Student Affairs Specialist

Promoting Academic Development of First Generation College Students

and Increasing Campus Diversity Through Strategic Leadership

  Offer numerous years of progressive experience in facilitating diversity, promoting academic development and ensuring availability of educational opportunities and resources; currently working closely with 100+ charter schools to support needs and enhance education of disadvantaged and underserved populations

  Expertise in developing and implementing programs, spearheading initiatives and driving projects to achieve aggressive goals; excel in strategically prioritizing, planning, coordinating, and managing workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and bottom-line performance

  Solid knowledge of federal, state, local, and California Department of Education policies, requirements and compliance standards; well versed in grant/funding criteria

  Proficient in researching and analyzing legislative and public educational policies; MPA specialization in public policy and management

  Motivating leader who successfully trains, develops and directs dynamic teams

  Effective communication, presentation and relationship management skills; strong background in facilitating collaboration with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams

  Valuable experience in multi-media marketing, promotion, public relations, and outreach

  Community focused, with extensive involvement in organizations spanning academia, civic, philanthropic, and professional ; includes serving on Boards and Committees

ExED 2013-Present

Manager; 2016-current

  Strategically work closely with 100+ charter schools throughout disadvantaged communities to actively promote academic development and educational enhancement of students, with focus on achieving graduation and higher learning requirements; includes delivering school trainings for compliance with funding requirements

  Expertly train staff in federal, state and local funding opportunities and requirements; effectively supervise and direct team to ensure achievement of goals

  Thoroughly research and analyze legislative and public educational policies impacting target market to provide optimal assistance to charter schools

Management Analyst, 2013-2016

  Actively supported charter schools in ensuring disadvantaged community students had resources to graduate and progress to college/university education

  Assisted schools in securing federal and state grant funding as well as managed federal and state reporting for critical compliance

  Liaised with schools and California Department of Education in communicating solid understanding of educational policies

The Holman Group 2010-2013

Credentialing Coordinator

  Successfully ensured compliance with educational and public licensing requirements through close collaboration with universities, public licensing boards and hospitals

  Thoroughly analyzed medical provider applications for required qualifications

  Efficiently researched federal and state healthcare policies/procedures as well as prepared detailed reports for submission to Department of Mental Healthcare

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San Diego Unified Port District 2008-2010

Marketing and Grants Intern

  Effectively researched grant opportunities to fund educational, environmental, engineering, and homeland security projects

  Played solid role in reaching defined market by assisting in developing innovative outreach and marketing initiatives as well as creating engaging flyers promoting community events and drafting targeted media spots for special events at San Diego Bay

San Diego State University 2007-2008

Intercultural Relations Programming Intern

  Capitalized on opportunity to gain real-world experience supporting long-range career goals through intensive internship focused on increasing diversity and improving intercultural relations

  Created ethnic and gender diversity programs to enhance understanding of and sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences of campus students

  Actively collaborated with both professionals and students in facilitating diversity and community outreach initiatives; provided quality supportive marketing and outreach resources to student organizations

Master of Public Administration (MPA), California State University-Northridge

Specialization in Public Policy and Management

B.A., Communications/Journalism, San Diego State University

Quest for the Best Student Service Award Recipient

President/Community Service Chair, Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals; 2013-present

Collaboratively support minority college students in developing job-related skills for entering workforce

Programs Committee Member, Los Angeles Urban League; 2015-present

Community-based program focused on educating parents in student academic programs

Toast Masters International

Empowerment Congress

San Diego State University Aztec Mentoring Program

San Diego State University Mortar Board College Senior Honor Society

San Diego State University Black Students Science Organization

  Activities Coordinator, Intercampus Communications and Public Relations Chair

San Diego State University Afrikan Student Union

  First Vice President and Public Relations Officer

San Diego State University Women s Resource Center

San Diego State University Multi-Cultural Caucus

Scholars Without Borders Honors Society

California State University Northridge Alumni Association

San Diego State University Alumni Association