Working with companies and organizations to develop strategic communication and marketing plans

Oversee communications, promotional initiatives, and projects for the Open Education Consortium, a global network of educational institutions, individuals and organizations that support an approach to education based on openness, including collaboration, innovation and collective development and use of open educational materials. The Open Education Consortium is a non-profit, social benefit organization registered in the United States and operating worldwide.

Managed operations of Open College, including course development and delivery, and quality assurance. Worked with corporate partners to develop and deliver customized courses. Supervised instructional and course development teams. Managed use and development of open resources.

Provide college-wide leadership, administrative oversight, and integrity of the processes and procedures by which students may be awarded college credits for prior learning documented by a learning portfolio. Coordinate with with both internal constituents and external stakeholders pertaining to prior learning assessment to maintain an up-to-date review process enabling the student to earn college credit for knowledge gained outside the traditional classroom.

Served on team that developed and launched new online prior learning assessment business. Advised senior management team on issues related to academic quality and rigor, assessment of prior learning, and factors influencing student success rates. Developed and managed strategic partnerships with higher education institutions and organizations. Negotiated, developed, and executed project plans and agreements. Identified and built opportunities to expand business using various revenue models. Developed program communication and messaging. Launched and managed advisory group. Served on senior management team and provided guidance from academic perspective. Coauthored an academic white paper on benefit of prior learning assessment.

Teach online business and management courses.

Organized, planned and managed college programs: Accelerated College, Corporate College and Military programs; Managed two educational military sites; Directed multiple Fund I (state fund) and Fund II (contract fund) budgets; Developed, planned, and managed college credit contract training; Planned, directed and managed curriculum, instructional resources, facilities and equipment for training contracts; Delivered programs using various forms of technology; Expanded, developed and managed multiple degree and certificate programs; Created degree roadmaps; Originated and integrated industry-specific certificate and degree programs; Collected and analyzed data relating to contracts, grants and programs; Developed and implemented department Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP); Formulated internal and external articulation agreements; Developed and managed Quick Response Training (QRT) grants.

Led the campus enrollment, registration, veteran affairs, and financial aid processes and procedures; Developed and implemented campus student success programs and processes; Advised students regarding financial aid, enrollment, and veteran affairs issues; Processed campus grade and finance related appeals; Organized and managed on-campus student registration; Hired, managed and trained campus enrollment, registration and financial aid staff; Developed, managed campus student registration and enrollment processes; Managed campus-based grants, loans and work-study funds; Managed private industry 3rd-party billings for registration and awards.

Processed instructional assignments for workforce department. Monitored department of education grants. Developed and monitored department processes. Processed and monitored multiple state fund and contract fund budgets. Represented workforce dean at designated meetings. Reviewed instructional continuing tenure contracts for processing.

Managed the operations for the Credit Recommendation Service, including budgets, contracts, and the registry and transcript service; Oversaw and led the national Lifelong Learning Resource Center providing advocacy for learners seeking credit for extra-institutional learning; added online resources and tools for adult learner; directed the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and ACE CREDIT registry database; collaborated with national organizations to promote extra-institutional learning; managed and supported the College and University Network of over 900 higher education institutions; collaborated with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations to promote credit for non-traditional education; collaborated with the Florida Department of Education on the Teacher Certification project to promote the use of ACE and CLEP credit recommendations for Florida teacher certification; served as a member of national committees:o DoD Worldwide Education Symposium Planning Committee. o Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium Membership Committee.o Council of College and Military Educators (CCME).o International Association of Continuing Education and Training Board (IACET).