Resume
References available upon request
Professional Experience
Research Training and Engagement Specialist
San José State University Research Foundation
Division of Research and Innovation, Office of Research
June 2023 - Present
Graduate Programs Manager
Film and Digital Media PhD and Social Documentation MFA
UC Santa Cruz Department of Film and Digital Media
September 2019 - June 2023
Teaching Assistant (Contract, Part-Time)
CSU Monterey Bay School of Computing and Design
August - December 2022
Instructional Analyst
UC Santa Cruz Department of Anthropology, and Department of Environmental Studies
December 2016 - September 2019
San Francisco Zen Center
February 2010 - February 2016
Senior Staff, Crew Head
Content Editor, Page Designer
The Yuma Sun
December 2006 - April 2009
Leadership, Strategy, and Expertise
Communications & Editorial Strategy
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Strategic communications planning, editorial workflows, and institutional storytelling
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Executive messaging, writing, editing, and editorial judgment
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Social media strategy, content creation, and audience analytics
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Photography, video, web, email, and multimedia production
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Cross-campus collaboration, brand alignment, and accessible communications
Project & Program Management
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Management of complex, high-volume university projects and initiatives
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Cross-functional coordination with leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners
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Staff supervision, training, and development
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Budget administration, resource management, and vendor coordination
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Workflow development, project planning, and competing deadlines
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Communications during crises and sensitive institutional situations
Learning & Engagement
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Audience-centered communications informed by instructional science
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Development and facilitation of workshops and training programs
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Digital learning resources, faculty support, and knowledge hubs
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Accessible content design and instructional technology
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Assessment, engagement analytics, and continuous improvement
Education
CSU Monterey Bay | Master’s Degree
M.S., Instructional Science and Technology, 2022
University of Washington | Bachelor's Degree
B.A., English, 2003
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