Lead strategic planning, program development, and implementation of GEAR UP initiatives. Oversee a team of coordinators and advisors to ensure successful delivery of services to students. Collaborate with school administrators, community partners, and other stakeholders to achieve program goals.

Managed a portfolio of foundations for UT education initiatives, driving revenue growth through qualification, strategy, relationship building, and closing of foundation gifts. Provided partnership and support to college/schools/units involved in educational initiatives. Served as university partner for high-level foundation relationships, while also identifying and cultivating new foundation prospects.

Oversee implementation of GEAR UP College Preparation Advisor component. Recruit and hire advisors as necessary; design, coordinate, and facilitate training for advisors on topics related to college readiness and postsecondary success; provide ongoing supervision and conduct annual evaluations of advising staff. Monitor advisor progress in relation to implementation plans and goals, and provide feedback and guidance to advisors about activities, services, progress, and issues. Research and plan professional development opportunities for advising staff.

Responsible for creation of data driven new programs and partnerships with Texas school districts and higher education institutions. Leads projects spanning multiple university departments, school districts, and educational teams. Implements a coordinated outreach strategy for families and students in four Texas school districts served by the Texas GEAR UP State Project.

Specializing in marketing of party promotion, music production, mixing and mastering, DJ services, entertainment consultation, and record pooling.Developed and maintained all online media, including website, blogs, and social media.

Coordinated ACE Afterschool and ‘Middle School Partners Program’ for over-age students to earn credits for high school in effort reach cohort level with their peers. Coordinated with SAISD to provide services throughout district for multiple Partner Programs. Maintained daily communication with campus administration to ensure program success. Developed and implemented campus plans, acknowledging contractual and organizational requirements.

• Assisted with providing overall management and supervision for program development and administration of the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp program at The University of Texas at San Antonio.• Collaborated with the National Camp Director to assure that the camps achieved its mission with consistent and timely progress.• Maintained official records and documents, and ensured compliance with federal, state and local regulations.• Developed budget to permit the organization to carry out its work.