[Beginning 12/10/24]• Monitors and maintains IT Career Prep program for ACI Learning Tech Academy (https://www.acitechacademy.com/).• Project management of the creation, documentation and implementation of new Instructor policies and procedures designed to support Instructors and ACI Learning outcomes.• Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure ACI Learning is delivering the best training experience to all students.• Monitors and coordinates efforts for student success – Job readiness, mid/end course assessments, certification attempt, pass rates, graduation, and placement.• Designs effective curriculum, and outcomes for IT Career Prep Course.• Trains, supports and develops the Adjunct Career Instructor team.• Organizes reports that create transparency into student outcomes.• Identifies, creates, carries out training needs/analyses.• Supports programmatic accreditation standards (ACE, ACCET, State, VA, etc) for all current and future programs.• Assists in maintaining files for Instructor per compliance requirements.• Contributes to a collaborative, positive, enriching, and innovative learning environment.

We organize hackathons, weekly projects / study groups, and many other fun, educational and inclusive events in support of Jr. Developers and bootcamp students and graduates. >> Join now! meetup.com/Bootcampers-Collective OR bcc.codes• Organizes and manages over 60 Meetup events per year, with average attendance ranging from 10 to 30 participants.• Tasked with the conceptualization, organization, and growth of Bootcampers Collective, a community of aspiring web developers and self-taught coders who got their start in coding bootcamps in the Denver and Boulder area.• Fostered and maintained a culture based on diversity and inclusion, experiential learning opportunities in community-based projects, study groups, and hackathons with the goal of securing a safe place for all Junior developers (regardless of the school they attended) to come together to build community support, develop our skills, work on projects, build life-long connections, and socialize (and drink great beer).• Delivers effective, targeted career assistance to Web developers in job transition.• Current initiatives: Coders' Workshop (bi-weekly), Meet N' Code (weekly), JS Book Club (weekly), Devs Who Drink (monthly), Femme in STEM (monthly), Careers & Beers (quarterly), Coders' Workshop (weekly), various community Hackathons (quarterly), Code Sessions (defunct), Boulder React Coding Night (defunct)

[Bletchley is a Flatiron School initiative]At Bletchley Institute, we put community at the heart of your career journey. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration to drive personal and professional growth. We empower our community with world-class experiences, award-winning programs, and inspiring content so that they may dare mighty things.Connect: Build meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals who share your passion and ambition.Grow: Engage with inspiring content, courses, and experiences that fuel your creativity and drive.Change the World: Discover opportunities to change your career, your life, and the world.

As the Director of Career Coaching, I develop and lead career services programs, facilitate successful career transitions for thousands of job seekers, identify and present career change best practices, and open doors for diverse professionals new to the tech industry. I truly feel I have the best job in the world! I am privileged to lead a team of Career Coaches and other professionals in supporting our students and employer partners in strategically addressing and closing the technical skills gap. The most exciting part of my job is seeing job seekers with minimal experience find their unique place and gain a foothold in the massive (and often confusing) world of tech.

• Manages a roster of cybersecurity students and graduates and assists them in preparation for job search and interviews with prospective employers• Assisting with Flatiron School's cybersecurity engineering and analysis program integration through the training of account executives, career coaches, and other support staff on best practices for successful career transition in the industry

[Acquired by Flatiron School in 2019]• Recognized as 1st ever All-Campus Top Performer for Spring 2018 by executive leadership team; Received Peer Recognition Award in March and November 2019.• Successfully maintained historical placement rates of above 90% consistently for the Denver campus within 6mo of graduation (above average for bootcamps)• Organizes and manages 30-40 career engagement events per year for students and alumni.• Assisting leading edge cybersecurity firms in securing their future by connecting them with incredibly talented, capable, and poised professionals through identification of appropriate skills, coaching to workplace culture, and leveraging students' past industry experience.• Tasked with creating/managing an industry-focused Career Services program that prioritizes individualized career planning, acculturation into cybersecurity work life, guidance on appropriate certifications and continuing education, engaging employer influence on curriculum design and career preparation, and accelerating hiring success for students and alumni internationally.• Manages and maintains the Wire, SecureSet's job board and talent portal based on Symplicity, which was successfully implemented in June 2018. Moderates job postings, employers, and student profiles as a layer of quality control.• Implemented an innovative career skills-competency triage/assessment called the Cybersecurity ID and delivered it to personalize each student's career planning process.• Ensures students are career-ready, meaning they have an established identity in the InfoSec industry with regards to their personality and strengths / skills gaps, they are aware of potential career pathways, and they are capable of executing an effective career search.• Writes blogs and other engaging career-related content for SecureSet.com

