I am one of six K12 pathway coordinators in the San Diego-Imperial County region, supported by the Strong Workforce grant. Each of us has a community college region that we support, and my area includes the middle schools, high schools, and charters within the Southwestern Community College District. My host LEA is Coronado Unified and I am also responsible for adult education for the district.

Completed and received approval for a Change in Educational Objectives application for five security programs to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. Updated the ABC course bulletin and submitted paperwork to the VA to add the security programs (waiting for approval).

Collected and analyzed data for outcome studies, board reports, marketing utilization, therapist/psychiatrist review and implementation. Created survey tools and regularly contacted alumni for follow-up data. Worked with alumni to integrate their participation into family programming and marketing requests. Developed relationships with local agencies for multiple on and offsite programs. Collaborated with a variety of organizations to provide education for staff, families, therapists/counselors, and community. Reviewed and edited multiple organizational documents. Worked closely with the marketing and development departments on multiple projects. Worked with current clients on their resumes, job searches, etc. Facilitated the discharge therapy group for nine months. Implemented a weekly onsite AA panel. Developed and co-ran the Educational Outreach committee. Participation in the Performance Improvement committee, the Marketing Partners Committee, and the Development Committee.Key Accomplishments: • Collaborated with multiple departments to design and implement a unique Salesforce experience for admissions specialists, business development representatives, and additional HopeWay staff• Developed a regularly scheduled family education program and created a family handbook• Worked with an outside website team to redesign and expand the HopeWay website• Collaborated with local schools to offer awareness training to students, staff, and/or parents; organized an NCAIS webinar for school staff/counselors• Organized and ran the first: alumni celebratory event, family day programs, lunch and learns, AHEC CEU events, staff appreciation luncheon, and multiple community events

Designed and coordinated 16+ extensive work skill programs and multiple incumbent worker courses. Recruited and hired dozens of new staff & instructors, wrote contracts, managed personnel. Expanded outreach efforts to K-12 schools, colleges, military bases, and social service organizations. Developed relationships with local agencies for funding opportunities & support services for students. Increased networking with industry to create partnerships & receive donations over a quarter million dollars. Managed grant monies over $3 million and associated programs. Key Accomplishments:• Assembled work skills bulletin and supporting paperwork to submit to the VA for initial GI Bill funding approval (and continued approval of new & existing programs). SCO for all VA approved programs. • Designed and submitted paperwork for school’s first approved apprenticeship program through both the state of California and DOL. Designed and submitted 5 additional programs (waiting for approval at time of my departure).• Developed and managed 4 security programs, bringing in over $1 million/year. Programs were recognized & awarded at the state & national level. Another 9 approved at the time of my departure.• Implemented new client database & designed enrollment process for work skill programs. Designed and implemented remedial math & reading comprehension courses to increase student success.• Successfully submitted requests for rental of city-owned facilities within Oceanside and Carlsbad • Assisted in renovation of city-owned facilities, including local and state approval processes. Worked with Director and Purchasing to bid products and services for new 27,000 square foot facility. Coordinated department move from multiple sites and managed space and resources at new facility. • Organized and ran multiple community events: Open House, weekly tours, Manufacturing Day, program reunions, high school counselor meetings, advisory board meetings, information sessions, etc.

Responsible for three annual Community Service bulletins and one College for Kids mailer. Solicited new courses and excursions each semester, wrote and edited text for over 75 classes, organized the bulletin layout and distribution. Hired, wrote contracts and managed payroll for over 100 Community Service instructors. Assigned rooms, distributed keys, managed supplies/equipment for all Community Service programs. Recorded daily department earnings and processed purchase requisitions for an annual budget of $1-1.75 million. Evaluated classes, created and ran reports, and coordinated course completion/cancellation with staff, students, instructors, and additional campus personnel. Marketed new and existing programs through hard-copy and electronic materials, social media, and web. Supervised, coordinated, and managed staff, student workers, and Community Service personnel; trained staff at all levels; resolved conflicts between staff, instructors, and customers. Supported Director with Contract Training. Streamlined processes between Community Services and Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, and the Public Information Office.Key Accomplishments:• Special programs development and coordination, including the College for Kids summer program with over 40 classes, 30 instructors and counselors, and 650 unique enrollments.• Created instructor handbook and annual instructor orientations for all Community Service instructors• Planned, budgeted, solicited donations and volunteers, and executed Casino Night and Silent Auction fundraisers to raise funds for scholarships and equipment• Collaborated with Camp Pendleton and other military bases to approve three work skill programs, which paid for the training of hundreds of active duty students

Create and implement communications plan for Admissions Office (timed and event driven)Create VIP pages, "Ask an Otter", and email communications for prospective students through Hobsons programUpdate letters, emails, telecounseling scripts, PowerPoint presentations, Enrollment Management Plan, and website communications for both Admissions Office and Student Affairs departmentWork closely with Marketing Office to create new Admit packet, Student Affairs brochure, postcard series, magazine ads, radio spot, letter and information card to "search" students, invitations and advertising for eventsCreate weekly Hobson report, weekly internal newsletter, temporary Admissions materials for events, and partner with consulting company to design new viewbook and supporting materialsOrganize and supervise additional projects such as telecounseling students, ELM/EPT testing, mass mailings, major campus events such as Open House and Counselor BreakfastsSupport office in additional roles (re-organize and improve tour process; hire, supervise, and streamline job responsibilities of student assistants; research, design, and order promotional products from outside vendors) Assist Director, staff, and students with new roles; train staff at all levels and student assistants on certain aspects of job; resolve conflicts between staff and studentsWork with various departments across campus to coordinate communication to internal and external community

Coordinated publication of Academy magazine and distributed in-person to local community membersOrganized and ran major fundraising events, working with internal and external resourcesDesigned and implemented staff appreciation program for Academy employees, as well as “all-hands” meetings and “brown-bag” luncheons to discuss major issues that are a concern across departmentsBegan implementation of online registration for incoming and returning studentsAssisted the Director of Institutional Advancement, in addition to the Alumni AssociationOrganized and ran five parent weekends, student registrations, and internal and external special events each yearPoint of contact for the Parents Association, including school-wide projects, products, sales, etc.Responded to calls and emails of school patrons, including resolving issues between parents and the schoolCoordinated mass emails and mailings of new information and updates from a variety of departmentsCreated, edited, and published parent documents such as website content, newsletters, handbooks, directories, programs, registration paperwork, parent evaluations, etc.Created the yearly school calendar; designed and created internal weekly staff newsletter Participate in necessary committees and help with projects that arose (committee chair for WASC/CAIS accreditation; Strategic Planning Committee; New Website Development Committee; designed and recorded Admissions Criteria data; Health & Nutrition Committee; Crisis Response Committee; after-action review committees)

Guided International and domestic families through the admissions processAnalyzed compatibility of prospective students through student and family interviews and review of paperworkResponded to calls and emails of prospective familiesHandled the translation of grades and International documentation for overseas students needing an F-1 VisaDocumented admissions data using Excel, Blackbaud, and MS Word

Taught Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II to high school students of all ages (created lesson plans, tests)Held weekly evening office hours for students needing further math instructionAdvised and accommodated students and parents on daily issues

Cut, matched, and sent checks quickly and efficiently Processed, checked, and recorded all data and transactions entering the Accounts Payable DepartmentInteracted closely with individuals within the accounting department, the company, clients, and the bankResolved issues promptly within the department and/or with clients as they arose

Taught Algebra and Geometry to 9th and 10th graders; taught A.P. Psychology to 12th graders (created lesson plans, tests, labs, projects)Designed and taught Introductory Psychology class