School Engineering
Resume:
McKinney,TX *****
Phone: 956-***-****
e-mail:**********@*****.***
Patricia Skipper
Professional Exprience
American Red Cross North Texas
Foundations & Grants Associate
2000-2012
University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX
Development Research Associate/Grant Writer
Coordinator, Special Projects-Grant Post Award Support
College Of Science, Mathematics & Technology
Consistency Management & Cooperative Discipline Consultant
Scholarship Coordinator
Program Director for Advance Placement/Dual Enrollment
Extension Program Director
Research Analyst
1998- 2000 Cameron Works, Inc. Brownsville, TX
Program Administrator/Planner
II-B Youth Coordinator
1989- 1997 Brownsville Independent School District/St. Joseph Academy Brownsville, TX
St. Joseph Academy
Middle School Educator
Besterio Middle School
Middle School Educator (English)
Vela Middle School
Middle School Educator (Eighth grade Literature/ Reading)
Faulk Middle School
Middle School Educator (English)
1990-1996
Villa Maria Language Institute
Summer School Educator
1st – 5th grade
1980-Present
Skipper’s Repair Plumbing
Office Manager, Accountant (Bookkeeper)
Education
1987- 1989 University of Texas-Pan American Brownsville, TX
Bachelor of Arts
Major: English
2nd: Special Education
Minor: Reading
1985-1987 Texas Southmost College Brownsville,TX
Associates in Arts
Organizations
Cambridge Who’s Who/Professional Women 2007-Present
Brownsville Herald Advisory Board 2006-Present
Professional Women Speak 2006-2013
Science & Math Academy/ 2006-2012
Planning Committee
Dual Enrollment Task Force 2000-2012
Episcopal Day School 2000-2004
PBA Treasurer
Brownsville School District 2000- 2006
Site- Based Decision- Making Committee
Member
Zonta International 1999- 2010
Member
Texas Scholars 1998- 2009
Committee Member
Business and Education Coalition 1998- 2010
Committee Member
Tech Prep Advisory Committee 1998-2010
Committee Member
St. Joseph Academy 1995- 1997
Advisor: CLC (Community Life Club)
Sponsor: Junior High Cheerleading
Vela Middle School 1992- 1993
Sponsor: Junior High Cheerleading
After School Tutoring Services
Advisor: Just Say No!
Counseling Supporter of the year
Assisted in developing the English/Reading Curriculum
Provided Training over procedures/policies for TEA
Faulk Middle School 1989- 1992
Sponsor: Junior High Cheerleading
Advisor: Just Say No!
Assisted in developing the English/Reading Curriculum
PTO Organizer
Provided assistance and preparation in TAAS Remediation
Conducted TAAS Writing Sessions
References
Dr. Emir Jose Macari,
Dean, College of Engineering
University of New Orleans
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Linda Fossen
Associate VP for Enrollment
University of Kentucky
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Jim Holt
Dean of WTCE
UTB/TSC
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Venessa Morse
Director
American Red Cross
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Dick Powell
Lecturer in Chemistry, UT Arlington
5728 Sterling Green Trail
Arlington, TX 76017
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Professional Development
Yvette Perez
Development Research Associate
University of Texas at Brownsville
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Work performed:
Cameron Works:
Collect, organize, and analyze data required in the development of plans or programs.
Prepare progress reports on plans and/or programs
Participate in planning conferences.
Review and evaluate planning material for contractual compliance.
Consult and communicate with other departments, agencies, and civic groups in furthering interest and/or action regarding a plan or program.
Conduct field surveys.
Work with local, state, and federal departments in matters concerning the coordination of plans and programs.
Develop procedures for implementing plans or programs.
Develop procedures for measuring progress made on a plan or program.
Develop in preparing applications to the Federal Government in planning related areas.
Develop policies for Federal programs, such as Food Stamps Employment and Training, TANF/ Choices, Welfare to Work Formula (WtW), Welfare to Work Competitive (WtW), and Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
Develop specifications for programs.
Develop specifications for Labor Market Survey.
Develop and establish program goals and objectives.
Develop program guidelines and regulations.
Develop schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals.
Develop evaluation instrument.
Evaluate program activities.
Develop workshops for Work experience programs under the Workforce Investment Act. (WIA).
Develop an assessment, which evaluates youth population in local area, evaluate current and projected labor market, identify services available in local area, and identify successful service providers in the community.
Develop workshops for the structure of the Workforce Investment Act.
Develop workshops for Youth Programs through the Workforce Investment System.
Develop workshops for serving the customer through the WIA and the One-Stop Delivery System.
Extensive Community Planning and Development
Economic Development/workshops and presentations
Training sessions conducted by the State of Texas, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Strategic Planning for Workforce Programs.
University of Texas at Brownsville & Texas Southmost College:
Organized and planned Advanced Placement Summer Institutes
Coordinate student and/or parent presentations.
Coordinate, organize, recruit and enroll students for Dual/Concurrent Enrollment.
Meet with parents, teachers, faculty and staff to share information about programs/scholarships.
