Blake Ellis

Experience

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  Lone Star College

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

  Adjunct Professor of History

  Courses taught: US History to 1877 (1301) US History since 1877 (1302)

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  Lone Star College

  May 2012 - Dec 2017

  Taught courses to over 300 community college students each year Developed college-wide curriculum and clear Student Learning Outcomes through the History Curriculum Team Engaged a diversity of learning styles through innovative instruction in honors, online, hybrid, and learning community settings Provided leadership and vision as chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Council, the Learning Communities Committee, and the Student Transitions CommitteeServed the college’s adult learner population as a lecturer in the Academy for Lifelong Learning (age 55+)Served as Phi Theta Kappa advisor for 2013-2017, managing chapter of 1,200+ students.Served on the following committees: Learning Communities (Chair), Diversity and Inclusion Council (Chair), and Honors Council. Show less

  • Professor Of History

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

  • Faculty Lead, First Year Experience

    May 2012 - Aug 2013
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  Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

  Reporting to the CEO, identify challenges and emerging issues faced by constituents, recognize internal and external communication opportunities and solutions, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them.Provide the necessary vision, leadership, and support to ensure members have opportunities to grow as scholars and leaders, which includes the planning and ongoing assessment necessary to ensure the relevance and rigor of Society programming.Improve student engagement programs delivered to members, chapter officers, chapter advisors, regional officers, and regional coordinators to ensure the highest quality programming at the regional level.Advance the strategic plan of the Society through engagement in the planning process at the strategic, operational, and individual levels.Provide direction and support for regional coordinators while assisting in developing strategic planning for regions, chapters, and regional officer teams.Provide support to all grant writing that relates to Student Engagement.Serve as a member of the Executive Council. Show less Reporting to the Chief of Staff, identified challenges and emerging issues faced by constituents, recognized internal and external communication opportunities and solutions, and defined and executed appropriate strategies to support them.Improved student engagement programs delivered to members, chapter officers, chapter advisors, regional officers, and regional coordinators to ensure the highest quality programming at the regional level.Advanced the strategic plan of the Society through engagement in the planning process at the strategic, operational, and individual levels.Provided direction and support for regional coordinators while assisting in developing strategic planning for regions, chapters, and regional officer teams.Provided support to all grant writing that relates to Student Engagement.Served as a member of the Executive Council. Show less Developed and assessed a competency and effectiveness model for 3,000 chapter advisorsResearched, designed, and delivered engaging training curriculum, including tools, techniques, and resources supporting the leadership, competency, and effectiveness of constituents at the member, chapter, and/or regional levels of the SocietyManaged the activities of the International Officers, including leadership and professional development, travel to regions and chapters across the country, and engagement of the Society's constituents at all levelsAdvanced the strategic plan of the Society through engagement in the planning process at the strategic, operational, and individual levelsUtilized data reports to monitor and evaluate usage and effectiveness of curriculumDeveloped a process that utilizes Student Learning Objectives and other pertinent data to promote continuous improvement ensuring the delivery of current, meaningful, and engaging curriculum, training, tools, and other resource materialExpanded participation in the Society by ensuring the provision of relevant programming for members who are completing programs that lead to transfer or the workforce Show less

  • Chief Engagement Officer

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Vice President of Student Engagement

    Nov 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Senior Associate Vice President of Student Engagement

    Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Associate Vice President of Outreach and Engagement

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
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  Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4

  Jan 2023 - now

  Chief Talent Officer

  • Direct the organization’s hiring of new team members, including identification and recruitment of top talent. • Oversee performance management for the organization, up to and including terminations when necessary. • Collaborate with key stakeholders and community leaders to ensure a pipeline of top talent into the Precinct. • Analyze talent management to evaluate performance of the organization in meeting objectives and ensuring strategic alignment. • Implement best practices to ensure organizational health, maximize employee performance, and promote employee engagement. • Serve as a member of Precinct 4’s leadership team, collaborating with other Division Chiefs to ensure organizational effectiveness. • Develop, implement, and assess on-boarding policies for all new team members to ensure mission alignment. • Prepare for, attend, and participate in Commissioner’s Court, as necessary.• Analyze data to assess operational or project effectiveness.• Develop organizational policies or programs.• Implement organizational process or policy changes. Show less