Geospatial and data analyst who can provide strategic intelligence for decision-making.
Strong client and training focus gained during with 20+ years as an educator paired with project management and reporting skills to support public-facing organizations and internal teams.
Adept at collaborating with technical and industry colleagues and non-technical stakeholders.
Able to develop and implement plans to collect, analyze, and report on data streams using database management and visualization tools.
Capable of ensuring strategies are aligned with business needs by staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Communication: Discord, Google for Workplace, Microsoft Office/365, Slack, Trello
Professional Experience
Chair of Science & Technology Department
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, Sewanee, TN
August 2020 - July 2023
Provided leadership and oversight for the department, including curriculum development, teacher support, and ensuring the overall success of the department. Collaborated with school administration to implement educational initiatives and foster student growth.
Spearheaded strategic planning to set department goals and develop reporting policies
Successfully managed a $20,000 budget, allocating resources for materials, professional development, and facilities operations, resulting in optimized departmental efficiency and improved learning outcomes
Hired, mentored, and evaluated new faculty and student workers to cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team
Educational Technology Coordinator
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, Sewanee, TN
August 2019 - July 2023
Designed, implemented, and supported the integration of technology tools and resources into the curriculum, aiming to enhance the overall educational experience. Partnered with educators to identify technology needs, provided training sessions, and stayed informed of emerging trends to ensure the effective use of technology in the organization.
Served as interim IT Coordinator, identifying and managing software and hardware needs
Coordinated academic and IT-focused programs and budgets in conjunction with MSP
Implemented and administered learning management (LMS) and student information system (SIS) databases for 850 stakeholders, optimizing technological infrastructure and ensuring seamless access to critical information
Wrote and executed Microsoft Excel and SQL scripts to conduct in-depth data analysis and generate comprehensive reports for administrators
Developed and delivered staff and student training sessions in person and online to ensure compliance
Initiated software and hardware systems and procedures for Covid-based transition to distance learning given a 2 week turnaround
Managed multiple technology integration projects simultaneously, ensuring performance, quality, strategy, and timelines were achieved using agile and waterfall frameworks.
Instructor, Science & Technology
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, Sewanee, TN
August 2016 - July 2023
Created and delivered custom curricula for science, math, research methods, and coding courses
Served as grade level advisor to plan and execute weekly meetings and team-building activities
Director of GIS and Graduate GIST certificate programs
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
August 2013 - June 2015
Oversaw the strategic planning, development, and administration of the program, ensuring academic excellence, student success, and alignment with the institution's educational goals.
Utilized data analysis and geospatial methods to plan, coordinate, and develop digital GIS (Geographic Information Systems) schemas, layers, and databases
Advised students on career goal setting and maintained program documentation
Wrote promotional materials and edited program information online and in print
Instructor, Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
August 2005 - June 2015
Developed and delivered data intensive curricula for graduate level courses including Quantitative Methods using Excel, SPSS, ArcGIS, and R software packages
Proposed, developed and delivered curricula in face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes to 1500+ undergraduate and graduate clients
Participated in cross-functional teams, with executives, administrators, and stakeholders to build relationships between academic and business entities
Communicated geographic research with diverse academic and community populations to promote community-university relationships
Led training sessions for faculty in best practices for building and delivering online courses
Additional Teaching Experience
Instructor, Developmental Studies, Pitt Community College, Winterville, NC, 2007-2008
Graduate Assistant, Department of Geography, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 2001-2005
Elementary Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District, South Gate, CA, 1996-2000
Education
University of Kentucky, PhD, Geography
University of Wyoming, MA, Geography
California State University, Los Angeles, BA, Geography