• Dynamic Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership & Management Candidate who offers a background in Program Management, Team Building / Training, Strategic Analysis / Planning, Curriculum Design / Development, and Process Optimization; contributes talent in Donor Relations, Sales / Marketing, Website Development, Technology Integration, Data Services, and Key Communications; and exhibits an ability to see the big picture at all times.
• Top Performer who boasts above-average career results, and can make sound decisions to reflect positively on administration in alignment with a school s vision, value, and goals to attain a significant competitive advantage.
• Visionary Leader with commendable achievements in promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
• Excellent Communicator who builds and sustains synergistic relationships with students of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds; interfaces among administrators, faculty / instructors, peers, and leadership teams; excels in autonomous and collaborative roles; and trains and mentors dynamic staff by example and with integrity.

Manager of Services Penn Athletics, Development & Alumni Relations (2015 2016)

  Capitalized on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking stewardship, reporting, and alumni enxxxxxxgement for the development department of the Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics, including spearheading reporting tools to assist the Executive Director of Development and Athletic Director in interpreting valuable data.

  Increased giving in end-of-year email marketing campaigns by 110% over previous year.

  Successfully created communications that led to $120,000 in gifts and 700 event registrations.

  Conceptualized, developed, and implemented a process that identified and categorized 1,600+ lost athletic alumni, and comprehensively developed a process for automating future athletic involvements.

Training & Curriculum Coordinator Central Development ￨ Data Services Division (2014 2015)

  Strategically steered live trainings, curriculum development, database management, and program assessments, including Penn s development operations work for 16 schools and centers across the campus.

  Expertly designed, administered, and analyzed various surveys to evaluate programs, events, and campaigns.

  Recognized as Alumni Weekend Event Manager and Alumni Art Fair Administrator.

  Directed implementation initiatives and training across Penn s 16 schools and centers.

  Developed electronic learning modules (web tools) for wide-ranging software platforms.

  Proactively consulted on various university initiatives to support Penn s schools and centers.

  Developed and led iModules email marketing and event management software implementation.

Lecturer Department of Orxxxxxxnizational Communications, Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business (2010 2014)

  Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic instructional acumen toward designing, implementing, and delivering course content in various communication courses at the 100, 200, and 300 levels.

  Led a seven-member team in delivering basic courses to 380+ students per semester, along with facilitating instruction for courses ranging from 144 students (mass lecturer format) to 25 students (traditional course size).

  Served as Guest Speaker for the Honors Leadership Series in 2012.

  Recognized as the Course to Take by Murray State News in 2012.

  Co-developed the TEDxMurrayStateU Lecture Series a TED-approved event.

  Honored with a Faculty of the Year award in 2013 for Hart Residential College.

  Successfully averaged 4.7 / 5.0 on student evaluations the institution average was 3.6.

  Served as Guest Speaker for Regents Residential College during 2012 2013 s career night.

Adjunct Instructor Department of Orxxxxxxnizational Communications (2009)

  Led targeted instruction of various courses taught at the Paducah Satellite Campus for Bachelor of Independent Studies, including Orxxxxxxnizational Communications and Team & Leadership Communication subjects.

  Designed, implemented, and delivered course content in 300-level communications-based courses.

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Sales & Marketing Manager

  Applied strong leadership talents toward directing a team of 10 account representatives and support staff while actively serving as a resourceful Brand Manager for both ambulatory EMR and correctional EMR initiatives.

  Managed the coordination of critical RFP and RFI processes while promoting strategic client solutions encompassing proprietary EHR / EMR software, training modules, and IT Services instrumental in meeting goals.

  Successfully developed comprehensive sales models to drive profitability.

  Designed innovative website, marketing materials, and white paper publications.

  Led new business acquisitions, including calling on C-level executives to achieve objectives.

Adjunct Instructor

  Planned and presented dynamic Basic Public Speaking instruction by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to develop enxxxxxxging lesson plans and optimize student success via targeted testing.

  Achieved ranking within the Top 5% of Instructors for the Fall of 2007.

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

  Maximized bottom-line performance by directing all facets of brand imaging via targeted sales and marketing efforts, including efficiently analyzing product profitability and coordinating sales promotions, as well as conceptualizing, developing, and implementing solutions-focused employee sales and service programs.

  Increased product penetration by 30% versus current customer base.

  Project-managed Touche Analyzer s marketing database implementation.

  Generated credit union s increase of market share by two positions during tenure.

Sales & Marketing Manager ￨ Editor

  Played a vital role in directing aggressive sales and distribution initiatives with large-scale media retail outlets (e.g. Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Borders Books) while managing a result-focused four-member team.

  Liaised among private companies, orxxxxxxnizations, and major governmental agencies to assist with publications.

  Honored as a Top Sales Award Winner in 2005.

  Expertly forecasted and designed sales goals and strategies.

  Led creation and publication management for 30+ books and calendars.

Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership & Management (Projected 2017) Drexel University

M.S., Orxxxxxxnizational Communications (2003) Murray State University

B.S., Public Relations (2001, Minor in Advertising) Murray State University

Microsoft Office ￨ Adobe Photoshop / Dreamweaver / Muse ￨ Touche Analyzer

Prezi Presentation ￨ iModules (Super User) ￨ Oracle PeopleSoft ￨ Business Objects

QlikView Reporting Tool ￨ Penn Giving Pages ￨ Mobile Volunteer Portal ￨ Banner ￨ Canvas

Penn s Regional Club Initiative (2014-2015) ￨ MSU, Public Speaking Anxiety Management Website Coordinator (2014)

MSU, TEDxMurrayStateU (2013) ￨ MSU, Sports Communication Curriculum Team (2013)

MSU, Chair, College of Business University Studies Committee (2013-2014)

MSU, University Studies Committee Member (2013-2014)

MSU, Department Video Creator & Web Editor (2013)

University of Kentucky CAER, $60,000 Grant (2008)