Although I truly loved my work in higher education, I made the difficult decision to step away to care for my father, who was living with severe dementia. During that period, I developed skills that I know will be invaluable in this role: empathy, patience, compassion, and the ability to problem-solve in unpredictable situations. After my father passed in April 2024, I felt ready to reenter the workforce, and I took a position at Governors Island. In this role, I’ve had the privilege of interacting with thousands of people from all walks of life and nearly every corner of the globe.

• Serve as primary resource at the school for questions about adjunct faculty contract interpretation that arise from academic units, leadership, etc.• Draft, manage, and coordinate Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs communications (e.g. email announcements about promotion deadlines or workshop opportunities); lead meetings and events for adjunct faculty• Oversee administration of adjunct faculty reappointment process, Adjunct Promotion, and MOUs and ensuring compliance with the union and other NYU, state, and federal policies• Evaluate existing resources and make recommendations for new support structures and models.• Collaborate with SPS Human Resources to resolve questions on adjunct letters and appointments• Maintain and collect data related to adjunct faculty• Investigate, analyze, and implement new initiatives related to adjunct faculty on behalf of the SPS Dean

• Trained and supervised multiple Graduate Assistants; Played an integral role in the department growing by 35%, the Athletic Band program growing by 28%, and the Jazz program doubled• Produced and developed relations with perspective students and handled full-scale audition days• Programmed information sessions with other university offices (Financial Aid, Housing, and University Advising)• Conducted recruitment research and developed unique ways to recruit perspective students• Participated in and provided analytical support in design, development, and implementation of recruitment projects and programs• Represented and promoted the department to potential applicants by providing information, responding to questions, and collecting data• Served as resource for recruitment and audition policies, procedures, and practices to others• Managed multiple ranges of advanced administrative duties with wide latitude for independent judgment and initiative; Identified issues and implemented creative recruitment initiatives to improve the process

• Negotiated contracts with artists and vendors; Spearheaded and hosted fundraising events; Managed an inventory worth $1.3M; Facilitated a budget of nearly $500,000• Managed credit card reconciliations, travel reconciliations, refund reconciliations and vendor registration• Organized and oversaw event logistics and travel arrangements for groups of up to 450+ • Collaborated closely with the Director to coordinate and supervise daily operations; Developed and implemented plans and goals for the department alongside the Director• Ensured compliance with regulations and internal policies; Monitored attainment of objectives; Undertook staffing responsibilities (hiring, training, evaluating etc.)• Created reports and submitted them to the director or other senior leadership as requested; Provided support in developing program plan, budget, and schedule• Performed program planning, analysis and reporting for management; Utilized effective problem-solving and time-management skills to execute complex programs• Analyzed program related issues and provide long-term resolutions; Managed resource allocations and workload assignments