Doctor of Education, Sam Houston State University, May 2026, Higher Education Leadership

Master of Arts, University of Houston-Clear Lake, August 2009, Cross-Cultural Studies

Bachelor of Arts, University of Houston-Clear Lake, December 2006, Humanities, Pre-Law Track

2020-Present: Sociology Instructor, Lamar State College Port Arthur

Responsible for online instruction of SOCI 1301: Introductory Sociology. Responsible for daily, weekly, and scheduled performance evaluations. Responsible for accurate record keeping of attendance, work performance, and curriculum alignment. Accountable for the timely completion and submission of related course documents, including attendance verification, administrative summons, and course grades. Responsible for planning course projects and establishing course goals according to the time restraints of each term, and achieving the results of previous terms.

2017-2019: Sociology Instructor, Lee College

Responsible for online instruction of SOCI 1301: Introductory Sociology. Responsible for daily, weekly, and scheduled performance evaluations. Responsible for accurate record keeping of attendance, work performance, and curriculum alignment. Accountable for the timely completion and submission of related course documents, including attendance verification, administrative summons, and course grades. Responsible for planning course projects and establishing course goals according to the time restraints of each term, and achieving the results of previous terms.

2010-2014: Instructor, Lee College

Responsible for the instruction of several courses, including team teaching. Responsible for daily, weekly, and scheduled performance evaluations. Responsible for accurate record keeping of attendance, work performance, and curriculum alignment. Accountable for the timely completion and submission of related course documents, including attendance verification, administrative summons, and course grades. Responsible for planning course projects and establishing course goals according to the time restraints of each term, and achieving the results of previous terms. Courses Taught: EDUC 1300: Learning Frameworks; HUMA 1301: Introduction to the Humanities; HUMA 1305: Introduction to Mexican American Studies; and SOCI 1301: Introductory Sociology. Was involved in other campus activities, including the Puente Mentoring Program; assisted in recruiting students to the Puente Mentoring Program; coordinated Puente field Trips; and assisted in Puente campus events. Team taught the following Puente courses: EDUC 1300 and ENGL 1301; LSSS 300 and ENRD 402; HUMA 1305 and ENGL 1301; and HUMA 1305 and ENGL 1302

2023-Current: Construction Project Manager, Lamar University

Oversee all aspects of construction projects, including establishment and tracking of baseline budgets and schedules, evaluation, and selection of design consultants and general contractors, assisting in the administration of contracts, ensuring contract compliance, coordinating all project team activities, and organizing and managing all project documentation. Assist in the preparation of Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals as needed. Apply and ensure compliance with all departmental, university, and Texas State University System policies and procedures. Coordinate with local, state, and federal regulatory authorities as needed and ensure compliance with all applicable codes, rules, and regulations. Oversee and direct the progress of consultants, recommend alternatives, and facilitate timely decisions by stakeholders. Ensure design and construction documents comply with project requirements. Inspect all work in progress at assigned construction sites. Provide regular progress reports to the immediate supervisor and to university leadership as needed. Process and organize all project documents such as contracts, pay applications, and change orders. Oversee warranty period activities and communication with building users and contractors. Provide consistent, timely, and reliable communication between all team members, including stakeholders, design consultants, University staff, and contractors, to ensure that project goals and objectives are understood and achieved. Participate in emergency preparedness and response, and disaster restoration as needed.

2018-2023: Director of Purchasing and Contracts, Lamar State College Port Arthur

Responsible for reviewing and processing requisitions for compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Review and approve state vouchers for correctness. Serve as the campus's historically underutilized business coordinator and attend HUB forums. Write specifications and issue bids as required by the Statewide Procurement Division. Ensure annual service contracts are in place for each fiscal year for the campus. Conduct purchasing seminars for potential vendors. Serve as the campus risk manager; maintain and manage programs/committees. Ensure compliance with Minors on Campus Training. Participate actively in the construction projects of the college. Responsible for completing the reporting that takes place on the Economic Development Administration Grants that the college has been a recipient of in the last two years. Supervises the Purchasing Assistant for the department. Responsible for completing the purchasing and HUB reports to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the college and the Texas State University System. Oversaw the operations of the Seawall Café on campus.

2017-2018: Director of Purchasing and Contracts, Lamar State College Orange

Responsible for reviewing and processing requisitions for compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Review and approve state vouchers for correctness. Serve as the campus's historically underutilized business coordinator and attend HUB forums. Write specifications and issue bids as required by the Statewide Procurement Division. Ensure annual service contracts are in place for each fiscal year for the campus. Conduct purchasing seminars for potential vendors. Responsible for completing the purchasing and HUB reports to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the college and the Texas State University System. Served as the Procurement Card Administrator for the campus. 

2014-2016: Coordinator of Student Activities and Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Lamar State College Orange

Responsible for developing goals and objectives on an annual basis for the department. Conducted periodic evaluations of department operations, including personnel, student activities, student organization procedures, and use of resources. Planned and coordinated educational and social activities with student organizations, campus faculty and staff, professional artists, and outside agencies. Assisted student organization sponsors and officers in training members to develop social responsibility, citizenship, and leadership. Served as the advisor for the Student Government Association and worked with students daily. Established and maintained current files on all activities of campus organizations. Compiled information into the monthly and yearly campus activity calendar and kept information current. Developed and maintained the budget for the department and worked in conjunction with student organizations in developing activity budgets and their presentations to the budget hearing committee. Supervised the Program Assistant II and three student workers. Supervised all operations of the Student Center, including the scheduling of rooms for students, faculty, alumni, and the community. Served on the Community Service Assessment Team Committee. Served as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator.

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