• Inherited role of Interim Intake Project Manager and learned IPS/DVR Intake policies while completing client admissions meetings and writing Vocational Referral and Assessment reports for all individuals seeking employment assistance.• Successfully improved intake procedure documentation for MHCD by writing a manual with step-by-step instructions for future use by Intake Project Managers.• Provided trauma-informed, strengths-based care to individuals diagnosed and receiving treatment for cognitive/behavioral and physical disabilities, with assistance in the form of job search guidance, preparation, support, employment stability, and employer development.

[No longer in business]• Tasked with assisting DeVry Bootcamp graduates with achieving job search success in Web Development (achieved above 85% employment success rate within 100 days of graduation in an increasingly competitive market).• Provided employment training and facilitation to boost outcomes in job placement.• Delivered engaging presentations on various career topics relevant to Web Development to audiences of 10-30

[No longer in business] • Started as Career Services Coordinator and promoted to Director of Career Services within 6 months.• Tasked with creating/managing a scalable, holistic Career Services program that focuses on individualized career planning, nationwide scalability, developing and nurturing community partnerships, and accelerating hiring success for students and alumni entering web development careers• Developed an innovative new triage system for career skills competency called the Career Action Plan and implemented it through 7-Step Career Action Program• Responsible for maintaining optimal employment outcomes for students and alumni above 90% within 6 months of graduation• Ensures students are career-ready, meaning they have an established identity in the marketplace with regards to who they are and what they want, knowledge of capabilities and gaps, and the know-how to execute an effective career search• Used technology to build a [figurative] bridge between career-ready students, business partners, and the employment community

[Promotion]• Assisted individuals receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits with coping to job loss, career planning, improving their professional credentials (resumes, cover letters, references, branding, etc.), identifying appropriate education and training programs, job placement and advancement, advocacy, and financial support in order to reach their goal of gainful re-employment as soon as possible.• Engaged with community partners, schools, short-term training programs, employment agencies, and businesses large and small to clarify pathways and open doors for clients.• Attended meetups, events, and unemployment support groups to evangelize WIOA services through Goodwill-Easter Seals.• Promoted to Career Specialist role after contract with Ramsey County Workforce Center in North St. Paul ended and location closed.

[Location is no longer in operation]• Delivered seamless career services to over 50 job seekers weekly at the Workforce Center Resource Room and community-based locations including the Arlington Hills and Mounds View libraries• Evaluated and improved participants' professional credentials, including resumes, cover letters, references, and made appropriate referrals to prospective employers in their area based on their skills, expertise, values, and goals• Ensured that positive relationships are maintained with internal and external stakeholders, resulting in optimal employment outcomes for job seekers• Recognized for flexibility and willingness to jump into new situations and deliver outstanding results• Implemented Motivational Interviewing techniques to identify ambivalence and empower clients to use their own tools to overcome barriers• Connected with employers in the community to establish and maintain on-going relationships, arranged “Employer of the Day” hiring events, assisted with job fairs throughout Ramsey County, and arranged prospective employees to meet with employers that match their interests• Occasionally taught 2-hour workshops on beginning and advanced resume development

