Co-founder, contributor, editor for "Of Sound Mind and Spirit." Speaker at SQPN Catholic New Media Conference 2012. Attendee of SQPN CNMC 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013. Semi-regular panelist for SQPN podcasts.

Responsible for strategic planning, directing, and executing external and internal communications programs to advance Meriplex business objectives. Directed Human Resources and Marketing Communications operations, while leading continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborated with internal teams to resolve issues and achieve goals, including the design and execution of a communication strategy to improve culture development, information awareness, and strengthen the company brand. Championed our cultural values and work to build upon and expand our corporate culture in new and creative ways.

Responsible for all components of Human Resources including Recruitment and Retention, Progressive Discipline including Terminations, Reviews and Salary Treatment, Time Entry, Payroll, Benefits, Event Planning, and Training for 80+ employees. Liaison with third party vendors. Maintained confidential records. Developed strategic plan for internal communications. Engaged consultant to provide professional development training for current and future leaders to create a culture of engagement and ownership, empowering managers and employees to communicate effectively. Hired as Business Analyst: Evaluated and documented business processes. Managed a staff of five (5) covering Procurement, monthly recurring billing, Administrative Support and Human Resources. Reviewed and created policies and standard operating procedures related to Human Resources. Position progressed into Human Resources Manager, then promoted to Director, Human Resources.

Led the UHCL Archives including development and implementation of all Archives policies: selection, appraisal, acquisition, arrangement and description, reference services, preservation, and outreach and promotion. Created new community collections through targeted donor relationships, presentations, articles, and Community Development. Developed an Oral History project to further oral history education and enhance local history collections.Researched, selected, and implemented new cataloguing software for online archival access. Developed processes and trained other librarians. Coordinated large scale digitization project with NASA Johnson Space Center History Office. Negotiated new Space Act Agreement details to continue housing the JSC History Collection at UHCL. Developed and maintained positive working relationships within NASA Johnson Space Center History office, Archivist, and Alumni to acquire new material, process, and participate in targeted outreach. Produced solicited articles promoting both the UHCL Archives and the JSC History Collection.Successfully raised $300,000 to expand the UHCL Archives by 2,300 square feet and upgrade the HVAC to meet NARA guidelines. Collaborated with UHCL Institutional Advancement, Community Relations, and University Communications to obtain a $200,000 grant from Houston Endowments, with additional financial support from United Space Alliance, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Jacobs Technology Inc., Cimarron and Timber Cove Garden Club.Served on multiple library and university committees. Initiated the UHCL 30th Birthday Oral History Project; developed processes, trained volunteer interviewers, and conducted interviews that included UH President & Chancellor Philip Hoffman in addition to retired and retiring charter faculty and staff.Created online and physical exhibits promoting the Archives; worked with the University and JSC on large scale exhibits and events.Managed a staff of 1.5 plus interns.

Provided customer service to over 4,000 patrons annually with historical and genealogical research. Identified and acquired collections that fit with the scope and policy of the archives. Processed backlog of manuscripts, photographs, sound recordings, and rare books. Prepared finding aids and other descriptive tools. Designed and wrote reference guides to assist patrons using departmental finding aids. Organized, transcribed, and indexed the oral history collection. Served on Texas City Rebirth Committee (1997) as Oral History Editor, which included developing processes, training volunteer interviewers, and conducting interviews at 50th anniversary commemoration event. Transcribed and edited oral histories for inclusion in commemorative publication, We Were There: A collection of the personal stories of survivors of the 1947 ship explosions in Texas City, Texas, commonly referred to as the Texas City Disaster.Collaboratively researched, wrote, designed, edited and indexed non-fiction book available in wide release from Texas A&M University Press titled, "Through a Night of Horrors: Voices from the 1900 Galveston Storm." Wrote text for all department web pages, including 1900 Storm pages of FAQ, victim lists, sources, and photographs in preparation for the 1900 Storm Centennial.Authored over seventy-five newspaper articles chronicling one hundred years of local history for a special millennium section of the Galveston County Daily News. Researched, wrote, and delivered over twenty-five editorial and speaking presentations annually to local and state educational and civic organizations. Provided monthly and annual status reports for all projects.Coordinated and managed multiple events for the Society of Southwest Archivists and Galveston/Brazoria County Regional History Fair. As Chair of Local Arrangements Committee coordinated a professional annual meeting for over 150 attendees.

Summer internship in the Office of Public Liaison during Pres. George H. W. Bush term. Primary duties included answering and routing all incoming telephone calls, taking messages, typing photo request forms and address labels. Assisted when special groups attended for photo opportunity with President Bush, including Boy Scouts of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Houston PD Officer bicycling team. Provided support to the project team responsible for the Americans with Disabilities Act Signing Ceremony. Overall had an amazing experience and thank God every day for the opportunity to learn by watching and listening to honorable and fascinating people like Sichan Siv and Bobbie Kilberg.