Crystal Woods
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with diverse and distinguished experience in the education, media, community and business partnerships, and University employee engagement with proven leadership abilities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UNC System Staff Assembly Chairman
UNC System
Chapel Hill, NC
10.2021 - Current
- Presided over UNC System Staff Assembly representing over 35,000 UNC System SAAO, EHRA Non-Faculty, IRIT, and SHRA employees.
- Created partnerships with 17 campus staff senates and Collaborated with the UNC System President, Chief of Staff, and Senior Vice President of Human Resources routinely to stay abreast of issues, concerns, commitments, and information.
- Established communications with Chancellors and/or Chief of Staff at each institution, acquire essential staff information at the institutions, and collect and work on issues on behalf the staff and represent UNC System Staff to the System Office and Board of Governors.
- Successfully launched a campaign to raise $125,000 for the Assembly's staff scholarship endowment. Facilitated over $40,000 in donations and sponsorships in a six-month period for the Staff Assembly scholarship fund.
- Organized an annual system wide charity golf tournament to raise funds for the organization's scholarship fund.
- Acted as spokesperson to news and media outlets on behalf of the UNC Staff Assembly.
- Served as the UNC Staff Assembly appointee on task forces and special committees
- Served as a UNC Staff Assembly representative to the legislature and act as a resource person for the legislature on University staff issues as directed by the President.
- Developed strategic (annual) objectives for the UNC Staff Assembly with the help of the Executive Committee
- Fostered and supported a working relationship with the Chair of the UNC Faculty Assembly, developing considered and informed recommendations that benefit both Staff and Faculty of the institutions.
- Established clear measurable goals and objectives for the assembly, prioritizing tasks for team members.
Staff Senate Chairman/Board of Trustees Ex-Officio
North Carolina School Of Science & Mathematics
Durham, NC
08.2013 - Current
- Created Diversity Equity and Inclusion monthly employee dialogues, in collaboration with the Faculty Senate, with over 65% employee participation.
- Awarded the 2021 NCSSM "Keeper of the Dream Award" for perpetuating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Developed & implemented the first Staff Emeritus policy in the 17-campus University of North Carolina System.
- Spearheaded the expansion of $2000 expansion of staff awards.
- Facilitated the funding for a Staff Senate budget.
- Created the first Staff Emeritus program in the University system.
- Provided leadership in expanding the NCSSM Board of Trustees seats to include Faculty and Staff Ex-Officio.
- Established & implemented a joint governance agreement signed by all the governing bodies of the institution enhancing effective communication between the administration, faculty, staff, and students.
- Fully staffed each Staff Senate liaison position within the Board of Trustees committees and developed Staff Senate Executive Committee.
- Created & implemented the departmental delegate organizational structure to represent each department within NCSSM to the Executive Committee and the full Staff Senate.
- Acquired professional development opportunities, workshops, and information sessions for staff.
- Provided leadership on the NCSSM Strategic Planning Committee and the Morganton Campus Planning committee.
Broadcast/Digital Media Specialist
North Carolina School Of Science And Mathematics
Durham, NC
05.2012 - Current
- Directed, managed, and provided technical support for Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) distance education courses for schools across North Carolina and assisted instructors with content research.
- Performed production of broadcast television and interactive video conferencing using specialized media knowledge, applying techniques in production design and delivery, and planning tasks and resources.
- Conceptualized and planned conference, video, and television productions directing teachers and staff in instructional educational programming for Interactive Video Conferencing.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to determine instructional program parameters and provided alternative approaches to reach instructional objectives.
- Analyzed the instructional program for format and approach so technical equipment, technical staff, and instructors; directed program activities and oversaw any live programming, editing, and post-production work of an instructional program.
- Digitally archived, tagged via metadata, and maintained a database of over 36,000 of NCSSM’s photographs.
UNC System Staff Assembly Chair Elect
UNC System
Chapel Hill, NC
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported the Chairperson in establishing relationships with UNC System Board of Governors.
- Provided recommendations to the executive committee on group's effectiveness, actions and future plans.
- Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
- Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
UNC System Staff Assembly Vice Chair
University Of North Carolina System
Chapel Hill, NC
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Presided over the UNC System Staff Senate Chairs' Committee.
- Worked closely in collaboration with the Chair, Faculty Assembly Chair, and Association of Student Government Chair to co-author the resolution to the UNC System that formed the Racial Equity Task Force.
- Led and collaborated with University staff in selecting recipients for the UNC System Tom Ross Award.
- Drafted organizational structures for the University System's 17 campus staff senates.
- Assisted in the establishment of Chief Diversity Officers on every campus and participated in the UNC System's Racial Equity Task Force.
- Oversee the process of committee formation to ensure adequate membership on each
standing committee.
S.I.D.E. Student Leadership Program Director
North Carolina School Of Science And Mathematics
Durham, NC
08.2012 - 08.2019
- Created, developed, marketed, and branded the NCSSM “Student Instructors Developing Enrichments” (SIDE) Student Leadership Program and planned and developed high-quality STEM experiences for K-9 students.
- Developed over 65 STEM Interactive Video Conferencing courses/sessions for K-9 students.
- Earned recognition from the U.S. Department of Defense as relevant instructional practicum and curriculum development experience for students.
- Created a partnership with Credit Suisse Cyber Security division to create a cybersecurity curriculum for K12 students based on North Carolina Computer Science standards.
- Trained over 300 11th and 12th-grade students to create North Carolina curriculum and digital assets, and teach over 14,000 K-12 NC students both virtually and in person.
- Expanded the program from 10 students in the residential program to 50 SIDE leaders a semester, expanding the program to include residential, online, and live interactive videoconferencing (IVC) students.
- Led, trained, and developed SIDE student leaders with a process for developing a digital STEM Enrichment curriculum, digital assets for video, interactive video conferencing (IVC), and outreach events, and conducting synchronous STEM Enrichment IVC to North Carolina schools
- Managed social media sites for the student leadership program.
- Informed students of digital educational tools and teaching resources for creating digital STEM assets.
- Presented and drafted various scheduling options for students to help properly allocate time for classes, extra work, and free time.
- Coordinated NCSSM STEM enrichment sessions with primary and secondary schools for the entire state of North Carolina.
- Acquired partnerships with outside agencies for my organization and program.
Executive Committee Secretary
UNC System Staff Assembly
Chapel Hill, NC
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Facilitated the official communication of the Executive Committee, Executive and full-body minutes, announcements, and the business of the UNC Staff Assembly, and Executive Committee.
- Communicated Executive Committee business to delegates and the University staff through appropriate means.
- Recorded and distributed minutes for UNC Staff Assembly full body meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and Faculty and Staff retreat meetings of the UNC Staff Assembly.
- Assisted with the development of content for the UNC Staff Assembly as directed by the Chairperson or in support of executive communications (i.e. social media, newsletter,
website). - Maintained and call roll at each full body and Executive Committee meeting of the UNC Staff Assembly.
- Prepared to conduct meetings in the absence of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson contributing to the governing body as a member of the UNC Staff Assembly Executive Committee by contributing to governing decisions and serving on additional committees as designated by the UNC Staff Assembly Chairperson.
Broadcast Technician
WRAL-TV / Capitol Broadcasting Company
Raleigh, NC
12.2007 - 04.2012
- Earned an Emmy award in 2013 from the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences for Chyron graphics operation and broadcast production.
- Nominated for an Emmy Award in 2011 for studio audio production.
- Supervised weekend news staff and trained new employees in essential duties and on equipment used during productions.
- Worked with sound engineers to strengthen audio and video quality during broadcasts. Mixed studio and field audio, operated teleprompter, set lighting, and controlled robotic/manual studio cameras for live newscasts, remotes, and taped productions.
- Operated Chyron/Hyper X graphics for live productions; constructed and designed graphics for broadcast and set up and dismantle sets used in productions.
- Edited, captioned, and mixed barter and cash movies for broadcast television; created and maintained quality control report for CBC Operations Department; directed and technical directed scheduled web and wireless inserts for phone applications and company broadcast divisions.
Audio Operator/Master Control Operator
Spectrum News
Raleigh, NC
08.2006 - 12.2007
- Performed set-up operations and monitored audio levels from sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
- Maintained integrity of audio and support equipment and notified management of repair or replacement needs.
- Worked with sound engineers to strengthen audio and video quality during broadcasts.
- Set up soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines, monitors and speakers to satisfy production needs for live and taped programming.
- Assisted technical director in digitizing leads, tags, weathers and reviewing stories to meet editorial guidelines.
- Created and maintained training and operations manual for all audio operations.
Producer's Assistant & Technical Operations Intern
PBS North Carolina (UNC-TV)
Research Triangle Park, NC
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Logged, compiled, organized and archived content assets.
- Supported content team and assisted in with production and post-production process of video and graphic assets.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration - Management
Strayer University
Raleigh, NC12.2010
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
Strayer University
Raleigh, NC05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry: Media Communications Track
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2005
No Degree - Coursework in Education Licensure: Music Education
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NCSkills
- Partnership Development
- K12 Partnerships
- Team Collaboration
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Advanced Planning
- Board Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising
- Event Planning
- Community Resources and Education
- Executive Leadership
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Leadership and People Development
- Client Relationships
- Organizational Leadership
- Outreach Planning
- Team Communication
- Staff Support
- Instructional Techniques
- Academic Assistance
Certification
- Accessibility in the Classroom Certification - North Carolina State University
- Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) - QM Quality Matters
- Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity Fundamentals - NC Office of State Human Resources
- K-12 Flip the Switch: Motivate Learners with Course Tools & Tech - QM Quality Matters
Awards
- Keeper of the Dream Award - Issued by North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics
- Midsouth Regional Emmy Award - National Association of Television Arts & Sciences
Timeline
UNC System Staff Assembly Chairman
UNC System
10.2021 - Current
UNC System Staff Assembly Chair Elect
UNC System
10.2020 - 10.2021
UNC System Staff Assembly Vice Chair
University Of North Carolina System
10.2019 - 10.2020
Executive Committee Secretary
UNC System Staff Assembly
10.2018 - 10.2018
Staff Senate Chairman/Board of Trustees Ex-Officio
North Carolina School Of Science & Mathematics
08.2013 - Current
S.I.D.E. Student Leadership Program Director
North Carolina School Of Science And Mathematics
08.2012 - 08.2019
Broadcast/Digital Media Specialist
North Carolina School Of Science And Mathematics
05.2012 - Current
Broadcast Technician
WRAL-TV / Capitol Broadcasting Company
12.2007 - 04.2012
Audio Operator/Master Control Operator
Spectrum News
08.2006 - 12.2007
Producer's Assistant & Technical Operations Intern
PBS North Carolina (UNC-TV)
08.2005 - 06.2007
Executive Master of Business Administration - Management
Strayer University
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry: Media Communications Track
North Carolina Central University
No Degree - Coursework in Education Licensure: Music Education
North Carolina Central University
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