person.Determine course objectives and develop curriculum materials for courses such as technical writing, MS Project, Visio, and Access, and modify courses as needed based on client feedback

Yucaipa, Ca

Part-time contract adjunct Computer Information Systems teaching position.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Updated existing introductory database course to reflect current industry standards, and modified curriculum for delivery fully online.GENERAL DUTIES:Prepare, lecture, and compile grades for beginning through advanced level computer information systems and office technology courses in both traditional and online environments.Assist students with coursework in a classroom environment and provide one-on-one instruction as needed during scheduled office hours.Advise students regarding academic improvement strategies, supplementary learning services, and departmental course progression.Research technology trends and develop new courses accordingly, including student learning outcomes and course measurable objectives.Work with department chairs to keep curriculum relevant based on current technological environment.

Riverside, Ca

Coordinated the activities of two directors, and 42 faculty, affiliate faculty, staff, and research personnel in the following areas: operations, contracts and grants, purchasing, academic personnel, event planning, and marketing.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Provided post-award program management for the $5 Million National Center for Sustainable Transportation grant, including re-certification, quarterly and bi-annual reporting (narrative, financial, and performance metrics), and drafted routine project correspondence.Compiled research and institutional data for Center annual reports for 2017 and 2018, including the creation of technically complex scientific copy. Determined conceptual theme, graphics, and layouts.GENERAL DUTIES:Monitored the status, compliance, and research products of a variety of smaller research projects.Assisted principal investigators in editing, formatting, and preparing research papers for publication and managed the publication process using the Researchgate and eScholarship portals.Summarized scientific publications and extracted research highlights for the creation of marketing materials, news items, website content, and press releases.Coordinated graduate student scholarship programs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.Hosted site visits, and conducted laboratory tours and other engagement activities to raise public awareness of Center research.Recruited, supervised, and trained three student employees.Provided IT and A/V support and training to staff, faculty, and researchers.

Lakewood, Co

Part-time contract adjunct Computer Information Systems teaching position.GENERAL DUTIES:Prepare, lecture, and compile grades for beginning through advanced level computer information systems and office technology courses in both traditional and online environments.Assist students with coursework in a classroom environment and provide one-on-one instruction as needed during scheduled office hours.Advise students regarding academic improvement strategies, supplementary learning services, and departmental course progression.Research technology trends and develop new courses accordingly, including student learning outcomes and course measurable objectives.Work with department chairs to keep curriculum relevant based on current technological environment.

Boulder, Co

Managerial position responsible for the sole and direct supervision of the university centralized scheduling office. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Created and formally documented university scheduling policies that streamlined the course and catalog creation process, and reduced space use conflicts by 75%.Implemented a communication plan linking the instructional departments and Academic Affairs Office to expedite the approval and adjustment process of course curriculum.Developed and enforced a master timeline to coordinate all key dates and deadlines among the instructional and administrative departments.Extracted, aggregated, and transformed data using SQL and Cognos to create space utilization, resource, and other statistical reports used by the campus planning committee to determine appropriate actions.GENERAL DUTIES:Reported to and supported the Office of the Registrar in the following areas: recruitment, orientation, registration, transcripts, and student record maintenance. Primary duties include catalog and schedule production, the creation and maintenance of degree audit program, and the technical support and training of students, staff, and faculty.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Science

Associate Of Science - As, Natural Resources, 4.0 Gpa

Master Of Science - Ms, Information Technology Management, Graduate & Departmental Honors

Activities and Societies: Led six-person capstone course project team in identifying and implementing an enterprise level solution.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Organizational Management

Cum Laude & Departmental Honors