Valencia Williams
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-driven and highly motivated scientist with 15 years of experience in higher education and biomedical research, with a proven ability to cross collaborate and handle multiple projects simultaneously, resulting in multiple co-authored publications. Skilled in assessing client needs, implementing marketing strategies, and fostering peer-to-peer relationships with stakeholders. Dedicated to advancing projects and staying updated with the latest scientific advancements and standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Environmental Science Instructor
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
08.2011 - Current
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
- Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Provided instruction in a variety of courses, including lecture and laboratory classes.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Structured assignments with clear goals and criteria for assessment.
Professor
West Coast University
Ontario, CA
03.2009 - Current
- Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
- Reviewed manuscripts submitted for publication by peers.
- Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
- Mentored faculty members in teaching methods and best practices.
- Developed partnerships between the university and external organizations to promote research collaborations.
- Organized seminars, workshops or other events related to topics within the discipline.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
- Presented lectures at national or international conferences.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Served on university-wide committees tasked with developing policies or procedures.
- Participated in departmental committees that address curriculum development, assessment strategies or technology initiatives.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
DIRECTIONAL EDITOR AND CONTENT CREATOR
Wisewire
Baltimore, MD
01.2016 - 03.2023
- Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
- Translated technical information into clear, concise documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
- Recommended enhancements to articles for optimum readership.
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
Field Application Scientist
Agilent Technologies Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
03.2007 - 07.2008
- Coordinated with external vendors as needed to ensure compatibility between their products and services and our own applications.
- Analyzed user feedback to identify areas for improvement in existing applications.
- Applied innovative approaches to application design through creative inception and planning.
- Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
- Met with clients to brainstorm in discussion meetings.
- Performed troubleshooting of post-release software faults to support live service and installed software patch design.
- Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.
- Conferred with project managers and other stakeholders to fully understand software design specifications and plan optimal development approaches.
- Promoted positive customer support training experience after application completion.
- Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
- Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
- Provided guidance on best practices for using the applications correctly.
- Worked closely with brand and marketing teams across organizations to promote specific applications.
- Resolved customer issues related to application usage and performance.
- Liaised with clients to clarify business challenges and objectives to optimize performance of existing systems.
- Trained and coached new hires and junior developers and shared insight into ways to meet tight deadlines and improve overall efficiency.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
University of Advancing Technology
Riverside, California12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, CA05-2001
Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Evaluation Capabilities
- Solutions Development
- Project Planning
- Strategic Partnerships
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cross-Functional Communications
- Intercultural Awareness
- Community Outreach
Accomplishments
- WCU 2016 Faculty of the Year
- WCU 2023 Excelsis Honor Scholar
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DIRECTIONAL EDITOR AND CONTENT CREATOR
Wisewire
01.2016 - 03.2023
Adjunct Environmental Science Instructor
University of Arizona Global Campus
08.2011 - Current
Professor
West Coast University
03.2009 - Current
Field Application Scientist
Agilent Technologies Inc.
03.2007 - 07.2008
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
University of Advancing Technology
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Clark Atlanta University
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