 Career Coaching and Facilitation | Coach students and facilitate engaging workshops regarding career exploration, preparation, interviewing, networking and job/internship search techniques. Analyze and interpret career assessment results and incorporate them in career counseling and coaching sessions. Marketing and Outreach Project Management | Promotes and markets University Career Services (UCS) services such as Cougar Pathway, Focus 2, Career Assessments, VMock Smart Resume, and CareerShift to engage students/alumni participation. Responsible for supporting the marketing, and outreach of UCS career fairs and featured weeks to students and alumni in partnership with the employer development and relations team Project Management | Manages projects and events relevant to the Career Cluster of Arts, Design, Media, & Communications from inception to implementation while promoting University Career Services (UCS) services such as Cougar Pathway to engage students and alumni. Campus Collaboration and Partnerships | Collaborates with faculty, staff, and academic advising liaisons within academic affairs and the division of student affairs and enrollment services; along with other on-campus and off-campus partners, organizations, student organizations, and employers to provide students with relevant resources and information. Assessment and Evaluation | Manages and evaluates career coaching services and programs; prepares monthly status reports; strategically recommends and implements improvements to services.

Leading and directing recruitment and onboarding for admissions. Creating, facilitating, and presenting over 180 webinars since pandemic began in Mid March 2020 with up to 2,500 attendees of prospective and admitted students. Creating and implementing successful marketing campaigns. Building further partnerships with University of Houston Sugar Land Campus, International Student and Scholars Services Office, Cullen College of Engineering, College of Education, College of Technology, Hobby School of Public Policy, and UH Law Center. Assisted with an increase of enrollment and applicants by 5.3% overall and record 33% enrolled master's students compared to last year (the largest class in the history of UH Graduate School).

Provide indepth coaching, advising, recruitment, retention, and engagement for over 2,400 undeclared UH students. Creating policies and procedures for proactive approaches to address the needs of students.  Creation and implementation of outreach events, programs and collaboration with other UH departments by doing events such as Coffee Hours, Group Advising, Majors Fair etc; forming partnerships with Career Services, Housing, Learning Abroad and Counseling and Psychological Services to improve engagement with students.  Student Engager and Teacher of Core 1101 Student Success class to help students make connections and develop skills to be successful in their academic challenges as well as connecting to University resources. Program Management for approximately 24% of all incoming freshman for New Student Orientation with an advising team of three (3), doing the entire event planning, procedures, survey creation, information gathering, presentations, and logisitics for between 100-150 students per orientation.  Identify the appropriate education and career options in collaboration with the student by assisting with the analysis of each option, establish academic and career goals, and establish an action plan for students. Working with academic warning, probation, and suspension students connecting them with academic success resources and strategizing and coming up with an action plan to lead to success for the student.

 Execute full-cycle project management and consultant for educational pipeline programs and a faculty-led educators course to ensure accomplishment of strategic goals Leading project development, logistics and launch for the DEIT Basic Educators Course by being involved in planning, execution and performance of the newly created course with 35 faculty members, helping build and guide project teams, researching and applying BCM policies and procedures. Creation and implementation of outreach programs and collaboration with other BCM Departments and vendors for a highly successful programs (for Texas high school and undergraduate students) funded by the State of Texas Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and BCM for 90 underrepresented students with 12 student summer program staff and a budget of $400k for a one four- week program and a one-week program. Mapping and documenting policies, procedures, detailed process map, records, and statistics for these programs. Program & Project Reporting throughout the lifecycle of the programs, manage/create evaluation methods to assess program strengths, identify areas of improvement and prepare evaluation reports of effectiveness Perform research and grant writing for education pipeline programs and grant proposals for HISD and NIH.

 Execute full-cycle project management and consultant for educational pipeline programs and a faculty-led educators course to ensure accomplishment of strategic goals Leading project development, logistics and launch for the DEIT Basic Educators Course by being involved in planning, execution and performance of the newly created course with 35 faculty members, helping build and guide project teams, researching and applying BCM policies and procedures. Creation and implementation of outreach programs and collaboration with other BCM Departments and vendors for a highly successful programs (for Texas high school and undergraduate students) funded by the State of Texas Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and BCM for 90 underrepresented students with 12 student summer program staff and a budget of $400k for a one four week program and a one week program. Mapping and documenting policies, procedures, detailed process map, records, and statistics for these programs. Program & Project Reporting throughout the lifecycle of the programs, manage/create evaluation methods to assess program strengths, identify areas of improvement and prepare evaluation reports of effectiveness Perform research and grant writing for education pipeline programs and grant proposals for HISD and NIH.

