Professional Vita

EDUCATION
Gonzaga University
Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies     
June 2017-May 2018    

• Graduate Assistant 
• Background research to change the scholarship funding for the doctoral program

​Gonzaga University                                                                                                                 
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership                                                                   
October 2014 – May 2017

• Concentration in Servant-Leadership
• 3.9 GPA
• Teaching Assistant for courses on Foresight and Strategy (Theory U)

Eastern Washington University                                                                                         
Bachelor of Arts in English Literary Studies                                                                   
​April 1996 – June 1998

• 3.9 GPA
• cum laude, Dean’s List, and National Dean’s List

​WORK EXPERIENCE
InCity Property Holdings
Resident Manager
March 2018 - Present

• Achieved low vacancy rates, increased resident retention, and increased revenue
• Managed budget and worked with vendors to ensure low cost services
• Implemented new marketing strategies and created a social media presence

Gonzaga University                                                                                                           
Graduate Assistant                                                                                                   
​June 2017 - May 2018

• Conducted interviews of key stakeholders and researched University requirements to create a policy change for the scholarship funding for the doctoral program
• Wrote policy for scholarship funding for dissertation students
• Created an online survey to conduct changes to the course descriptions for the doctoral program

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Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada                                                                                    
Executive Director  and Board Member                                                                                            
April 2015 – August 2016                                                                                                                 

• Obtained the Clark County Outside Agency Grant for $10,000
• Designed, managed, and implemented the community programs
• Built community among constituents and resolved conflicts
• Developed, managed, and tracked budgets
• Promoted events through social media and website marketing
• Recruited volunteers and increased community support

                                                                                             

SKILLS

• Organizational Management
• Team Building
• Leadership Development
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Budgeting
• Board Development
• Community Building
• Volunteer Coordinating
• Event Planning
• Marketing

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• Conflict Resolution
• Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue
• Circles of Trust Communication Methods
• Group Facilitation
• Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Community Engagement
• Teaching and Training
• Listserv, Website, and Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Office and CRM Software

COURSES AND TRAINING
Quantitative Data Analysis - January 2018
Gonzaga University

Leadership Theory - September 2017
Gonzaga University

Principles of Research - June 2017
Gonzaga University

Organizational Theory - June 2017
Gonzaga University

Leadership Capstone Project - January 2017
Gonzaga University

Applied Communication Research - January 2017
Gonzaga University

Foresight and Strategy (Theory U) - October 2016
Gonzaga University

Living Undivided - October 2016
Center for Courage and Renewal

Organizational Ethics - September 2016
Gonzaga University

Leadership, Justice, and Forgiveness - June 2016
Gonzaga University

Leadership Community Empowerment Collaboration & Dialogue - April 2016
Gonzaga University

Seminar in Communication Consulting & Training - January 2016
Gonzaga University

Organizational Communication - October 2015
Gonzaga University

Servant-Leadership - September 2015
Gonzaga University

Leadership and Diversity - July 2015
Gonzaga University

Habits of the Heart Clergy Retreat - August 2015
Center for Courage and Renewal

Leadership and Imagination - March 2015
Gonzaga University

Organizational Leadership - January 2015
Gonzaga University

Organizational Theory - October 2014
Gonzaga University

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions                            Chicago, Illinois
Ambassador                                                                                              January 2015 - February 2018

• Promoting the Parliament in my local community
• Presented on a Women’s Call to Ministry at the 2015 Parliament in Salt Lake City

Unity Church of North Idaho                                                                  Coeur d’Alene, Idaho             
Adult Education Coordinator                                                                  November 2008 – October 2009
Volunteer Coordinator and Prayer Chaplain                                          April 2002 – June 2004

• Led the adult education program to assist the church in qualifying for leadership training
• Created and implemented a volunteer program

 
Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho                                                       Hayden, Idaho                          
Construction Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, and Board Member   June 2003 - August 2005

• Led the construction site for the first Women’s Build home in North Idaho
• 2004 Construction Volunteer of the Year