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MLC is a marketing firm that specializes in reaching international communities with an emphasis on global inclusion of underserved markets. MLC is the sales agency for the Aljazeera Media Network. MLC thinks globally and values diversity, inclusion, mutual respect, and celebrates those people who work to make the world a better place.

Collaborated with team members in the management of 200 professors, administrators, and student workers, overseeing up to 20 assistants, and focusing on delivering superior service and an exceptional educational experience to both on-campus and online non-traditional students. Documented and maintained professors and dean credentials, along with workload documentation and evaluations while developing efficient hiring and training practices that met all accreditation standards. • Key contributor to a $2 million savings initiative, enhancing operational practices for class scheduling, faculty assignment, and payment operations. • Implemented workflow efficiencies to reduce the Chicago Campus Academics operating budget by 45%.• Played a role in ongoing facilities projects, efficiently moving 325 team members to a new building. • Chosen by the President and Dean of Academic Affairs to lead meetings and events that focused on the mission and vision of the college, continually focusing on student learning and stakeholder retention.

Directed six Academic Coordinators, assisted the President, and liaised between senior management team members and departments regarding college-wide operations. Maintained and documented all accreditation requirements, coordinated faculty hiring and payroll, and developed annual compensation agreements. Provided expertise on committees that included Senior Operations, Strategic Growth Initiatives, Institutional Effectiveness, Campus Compliance Council, and Retention Initiatives.• Improved efficiency of the new hire and returning faculty documentation process and reduced overtime by 10% with the implementation of a newly-automated process.• Revitalized campus-wide student retention efforts and increased overall retention through events, innovations, one-on-one discussions, and creative initiatives that engaged and enlightened students. • Developed and maintained an improved training system that enhanced student enrollment capabilities.• Selected by the President to direct campus-wide academic operations in the absence of the Director of Education.• Evaluated current processes and procedures and ensured the timely completion of a broad spectrum of critical tasks by implementing a series of compliant workflow improvements.

Led 11 team members and 12 independent contractors, ensuring personnel understood roles, responsibilities, and project scope. Oversaw grant applications, maintained personnel records, and processed insurance and retirement benefits. Scheduled, organized, and billed all retreats and meetings for the organization.• Boosted total event volume and earnings by 15% via a new record for arranging over 400 annual weddings and growing the retreats and meetings cornerstone of the business.• Created and implemented a successful annual performance review system and documentation process.• Established creative marketing efforts and launched the foundation’s first website and online presence.

Managed the Student Records Department, overseeing eight staff members, recruiting high-performing team members, enhancing operations via automated systems, and establishing new policies and procedures. Prepared and monitored the annual operating budget for academics, library, student services, and career services. Partnered with all departments, including branch campuses, to coordinate student orientation.• Served as a project manager and coordinated hiring faculty with advanced degrees along with creating a faculty development program, ensuring alignment with all accreditation requirements. • Provided leadership as a key team member to promote the successful opening of a new campus.• Upgraded operational procedures and equipment, saving time and costs with enhanced efficiencies for academic orientation, staff identification cards, and student evaluations.• Developed and implemented usable and ongoing templates for forms, reports, and letters.