Professional with extensive experience in founding and managing businesses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in creating and implementing effective business strategies, fostering team collaboration, and driving growth. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, excelling in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Director of Operations
Moms And Mutts Colorado Rescue
08.2017 - Current
Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
Created spay and neuter programs in Texas and Oklahoma
Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Technology/Philosophy Teacher
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School 4122-07
08.2014 - 06.2017
Facilitated college level courses in philosophy
Facilitated technology courses using Gsuite
Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
Represented content using technologies and pedagogical techniques to enhance learning.
Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
Recorded grades and developed accountability through bi-weekly progress monitoring.
Adhered to district policies for effective classroom management techniques.
Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide reasoning skills.
Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
Developed software content, study aids and handouts for industry professionals.
Served as the department chair
Served as the social media coordinator for the school
Web Designer
Self-Employed
01.2005 - 08.2014
Completed domain name registrations and maintained website and web hosting account.
Enhanced functionality and appearance of website and repaired functionality issues.
Developed graphic and image assets for both content and digital marketing efforts.
Promoted brand identity by creating company logos and delivering attractive, user-friendly and unique website.
Designed user interface to meet client specifications,
Designed highly engaging interactive user interfaces that complied with modern web standards.
Troubleshot technical issues and optimized websites for search engine optimization, performance and accessibility.
Coordinated copywriting and designed images to craft website content.
Kept software up to date and monitored website for security vulnerabilities to boost overall security.
Delivered services as web developer and webmaster, acting as project manager for platform transition.
Adjunct Professor of Technology
Red Rocks Community College
01.2006 - 08.2011
Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Developed and implemented technology curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
Managed development of 3D Modeling program for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options for entry-level students.
Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep technology courses interesting and engaging.
Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
CAD Developer
Pearl Development Company
05.2003 - 12.2006
Worked closely with designers and engineers to produce Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, structural drawings,and 3d models
Responsible for organizing line lists, correcting red marks, and preparing drawings for final plot.
Education
Master of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Regis University
Denver
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Regis University
Denver
12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Graphics Technology