Working directly with the College Dean, Architects and implements process improvements for a staff of up to 110 faculty, 50 Adjunct Faculty, 6 Workforce Staff, 15 Student Services Staff, 3 Associate Deans, and 4 Chairs; delivers strategic support on best approach strategies for academic projects, finance, purchasing and human resources issues and operations, and resolves crises.SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS & RESULTS-Contributed to an accelerated growth from 300 to 2000 students in less than two years Partner with other departments, including Finance, PR, HR, Purchasing and Operations to meet large hiring goals, project specifications/work schedules and resolve outstanding issues.-Proactive liaison/transfer adviser with the development of the articulation agreement between DePaul University and CCQ, assisting with making over 100 classes transferable to DePaul University, assisting students to transfer to DePaul -Prepare roadmaps to ensure new faculty arriving from the United States successfully adjust to life in the Middle East; coordinate logistics, and develop/facilitate new hire orientations.-Authored and Integrated policies and procedures for the academic department, assisted with strategic planning, presented various reports on college growth, instructional successes, data on effective scheduling to the College President and as a proposal research/writer; effectively communicates mission critical information.-Collaborates with HR on various policies, procedures and forms as applied to the Academic Department; research and author them as well.-Teach College Political Science classes with new students by using motivational speaking, creating a highly interactive educational environment while teaching diverse groups of people.

Promoted a wide range of wines across multiple venues during evenings/weekends; built instant rapport with prospects to gain insight, make product recommendations, and establish repeat buyers; created reports for management on sales numbers/customer feedback.-Recognized for Selling 50 Bottles of Wine in a 3-Hour Session and Exceeding Promotional Goals by delivering engaging presentations on product specifications/unique features. -Earned a Promotion with Increased Salary/Responsibilities After Only 3-Weeks with the Firm.

Project Coordinator: Administered project/finance/human resource operations for a $20M firm charged with commercial/government general construction and contracting; led the project management office and assisted in planning project scopes/tasks/budgets, estimating manpower/resources/schedules, and performing risk analysis for projects valued $5K - $5M.SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS & RESULTS-Rendered new hire/human resources paperwork; developed job descriptions for office administrators, office managers/coordinators, and project managers.-Developed policies/procedures to assist the firm in meeting all performance metrics as the firm expanded; communicated targets, selected, trained, and supervised administrative staff members-Championed Strong Client Relationships with government contracting officers (NASA, Ellington Field, and the VA Hospital) to communicate status updates and successfully transition projects through each stage of the life cycle-Exceeded compliance standards by maintaining 2nd/3rd party subcontractor paperwork (contracts, certificates of insurance, billing/invoicing information), monitoring adherence to client contract specifications, and fulfilling all reporting requirements on certified payroll, lien wavers, insurance certifications, and audits. -Oversaw financial performance via project cost tracking/reporting, processing payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparing for insurance audits, and performing internal audits; invoiced clients through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) System. -Increased productivity levels by quickly resolving issues (IT/supply/billing/equipment), maintaining adequate supply levels, organizing files, and enforcing company policies.

Administrative/Badging Coordinator (Gibane Construction-Contractor): Managed office operations for 14 construction projects valued $200K-$2M; supported a team of 8 (Project Managers, Engineers, Architects & Superintendents), developed customized solutions, streamlined operations, and prioritized tasks. -Implemented a new submittal process for a $12M re-roofing project; communicated plans/performance measurements with all stakeholders to maintain a smooth review process. -Facilitated NASA safety briefings/orientations for 3rd party subcontractors.

Communications Specialist (Stanley-Contractor): Communicated the status of applications to customers through email, letters, and phone calls; assisted walk-in applicants diplomatically with questions/urgent issues to increase the integrity of the department; processed all applications with the National Passport Information Center. -Wrote >100 letters daily in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Improved the interaction between clients/contractors by designing action/customer service delivery plans. -Trained self on entire us passport processes/TDIS software to maximize value to the team.

Assisted with Fortune 500 Companies Employees needs by advising on various visa and immigration processes for relocation. An expatriate manager keeping in mind the ever changing needs of the clients.-Provided a high level of service with managing and assisting up to 15 clients at any one time.-Performed research and created action plans and follow up schedules to meet specified monthly targets.-Coordinated with government agencies and other relevant institutions to accomplish processing requirements.-Maintained up-to-date knowledge of migration/immigration legislation and policies and adherence to applicable codes of conduct.

Led the operational/administrative/programmatic responsibilities for 450 residents and a 48-family housing complex units; advised the Association for Student Apartments and assisted with programming, leadership and personal development. -Hired/orientated/supervised/trained/developed a loyal staff of 15 resident assistants and 2 student office assistants. -Recruited students and presented college services at Orientations. -Liaised with Student Services, Dean’s Office, Office of Multicultural Initiatives to put on various special events and programs for residents and students.-Developed programs/activities to educate students on university resources/policies; responded to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

-Assisted with preparation of PowerPoint presentations for the Director of the Export Center and Assistant Director of Program Development.-Composed and edited marketing materials such as flyers and invitations for mass mailings.-Researched travel arrangements to trade shows in China and Eastern Europe.-Spearheaded the policies, procedures and training manual for Interns.-Provided office management, developing and updating website, updating data and content with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and customer service role.-Recruited potential members for Automation Alley Export center.