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Raleigh, Nc, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency and achieving strategic goals within the Facilities Division, a department of over 800 employees maintaining 450 buildings only on the main and centennial campus. As a member of the executive leadership team, she works alongside the Associate Vice Chancellor to provide strategic direction and guidance for the division.

Primary role is to strategically position the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for success by providing in-depth research, data analysis and effective communication. - Create strategic plans by interpreting the division's vision into a strategic path. Regularly facilitate the annual goal development and strategic initiatives aligned with the university's strategic goals. - Manage special projects including the newly attempted Physical Master Plan Orientation from planning, content creation, and product launching. - Orchestrate the dynamics of Buildings and Property Committee including Board of Trustees and executive cabinet members. - Effectively communicate with more than 800 employees to keep the workforce informed in alignment with the division and university's plan of work.- Execute semi-annual events for more than 800 employees.- Provide insight on organization behavior to assist with decision making.

Costa Mesa, Ca

- Interpreted and communicated all policies and procedures through in-person training and visual charts- Created and monitored legal contracts with external vendors in coordination with Risk Services department on a campus-wide level- Created and monitored public board agenda items - Corresponded on behalf of the college president via e-mail and formal letters- Conduct research inquiries and studies of various operating and fiscal activities and functions of the College - Coordinated the preparation and distribution of material for a variety of meetings and follow through with forms and reports for use by administration- Scheduled appointments, arranged meetings, and arranged travel for the college president- Coordinated campus-wide events, forums, and initiatives in collaboration with various departments and external vendors- Lead campus-wide workshops on College and District administrative procedures and policies- Contacted state and local officials, public agencies, private firms, consultants, speakers, District personnel, and the public to obtain and impart information and data related to business, fiscal, personnel, community/student services or educational matters - Direct report to college president, CEO

Los Angeles, Ca

- Lead business development ideas and internal organizational structure under the direction of the CEO- Researched codes, specifications, and industry practices for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects- Attended and presented plans at City Council meetings in support of the company’s projects - Prepared RFPs, contracts, and quotes for clients- Emphasized maximizing time and monetary resources by creating a project budget tracking system for the office and to communicate out to clients- Coordinated projects with team of 4 to 6 people to meet project deadlines within scope of work - Prepared internal documentation, meeting agendas and minutes for in-staff and external client meetings- Acted as a liaison for company internal department, clients and vendors and maintain good working relationship- Drafted company’s employee handbook for personnel guidance- Direct report to CEO

Los Angeles, Ca

- Assisted Senior Architect in commercial tenant improvements and new single family house dwelling projects- Executed plan checks with city officials and attend design review meetings with city planners - Assisted with building permit obtainment administration process- Advised and execute innovating solutions to internal and external problems that arises- Attended neighborhood council meetings, environmental review meetings, and public hearings as client representative - Coordinated with entitlement consultants for project budget determination

Newport Beach, Ca

- Lead project coordinator of a proprietary student information system (SIS) learning management system (LMS) upgrade for all users- Created user manuals and trained staff and faculty on use of proprietary SIS and LMS- Organized webinar and committee meetings- Communicated and maintained relationship with prospective students, business partners, and vendors- Created RFP for Meta Business School launch project - Assisted in Brand Identity for the school including logo and website design - Created the BPPE state approval for non-accredited institute submission folder - Compiled documents and evidences for BPPE state approval- Coordinated pilot courses

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Founding member of the non-profit organization Student Designing for Students Inc. (SDFS)- Organized all documents and projects - Acted as a liaison following up on architectural projects oversea with clients

Placentia, Ca