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1. Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures2. Monitors flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of workload and adherence to facility’s standards and regulations using computerized programs for preventive and corrective maintenance, construction projects, financial management, and energy controls3. Prepares and manages departmental budgets, including the utilities energy savings program4. Manages and ensures regulatory compliance with the Joint Commission, State Health Department, EPA, DEP, ADA, UST, and other regulatory agencies5. Provides guidance, training and motivation to staff6. Successfully provides effective client rapport7. Monitors work performance and prepare performance evaluations for personnel

MSDP DEPARTMENT CHAIR / INSTRUCTOR Direct and lead team of instructors in preparing and delivering lectures to students including Building Trades, Automotive, Welding, Industrial Maintenance, Computer and Information Technology, Business Management, and Business Accounting. Establish clear learning objectives; create lesson plans and projects to draw students into the learning environment. Administer budget and monitor instructor performance.• Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues, coordinate proper use of classroom resources, and prepare specialized mechanical and electrical course materials.• Utilize “hands-on” practical background to deliver newly updated material; initiating, facilitating, and moderating classroom discussions.• Create student centered lessons that promote problem solving skills, and encourage students to higher-levels of thinking and critical analysis.BUSINESS DEPARTMENT CHAIRStudents enrolled in our business programs develop a broad range of skills that make them highly marketable to employers. Our students become the leaders of our community. Using the information and techniques they learned at NMSU Carlsbad, they often become the managers who operate our area businesses, ranches, farms, banks, mines, etc. Their knowledge of business also serves them well as they manage their personal finances. Accounting Banking Business Law Business Office Technology Business Administration Economics Finance Management MarketingCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT CHAIRThe Computer Science Program prepares students for entry level positions in the IT field. Most of our courses are taught towards industry certifications including Comptia A+, Comptia Network +, Linux, Microsoft Office Specialist and other Microsoft certifications like Windows 10. Many of our students are actively working in the IT field or have gone on to Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science.

Instructed over 1200 students a year by using various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration. Performed advisory duties, such as sponsoring student organizations and clubs, helping students select courses, and counseling students with problems along with the ability to keeping attendance records. Participated in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops. Developed an administered tests, prepared course outlines and objectives according to curriculum guidelines and state and local requirements. Evaluated, recorded, and reported student progress. Used audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.

I Supervises the daily operation and work conditions of my Department in training, maintenance, repairs and mentoring junior personal.As the number one Air Condition and Refrigeration tech I trained junior personal to become better A/C&R Techs. Schedule and monitor the daily activities in maintenance within the Department. Which included A/C&R equipment, steam, piping, small boats, hydraulic equipment, galley equipment, ships steering equipment, flight deck operations, refueling operations, other heating and cooling equipment.