Position:
Chair of Academic Advising Work Group at New Mexico State University, Academic Advising Specialist at Doña Ana Community College / New Mexico State University
Location:
Las Cruces, New Mexico Area
Industry:
Civic & Social Organization
Work:
New Mexico State University
since Jul 2011
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Chair of Academic Advising Work Group
Doña Ana Community College / New Mexico State University
since Jan 2011
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Academic Advising Specialist
Doña Ana Community College / New Mexico State University
Aug 2010 - May 2012
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Student Success Instructor - Part time
Doña Ana Community College / New Mexico State University
Jul 2009 - Jan 2011
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PRIMOS Transfer Coordinator/Advisor
Portland Community College
- Rock Creek Campus and CAPITAL Career Center Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
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YES Student Resource Specialist
Portland Community College
- Cascade Campus Jun 2007 - Sep 2008
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Administrative Assistant II
Portland Community College
- Oregon Employment Department - Hillsboro Field Office Apr 2007 - Jun 2007
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WIA Career Specialist
Portland Community College
- CAPITAL Career Center Mar 2006 - Apr 2007
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Resource Room Coordinator
Portland Community College
- Oregon Department of Human Services Office - Tigard Field Office Jul 2005 - Mar 2006
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Resource Support Assistant
Portland Community College
- Sylvania Campus Oct 2001 - Jun 2005
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Instructional Support Technician
Audio Precision
Dec 1998 - Aug 2000
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Test Technician I
Volt Technical Services
- Oregon, with trips to Washington, and Illinois Jul 1997 - Dec 1998
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Test/Repair Technician
Laser Storm, INC
- Denver, CO Dec 1994 - Jun 1997
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Electronics Repair Technician
Education:
New Mexico State University 2011 - 2014
MA, Sociology
Portland State University 2003 - 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology
Portland Community College 2000 - 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.) Transfer Degree, Sociology, Economics, Business, Art History
Calhan High School 1988 - 1990
Skills:
Tutoring, Academic Advising, Windows, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Community Outreach, Resume Writing, Teachers, Program Development, Curriculum Design, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Case Managment, Student Development, Career Counseling, Adult Education, Student Engagement, Event Planning, Academia, Career Development, College Teaching, PowerPoint, Classroom, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Services, Social Networking, Research, Banners, Student Affairs, Public Speaking, Sociology of Education, Sociology, Urban Sociology, GED Coaching, Job Search Strategies, Career Development Coaching, Sociological Theory, GED Tutoring, Univeristy Transfer Planning, Writing, Professional Writing, Distance Learning, Instructional Design, Grants, Electronics Testing & Repair, Superior Customer Service, Training
Interests:
Particularly interested in expanding my knowledge base in the area of assisting students in their successful transitions: between the high school or GED and the community college, and between the community college environment and the university setting.
On a personal note, I am always interested in ways that technology can make our lives better, and I love to travel when I can.
Awards:
TANF Oregon Region 16 Client Engagement
State of Oregon Department of Human Services
Certificate of appreciation for DHS employees and employees of partner agencies working together to serve TANF clients. Our office had the highest client engagement numbers in the state in 2006.
Alpha Kappa Delta - Member
Alpha Kappa Delta - NMSU Chapter
The International Sociology Honor Society
Certifications:
Distance Learning Certification: Blackboard, Doña Ana Community College
Distance Learning Certification: Instructure Canvas, Doña Ana Community College