Aimee McFarland, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Office of Dr. Edward Felix

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  Patient Advocate / Support Group Leader

  • Created and presented informational materials about healthy living, lifestyle changes, what to expect after surgery, and other related subjects • Met with 500+ patients in group settings and individually, educating them about establishing/adhering to a healthy lifestyle, changing eating habits, new ways of thinking, maintaining changes, applying exercise programs, and providing support/resources for family members • Coordinated with doctors, nurses, hospital and medical office personnel to ensure consistent care • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to encourage patient involvement Show less

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  Law Offices of Joan Levie

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Office Manager

  • Managed all office activities for criminal defense attorney, including processing A/P and A/R, invoicing, maintaining client files, and drafting client letters• Answered phones and performed paralegal activities, including collecting, reviewing, and recording discovery documents, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, drafting legal documents, interviewing clients, locating, and interviewing witnesses• Maintained a log of work hours for billing, and scheduled hearings, appointments, discovery dates, etc. Show less

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  Freelance Consulting

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2016

  Contractor / Consultant

  • Provide consulting to individuals and organizations, making financial recommendations (budget/cost projections), assisting with strategic planning, and generating growth projections• Perform market analyses, lead team development, create marketing strategies products and processes, write/revise business plans and RFPs; create SWOT analyses• Determine staffing needs, create job descriptions and office policy manuals, process employee files, and provide development/educational information on training for new managers/administration Show less

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  California State University

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Teaching Associate, Computer Concepts Lab / Information Systems & Decision Sciences Department

  Provided classroom lectures to 300 sophomore students, ensuring students develop skills in office productivity software to include elements of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database, and presentation software

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  California State University

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Presented classroom lectures to over 100 sophomore students, providing tools to learn and develop skills in management with emphasis on organization, communication networks, leadership, reward systems, conflict management, change, ethics, and stress Facilitated classroom lectures to over 50 sophomore students in quantitative analysis to assist students in learning and developing skills in mathematics of finance, linear programming, probability, and differential calculus

  • Lecturer, Administration & Organizational Behavior / Management Department

    Jan 2012 - May 2012

  • Lecturer, Quantitative Analysis / Information Systems & Decision Sciences

    Jan 2012 - May 2012
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  California State University

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

  • Advised business students on professionalism, meeting protocols, business etiquette, career development, and networking, and assisted them with strategies to ensure member success, ability to promote the organization to the community, potential pledges, business professionals, other related parties, and continued progress• Provided consistent and frequent feedback to ensure professional development• Served as liaison between the University, other faculty, the organization, and its members• Ensured bylaws and University policies are understood and followed at all times• Assisted in securing funding sources for professional events and development opportunities Show less • Supervised credential students enrolled in Final Student Teaching course to establish effective relationships with school administrators, master teachers, and parents, and developed/practiced successful business-related teaching methods for students• Provided online and in-person instruction in Business-Teaching methods and Advanced MS Office• Evaluated transcripts for individuals seeking subject matter competency to pursue California business teaching credential, determining subject matter competency, identifying missing requirements based on State Department of Education mandates, and recommending next steps and options• Worked closely with Kremen School of Education administrators and subject area advisors to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures• Interviewed prospective credential students to evaluate potential as educators, level of professionalism, and ability to adhere to policies, procedures, and laws governing minors• Maintained professional partnerships with local school districts, business partners, and other stakeholders Show less

  • Lecturer, Business Communications / Finance & Business Law Department

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2016

  • Faculty Advisor, Delta Sigma Pi (Professional Business Fraternity)

    Sept 2015 - May 2016

  • Advisor, Business Teacher Education

    Aug 2012 - May 2016
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  University of Arizona, Eller College of Management

  Jun 2016 - now

  Lecturer
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  Delta Sigma Pi Gamma Psi Chapter

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2023

  Faculty Advisor
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  University of Arizona

  Aug 2020 - now

  Doctor of Education - Education Leadership
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  San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance

  Aug 2023 - now

  Program Director