Plan and participate with counselors in school activities regarding college awareness and college preparation. (College Night)
Organize and supervise college orientations and plan tours for parents and students.
Provide college preparation materials and curriculums including college entrance exams, college selection and applications, and scholarship applications.
Assist students with college admission letters, scholarship applications essays, and financial aid.
Develop and implement a mentor and tutor program for students.
Recruit, train, and supervise mentors and tutors.
Organize and supervise field trips and other events and activities.
Organize student workshops.
Organize the “Walk for Success”.
Utilize and maintain student database for the purpose of tracking the progress of students.
Organize, coordinate, and implement “Summer Institute” at UTB/TSC.
Organize, coordinate, and Implement “Summer Institute “ at TX A&M at Kingsville.
Organize, coordinate, and implement “Summer Bridge”.
Organize, maintain, and implement CMCD Program at assigned school sites.
Facilitate delivery of new teacher orientation and professional development for teachers regarding the CMCD Program.
Collaborate with teachers during grade level/department meetings to assist in increasing academic learning time in the classroom.
Interact with faculty, staff, parents, and students to promote the goals and objectives of the program.
Provide one on one support to principals as they manage and sustain implementation for continuous improvement.
Designed and managed a recruitment campaign/Engineering Dept.
Identified a student market/Engineering Dept.
Developed workshops/orientations to students, parents, and administrators for the Engineering Dept.
Provided information to ISD’s with access to enrollment, admission, testing, advising, financial assistance/information and program of study offered by the Engineering Dept. (Electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, etc…)
Coordinate all aspects of the Summer Bridge and TexPrep Program
Provide Principal Investigator and/or Dept. Chair with support on time and effort reporting, budget set-ups, budget analysis, paperwork for hiring, progress reports, compliance issues, contract revisions, extensions, close out, reminder of ethic certification, and reporting to granting agencies.
Manage all financial aspects for over 2.5 million in grants for CSMT.
Coordinates with the Development Specialist on new grant supported projects and assist the Dean and VPAA with budgetary analysis of grant supported projects.
Provide Time and Effort reporting for all Research Principle Investigators. (Time & Effort Representative for the College of Science, Math, and Technology) (Enrollment Management Division)
Developed and Implement AmeriCorps Program at UTB/TSC.
Prepare Informational materials and web pages.
Recruit for Alternatives Unlimited Tutoring Program for the LRGV.
Recruit students for the CREST Grant.
Write grants for the Enrollment Management Division to Federal, State, local and private organizations/foundations.
Identify, engage, cultivate, and solicit grants
Provide workshops on How to be a professional Grant Writer.
Other Duties:
Excellent communication Skills.
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to resolve issues effectively.
Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices.
Detailed-oriented, efficient, organized and professional.
Possess strong analytical and problem solving.
Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.
Experience and effective at multi-tasking.
Knowledge in tax returns/audits.
Experience in managing vendor accounts.
Knowledge in Generating weekly accounts, ensuring compliance with accounts, coordinating monthly payroll functions.
Experience in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll departments.
Experience in administrating on-line banking functions.
Experience in monitoring and recording company expenses.
Knowledge in preparing reports for presentations.
Experience in maintaining up-to-date confidential client files.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Microsoft Windows and Office.
Knowledge of United Way Grant Applications
Knowledge of Donor Perfect
Knowledge of Personify
Knowledge of Sage (Abila-accounting software for grants)
Knowledge of Razor’s Edge
Knowledge of Salesforce
Knowledge and have a Northeast Texas Database (foundations/corporations)
Experience in maintaining data on donor contacts and follow up
Experience in maintaining grant calendar to ensure timely submission of proposals and/or reports
Knowledgeable of HUD Regulations/Policies
Knowledgeable of Public Housing Regulations/Policies (which includes knowledge of Section 8
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Grant
Program
Audience
Date
Award
Texas Workforce Commission
Title II-B Plan
Youth Programs
1998
5 million
Texas Workforce Commission
Strategic and Operational Plan
Adult and youth programs
1999
20 million
Texas Workforce Commission
Title II-B Plan
Youth Programs
1999
5 million
Texas Workforce Commission
Welfare to Work Formula Plan
Adult Program
1999
3.7 million
Federal Agency
Welfare to Work Competitive Grant
Adult and Youth Programs
1999
5 million
Texas Workforce Commission
Strategic Operational Program
Adult and Youth Programs
2000
23 million
State
TexPrep Program
Engineer Program
2006-2014
$600,000
Private Foundation
At&T Foundation
Kiosk
2008
$23,559
Private Foundation/TG Public Benefit Program
Follow My Lead
Mentoring Program
2008-2014
$368,000
State/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Summer Bridge
Youth/Dual Enrollment
2008-2012
$400,000
State/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
GForce
Mentoring Program
2008-2012
$600,000
Private Foundation/OneStar
AmeriCorps Program
Mentoring/Enrollment Process
2009-2017
1.2 million
Department of Education
Veterans Upward Bound Program
Veterans/Enrollment Process
2012-2017
1.4 million
WalMart Foundation
Veterans Program
Veteran Enrollment/Tuition
2011-2015
50,000
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