Britney R. Email & Phone Number

United States

Beverly Hills, Ca, Us

Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.Strategic Planning 10%Work with departmental diversity committees to coordinate efforts among departmentsServes as a Diversity Officer (together with a faculty member) representing the Division of Physical Sciences to UCLA’s Office of DEIAdvises Physical Science staff on issues related to fundraising for, recruitment of, & academic advising to support underrepresented, first-generation & low-income studentsProject Management & Implementation 40%Implements programs within the DEI Strategic plan (such as the Physical Science Summer BRIDGE Program, Math Summer BRIDGE Program, University Studies Retention Plan & Queen's Road Fellowship)Organizes events (such as the New Student Welcome Event, Exploring Your Universe), workshops, training, and visiting speakers to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive communityWorks collaboratively with College Academic Counseling, Academic Advancement Program, Admissions &Student Affairs, Basic Needs, & Strategic Partnership units to provide guidance and direction on DEI issuesSupports & assists in student mentoring & internship programs (e.g., Summer BRIDGE Program, Queens Road Fellowship)Recruitment & Admissions 20%Develops & implements strategies to recruit underrepresented students, faculty, &staff. This may require attendance at student fairs & outreach to relevant societies & organizationsPlans & participates in receptions/visitation days for prospective/admitted studentsStudent Training 15%Develops & leads orientation programs for new students to promote multicultural awareness, understanding, & sensitivityFaculty/Staff Training 10%Provides support to faculty/staff as they undertake their advising/teaching roles w/students from underrepresented groupsAdministration 5%Provides administrative support to Assistant Dean, and Associate DeanPlans & manages budget for activities/initiatives related to diversity, equity, & inclusion

A. Program Design-40% • Identify summer bridge programs at other similar institutions; determine specifications for these programs• Suggest a similar model for UCLA, including considerations of budget and workforce• Suggest other programs that would enhance EDI in the division, including training for faculty, staff, and studentsB. Coordinate existing diversity programs—30%• Poll physical sciences departments and institutes to catalog all existing diversity programs; • Maintain diversity portion of physical sciences website including a list of divisional initiatives• Work with departmental diversity committees to coordinate efforts among departmentsC. Event planning-30%• Serve as point of contact for divisional events that promote EDI principles, including the New Student Welcome and Exploring Your Universe• Work with associate dean, assistant dean, development staff, and others on the logistics of these events, including venue reservations, catering, budgeting, and other tasks• Attend events and serve as on-site coordinator

Developed UCLA’s first Mathematics Summer Bridge Program for underrepresented groups as a gateway to fortify mathematical foundations and incite belonging in STEMServe as Lead Mentor for the undergraduate Mentors in the Summer Bridge Program overseeing four mentors who owned ten student groups each (while also mentoring my own student group)Developed a larger Summer Bridge Program for the Physical Sciences Division to include:- pedagogy- growth mindset principles- learning outcomes- cohesion amongst STEM- coding applications- and more within Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer ScienceAct as a consultant to and representative for underrepresented groups to ensure all voices are heardMeasure and forecast diversity metric for the program; provide leadership in systemic equity and educational practicesOrganize other events to enhance the diversity blueprint within the Physical Sciences Divison

