Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your department. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your department achieve its goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Student Involvement
02.2023 - Current
Performs managerial work providing direction and guidance in setting and achieving goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and establishing and monitoring budget.
Directly works with TTU student organizations to ensure compliance requirements are met annually.
Partners with compliant TTU student organizations and TTU departments implementing Stop and Serve events. These events allowed students, staff, and faculty to volunteer their time and give back to the community.
Manages the Student Involvement/Title IX Involvement Ambassador Program and ensured this organization was in compliance for the academic school year.
Offered Involvement Ambassadors student leadership and service opportunities through Leadership Symposiums, tabling events and Stop and Serve initiatives.
Program Manager
RISE - Texas Tech University
04.2019 - 11.2021
Served as first point of contact, greeted visitors, and answered phones; took messages and replied to routine questions from faculty, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Created and processed purchase orders for the department, monitored inventory, maintained records, processed travel requests, ordered food and promotional items as needed
Performed general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, managing office calendar and appointments
Managed budget and fiscal resources
Managed fees charged for rendered services (Raider Restart)
Created and processed ePaf's, Travel Vouchers, and time reporting for the department
Planned and organized campus events, organized items and products needed for RISE events, presentations and resource fairs
Administered Get Inclusive, eCheckup To Go and other online educational tools
Established partnerships with departments (such as Texas Tech Activities Board, student organizations, FSL, SCC), faculty, staff student organizations, and community agencies to support comprehensive prevention and education strategies
Worked in coordination with the department Director, Program Managers, and Graduate Students to plan and implement programs and services related to comprehensive prevention education, holistic student wellness, and safety
Implemented outreach efforts and presentations related to comprehensive prevention education, holistic student wellness, and safety
Planned and implemented program events, and services for student wellness and safety (Suicide Prevention Week, Safe Sex Week, PRIDE week, and Red Raider Orientation tabling events.
Worked in coordination with department director and Program Managers to develop theory driven and evidence- based curriculum and workshops related to all RISE topics.
Teacher
Texas Tech Child Development Research Center
08.2014 - 04.2019
Created flexible academic programs and classroom environments, promoting learning and personal growth
Met departmental and program deadlines, complying with reporting requirements
Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
Lubbock, TX Lubbock Independent School District August 1994 - May 2014 Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group settings
Engaged parents or guardians by connecting via phone or e-mail
Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques
Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students
Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge
Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AECE) -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05.1994
Skills
Organizational Performance
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Verbal and Written Communication
Training and Development
Cultural Sensitivity
Event Planning
Certification
Texas Teaching Certificate
Awards
Sallie Mae First Year Teaching Award
Raiders Who Rock - Above and Beyond Award
Student Life Initiative of the Year – Student Involvement Stop and Serve 2023
References
Alex Faris, TTU - Title IX Program Manager- Title IX Training And Outreach, Former Co-Worker, (806) 742-7233, alfaris@ttu.edu
Deborah Green, Texas Tech University Director Of Business And Finance - Dean Of Student Former Co-Worker, Former Co-Worker, (806) 742-2984, deborah.green@ttu.edu
Amy Prause, Texas Tech University Director -Student Involvement, (254)366-7939
Kat Livingston, Texas Tech University Senior Associate Registrar (806) 834-0285, kat.livingston@ttu.edu
Timeline
Program Manager
Student Involvement
02.2023 - Current
Program Manager
RISE - Texas Tech University
04.2019 - 11.2021
Teacher
Texas Tech Child Development Research Center
08.2014 - 04.2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AECE) -
Front Desk and Sorce Room Assistant at Student Involvement and Activities / Student Organization Resource CenterFront Desk and Sorce Room Assistant at Student Involvement and Activities / Student Organization Resource Center