Jolene Sears Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Serves as a partner to NI’s Vice President of Enterprise Software Solutions Analytics Commercial Group and Senior Vice President/Senior NI Fellow for the Chief Technology Officer’s Office. Acts as an essential member of the Enterprise Software Analytics Commercial Group Leadership Team, providing high-level support and maintaining focus on team priorities.

College Station, Texas, United States

Promoted to Program Director - Director of Strategic InitiativesProject Management Duties: Serve as central point of contact for staff in managing deadlines and tasks associated with initiatives, special programs, and events. Provide oversight of business activities, events, planning and development, and program administration. Provide effective budget management and oversight of fiscal operations by establishing cost controls. Provide tracking and ensure deadlines are met for important… Show more Promoted to Program Director - Director of Strategic InitiativesProject Management Duties: Serve as central point of contact for staff in managing deadlines and tasks associated with initiatives, special programs, and events. Provide oversight of business activities, events, planning and development, and program administration. Provide effective budget management and oversight of fiscal operations by establishing cost controls. Provide tracking and ensure deadlines are met for important initiatives, which recently included successful execution of the redesign of departmental website and redesign/launch of the student app, MaroonBase.Administrative Duties: Function as departmental liaison, cultivating and advancing relationships with stakeholders on behalf of the Dean and Vice President. Serve as the principal staff organizer and implementer for the Dean and VP's operations which includes planning, directing, and evaluating initiative operations. Provide support for two faculty advisory boards. Prepare internal and external communications on behalf of Dean and Vice President, including annual budget submission and reporting to university leadership.Supervisory Duties: Responsible for hiring, mentoring, guiding and evaluating direct reports. Responsible for providing leadership and direction of the multiple programs within the Dean’s and Vice President’s areas of responsibility. Serve as HR liaison for the department including creating position descriptions, posting student worker positions, and coordinating the hiring process for all employees. Show less

College Station, Texas, United States

Served as office manager and project manager for department. Provided high-level and complex support for the Dean/VP in calendaring, scheduling meetings, and arranging and reconciling travel. Served as central point of contact for staff in managing deadlines and tasks associated with initiatives, special programs, and events. Responsible for payment of invoices, ordering of supplies, and reconciliation of departmental accounts for budget preparation. Responsible for hiring, mentoring, guiding… Show more Served as office manager and project manager for department. Provided high-level and complex support for the Dean/VP in calendaring, scheduling meetings, and arranging and reconciling travel. Served as central point of contact for staff in managing deadlines and tasks associated with initiatives, special programs, and events. Responsible for payment of invoices, ordering of supplies, and reconciliation of departmental accounts for budget preparation. Responsible for hiring, mentoring, guiding and evaluating direct reports. Served as HR liaison for the department including creating position descriptions, posting student worker positions, and initiating hiring process for all employees. Maintained and monitored budgets, prepared annual budget request submission, and composed specialized reports and correspondence for Provost and President. Show less

College Station, Texas, United States

Served as departmental liaison to over 500 Departmental Parking Representatives representing the academic colleges, over 300 service providers, and other divisions within the university. Processed all employee permit requests and worked with staff to develop responses to more challenging inquiries. Supervised 9-12 student workers who staff the customer service phone bank, instant chat, and email response service. Provided oversight of business activities to ensure deadlines were met, such as… Show more Served as departmental liaison to over 500 Departmental Parking Representatives representing the academic colleges, over 300 service providers, and other divisions within the university. Processed all employee permit requests and worked with staff to develop responses to more challenging inquiries. Supervised 9-12 student workers who staff the customer service phone bank, instant chat, and email response service. Provided oversight of business activities to ensure deadlines were met, such as permit distribution to all TAMU departments. Scheduled staff to ensure proper coverage for phone system, managing email, office tasks, and cashiering. Served as first person to respond to customer issues via phone or over the counter when a situation escalated to someone at supervisory level. Show less

College Station, Texas, United States

Coordinated meetings of the Board of Regents to include catering, meeting logistics, coordinating reception desk, greeting/directing guests, distributing materials, computer set up, and Mediasite livestreaming. Maintained the Board of Regents' website to include posting of minutes, regents' bios and meeting dates and materials. Managed special events to include design, content generation, electronic and print communication, site coordination, speeches, logistics and staffing schedules. Managed… Show more Coordinated meetings of the Board of Regents to include catering, meeting logistics, coordinating reception desk, greeting/directing guests, distributing materials, computer set up, and Mediasite livestreaming. Maintained the Board of Regents' website to include posting of minutes, regents' bios and meeting dates and materials. Managed special events to include design, content generation, electronic and print communication, site coordination, speeches, logistics and staffing schedules. Managed operation of the Regents’ Suite on game days, from ticket distribution to budget oversight. Maintained historical information and insurance of the art and artifacts collection housed in the Board Annex facilities. Supervised Administrative Assistant/reception desk and supervised Student Workers. Show less

College Station, Texas, United States

My position as Senior Administrative Coordinator focused on supervising the daily activities of the office and coordinating the schedule of the Executive Director. I created external and internal communications and coordinated two large award presentations per year for over 150 employees. Provided administrative support for an advisory committee made up of faculty, staff and students. Coordinated nominations for employee and departmental awards for our department, as well as other university… Show more My position as Senior Administrative Coordinator focused on supervising the daily activities of the office and coordinating the schedule of the Executive Director. I created external and internal communications and coordinated two large award presentations per year for over 150 employees. Provided administrative support for an advisory committee made up of faculty, staff and students. Coordinated nominations for employee and departmental awards for our department, as well as other university awards and industry submissions. Supervised student workers who staff the reception desk at the Administrative Office of Transportation Services. Show less