• manage calendar for CEO, Talent• supporting title launch events and other varied event activations; coordinating with outside agencies and vendors to track contracts and ensure timely payment; assisting with meeting schedules and facilitation• Book travel•Serve as the point of contact for clients and communicate with them by phone and email to respond to questions and requests•Enter and retrieve information contained in computer databases to update records, files, reservations, and answer inquiries from guests•Operate standard office equipment other than computers•Prepare invoices, contracts, review requests, memos, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Lead mentorship meetings to share headway, concerns, and details regarding program initiatives and enforce/experiment with new evidence-based research methods including but not limited to Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) and Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL)Experiment with other evidence-based strategies (besides the above) for assisting students in active learning environments or collaborative environments, and fine-tune these strategies based on feedback and experience.Incentivize diversity awareness of the student population and the inclusive teaching practices that must accompany those diverse students to best suit their needs-- via outreach.Serve as role model for incoming Math Logical Head Learning Assistants--alerting mentees to potential adjustment-related obstacles and issuing them with suitable resources to help negate these; LA onboarding.Champion and cheerleader: offer encouragement and support to try new things; help mentees move out their comfort zones; celebrate successes; help mentees understand when things do not go as plannedResource and recommendations: identify resources that will help mentees with personal development and growth, such as recommending books, workshops, or other learning tools; encourage mentees to join networking organizations or introduce them to new contacts Create ways to improve STEM education; foster collaboration amongst student groups, encourage, teach and practice growth mindset and active learning classroomsUtilize positive-reinforcement strategies that encourage and influence learning; break complex concepts into easy-to-understand explanations avoiding jargon

Los Angeles, California, Us

Managed planning, creation, and posting of effective schedule for 200+ Guides in California, Colorado and Nevada within payroll, labor, schedule quality guidelines.Integrated learning from customers, competitors, distribution, customer service, other industries, and professional training monthly to improve competitive position.Owned meeting setup and scheduling, authored meeting agendas, created summaries and notes, and follows-up on actionable items for cross-functional project teams to align on best practices.Exhibit an exemplary executive presence, appropriately managing emotions and maintaining composure in team meetings, events, and any other work settingsDevised goals and processes regarding emerging trends, staffing model, and traffic patterns in order to positively influence the team and resultantly--the guest experience.Provide effective alignment across teams on behalf of the CX Leads and their extended leadership team.Collected project data and analyzed data to identify opportunities, risks, and progress. Communicated analyzed data to the support office and leadership teamSupport timecard management including edits and verifying shift notes. Support new team member onboarding including systems overview and setupIdentified and implemented innovations to streamline field processes, communications, hiring, and improvement of existing inventory processes and tools serving as a liaison between customers, support, and sales.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Serve as ambassador for the dosist brand by engaging with customers through 1:1 interactions or through the delivery of quality, custom programming.Follow all policies, processes, and relevant government regulations. Validate guests upon entry to ensure they have valid government issued photo ID and are 21 years old. Complete tasks as directed by the support office and leadership team.Receive new merchandise into system and ensure packaging meets regulations.Maintain merchandising presentation and ensure displays and demo products are to standard. Responsible for returned or defective product management.Help the team meet or exceed sales targets by exceeding your individual sales goals by staying up-to-date on company initiatives, programming and products.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

TASKS:*Completed operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results.* Made travel arrangements for senior staff such as booking flights, cars, and hotel or restaurant reservations.*Supported team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.*Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.* Used computers to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research.* Supported executives with project support, data tracking, and administrative tasks. Frequently commended for quick-thinking and resourcefulness.ASSIGNMENTS:Saban CapitalBain and CompanyDeutscheLucky BrandGuess

Van Nuys, Ca, Us

Coordinator assignments and student graduation for Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program in Sherman Oaks for 9th -12th grade students. Included teaching and assisting students with school, work, and study habits, coordinating with schools to create and monitor educational plans and goals, and supervising students until end of program day.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Designed a plan of action for students at risk of dropping out influencing 36% increase in scores of 50+ studentsInterpreted and administered teaching-learning guidelines arranged for each tutorial session as spelled out for required mathematics coursesFacilitated students to comprehend and apply newly learned content intelligently resulting in 15% improvement in average class performanceGuided students to become independent and collaborative learners --encouraging and practicing, in lieu, a "growth mindset" for career advancementTrained students in developing study skills (guidance on reading and note-taking, skills on using the Internet, computer assisted learning programs, etc) to complete coursesTrained mathematics tutors in understanding redirect, wait time, fostering collaboration and the benefits of active learning.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Provided administrative support to Executive Vice Chancellor Keith Parker