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Professional Summary

As a trusted administrator, I leverage my complementary blend of local government education and professional operations experience to forge strategic relationships with both external and internal partners in high-pressure environments. My nearly decade of experience managing people and projects has helped me become a servant leader who strives to make a positive impact in everything I do. I am passionate about utilizing my skills and experience to help businesses and organizations achieve their goals.

Skills

â–ª Arts & Services Management â–ª Establishing Trust & Community Collaboration â–ª

â–ª Regulatory Compliance â–ª Planning & Managing Events â–ª Higher Education & Non-Profit Management â–ª Employee Supervision & Training â–ª Proposing & Negotiating Initiatives â–ª Relationship Management â–ª Microsoft Office Suite â–ª Adobe â–ª Website Management â–ª Payroll Systems â–ª Databases

Work Experience

2018 - current

Indiana University

Director of Student ServicesIU School of Medicine Bloomington Campus

Safeguard success of Bloomington Campus via oversight of communication through a rapid growth phase of Regional Academic Health Center opening as well as day-to-day operations for team of Student Services staff. Direct regulatory, planning, and administrative aspects of department to improve processes and cultivate development. Handle hiring and personnel concerns while championing team building and leading by example. Manage services, processes, and policy for 4 student groups: undergraduates, cancer research graduates, anatomy education graduates, and all phases of medical students.

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Administrator & Executive Assistant to the Dean

Directed operations for Bloomington Campus of largest medical school in the country at new Regional Academic Health Center and served as Executive Assistant to the regional campus Dean, steering projects and initiatives to fruition. Improved process by creating procedures and policies to accommodate growing department. Promoted development and growth of department by overseeing and prioritizing schedule. Coordinated IUSM events from conception to contract creation and purchase order completion. Reconciled prompt and accurate processing of financial requisitions, special tax deductions, and accounts.

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Curriculum & Scheduling Coordinator, College of Arts & Sciences Anthropology

Advanced schedule of classes and breadth of course offerings. Planned and executed departmental events while acting as primary liaison between department and guest faculty, registrar, and College of Arts and Sciences. Organized departmental events such as awards ceremonies, holiday celebrations, and student events. Enhanced enrollment by instituting schedule of classes that were in the best interests of both students and instructors. Maximized enrollment for major classes by collaborating with committees, faculty, and registrar.

2019 - 2021

TRISTAR Engineering

Training & Audit Support, Finance Department

Invigorated rapid growth of company by spearheading development and implementation of training materials for several new financial systems. Adhered to Department of Defense protocol in handling protected information.​

2016 - 2018

CircArts Circus

Show Manger/Assistant Director (Australia)

Oversaw on/offsite circus shows and events, interfacing with contractors, venues, insurers, local and international performers, and crew while adhering to national regulatory safety and structural requirements. Facilitated performances for corporate and community events such as arts markets, halftime shows, and children’s festivals. Partnered with local and international performance artists to promote joint performance ventures.Controlled daily operations and supervised 20 permanent/guest instructors and 200+ student performers. Interfaced with audiences and community face-to-face, via phone, and online in addition to website maintenance. Enhanced risk assessment procedure to certify insurance coverage beyond regulatory requirements. Complied with appropriate protocol to build showcase spaces for safety, rigging, and union policies.

Education

Masters of Public Affairs

Concentration Local Government Management

Graduated with honors from IU O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs with practical experience through study aboard as international scholarship recipient and professional development affiliations such as International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) and Local Government Management Association (LGMA).

Bachelor of Arts

Theatre & Drama Directing

Graduated from Indiana University with professional experience working in summer stock and regional theatre. Possessing certifications and proficiencies in stage combat, dancing, movement for the actor, voice and dialect training. Directing and choreographing experience with University Players, Little Theatre of Bedford, Footlite Theatre, independent projects, Marlene's School of Dance, and more.

Project Management Professional

Kelley Executive Project Management Certification

Nationally recognized executive study program for experienced project managers.

Certificate of Business Foundations

Indiana University Kelley School of Business

Stand alone certificate covering a full breadth study of business administration.

Interests

In my free time, I enjoy hiking, practicing yoga, and volunteering with local organizations that support queer art and art education.

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