Objective: A career in professional development and presentation synthesizing my experience in marketing, communications and education. I am paticularly interested in corporate training and continuing education opportunities.

Profile

Strong coaching and communication skills with an ability to function both independently and on teams. Proven track record in mentoring, team building, organizational leadership, development and training. Award winning presenter and public speaker. History of coaching other professionals to excel at interpersonal communication, electronic media and public speaking in a variety of contexts. Strong understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methodology with a keen ability to oversee both internal and external research plans as well as recommend and implement change. Ability to understand and implement technology in the creation of multi-media presentations. Current understanding of social media platforms and their relevance and uses to businesses in today’s economy. Familiarity with various standardized assessments and their proper uses and applications in team development and corporate training. Established reputation as mentor and coach in a variety of contexts and settings.

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY- Wichita, KS

Master of Arts in Communications, (05/2005) GPA: 3.91/4.0

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/English Minor (05/1996) GPA: 3.79/4.0

*Emory Lindquist Honor Scholar, Mortar Board, Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Chi (President)

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PERMIAN BASIN – Odessa, TX

Educator Certification (08/2003) GPA: 3.75/4.0

*State Board Certification in English, ESL, Speech Communications, P

Skills Summary

Coaching and Mentoring

Report Preparation

Team Building

Corporate Training

Integrated Marketing

Public Relations

Project Management

Professional Presentations

Social Media Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COACHING AND MENTORING

Small Business Communications Coach for Mental Health Professionals-Counseling DFW

Life Coach (Emphasis in Corporate Communications)-CoachingDFW

Forensics Coach and Program Director, Trinity High School HEB ISD

Mock Trail Coach HEB ISD (One on one mentoring as well as team mentoring, Regional and State Awards)

Student Congress Mentor and Coach HEB ISD

Executive Communications Coach (Caseload between 5 and 22 clients) Coaching DFW

Mentoring Advisor to Caseload of 50 Incoming Residential Freshmen (Academics, College Adjustment)-WSU

Founding Member of Peer Assessment and Leadership Mentoring Program-Lee High School, Midland TX

Member of International Coaching Federation 2010

Portfolio Accreditation through ICF-IN PROGRESS (16 Training Hours Obtained and 63 Client Hours)

COMMUNICATIONS /CORPORATE TRAINING

Business and Professional Communications Instructor-Tarrant County College, Hurst TX.

Contract Instructor for onsite continuing education (Sexual Harassment Prevention, Diversity Training)

Keynote/Motivational Speaking (Various Engagements at local and regional conferences and seminars)

Business Seminar Facilitator (Organizational Communication, Turnover Assessment and Conflict Resolution)

Training for Small Business Leaders in Social Media and Integrated Marketing and Communications

Workshop Development and Facilitation: Work/Life Balance, Clergy Care and Organizational Transition

Communications Instructor: Interpersonal Communication, Theory, Public Speaking-Tarrant County College

Continuing Education Instructor for Speech Instructors-HEB ISD

Technology Update and Instruction in Power Point for Professional Speakers and Educators-TCCD

Author and Content Producer in Printed and Electronic Media (Articles, Radio and TV Commercials)

Occupational Safety Trainer: (CPR, First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety, Safety Training for Coaches, Medical Cost Offset, Health and Safety, EAP Utilization) WSC, WSU, PMHM

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

DESERT ROSE COACHING AND CONSULTING (COACHING DFW) Midland, TX| DFW, TX

Owner, Communications/Life Coach (2009-Present): Executive Coaching, Corporate Training

COUNSELING DFW Hurst, TX

Director of Coaching and Communications (2008-2011): Coaching Program Development, Clinical Training, One on One Coaching for Mental Health Professionals in Small Business Marketing and Work/Life Balance

TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE– Ft. Worth, TX|Hurst, TX

Adjunct Communications Instructor (2005-2011): Business and Professional Communication, Communication Theory, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking

HEB ISD – Bedford, TX (Trinity High School)

Forensics Coach, Program Director, Communications Instructor (2002-2007) Coached Forensics Team Members (State and National Levels of Competition), Student Instruction and Mentoring, Staff Development and Training in Speech Curriculum and Implementation

INTERVARSITY (IVCF) – Wichita, KS|Madison, WI

Field Staff Worker (1998-2002) Mentoring Students, Field Staff Team Development, Programming, Fundraising, Training Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, Staff Development, Student Instruction and Mentoring

PREFERRED MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT (PMHM) – Wichita, KS

Research Associate (1996-1998) Project management of clinical and marketing research, Outcomes Research Assessment Design, Quality Assurance Projects, Answering RFPs, and Consumer Satisfaction Indicators. Supported research efforts in the development and implementation of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) panel servicing companies without internal EAP programs.

WICHITA SWIM CLUB – (WSC) – Wichita, KS

Aquatics Supervisor (1991-1998) Staff Supervision, Coaching Swim Teams, Aquatics and Safety Instruction

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY |HOUSING (WSU)-Wichita KS

Freshman Advisor (1994-1996): Advising, Coaching, and mentoring a caseload of 50 Incoming Freshmen through the Freshman Advantage Program. Mentoring Students in Academics, Adjustment to College Life, Team Building, and Conflict Resolution. Alcohol Prevention Program Director

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | COGNITIVE RESEARCH LABORATORY – Wichita KS

Project Manager (1993-1996): Oversight of Research Projects Conducted in Lab, Professional Presentations

CHEVRON, USA- Midland, TX

Internship (Occupational Safety and Health) (1991): Summer Internship. Filing, Clerical Skills, Basic Office Support for the Occupational Safety and Health Department.

Education