Project Manager Management

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a dedicated communication professional with 8 years of professional

experience in education, human resources and business management. Areas of

specialization include recruitment, training, decision making, research,

curriculum development, instruction, presentation, and special events

coordination.

Core Competencies

. Corporate and Employment Training

. Higher Education Administration

. Instruction and Advising

. Intercultural Communication

. Diversity Training

. Special and Student Event Management

. Budget planning

. Conferences and Presentation

. Online and Webex Trainings

. Learning Sofware (Articulate, Camtasia, VoiceThread, Collobrate)

. Adult Education and Recuitment

. Written and Oral Communication

. Research Collection/Grant Writing

. Media Relations

. Strategic Marketing Planning

. Volunteer Management and Recuritment

. Research Methods and Design Capabilities

. Learning Management Systems

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Doctorate of Management and Organizational Leadership (in progress)

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Master of Science in Communication and Media Technologies and Business

Management

State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Art in Communication

Bachelor of Art in International Business and Management

Accomplishments

Managed a Special Project for National Significance for HUD as a consultant

Results: Development of national model for housing and employment for

people with HIV/AIDS

Creatively developed college level curriculum for students on and off of

the Internet

Results: Increased knowledge of over 100 students in the field of

communication, media and research

Planned and executed special events for students and community members at

FLCC

Results: Increased the morality of the campus center, provided students

with recognition for academic achievement and helped to create a community

presence for the campus center's conference room.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York

Instructional Designer

06/2013-Current

. Works with the school of Nursing's faculty and staff to create online

learning content

. Trains faculty and staff on the use of learning tools

. Administrates the Blackboard Learning system

. Manages the online orientation process

. Consults with faculty on learning resources and projects

. Leads the template and evaluation processes for online learning

Eagle Productivity Solutions, Rochester, New York

01/2013-Current

Corporate Trainer Consultant (per project)

. Works as a training consultant for large organizations and travels

nationally for training events

. Trains pharmaceutical representatives on CRM systems in salesforce.com

to improve business productivity

. Presents to training groups using adult learning methodology and

interpersonal communication skills

. Prepares employees to be effective and proficient in their field of

business

. Uses technology enhanced content to ensure comprehension and retention

Finger Lakes Community College, Victor Campus Center, Victor, New York

1/2009-Current

Interpersonal Communication Instructor-Adjunct (1/2009)

. Develops curriculum on interpersonal communication, relationship

management and public speaking

. Engages students through hands on activities, group projects and role

playing for understanding of material

. Tracks student progress through assessments, mini research projects

and course participation

. Instructs on communication theories for research purposes and how to

practice effective communication strategies in the workplace and

personal relationships, Course topics include: Conflict Management,

Intercultural and Nonverbal Communication, Relationship Building, and

Online Communication

Assistant Director- Enrollment and Operations (9/2009-8/2011)

. Ensured students are properly enrolled in courses and in compliance

with Federal Financial Aid regulations

. Developed leadership and enrichment programming for students

. Advised students on course selections, degree program options as well

as on personal and academic issues

. Acted as a liaison for other services and programs at the college

. Managed a budget for special events, vendors and utilities for the

campus center

. Developed strategy and maintained billing for conference center,

external events and programming

. Managed operational and administrative aspects of the campus center

. Planned and executed conferences, trainings and meetings at the campus

center

. Developed marketing and recruitment material

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

Online Communication Instructor-Adjunct

12/2008-Current

. Develops college level curriculum for media and communication skills

. Engages students through hands on activities and group projects to

facilitate the learning

. Tracks students' progress through online assessments and course

participation

. Instructs on use of communication theories for research and practice

of media literacy in daily life: course topics include: Presentation

Skills, Social Science Research, Conflict Management, Intercultural

Communication, Virtual Workplace Communication, Leadership and

Communication

REVELANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Corporation for AIDS Research and Education, Albany, New York

Project Manager (VR Grant Funded Researcher)

1/2012-01/01/2013

. Manages efforts of Special Project of National Significance with U.S.

Depart of HUD for Rochester Area

. Assists with development of employment and housing implementation

model for participants

. Conduct research on area resources for housing, employment and

education

. Facilitate meetings and conferences with area human services providers

to educate on HIV/AIDS population culture, programs and government

funding procedures

. Reviews project progress and complete evaluation reports

. Partners with agencies to address homelessness and unemployment in the

Rochester community

. Serve on local community committees to address major issues of

societal concern for local area

Monroe Community College, Rochester, New York

Mass Media Communication Instructor- Adjunct

9/2007- 1/2009

. Design and taught college level curriculum on media and communication

skills

. Engaged students through hands on activities and group projects to

further facilitate the learning process

. Tracked students' progress through assessments, course participation

and class presentations

. Instructed use of communication theories for research and practice of

media literacy in daily life: Conflict Management, Business

Communication, Intercultural Communication, Virtual Workplace

Communication, Leadership and Communication

Program Counselor- Rochester City School District High Schools

. Acted as a liaison between RSCD, MCC, students and parents to increase

retention and graduation rates

. Advised and referred students for tutoring, career options,

employment, and health services

Target Corporation, Rochester, New York

Human Resources Executive

6/2005-9/2007

. Managed HR: hiring process, terminations, evaluations, scheduling,

payroll, benefits, and hardship fund

. Facilitated cultural events and special trainings for employees

Publications

Kimbrel, Deanna (2008). The visual analysis of heterogeneous sex role

interactions: A content analysis of popular music videos. Rochester

Institute of Technology, 2008, 73 pages; 1460274

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