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Pullman, Wa, Us

Provide leadership, overall administration, and implementation for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) office of Internships & Career Services. Manage the Professional Practice and Experiential Learning (ProPEL) Program. Serve as liaison and engage industry partners who hire, seek to hire, or require assistance in recognizing the value of hiring VCEA students for temporary or permanent positions.Engage VCEA students in experiential learning and professional practice in their chosen fields and help students develop and achieve short-term and long-range career objectives.

Nurtured this start-up into a successful business through sound fiscal management and assertive business strategies. Responsible for the corporation, staff, operations, financial reporting and programs/services; together with partner – hire, train and supervise staff; serve customers by providing product information, answering questions and resolving customer problems; work with vendors regarding equipment purchases, delivery, scheduled preventative maintenance, needed repairs and billing; develop marketing strategies to promote business and attract new customers; perform all accounting functions, budgeting, taxes, and financial reporting.

Pullman, Wa, Us

Institute for Shock PhysicsManaged grant and contract funding, coordinated pre- and post-award reporting requirements; managed payroll, purchasing, travel, budget reconciliation, and service center activities; performed strategic financial analysis, and developed financial reports. Ensured expenditures adhered to University policies and procedures, sponsor and federal regulations.

Pullman, Washington, Us

Direct, plan, and organize the activities of The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Student Services division, including enrollment management, advising (1,200 students), internship program, study abroad curriculum coordination, student recruitment & retention, student Ambassador program, and program assessment for graduate and undergraduate programs; primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies, policies, and procedures. Advanced the academic curriculum development goals and engaged in strategic planning.

Pullman, Washington, Us

Led the academic programs and student services office for the Department of VCAPP and Programs in Neuroscience and Veterinary Science in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Pullman, Washington, Us

Counseled and assisted Department Chair in implementing departmental programs consistent with institutional policies and procedures; assisted with development of strategic plan, department mission and goals; supervised 10-person office staff responsible for personnel, purchasing, payroll, travel, service centers, grant administration, curriculum administration, and word processing. Researched, reviewed, monitored, forecasted and reported on inter- and extramural grant opportunities, private foundations and post-award administration; assisted with writing grant proposals; maintained space and property inventory while optimizing utilization; coordinated information technology systems; coordinated and directed all major and minor capital projects; acted on the Chair’s behalf to resolve challenges raised by students, parents, faculty, university administrators, legislators, external constituents and stakeholders; implemented departmental programs, policies, and procedures; used independent judgment and initiative to relieve Chair of as many relevant management duties as possible.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management And Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts Communication, Public Relations, Magna Cum Laude

High School Diploma