Educator | College Professor | Project Integration | Multi-Industry Experience

Academic Experience

Teaching Experience

• 30+ years of in teaching classes including  C++, C#, VBA, Python, Oracle, MS SQL, Active Service Page, Visual Basic, File Processing, HTML, Mathematics, MS Project, MS Office, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business Computing, Graphical User Design, Study Skills, Project Management at St. Edward’s University, Texas State University, Huntington Surrey High School, University of Texas and Notre Dame College
• 13+ years of teaching computer science at Austin Community College
• 5+ years of teaching computer information systems at Texas State University
• 10+ years of teaching mathematics at Austin Community College
• 3+ years of teaching computer science at St. Edward’s University
• 6+ years of teaching GRE/GMAT/SAT at St. Edward’s University
• 10+ years of teaching study skills at St. Edward’s University
• 5+ years of teaching computer science and mathematics to migrant students at St. Edward’s University
• 4+ years of teaching mathematics, physics, biology and computer science at Huntington Surrey High School
• 2+ years of providing business/computer workshops to business school students at University of Texas
• 6+ years of Career Planning and Management classes to university students from diverse backgrounds at St. Edward’s University
• 4+ years of coordinating LASSI, Myers Briggs workshops at St. Edward’s University

Academic Professional Experience

• 15+ years of experience in university setting as Director of Grants Administration, Education Specialist, Academic Counselor, Academic Advisor and Tutor Coordinator
• Provided academic counseling to students as Academic and Career Counselor at St. Edward’s University
• Experience as Academic Advisor to freshman and transfer students at St. Edward’s University
• Extensive experience working with students to acquire skills and knowledge to be successful in school and beyond
• Experience in developing methods to enhance communication between students, teaching staff and administrative staff
• Extensive experience in student learning, collaborative learning/teaching styles, and career exploration
• Extensive experience in supplemental instruction for college classes at St. Edward’s University
• Co-authored federal grant proposals which awarded in excess of six million dollars for the Student Support Department at St. Edward’s University
• Prepared analysis, design documents for cost estimates, performance reports, and proposals for Federal Trio Program
• Supervised 40+ tutors, supplemental instructors, and teaching assistants to provide student services and measured performance in compliance with policy and procedures in all administrative practices
• Conducted marketing activities to recruit students for academic support services
• Facilitated, coordinated and composed study skills course text for teaching Creative Learning course and Freshman Studies classes for high-risk students
• Developed and integrated computer-assisted-instruction (CAI) into tutoring sessions
• Wrote research paper, instructional materials and teaching aids for high school students
• Developed GRE/GMAT and SAT/ACT preparatory curriculum
• Developed college preparatory curriculum for adult learners for the New College program at St. Edward’s University
• Developed curriculum for FasTrack Inc. to obtain State of Texas license to teach computer classes under Texas Workforce Commission

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Directed team members from cross-functional organizations to implement technology-driven marketing programs which increased subscriber base resulting in a total of 1000+ new customers.
• Cost Savings: Achieved cost reduction savings of ~$350k a month through technological streamlining and consolidation of 5+ legacy systems into one specification system.
• Full-Cycle Project Management: Managed Project Design, Scope, Planning (resource, risk, and budget), Design, and Build to streamline and implement projects.
• A Project Manager/Business Analyst with more than 20+ years of progressive experience in diversified industries including government agencies, healthcare industry, educational institutions and the private sector.
• Expert business analysis skills to include establishment of excellent customer relationships, understanding current business processes, ability to suggest business process improvements.
• Experience in Requirements Management, Project Management, Agile/Scrum Development, Resource Planning, Application Design, Software Testing and Software Quality Assurance.
• Expert facilitation skills with ability to moderate process differences to achieve desired goals.
• Familiarity with Business Process Improvement, User Groups, Standards for software and process development.
• Handled projects with companies with managed diversified developers, programmers, database administrators, and business analysts.
• Extensive knowledge in VB.Net, Oracle, MS SQL, C++, Python, Visual Basic, Web Development, WebSphere, JAVA, Active Server Pages, MS Access, and Microsoft Office.
• Recognized as an effective communicator and results driven professional with strong business and IT skills honed as a PMP, MBA and ITIL certified professional.

• Certified ITIL® Professional
• Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute