Eager to lead and grow. Culturally sensitive, forward-thinking servant leader who is dependable, skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and project management. In search of a long-term opportunity to serve the Chicago-land area.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief
Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s
01.2021 - Current
Works with State Attorney of Kankakee County to prioritize, communicate, and manage organizational priorities and initiatives
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Creates processes and data collection instruments for grant management and fiscal reports
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Works across organization to help ensure coordination and alignment on goals and objectives, while identifying opportunities, challenges, and barriers to success.
Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
Adjunct Professor
Olivet University
09.2022 - 12.2022
Worked effectively with students of various ages and of differing competencies and non-traditional backgrounds.
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.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
Culture Specialist
Noble Network
03.2019 - 12.2020
Implemented systems and structures developed to establish positive classrooms and school culture
Provided feedback to teachers on classroom systems and structures in order to ensure that restorative practices are implemented proactively and effectively
Partnered with stakeholders to develop interventions for students who struggle to adhere to school's culture and vision
Managed a caseload students that need additional behavioral support & intervention
Development Coach
Ucan
12.2015 - 03.2019
Organized and prepared written summaries of project reports and action plans.
Coordinates activities for workshops and
groups for program participants.
Demonstrated supportive behavior and maintained positive appropriate interactions.
Developed and presented instructional material through variety of learning methods.
Assisted in researching various topics for future program development.
Education
Ph.D - Organizational Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
12.2024
Master of Arts - Independent Film & Digital Imaging
Governors State University
University Park, IL
2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication: Media Studies
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
2014
Skills
Public Relations Understanding
Business Alliance
Process Improvement
Strategic Direction
Business Consulting
Speech Writing
Attention to Quality
Project Oversight
Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Olivet University
09.2022 - 12.2022
Chief
Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s
01.2021 - Current
Culture Specialist
Noble Network
03.2019 - 12.2020
Development Coach
Ucan
12.2015 - 03.2019
Ph.D - Organizational Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Arts - Independent Film & Digital Imaging