Effective project manager, analyst and author for higher education, non-profit and corporate organizations. Senior consultant to the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), producing annual data reports, and serving on the Data Committee since 2016. Served as essential resource for mission critical projects WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technology (WCET), Project Management Institute (PMI), American Water Works Association, and Level 3 Communications. Projects are consistently delivered on time and within the budget. Additional clients include: Harcourt University, Sheffield Hallam University, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, UK Joint Information Systems Committee, Human Capital Associates, Wachovia Securities, Vanguard, Allstate, Age Wave, Retirement Bridge, Dynanet Consulting Partners, Peak7 Consulting, South Dakota Board of Regents, Pormont College at Mount Saint Mary’s, My College Foundation, and Action Leadership Group. Website: http://AscensionConsultingGroup.com

Project Manager for Fortune 100 training and education client, with a focus on leading strategically. Project manager for international recruiting organization, developed 12-week boot camp for new college graduates. Managed web site design and development in collaboration with web development vendor. Developed and implemented project management and control systems to ensure effective, efficient experiences for our clients and their learners. Client gave top ratings to our custom offerings.

Trusted analyst and co-author; conducted project management, primary and secondary research, and authored reports and blogs on topics related to online education and state authorization. Worked collaboratively with WCET member institution staff, committee members, and industry professionals to advance the causes of distance education through publications and presentations nationally.

Responsible for all administrative and course creation and implementation functions of online Spanish language general education course producer and provider. Supervised content production by coordinating 12 professors, 6 instructional designers and technical staff to develop effective online courses with Spanish as the language of instruction. Managed project plan to meet time and budgetary constraints. Responsible for accounting and annual content development budget of $750,000.

Managed Learning Management System (LMS) platform upgrade, in conjunction with new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Supervised the conversion of 25 online courses for delivery on the new system as well as the development of an additional 20 titles, based on webcasts. Delivered projects on time and under budget.

Managed the integration of eLearning consulting services and web-based training for Oracle eLearning Services and Oracle iLearning (LMS). Developed service offering, trained consultants, instructors and sales force to implement eLearning for Oracle University. P & L responsibility for client implementations in the western region of the U.S. Hired and supervised eLearning consultants. eLearning project manager responsible for the successful Blended Learning implementation of ERP suite training for 18,000 end-users globally. Supported implementations of Oracle iLearning (Learning Management System) with system training, change management and content development activities. Managed proposal development and delivery of performance consulting services including: needs assessment, readiness roadmaps, manager overview sessions, training needs assessments and training plans to facilitate Oracle technology implementations.

Developed and implemented all aspects of student services for a competency-based, online university conceived and supported by the governors of 18 western states. Managed all aspects of education provider relations to support the participation of public and private institutions of higher education as well as non-education technical content providers. Managed a team of 4 academic counselors.

Managed the creation and implementation of CU Online, the University of Colorado’s online campus, offering over 50 credit courses to students nationally. Worked closely with system and university administration to develop a system-wide strategy for online education. Key responsibilities included course development, faculty training, marketing, public relations, coordination with faculty departments, creation of initial online student services, technical consultants, instructional designers, and other departments within the university. CU Online was an immediate success and remains so.

Developed, marketed, and managed professional development offerings for the College of Business. Increased revenue 300% in two years. Responsibilities included market analysis, new business development, marketing, and program development and implementation.