I provide admin management for FACNet. Much of my work is spent supporting FACNet and The Watershed Research & Training Center’s work as an Implementation Partner of the US Forest Service’s Community Navigator Program.

Responsibilities include: developing and expanding RVCC’s administrative systems; budget management and financial planning, tracking, and reconciliation; event planning; managing searches, hiring, and onboarding of new staff; and newsletter design and distribution. In addition, my position acts in partnership with the Coalition Director on the following: relationship building and engagement with the Leadership Team, funders, and external partners; payroll allocation and timesheet approval; LT Quarterly Meeting preparation; grant management; and strategic planning. Served as Interim Coalition Director for 3.5 months.

This position is on the Hatfield School of Government’s management team. Operating with minimal supervision, it requires a high degree of independence and discretion in decision making. The main purpose of the position is to secure information, provide information, and solve problems.

The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) is the university’s central academic administrative office with responsibility for the institutional academic mission, programming, and policy implementation. The Special Assistant is responsible for supporting all personnel-related transactions and policies for OAA units, including the Provost’s Office. Responsibilities were performed in a diverse team environment and required excellent communication skills, independent initiative, judgment, and discretion. I advised units and administrators on contract and policy interpretations. Providing the campus community with an approachable, expert resource for detailed and technical information. Responsible for the following University-wide programs: • Promotion & Tenure - Set the annual cycle deadlines; track dossiers; create and distribute faculty letters; communicate with departments, Deans’ offices, the union, the Provost and President; ensure compliance at each stage with all appropriate Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs), university policies and procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and other governing documents. • Governance Documents - Oversee and manage the creation and updating of Department Bylaws, Promotion & Tenure Guidelines, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Guidelines, and Post-Tenure Review Guidelines for all campus units (61+). Reviewing each for compliance with CBAs, OARs, and the University’s Promotion & Tenure Guidelines.

Ensured efficient operations of the department and the reception desk. Worked closely with the Department Chair, directors, and senior faculty to oversee academic course scheduling, rooming, purchasing, and travel for the Department of English.

Office reception and logistical support. Ensured efficient operations of the front office. Provided detailed and technical information concerning policies, procedures, and regulations. IT, Facilities, and Telecom coordinator. Maintained a variety of complex records, lists, and files including confidential materials. Responsible for the hiring, training, and mentoring of student employees.

Managed PSU’s commercial graphic design department. Services ranged from graphic design and web development to copywriting, brand consultation, and video production projects. I was hired to provide leadership during the final months of operation. My primary responsibilities were to wrap up all of the department’s projects and commitments, keep staff morale as high as possible, and retain consistent quality through project completion. This assignment proved I have the ability to quickly adapt to new situations and maintain a high degree of professionalism under pressure.

Working in Laika Entertainment’s Early Story Development and Acquisitions department provided me with the opportunity to hone my storytelling skills to critically analyze and develop stories for Laika’s feature animation production slate. In addition to being a member of the 5-person Acquisitions Team, I also acted as the executive assistant to the studio’s Supervising Production Designer. While at Laika, I worked on ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings, Missing Link, and many other properties yet to be released.

I reviewed finished art for print quality and corrected mistakes. Mimicking countless styles, I seamlessly altered comic art so that the edits were imperceptible to the reader. In this position I had the opportunity to work on many high-profile properties, including: Star Wars, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Conan the Barbarian, Indiana Jones, and The Manara Library, vol. 1: Indian Summer and Other Stories (recipient of the 2012 Will Eisner Comics Industry Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material).

Wrote, drew, inked, colored, and lettered various comic book and commercial projects for multiple clients. Exhibited at numerous trade shows.CLIENTS • 42 Entertainment • DC Comics• Fashion Buddha• Hewlett-Packard• The History Channel• Houghton-Mifflin• Image Comics• Lerner Books• Marvel Comics• Michael Curry Design• Microsoft• Nike• Old Navy• Oni Press• Sanrio• Vertigo