Patty Collins, MS, PHR, CAE

Experience

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  Magnum Fire & Safety Systems

  Oct 1985 - Oct 1995

  General Manager

  Responsibilities included overseeing operations of manufacturing facility with 4 shops and approximately 26 employees. Worked closely with representatives from the petrochemical/refining industry to determine fire and safety related needs including equipment and services. Performed all accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable & receivable, general ledger, annual budgets & monthly financial statements.

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  Industrial Safety Training Council

  Nov 1995 - Apr 2017

  Lead the execution and delivery of the overall HR strategy and provides critical day-to-day generalist support for three company locations with over 90 employees. Develop and implement overall benefit plans, compensation plans, staffing strategies, learning and development plans, and performance evaluation programs. Develop and implement programs that carry out the vision and values of the organization by supporting our employees in community outreach programs, events, and volunteer service. Served as the Building Project Manager (2013-2016) for new ISTC facility ($19 million construction project of a 65,000 square foot, state-of-art, educational facility) which came in on time and under budget. Show less Oversee day-to-day operations of organization and staff of approximately 45 employees at the corporate office. Supervised all accounting functions, prepared financial statements, and developed budgets in accordance with the strategic plan of the organization. Prepared 941 payroll taxes, W-2 and 1099 forms, and all necessary financial information for the organization’s outside CPA. Lead the execution and delivery of the overall HR strategy and provide critical day-to-day generalist support for three company locations. Develop and implement overall benefit plans, compensation plans, staffing strategies, learning and development plans, and performance evaluation programs. Oversee all insurance coverage including health, life, dental, cancer, Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, general liability, automobile, property and worker’s compensation. Show less

  • Vice President Human Resources

    Oct 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Vice President Operations/Human Resources

    Nov 1995 - Oct 2014
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  Lamar State College Orange

  Apr 2017 - now

  The Executive Director, College Affairs reports to the President and is a senior executive-level position responsible for providing leadership and support to the College’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The Executive Director serves as project manager for a variety of ongoing campus wide programs and initiatives of the President’s office providing leadership for defining program needs and creating partnerships across campus to deliver programs; research grant opportunities for the campus and work to secure funding by writing grant proposals and providing support materials; establish positive personal and institutional relationships with local elected representatives, business leaders, and school district representatives; and responsible for ensuring the college, faculty, staff, and students receive the awards and recognition deserved. Show less Provides leadership and support to the College’s Student Services, and Enrollment Management. Responsible for overseeing enrollment growth through recruitment, admissions, records, advising, testing, counseling, registration, and financial aid; supports retention efforts through ADA services, child care assistance, career services, and transfer assistance; manages student activities and discipline. Works with other key management personnel and external stakeholders to help define, develop, communicate, and implement the College’s mission, long-term goals, and strategic plan. Show less

  • Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Educational Support

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Instructional Resources

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Executive Director, College Affairs

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Interim Dean of Student Services

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Sr. Director of Strategy & Organizational Development

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Director of Human Resources

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2018