Edwin Blanton, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Tx, Us

Serve as primary liaison with university partners as it relates to corporate engagement, workforce initiatives, marketing and communication. Responsible for the supervision and direction of all corporate partner relationships, community outreach, business development, marketing and communication for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) and the San Antonio Workforce Initiative. This includes building relationships throughout the San Antonio community and collaborating with the UTSA community to create programming that meets workforce needs.

•Implement educational programs for children with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Dominica. •Participate in all matters of the non-profit organization management from volunteer recruitment to budget development and curriculum implementation.•Communicate effectively with: the Board of Directors, participants, donors, and partner organizations abroad.•Supervise staff and volunteers.•Oversee all aspects of fundraising including events, grants, and direct donor solicitation.

San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Tx, Us

• Provide oversight and vision for a multi-faceted unit which combines career services, civic engagement, and experiential learning. Increased staff dedicated to these areas by 400% from May 2016-March 2019.• Foster relationships between the University and local, regional, and national and international public and private organizations in an effort to secure career, internship, and volunteer opportunities for students.• Created and launched the community-based work-study program which serves local non-profits.• Created the campus food pantry (General’s Store) which distributes over 500 pounds of food monthly to members of the university community that are food insecure.• Benchmarked with other universities and met with architects and developers in designing the 4,200+ square foot permanents home for the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement.• Supervise Assessment and Outreach Coordinator, Civic Engagement Coordinator, Director of Career Services, Director of Experiential Learning, Manager of First Impressions, volunteers, interns, and student workers.• Serve on numerous committees and play an active role in university administration. Committees include: University Resources Council, President’s Commission on Equity, Student Research Symposium Committee, Heritage Months Committee, Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee, Search Committee for Vice President of University Advancement, Festival de Cascarones Committee.• Represent the university at multiple public events.• Oversee multiple budgets including state and private funding as well as multiple sources of revenue ($1.8 million in fiscal year 2019).

San Antonio, Tx, Us

•Develop, implement and assess experiential learning programs that connect Trinity University students to the local and global community•Coordinate undergraduate research program •Advise student organizations on matters related to community service and social responsibility. •Facilitate alternative break programs where students travel domestically/internationally to complete service-learning projects.•Consult and guide faculty members on service-learning projects. •Serve on divisional and university-wide committees•Supervise volunteers as well as share supervisory duties of student workers.•Oversee budgets

San Antonio, Tx, Us

•Develop, implement and assess programs that connect Trinity University students to the local and global community through service. •Directly advise the Trinity University Volunteer Action Community (TUVAC) as well as Alpha Phi Omega, the co-ed service fraternity. Co-advise HOPE Hall, a living-learning community. Advise other student organizations on matters related to community service and social responsibility. •Facilitate alternative break programs where students travel domestically/internationally to complete service-learning projects.•Coordinate large university-wide service events while ensuring that they include education and reflection components. •Consult and guide faculty members on service-learning projects. •Serve on divisional and university-wide committees (United Way Campaign Committee [past chair], Divisional Assessment Team, Advisory Committee for the Collaborative for Learning and Teaching, University Conduct Review Board, Internationalization subcommittee for the Strategic Planning Committee).•Supervise volunteers as well as share supervisory duties of student workers.•Oversee budgets for community service, TUVAC, and ASB

San Antonio, Tx, Us

•Supported students and faculty that were involved in the summer undergraduate research program.•Coordinated the Summer Undergraduate Research Conference, including all logistical arrangements, compiling the conference book, and planning the opening reception and lunch.•Advised students on how to present their research at the Summer Undergraduate Research Conference.•Facilitated a post-summer reception for students and faculty.

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•Coordinated event logistics for a 3-day, 210-mile charity bike ride.•Assisted with local and national advertising. •Responsible for volunteer recruitment and support.•Responsible for budget and bookkeeping management, including fundraising support.•Supervised interns and part-time staff.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

•Worked with the Local Government Department on the creation of a community center (meeting hall, library, computer lab, office & hurricane shelter).•Advised the Loubiere Village Council on municipal issues, especially those relating to youth.•Coached Special Olympics and taught public speaking at local school.•Assisted in facilitating a leadership training program for youth ages 18-35.•Trained Peace Corps Volunteers from Dominica and St. Kitts & Nevis in Project Design and Management.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Education & Entrepreneurship

Msa, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing

Associate’S Degree, Business Administration