Biography
Work Experience
Director, Elearning, Media & Ilearn Campus
Linnbenton Community College
Albany, Oregon
Part of a management team launching an online, flexible start, competency-based online college
direct and promote elearning college-wide
lead and support a comprehensive faculty development program.
Provide leadership for technicians responsible for support of instructional technology.
Oversee various technology budgets.
Coordinate support of college’s web presence
Director, Curriculum Support Services & Distance Learning
Portland Community College
Portland, Or
Direct all aspects of the curriculum support office including budgets, staff and program development.
Direct the development, training and support for distance learning courses.
Direct the distance learning production department which includes video, interactive television and multimedia.
Direct instructional technology services which helps instructors and students use technology to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
Direct student and course-management helpdesks.
Direct all aspects of the curriculum support service’s office which supports the
development and implementation of college-wide academic initiatives.
Direct the curriculum office which supports the curriculum approval process internally at pcc and externally for the state.
Manager, Instructional Media Services
Portland Community College
Portland, Or
Managed all aspects of the instructional media services’ office including budgets, staff and program development.
Managed instructional technology services which helps instructors and students use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Managed library computer systems including server administrator, desktop support specialists, and faculty and student production rooms.
Managed student and course-management helpdesks.
Managed audiovisual services including equipment delivery, purchases, installation, maintenance, and classroom support.
Trained instructors, department chairs and deans on general and specific pedagogical, technological and software related issues in incorporating technology into classroom-based classes.
Coordinator, Service Development
Freightliner Corp.
Portland, Or
Coordinated the service development training program for the freightliner training department.
Developed and coordinated the computer-based-training program.
Developed and implemented technical training programs, including videos, self-paced manuals, instructor and student manuals.
Coordinated train-the-trainer program consisting of 40 dealer trainers throughout the US and Canada, including presentation skills, computers, technical information, program administration.
Co-Founder and Director
Quito Language And Cultural Center
Quito, Ecuador
Co-founded and directed language and cultural center offering intensive spanish and english language classes to universities, high schools and individuals.
Developed and monitored budgets and grants. Managed and trained staff of instructors and office personnel. Developed programs and curriculum.
Coordinated and administered country wide language training program for the us embassy, lewis and clark university.
Supervised volunteer staff, including recruitment, training, motivation, and evaluation.
Director of ESL Program
National Graduate University
Arlington, Va
Directed ESL Program, Including Budget Management, Program And Curriculum Development, Student Counseling, Supervision Of Staff, Cultural Orientations, And Resolution Of Immigration Problems.
Evaluated And Tested Methodology, Structure And Overall Effectiveness Of Esl Programs.
Marketed Programs through The Creation Of Brochures, Media Advertising Campaigns, And Direct Mailings.
Taught All Levels of ESL
Instructor, Computer and ESL
Colleges, Language Institutes, And Embassies
Taught All Variety Of Computer And Esl Courses Including Online
Education
Community College Leadership Doctoral Program, Oregon State University (In Progress)
Masters In Adult Education, Oregon State University
Bachelors In International Studies, University Of Washington
Languages
Fluent Spanish, Conversational Portuguese
Volunteer
Atkinson Elementary
Portland Youth Builders - Board Member
Bi-Lingual (Spanish\English) Class Aide, Basketball Coach
