Leads Geeked Colorado. Created articles for the blog that ranged anywhere from reviews (movies, cons, to products) to educational articles that looked not only at issues in the geek universe, but also took a dive into how JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) play into geek topics like accessibility and ADA. Maintained and ran all social media including Facebook page and Instagram. Also shared my nearly 10 years of experience in adapting tabletop games for the blind on the blog to help others learn how to adapt games for accesibility. Created videos/content for YouTube and TikTok channels. Ran geeky events like trivia, educational panels, Pokemon Go Community Day get togethers, and volunteer events. Networked both within and outside of the geek community to create events and do activist work in the hope of making more safe places where geeks could be geeks.Blog: https://geekedcolorado.blogspot.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC85g0FLDZ61nfk67aRbNC7QTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekedcoloradoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekedcolorado/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekedColorado/

Managed the admissions and enrollment processes for all international students. Provided oversight of records maintenance for international students in accordance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and college/system policies, procedures, and regulations; served as a liaison between students, DHS, Student Exchange Visitors Program (SEVP), faculty, and staff. Created events, activities, and workshops that meet the unique needs of international students and boosted retention of students by acclimating them to life in the U.S. Advocated for the international student population at all levels of the college and helped staff to understand the international student experience in relation to topics around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Supervised the International Coordinator position.

Proposed and implemented procedures and completion of beginning and end-of-term processes, proof publications (i.e. class schedule, catalog) to ensure critical deadlines and policies are up to date, maintained relevant information on the CCD website as well as the portal, ran academic standing, and communicate and enforce drop-for-no-show reporting policy. Other duties included operations of registration controls, reporting to internal and external constituents, grades, transcripts, scheduling, pre-requisite checking, International and Veteran Services. Maintained and programed both DegreeWorks and EAB Navigate platforms using the guided pathways model. Included hiring and providing guidance and training to designated personnel. Responsible for training of staff in institutional, federal/state regulations, business processes, and technological changes are implemented. Oversaw staff performance planning/evaluation and budget management.

Reestablished the VA center and expanded its services to include active military students and families of military members. Collaborated with student organizations and other Auraria Campus Schools, to develop campus events, activities, and workshops that meet the unique needs of military students and their affiliates. Supervised the Veterans’ Services Coordinator. Coached military students so that they could overcome mental health issues and be successful students/work studies.

Handled all international admission processes. Reviewed and approved documents prior to issuing I-20 forms for international students. Responsible for managing SEVIS Alerts and initiate actions. Responsible for administering SEVIS activity and staying in compliance with the Department of Homeland Security (also Department of State and Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)), advising international students in matters related to immigration (including but not limited to policy/procedures/regulations/etc.), academics/testing, and issues of personal and social adjustment.

Managed the DegreeWorks system for CCA to include upgrades, catalog reconciliation, and staff training. Determined when to grant exceptions to the add/drop/withdrawal policy and when to refer students to the appropriate appeal process. Troubleshot issues with student registration and enrollment. Managed most aspects of students' records. Collaborated with Deans, Directors, and Department Chairs to manage and maintain curriculum inventory. Worked with college departments and CCCS to ensure accuracy of curriculum lists. Provided exceptional customer service, thoroughly researched student and faculty issues, and made decisions or referrals to Registrar as needed. Assisted with escalated student and faculty issues. Supported departmental and college-wide initiatives. Supervised two full-time staff (Transcripts Evaluator and Graduation Processor) and work-study/student employees.

Coordinated and ran the state wide Registrars meetings. Was the main go to for Registrar issues for the CCC system. Represented the system at conferences like the Faculty 2 Faculty conferences.

Managed a student case load, providing advisement and helping students navigate university policies and procedures as well as communicating via phone and email to ensure a positive student experience, focused on retention and building rapport. Worked to coach and advise new students, diagnose where their opportunities and strengths may be, and arm them with the tools it takes to be a successful student such as time management skills, building a support system, academic progress and financial literacy. Worked with professors on student issues and provide in class help/tutoring to students. Maintained knowledge of Federal, State and Institutional Policies governing Title IV student aid programs.

Troubleshoot student support issues promptly and coordinated solutions with school staff and internal cross-functional teams in accordance with all school policies. Served as a liaison with Academics, Business Office, Financial Aid Department, Tech Support, Instructional Design Team and Career Services as needed to assist and support students. Advised students of school policies and assist students in using available resources. Developed and maintained resources that address common student life issues. Meet regularly with at-risk students to monitor progress and provide services such as coordination of tutoring, time management, working with faculty and/or other staff members to help to eliminate obstacles to students' success from a life perspective. Achievements: Fire Warden for school and member of the social committee.

Event setup and take down, greeting guests, food prep. for both major events and cafe, serving food and wine, buffet setup/monitoring, cleanup/bussing, and TIPS certified. Required an advanced understanding of diversity and customer needs since guests were from all age groups, abilities, and international.

Responsible for the student centered support operations-including the coordination of academic progress and the delivery of the Jones International University financial aid programs. Answer all student inquiries related to academic progress, course planning, course registration, the completion of the FA application process and the disbursement of FA funds. Provided in class help/tutoring. Helped to enforce student accommodations. Work on special time sensitive projects. Retention focused position. Academic and Financial Advisor.

Student Financial Specialist (March 2013 – August 2013) All activities of the Account Receivable Specialist and additional responsibilities: Working exclusively with students under the Access & Wellness department. Using professional judgment on financial matters/ issues on accounts, running NSLDS checks, and doing reentries. Also included the understanding of disabilities/health issues and how they can influence the student lifecycle. Full circle advising and enforcement of accommodations under ADA.Achievements: Creator of the Scholarship Library. Involvement with Bridgepoint Heroes including volunteering with Junior Achievement.

All activities of the Financial Services Advisor and additional responsibilities: Responsible for resolving accounts receivable balances on student accounts and communicating with students on collection efforts. Setting up payment plans and helping students with different payment options. Financial lead to a team of Student Advisors. Academic advising under the context of financial matters.

Advises and assists students and parents with the funding process within a centralized finance structure. Counseled students on student finance opportunities and the proper application process. Additional responsibilities include providing information on student finance options and monitoring individual student funding levels. Maintained a working knowledge of Federal, State, and Institutional Policies governing Title IV student aid programs. Accessed government educational computer systems to research students.

Responsible for providing support to the Executive Director in managing daily operation of the China Center and its program. Worked with E.D. to prepare and coordinate Jackson/Ho China Forum (manage an RSVP system), Annual May Conference, and other China Center sponsored events. Coordinate travel and worked with budgets. Perform related office management, including editing and distributing China Center’s Newsletter and brochures, maintaining China Center’s website, and assisting the center’s visiting scholars. Supervised work-study and other volunteer staff and coordinate with Josef Korbel support staff.

Coordinated authors and professor referees. Processed paper work. Responsible for peer notifications and mailings of journal. Maintained speedy contact with publisher, authors, and referees.

Sorted mail for 400 students according to Federal standards, oversaw 30 desk workers, trained new employees, answered phones, processed money, worked on computers, scheduled shifts, and many other office duties.

Sorted mail for 300 students according to Federal standards, answered phones, processed money, worked on computers, summer conferences including working on conference programmer, scheduled shifts, and many other office duties. Also participated in O-Team for 3 years which helped students with all process relating to moving into the dorms each year like residence paperwork, residence hall decorating for move in event, coordinating move in helpers from the different sororities/fraternities, running/working the main event. All 3 years I was also the O-Team lead and over saw 2 to 7 student volunteers, coordinated volunteer schedule, and maintained budget for move in event.