• Provided intensive case management and employment planning for individuals who may have multiple barriers preventing them from securing and maintaining employment• Completed comprehensive personal and family assessments on all individuals referred to the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)• Evaluated and improved participants' professional credentials, including resumes, cover letters, references, and makes appropriate referrals to prospective employers in their area based on their skills, expertise, and goals• Maintained participant files and a caseload up to 100 clients with the goal of helping them find employment and transition out of the MFIP program through self-sufficiency.• Helped participants strengthen their self-esteem and work/organizational behaviors

• Provided assistance to clients by consulting on job searches, skill development, and resume/cover letter critiques• Sought to improve website interface, SEO, and career resources in order to help expand services nationwide• Participated in business meetings and marketing efforts to assist in continual growth of business operations

• Performed detailed research and completed various projects, successfully improving the interface between the Dean of Students office and the rest of campus• Participated in and facilitated campus outreach programs for underage students who are first-time alcohol abuse offenders• Sought ways to improve the Dean of Students’ outreach programs through the use of qualitative methods and supplemental research of comparable programs in peer institutions• Built web pages to improve campus access to resources related to the UCCS Student Response Team, Human Resources, Commencement, Community Resources, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Discrimination and Harassment, and the Dean of Students

• Supported Graduate Recruitment and Retention Specialist in various office tasks including answering phone calls, directing inquiries to various graduate school departments, providing information on graduate school admission, reviewing applicants, auditing and updating the department website, and performing research• Executed one-on-one personal tours for prospective graduate students to ensure they were satisfied with their first time on campus and to answer any questions about graduate programs offered at UCCS

[No longer in business]• Managed a portfolio of more than 350 students and graduates (located nationwide) and improved their interviewing and job preparation skills through coaching, practice, and feedback with the goal of creating successful career placement outcomes within stringent ACICS accreditation standards• Strongly contributed to the Business team placement rate of over 70% for the ACICS accreditation year of 2013, personally holding a success rate of over 75% (despite barriers of proximity, attrition, and communication)• Specialized in the coaching of graduates in professional résumé and cover letter creation, interviews, personal assessment, and other techniques for enhanced self-marketing in the search for employment• Fostered relationships and communicated expectations to students to develop their professional skills and build rapport• Negotiated with targeted employers to establish connections between them, Everest University, and the graduates in order to increase job placement rates for their respective businesses• Selected based on a proven record of performance to participate in various exclusive focus groups aimed at developing Career Services Representative best practices knowledge and techniques• Developed and implemented advanced marketing techniques to provide students with job opportunities, including: email alerts, Boolean searches, staffing resources, and fax blasts

• Assisted students with creating resumes, cover letters, and portfolios to improve skills in job, internship and graduate program application• Conducted mock interviews while offering improvements to technique to aid students in interview preparation• Helped at various campus events, aiding in smooth operation of: Career Fair (2010-2011), Well-Check (2011), Etiquette Dinner (2010), Mock Interview Day (2010-2012), Resume Help-Tables (2010-2012), Hire-a-Falcon Frenzy (2012)• Worked carefully with other peer advisors to complete various projects in both the Career Services office and around campus: Career Services Social Media promotion (2010), Uniform Project (2012), Official Event Photography (2012), College of Arts and Sciences Job and Internship Finder for the Hire-A-Falcon System (2010-2012)

• Implemented the Developmental Repair method of therapeutic treatment within a classroom of 6 disadvantaged children, ages 8 to 9, with the goal of fostering emotional and behavioral regulation skills, supporting emerging social and coping skills, and promoting the developmental skills needed for successful functioning at home, at school, and in the community• Executed schedule of structured activities in the classroom, played with the children and challenged their brains, maintained a safe environment, and interacted daily with licensed therapists and social workers to ensure the best possible behavioral improvement• Attended weekly agency clinical in-service meetings on children’s mental health and case consultation to enhance the internship training experience and expand knowledge of child development and treatment techniques• Reflected day-to-day with supervisor on the interactions between adult and child or between the children and reviewed case files to assess which techniques were successful and to monitor developing behavioral changes• Participated in 3 bi-weekly home visits in suburban North Minneapolis with a licensed social worker, attempting to give families the skills and tools to improve conditions in life and physical environment of at-risk children