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Jackson, California, United States

Develop, report, and track budgets for eleven departments; ensure financial transparency and accountability; Manage capital improvement project budgets and track facilities fees; Track all financial transactions within the database and generate comprehensive financial reports; Oversee all phases of managing funding projects/programs, including in-depth research, project/program identification, data analysis, proposal writing, grant award agreement paperwork, project/program financial tracking, reporting to funders according to grant agreements; Provide quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors on project/program and grant progress.

Rocklin, California, United States

Served as key member of district management team, providing leadership for Sciences and Mathematics Division; Assisted in class schedule creation, curriculum development, and support for students, faculty, and staff over course of thirteen semesters; Participated in budget planning and oversight for division; Managed faculty and staff hiring process, evaluations, and job performance; Contributed to administration of collective bargaining agreements and engaged in District shared governance activities as needed.

Sacramento, California, United States

Oversaw operations of multiple instructional college science laboratories, ensuring efficient, effective, and safe functioning; Managed, trained, and evaluated 15-20 permanent and temporary staff, along with up to 10 student employees; Served as Chemical Hygiene Officer, developing training for over 150 division members to comply with state and federal standards and coordinating with safety officials during inspections; Managed laboratory setups, hazardous waste removal, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safety and lab protocols; Acted as consultant to instructors on laboratory class scheduling, required equipment, supplies, and curriculum enhancements; Scheduled equipment maintenance, coordinated replacements, and organized lab upgrades and renovations across various departments; Managed budgets, inventory, and contracts for equipment rentals, purchases, and maintenance.

California, United States

Delivered engaging online instruction on health and wellness topics to 20+ student per class, ensuring provision of necessary instructional materials; Monitored student progress and provided feedback, assessing their mastery of course content; Developed course syllabuses, recorded interim and final grades, and maintained other course documentation within Learning Management System; Adhered to University policies and stayed current with university procedures and technologies; Offered guidance to new college students or those unfamiliar with traditional educational systems, advising on study habits, writing skills, and academic integrity to discourage plagiarism.

Sacramento, California, United States

Resolved hardware, software, and connectivity issues for end users involving photocopiers, printers, and computing devices across Windows and Apple platforms; Documented solutions and communicated effectively with customers. Collaborated with staff to develop tailored technology solutions based on departmental needs; Performed needs assessments, evaluated new technologies, and managed installations and upgrades; Engaged with users to gather feedback and improve system performance; Coordinated acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with user needs and system requirements; Provided comprehensive support for desktops and printers to students, staff, and faculty across campus of over 28,000; Managed print servers and oversaw installation of local and network printers; Led large-scale technology projects, ensuring timely completion and system functionality.

Monterey, California, United States

Prepared materials and equipment for science lab classes in biology, microbiology, environmental science, and marine science over six semesters; Managed inventories of lab supplies, equipment, and chemicals, ensuring all items were maintained, charged, and calibrated for use; Cultivated, collected, and maintained live organisms and microbial cultures for class experiments, adhering to aseptic techniques; Trained and supervised students and faculty on proper use of laboratory and field equipment; Maintained and submitted necessary collection permits in compliance with California Fish and Wildlife Department regulations; Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting for specialized lab and field instrumentation, as well as computer hardware and software; Set up equipment and computers for lab classes, maintained Apple Certified Technician certification, and pursued professional development in Apple server administration; Hired and supervised student employees; Updated and configured computers, software, and interface equipment for field and lab courses; Recommended, procured, and prepared new technology and measurement equipment after obtaining approval, and coordinated with faculty on lab activities; Managed department budget.

Marina, California, United States

Prepared and maintained materials and equipment for variety of science lab classes including chemistry, biology, zoology, ecology, physics, and marine science, over twelve semesters; Managed and reported inventories of lab supplies, equipment, and chemicals, ensuring all items were calibrated and ready for use. Supervised and trained students and faculty in proper use of lab and field equipment; Collected and maintained live organisms for lab activities, adhering to California Fish and Wildlife Department permit requirements; Coordinated regularly with faculty to align lab preparations with educational goals; Performed troubleshooting, minor repairs, and maintenance on lab and field instrumentation, as well as computer hardware and software; Set up and provided computer hardware for lab classes; Organized and conducted demonstrations to enhance student learning experiences.

Arcata, California, United States

Conducted water quality survey for Crescent City as part of Master's Thesis, designing study to evaluate health of intertidal communities near City's wastewater outfall. This included analyzing population zonation and condition of intertidal flora and fauna; Study findings were integrated with broader water quality assessment to recommend necessary upgrades to wastewater treatment facility, accommodating community's growth. Conduct field research for data collection; Analyze collected data using statistical methodology.

Arcata, California, United States

Instructed four semesters undergraduate laboratory courses in intertidal ecology and general biology, tailored for students majoring in Biology and Marine Ecology; Innovated teaching methods to effectively deliver course concepts and developed supporting activities aligned with course outcomes and curriculum; Prepared and sourced necessary reagents, specimens, and materials; Engaged non-science majors through laboratory activities, on- campus field trips, and discussions; Taught field-based sampling techniques in diverse shoreline environments, including sandy beach, mud flats, and rocky intertidal areas; Supervised research, data collection, project design, implementation, and statistical analysis for ecological studies; Designed and administered assessments like exams, quizzes, and hands-on laboratory activities; Ensured safety of laboratory and field settings for diverse student body.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 3.741

Graduate Certificate, Continuing And Professional Education, Data Analytics Boot Camp, Pass

Students were required to demonstrate an understanding of data preparation, analytics principles, visualization, algorithms, and data.

Graduate Certificate, Geographic Information Science And Remote Sensing, 3.800

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Biology And Zoology (Double Major), 2.974

None: Transfer Only, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies