VALERIE ONSUREZ GAUNA, MBA, PMP
Hobbs,NM
Summary
Self-motivated individual who is goal-oriented and enjoys situations that allow one to think critically, identify risks, and be creative. Responsible problem solver who can manage multiple projects and priorities with enthusiasm, a diligent work ethic, and a pleasant, customer-oriented disposition. Has a meticulous and highly organized planning competence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Outreach & Engagement
New Mexico Junior College
07.2022 - Current
- Manage all internal & external communications; information on all events, staff activities, student accomplishments, and program happenings. Write press releases, stories, and articles for various publications.
- Develop & maintain relations with media and the community to share stories and information about the College; maintain and continuously update a database of media and community leaders, businesses, clubs, and civic and elected officials.
- Strategize, negotiate, and purchase advertising contracts and items for related events and marketing needs.
- Oversee College brand guide, wayfinding system at NMJC, and website design look, ADA compliance for: website, social media, monthly newsletter, and branding of physical items.
- Oversee the recruitment department, all tours, Discover Day, and recruitment activities and staff.
- Oversees full departmental budgets for Outreach and Recruiting departments.
- Manage team of creative professionals, supplement team members during peak times or as needed based on schedule, support team members with video, radio, sound, editing, recording efforts for social media, newspaper, radio, and other outlets.
- Invented and execute NSEP camp, including traditional high school student visitors, and other camps as requested to host elementary and middle school/junior high student visitors; Robotics BEST state-wide STEM competition.
Business Professor - Adjunct
New Mexico Junior College
01.2022 - Current
- Created successful lesson plans with real-world business projects and interactive activities to enhance lectures.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to assess student learning and identify individuals likely to need assistance.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing & management, finance, ethics, economics, and human resources.
- Selected, organized and distributed materials and supplies to meet classroom instructional needs.
Scholarship & Marketing Specialist
New Mexico Junior College
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversee operation of NMJC Foundation scholarship process, including awarding, selection, online administration of applications, review and verification of pertinent scholarship data, communication with each scholarship recipient on the status and progress of scholarships, etc.
- Created marketing initiatives to connect students, donors, and the community to NMJC Foundation. Market Foundation scholarships to traditional and non-traditional students, coordinating with enrollment department to promote and support recruiting efforts; and promote fundraising events.
- Lead initiatives related to the creation and maintenance of Alumni Association and internships.
- Oversee the administration and customization of the NMJC Foundation webpage, scholarship applications, social media, and other online/web-based resources.
- Act as an audit for the NMJC Foundation Accountant in reviewing monthly financial statements.
Executive Assistant to NMJC Foundation & Communications/Marketing
New Mexico Junior College
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Due to COVID-19, managed migration of scholarship acceptance process from in-person to online by creating a new webpage on NMJC website and new electronic form. Developed platform to move from paper scholarship application to online scholarship application.
- Support NMJC social media platforms by helping to create content and interact with online students, parents, and community members. Represent NMJC on all online townhall, community engagement, and enrollment meetings, as the moderator; which are livestreamed.
- Responsible for administration of scholarship process.
- Coordinate event planning, advertising, and execution of NMJC Foundation Scholarship dinner event, annual Foundation Golf Tournament, and End of Year Plea fundraisers.
- Maintain college financial records of both department's expenditures; maintain and balance operational budget; collect and compile financial and other information for special or periodic reports; maintain financial, fund, donor, and vendor files; and prepare check requests.
- Elected as President of Support & Maintenance Council (2018-2020) and NMJC Benefits Committee.
Facilitator
Option, Inc.
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Create, collaborate, and support all fundraising activities for shelter. Assist in awareness campaigns by means of promotion, executing, and completing 'lessons learned' record for future events.
- Established creation of weekly written lessons, and video clips for offenders attending domestic violence classes.
- Support victims of domestic violence by providing guidance to complete temporary restraining orders and legal aid paperwork. Listen to victims' stories and offer moral support at shelter. Provide information to victims for professional help and law enforcement agencies. Support recuperation process of offenders by listening and offering professional help contacts. Conduct weekly sessions with victims or offenders and prepare Service Plans and Service Assessments for each individual client.
Executive Assistant to Project Manager
Enrichment Technology, U.S.
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Project management integration and support provided to Project Manager through personal document management, calendar and travel organization, and collateral preparation for meetings. Develop, maintain, and distribute monthly, quarterly, and yearly project reports to Project, Site, Executive personnel, and to Customer. Collaborate daily with international colleagues, based both in U.S. and their respective countries. Decreased travel costs by 10% each year by working with travelers, negotiating alternate routes and dates, and implementing a travel authorization system with management.
- Designed, implemented, and lead inaugural ETUS corporate Health Program; which entailed quarterly company-wide health initiatives each year. Managed the Annual ETUS Employee Health Biometric Screening for approximately 120 employees, working with local hospitals. Managed the Health Program budget from inception to the end of the Project.
- Collaborated with client Security office to ensure ETUS employees were compliant with Fitness For Duty, General Employee Training, and other security requirements.
- Safety committee member; committee which included approximately 20-25 other members annually.
Human Resources Generalist
Enrichment Technology, U.S.
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Handle confidential information both in Project team and HR functions. Record and maintain project personnel records for 8 permanent expatriate employees and approximately 80 non-permanent expatriate employees.
- While supporting HR department, presented and coordinated enrollment processes and performed and completed exit interviews and exit paperwork. Maintain accounts for employee benefit packages. Completed Open-Enrollment process for approximately 90 employees.
Human Resources Benefits Coordinator
Nor-Lea Hospital District
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for hiring procedures, maintain employee benefit files, and keep personnel-in-confidence information confidential. Presented and coordinated enrollment processes for employee pool that grew from 150 to 280 employees in 1.5 years. Maintain accounts for employee benefit packages that entailed all medical, compensation, standards of behavior, and other employee information.
- Developed paperless forms to minimize cost and employ more efficient/secure practices saving company approximately $1000 in application process and approximately $5000 for background check and new employee processes. Utilized CPSI program to move 350+ employee files into paperless format saving 1,120 man-hours per year. Created new or adjusted existing forms for efficient correspondence between HR and other departments.
Intern
Marie Curie Cancer Care
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Created and implemented fundraising appeals to raise money for national charity; which offered free palliative care to citizens of the United Kingdom. Researched fundraising methods and opportunities within several demographics. Created web-invitations, teaser leaflet text/designs and helped graphics team design posters and website for fundraising appeals. Fundraising materials included: writing clear and effective messaging on pamphlets, biographies on highlighted personnel, and event materials.
- Supported fundraising events: Christmas event with national celebrity singers with 800 guests and fundraising charity meal and auction at hotel event center for over 1,000 guests.
- Worked in teams responsible for multi-million dollar revenue projects and trained/supervised two other interns.
Education
MBA - Business
Texas Tech University
Lubbock2020
BBA - Management
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX2009
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM2006
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
Licensed Massage Therapist #8730
Obtained and maintained Federal Q Clearance while employed at ETUS, under NRC regulations
Bilingual: English, Spanish-Proficient, American Sign Language-Beginner
Microsoft Word 2010 certified, Microsoft Office Suite, Banner, Raiser's Edge knowledge
Safety Employee of the Month 2015 ETUS
Affiliations
Texas Tech Rawls Recent Alumni Board member 2021 - present
Option Inc. Board member 2021 - present
MyPower Board member 2018 - present
Veteto Foundation Board member 2019 - present
United Way Allocations Committee 2018, 2017
J.F. Maddox and J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development Graduate 2018
Timeline
Director of Outreach & Engagement
New Mexico Junior College
07.2022 - Current
Business Professor - Adjunct
New Mexico Junior College
01.2022 - Current
Scholarship & Marketing Specialist
New Mexico Junior College
01.2021 - 07.2022
Executive Assistant to NMJC Foundation & Communications/Marketing
New Mexico Junior College
08.2016 - 12.2020
Facilitator
Option, Inc.
08.2014 - 08.2016
Human Resources Generalist
Enrichment Technology, U.S.
06.2013 - 03.2014
Executive Assistant to Project Manager
Enrichment Technology, U.S.
01.2012 - 07.2015
Human Resources Benefits Coordinator
Nor-Lea Hospital District
07.2010 - 01.2012
Intern
Marie Curie Cancer Care
08.2009 - 12.2009
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
New Mexico Junior College
MBA - Business
Texas Tech University
BBA - Management
Texas Tech University
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