• Managed more than 50 faculty in six departments and 21 disciplines.• Oversaw the Writing Center, the STEM Tutoring Center, the theater (a 500-seat proscenium stage and a 100-seat black box), as well as the college greenhouse and outdoor environmental classroom space.• Engaged in diversity and equity work at the structural level such as rethinking hiring processes to attract, hire, and retain a broader range of diverse applicants.• Committee work included accreditation, marketing… Show more • Managed more than 50 faculty in six departments and 21 disciplines.• Oversaw the Writing Center, the STEM Tutoring Center, the theater (a 500-seat proscenium stage and a 100-seat black box), as well as the college greenhouse and outdoor environmental classroom space.• Engaged in diversity and equity work at the structural level such as rethinking hiring processes to attract, hire, and retain a broader range of diverse applicants.• Committee work included accreditation, marketing, and strategic planning. Show less

• Oversaw nine departments with about 85 faculty in the visual and performing arts, along with the departments Art History, Fashion Industry, Humanities/Philosophy, and LGBT Studies.• Supported the return of live, on-campus Theatre and Music performances, working within college COVID safety protocols.• Evaluated tenure-track faculty.• Responded effectively to student concerns and complaints.

• Managed a division of about 70 faculty and staff in 26 disciplines ranging from anthropology to world languages—including oversight of the library and the Honors Program.• Stabilized the Honors Program budget and oversaw changes to assure its growth.• Managed the closure of the college’s Early Childhood Education program.• Collaborated on the COVID-driven conversion to fully remote operations, supporting faculty, staff, and students through the transition.• Assessed faculty… Show more • Managed a division of about 70 faculty and staff in 26 disciplines ranging from anthropology to world languages—including oversight of the library and the Honors Program.• Stabilized the Honors Program budget and oversaw changes to assure its growth.• Managed the closure of the college’s Early Childhood Education program.• Collaborated on the COVID-driven conversion to fully remote operations, supporting faculty, staff, and students through the transition.• Assessed faculty performance and nurtured faculty professional growth in emerging technologies, pedagogies, and equity-minded teaching.• Served on the Accreditation Coordinating Committee, Strategic Planning and Budget Council, and the college’s CARE (behavioral intervention) Team. Show less

I manage an instructional division of about 45 faculty and staff in 19 disciplines ranging from anthropology to world languages—including professional-technical programs in criminal justice and education (early childhood education). In this role I have aggressively managed enrollment in a time of declining enrollment; served as a member of the college’s behavioral intervention team; handled student and faculty complaints and conflicts; reviewed and assessed faculty performance; engaged… Show more I manage an instructional division of about 45 faculty and staff in 19 disciplines ranging from anthropology to world languages—including professional-technical programs in criminal justice and education (early childhood education). In this role I have aggressively managed enrollment in a time of declining enrollment; served as a member of the college’s behavioral intervention team; handled student and faculty complaints and conflicts; reviewed and assessed faculty performance; engaged in academic planning; nurtured program changes to better serve our students and community; served on the college’s curriculum committee; refined and presented new student orientations; worked collaboratively across the campus to implement numerous college policies; helped hire the acting Associate Dean of the Library; and engaged in the daily work of supporting faculty as they serve our student’s academic and career needs. Show less

I teach United States, Native American, and Pacific Northwest history (hybrid and online) as well as multicultural studies (online). I approach history from a disciplinary and skills perspective, teaching students how to critically assess information and present their analyses professionally, in well-written essays. In multicultural studies online, my course is structured to guide students through a survey of multicultural issues—race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and… Show more I teach United States, Native American, and Pacific Northwest history (hybrid and online) as well as multicultural studies (online). I approach history from a disciplinary and skills perspective, teaching students how to critically assess information and present their analyses professionally, in well-written essays. In multicultural studies online, my course is structured to guide students through a survey of multicultural issues—race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and social class (with a sprinkling of disabilities, including mental health)— in the United States and teach them how to engage these issues with understanding from multiple perspectives.At Shoreline I have created hybrid and online courses using Blackboard and Canvas course management systems. I am currently developing a U.S. history course for high-school completion and international students. Part-time assignments since June 2007. Show less

Edited, fact-checked, and rewrote a wide variety of online content for a private digital arts college; managed content using TYPO3 content management system. Developed web publication style guide. Part-time contract position.

I'm a doctoral candidate in American Indian history. My dissertation investigates the connections, cooperations, and collisions among Indian and white women over alcohol, sobriety, and womanly power around the turn of the 20th century. The working title is "Cold Water Sisters in Indian Country: The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Native Americans, 1884-1916."As a graduate student I have held multiple paid, part-time positions:As an instructor, I developed and taught… Show more I'm a doctoral candidate in American Indian history. My dissertation investigates the connections, cooperations, and collisions among Indian and white women over alcohol, sobriety, and womanly power around the turn of the 20th century. The working title is "Cold Water Sisters in Indian Country: The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Native Americans, 1884-1916."As a graduate student I have held multiple paid, part-time positions:As an instructor, I developed and taught undergraduate courses in United States and regional history, including a capstone course in historical methods that focused on the history of the Pacific Northwest. Course culminated in a public presentation of student work.As lead teaching assistant I Taught and mentored graduate students in effective pedagogical practices for teaching at the university level. Developed resource-rich, 18-page website, covering teaching, classroom diversity, and professional development for graduate teaching assistants.As a teaching assistant I Provided classroom instruction and one-on-one tutoring to undergraduates in courses ranging from American Indian history and European witchcraft trials to 20th-century United States and Pacific Northwest history.As a research assistant Researched and developed online curriculum materials about Native Americans and the timber industry for the online Olympic Peninsula Community Museum Project and the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest. Show less

Provided archival and library research for cultural resource management needs of an environmental services firm.

Primarily worked with the CSU Sacramento College of Business Administration in producing a quarterly alumni magazine and media releases promoting the college’s programs, faculty, students, and alumni. Duties included planning, writing, and photography. Also regularly wrote press releases announcing university events, programs, and achievements as well as articles for university-wide employee and alumni publications. Part-time student position. Hours varied.

Provided internal communications content and support, including editing of client newsletters, website content, marketing materials, training programs, presentations, and executive communications in a company that specialized in providing liability insurance to architects and engineers. Work also included editorial and program development as well as special projects. Company downsized and was sold after my departure.

As an agency field specialist, directly supported a 34-member, independent-agent, sales team. Wide-ranging duties included technical support and product training for agents and staff.As an auto claims representative, handled property-damage claims in a major-metropolitan field office (Oakland, Calif.).As senior editor, wrote, edited, designed (QuarkXPress), and coordinated the publication of a 12-16-page monthly regional employee magazine. Developed and refined regional… Show more As an agency field specialist, directly supported a 34-member, independent-agent, sales team. Wide-ranging duties included technical support and product training for agents and staff.As an auto claims representative, handled property-damage claims in a major-metropolitan field office (Oakland, Calif.).As senior editor, wrote, edited, designed (QuarkXPress), and coordinated the publication of a 12-16-page monthly regional employee magazine. Developed and refined regional publication standards; coordinated and trained a team of employee volunteer writers; and trained as a trainer, presenting professional development courses for managers and staff. Show less