Patience Merculief
2885 W. Youngtree Drive, Wasilla
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive leadership experience in high-stakes environments. Skilled in strategic planning, operational optimization, and organizational growth. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results under changing conditions. Key strengths include strategic vision and stakeholder management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Management and Executive Support
St. George Tanaq Corporation
Anchorage, AK
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Prepared confidential board packets and shareholder correspondence, maintaining secure document control
- Prepared board meeting materials and printed secure packets, following established protocols
- Maintained confidential shareholder records and updated physical filing controls to meet audit requirements
- Coordinated office relocation logistics, booked movers
Program Manager for Indian Education
Anchorage School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Coached tutors on culturally responsive instruction methods, improving classroom engagement and retention
- Design, implement, and supervise new summer college preparation program for high school students
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
Student Success Coordinator of NSS
University of Alaska – Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented student support programs to enhance retention and graduation rates.
- Collaborated with academic departments to optimize student advising processes and resources.
- Administered confidential student records in Banner and Excel to maintain accurate advising histories.
- Coordinated and hosted Native Student Services graduation program and banquet to celebrate student achievements and foster community engagement
Rural Student Transition
University of Alaska – Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provide individual coaching to students coming from Rural Alaska to the University of Alaska - Anchorage
- Developed targeted communications about financial aid deadlines, increasing rural student submission of FAFSA materials
- Processed and maintained confidential advising records in the student data base
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve student experience
President
CBSFC
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Fostered collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to align organizational goals and objectives.
- Spearheaded budget planning and resource allocation to optimize financial performance.
- Led organizational change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions during restructuring initiatives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
Quota Manager
CBSFA (CDQ Economic Development)
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance CDQ economic development projects.
- Oversaw compliance with federal regulations governing CDQ programs and funding.
- Improved reporting processes for program outcomes, enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Education
Master’s level classes -
University of Alaska – Anchorage
Bachelor Business Administration - undefined
University of Alaska – Fairbanks
Bachelor of Art - Japanese Area Studies
University of Alaska – Fairbanks
International Exchange Student
Nagoya Gakuin Daigaku, Japan
Skills
- Work collaboratively and productively with senior management
- Build positive working relationships across all levels of an organization
- Design, develop, and execute new programs
- Supervise and hire employees
- Training and mentoring team members
- Grant writing and grant reporting
- Rural Alaska economic development
- Strategic Planning in the fields of business and education
- Excellent writing, engagement, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong computer skills and database management skills
- Multi-cultural awareness and communication across cultures
- Professionally work with and manage confidential information
Interests
Unangan (Aleut) Language, Culture, and Arts: making bentwood hats at culture camp, Health and Wellness, Photography, Travel, Japanese culture and language
SERVICE
- St. George Tanaq Board of Director
- UAA Scholarship Review Committee
- St. Paul Tribal Government Council Member
- School Programs Volunteer
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Office Management and Executive Support
St. George Tanaq Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Program Manager for Indian Education
Anchorage School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
Student Success Coordinator of NSS
University of Alaska – Anchorage
01.2016 - 01.2017
Rural Student Transition
University of Alaska – Anchorage
01.2012 - 01.2016
President
CBSFC
01.2006 - 01.2010
Quota Manager
CBSFA (CDQ Economic Development)
01.2000 - 01.2010
Bachelor Business Administration - undefined
University of Alaska – Fairbanks
Bachelor of Art - Japanese Area Studies
University of Alaska – Fairbanks
International Exchange Student
Nagoya Gakuin Daigaku, Japan
Master’s level classes -
University of Alaska – Anchorage