• Oversee operations of multiple university departments/units with four director-level training direct reports.• Guide division toward revenue generation model through non-credit trainings, space rental, and collaborative programming.• Streamline divisional operations through efficiency finding, automated implementation and new system consideration• Established a strategic partnership with Arsenal Business Growth to launch an on-campus branch office staffed by students and interns, fostering a collaborative learning environment and bringing a new employer to the region based on university talent.• Successfully secured the first Missouri Job Center on the campus of a Missouri 4-yr university in the summer of 2023, expanding access to workforce development resources for students and community members.

• Supervise three full-time staff, three Graduate Assistants, and nine student employees• Oversee University efforts to connect students/alumni with local, regional, and national employers• Manage operating and event-related budgets and revenue accounts totaling over $50k per year• Conceptualize and plan launch of Will To Work partnership program (Fall 2022) to allow select employers special programming and event registration benefits along with small annual contribution• Work individually with 600+/- students, alumni, and staff annually to write and revise resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and Curriculum Vitae, with the goal of overcoming employment challenges• Maintain collaborations with Alumni Association, University Advancement, Business and Economic Engagement Center, and local chambers of commerce to increase awareness of workforce initiatives • Work with local, regional, and national employers to create recruitment initiatives, encourage usage of REDHAWKjobs.com, and connect students and alumni with employment/internship opportunities• Create and execute 60+ individualized employer recruitment or interview events annually in addition to fall and spring semester student and alumni Career Expo• Continually improve social media marketing efforts and design ultimately increasing departmental Facebook Likes and Reach by 21% and 15% respectively between 2019-2020• Work to connect with students and faculty resulting in a 4% increase in student/alumni appointment requests between 2018-2019 • Negotiate annual vendor contacts and maintain software and online system offerings• Review and modernize graduate outcome data collection using social media and digital surveying • Work with staff to maintain databases, connect with employers and faculty, and plan recruiting events• Transitioned office to teleworking in 2020 without loss of functionality to abide by COVID-19 protocols

• Supervised full-time Employer Relations Specialist and two Graduate Assistants• Increased the number of employers utilizing REDHAWKjobs.com 33% between AY15/16 and AY16/17 • Increased part-time employment listings by 42% between AY15/16 and AY16/17• Improved On-Campus employer recruitment by 67% between Fall 2016 and Spring 2017• Implemented Career Expo employer registration fee generating $35,000-$40,000 annually• Increased student Career Expo participation 21% between AY15/16-AY16/17 • Oversaw 40,000+ yearly targeted student and alumni email communications, and social media campaigns• Increased student and alumni utilization of REDHAWKjobs.com 269% between AY15/16 and AY16/17

• Served as sole point of contact for transfer and returning students• Supervised graduate assistant for graduate admissions • Increased transfer fall 2015 enrollment by 10% (8/13/15)• Assisted in increasing graduate enrollment by 23% (8/13/15)• Initiated articulation efforts with regional community colleges

• Served as back-up transfer admissions counselor• Increased territory applicant and admit numbers for regional campus and on-campus students• Collaborated with staff to implement & facilitate 2014 regional campus orientations• Helped launch, manage, implement, and track the success of Associate’sPlus and www.stayclosegofar.com

• Represent the citizens of Cape Girardeau’s 1st ward in city governance• Participate in 79-million-dollar annual budget planning and asset allocation for city departments• Openly advocate for branding, talent attraction, and retention campaign efforts to improve local workforce• Work directly with developers and businesses to overcome building/project related obstacles• Assist citizens with issues and complaints related to municipal ordinances and construction projects• Set election dates and project priorities for initiatives paid for by levied taxeso Successful passage of Use Tax (Local Internet Sales Use Tax) - 2021o Successful passage of 5-year Transportation Trust Fund sales tax - 2020o Successful passage of Capital Improvement sales tax - 2019 o Successful renewal of 15-year Parks & Storm Water Tax -2018• Strategize and present information on local taxing and ballot initiatives to social clubs and organizations• Attend events and meetings as a representative of the City of Cape Girardeau

• Managed Illinois territory and recruitment expansion for transfer and traditional college applicants• Planned and produced marketing materials and procedures for relationship schools and new territories• Target relationship building and advising for students, parents, and guidance/college counselors• Performed financial aid consultation, research, and scholarship distribution

Member service associate at the Edward Jones Family YMCA experience includes: direct sales to prospective clients, client account service, and post-sales follow-up. Organization of membership information, confidential discussion about financial assistance, and purchase processing add to my sales experience.

Substitute teacher with the Pattonville School District. Experience includes guiding students through plans created by their teachers, responding appropriately to behavior issues, and logging and organizing student work for the returning teacher. Volunteer time includes working with the Pattonville High School Student Council on their Homecoming celebration, community service projects, and scheduled meetings.

Account Manager at a boutique advertising agency with experience including: proposal creation, selection of new clients, media planning/buying, communicating requests to the creative team of Atomicdust, supervising design installations, and presenting a gratifying final product. All experiences rely highly on good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Local host of National Public Radio’s morning news program, “Morning Edition,” as well as serving as the alternate host of “All Things Considered.” National Public Radio experience includes: board operation, announcing weather, local events, emergencies and show promotions. Position included radio production work—both network and non-network programming.