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Collaborates with alumni, industry partners, and Cockrell events, communications and development teams to drive outreach and engagement. Oversees the department's External Advisory Committee and Academy of Distinguished Alumni relationships. Develops effective communication strategies, establishes web presence, and supervises dedicated team members to support recruitment and partnership initiatives. Committees:Strategic Planning Committee: Collaborates with faculty, department leadership and strategic planning professionals to provide communication and PR support for the reinvention of the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering.Student Experience Committee: Assists team of advisors, staff and faculty in developing and executing student programming and events.Pre-professional & Internship Steering Committee: Facilitates conversations between industry professionals, faculty and student organization leadership to implement new opportunities for pre-professional student experiences.

Managed planning stages of school bond projects, including stakeholder facilitation events for administration, staff, and community members. Developed master plans, long-range plans, assessments, educational specifications and programs for both new and existing campuses. Facilitated client visioning workshops to determine high-level goals and guiding principles. Produced marketable and informative client deliverables.Projects:Supported high level planning efforts for 300,000+ SF campus rebuild for Tarrant County College.Developed master plan for new 800,000+ SF campus for Austin Community College.Assisted in reenvisioning existing campus for Weatherford Community College.

Managed projects and operations for multiple campus buildings, including construction, safety and security, and facility maintenance. Coordinated with vendors and contractors. Provided executive level support to facilities directors and teams. Planned and presented training seminars for building staff. Led advisory board meetings to solicit feedback and encourage cross-communication between departments. Planned and executed University Unions events. Hired, trained and managed facilities staff. Worked with Department of Emergency Preparedness to develop emergency protocols. Coordinated and led safety training for staff.

Planned events and managed facilities reservations. Oversaw maintenance on meeting room spaces, including furniture and technology. Analyzed data to improve utilization rates of reservable spaces. Created and developed online presence, including social media campaigns and website. Provided support to building management staff.

Worked with faculty, staff, students, and sponsors to develop marketing strategies with the goal of expanding the program’s reach and resources to recruit students and corporate representatives. Created and managed online presence, including social media, digital newsletters, and website. Created program and event marketing materials. Managed corporate and student networking events.