Experience

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  University of detroit jesuit high school and academy

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Avc

  Campus Ministry Supporting Leader - Supported organization of and participated in off-campus retreats - Assisted with morning prayer and The Examine of Consciousness, an introspective student reflection ritual Christian Service Leader- Organized and updated a log of service hours on a daily basis- Facilitated off-campus service opportunities, such as Focus Hope food deliveriesLearning Center Aide- Aided students in their course work, some of whom had learning disabilitiesAfter School Assistant- Moderated the student Chess Club- Mentored two students through the Conduct Mentor Program Show less

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  Gesu catholic church and school

  Jan 2011 - May 2018

  As Dean of Students, I was responsible for managing building operations while enhancing the overall student experience. I was the first behavioral and academic disciplinarian in Gesu’s 90 year history. In this role, I had the rewarding opportunity to provide faculty members and families with exceptional service and direction. Here were some of my responsibilities: Lead procedures focused on driving academic and personal growth of 160 studentsServe as a primary point of contact for parents and other family members regarding student performance; serve as a liaison between families and 14 faculty members to support best practices that translate to student successCreate and manage disciplinary systems to hold students accountable for conduct infractions while providing incentives for positive behavior; Facilitate the “Gesu Lottery” Facilitate the student Robotics Club, which has placed in the regional competition and advanced to the state competition for the past 2 years Show less

  • Dean of Students

    Aug 2012 - May 2018

  • Youth Minister

    Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
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  The language doctors

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  Project manager

  As a Project Manager at TLD I am responsible for ensuring that the client’s requirements are met by our translators and proofreaders during each phase of the project. I lead rate negotiations with translators and proofreaders in order to meet the client’s budget and maintain a profitable margin for TLD. I utilize my keen attention to detail by maintaining a rigorous standard of quality for each document. I use my familiarity of Excel, and other tools, in order to maintain the progress of every project in my portfolio. All of this is done while adhering to strict deadlines. Show less

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  American institutes for research

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Senior project coordinator

  Former member of AIR’s Alternate Assessment team. Develop, edit, and deliver documentation and testing materials, handle scheduling, and maintain websites. Provide management to teams developing and distributing state tests for students with severe cognitive disabilities.

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  Cambium learning group

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

  Senior project coordinator

  Former member of CAI’s Alternate Assessment team. • Serves as senior project coordinator on the South Carolina Alternate Assessment (SC-Alt) large scale testing program• Works collaboratively across teams to support program contractual activities• Directs the planning, execution, and completion of all scoring and reporting deliverables as defined by the contract • Manages all aspects of the program as defined in the program schedule including securing decisions on online system specifications; establishing system configuration timelines and completion dates; and scheduling administrative tasks and schedule milestones in-cluding technical, statisticians, and content development deliverables• Leads weekly status meetings that ensure deliverables are on track and risks are identified and recorded in a risk register• Participates and contributes to monthly budget meetings to ensure the project continues to stay within budget and scope and that risks and scope changes are documented and tracked• Experienced assessment manual writer for computer program software and database usersProvide management to teams developing and distributing state tests for students with severe cognitive disabilities. Show less

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  Council of chief state school officers

  Jun 2022 - now

  Senior project manager

  • Led and successfully managed the Community of Innovation (COI) project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as the senior project manager• Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration efforts by effectively working with internal and external teams to ensure all project de-liverables were executed within the defined scope, meeting or exceeding stakeholder expectations• Established, approved, and maintained streamlined processes and procedures to enhance communication and collaboration within the project team, the CCSSO organization, and partner organizations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness• Played a pivotal role in leading weekly meetings and presenting comprehensive reports to senior management• Utilized strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address challenges and resolve conflicts promptly• Developed and nurtured strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, fostering long-term partnerships and leveraging resources for future initiatives• Successfully managed project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring project milestones were achieved within established con-straints and allocated resources were effectively utilized• Acted as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing valuable insights and recommendations related to the COI project• Demonstrated a strong commitment to professional development by staying updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and innovative project management methodologies, incorporating relevant knowledge into project strategies Show less