Experience

• Regent University

  Benefits/Employment Specialist

  Promoted from HR Assistant into newly created position of Benefits Specialist; addressed inquiries for employment and benefits-related concerns; advised supervisors, employees, and applicants in employment/hiring procedures; maintained and analyzed employee benefits documentation, performance reviews, exit interviews, and invoice processing; helped re-format, edit, and produce new Employee Handbook; served as HR webmaster; re-organized Form I-9 and new hire processing for new employees; trained campus partners on hiring process procedures; led candidate benefit briefings, new employee benefits meetings, and hire/interview trainings; completed background check investigations and employment verifications; led University Wellness Program and created fitness workout group; recipient of Regent University 2008 President’s Award for Excellence Award demonstrating excellence, innovation, and integrity in the workplace; chaired President’s Award of Excellence committee after recognition. Responsible for an employee population averaging 600 and a student population averaging 2,500.

• Regent University

  Asst Dir, Student Activities; Title IX Coordinator

  Helped create new Office of Student Activities and Leadership; assisted in leadership development training and retreats for student leaders; oversaw student club charter process; re-formatted student club manual; oversaw and co-created Student Activities Board with Student Government Association President/student employee; oversaw and created a streamlined online event management system for student clubs; coordinated with intramural sports in development and event management; coordinated new international student orientation and programming; served as supporting Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 student visa holders; supervised two part-time student employees. Evolved responsibilities to become the first Title IX Coordinator; created and managed Title IX educational materials, training, rights forms, investigative procedures, reporting charts, anonymous reporting form, and website; Investigated all complaints of sex/gender-based discrimination from student perspective; identified and focused on remedying the effects of student sexual misconduct; worked with campus police, student conduct, IT, and HR for compliance with Title IX. Responsible for campus community of ~2,500 students and ~600 employees and an average oversight/investigation caseload of ~5.

• Regent University

  Adjunct Professor

  Facilitated course content and assessed student knowledge and application for two types of online courses, Constitutional Law for Government and Criminal Justice.

• Tidewater Community College

  Adjunct Professor

  Developed & taught campus course, Basics of American Politics; assessed student knowledge & application.

• Northeastern University

  Deputy Title IX Coordinator/Investigator

  Hired as first Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Worked to create new office and transitioned Title IX function from Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Created an online university-wide module for co-op/internship course; created and implemented data content management site for the centralized repository of investigative documents; developed and facilitated a variety of Title IX training courses for campus community members; collaborated with campus police, student conduct, and student support groups, as well as HR to investigate, remedy, and resolve complaints of sex/gender-based discrimination from faculty, staff, and students; trained and coached new investigator and multiple campus partners on new Title IX systems; participated in federal government compliance project; oversaw student employee office projects related to data analytics and investigation report compilation. Member of Title IX Coordinating Committee working with executive administrators toward campus-wide compliance efforts; responsible for campus community of ~25,000 students, 1,600 employees, and an average investigation caseload of ~10.

• Christopher Newport University

  Title IX Investigator

  Assisted in the oversight of compliance efforts, training to campus community, and investigation/disposition of complaints related to Title IX, harassment, and discrimination in a prompt, thorough, impartial, and equitable manner by identifying University policies relevant to the complaint; identify/interview relevant parties/witnesses; identifying, gathering, and assessing information relevant to the investigation; apply relevant policies/laws; and make findings of fact and responsibility in cases. Served as point of contact for all internal/external inquiries related to Title IX. Assisted with coordinator/presenting comprehensive training/education on Title IX/EO policies/procedures to faculty, staff, and students; and programs that address prevention/awareness of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct (e.g. sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking). Responsible for campus community of ~5,000 students, 300 employees, and an average investigation caseload of ~3.

• Butler University

  Title IX Coordinator

  Responsible for addressing the University’s response to stop, prevent, and remedy sexually harassing behaviors, per federal laws/regulations and best-practice, for faculty/staff and students. Handled ~100 reports of sex discrimination/ harassment/ assault allegations, oversaw investigations, assessed rights and responsibilities and determined interim remedies for complainants/respondents to ensure equity throughout process. Implemented content management system for centralized repository of case materials and documentation. Coordinated with ~10 employees assigned to investigate/advise during procedures; developed and facilitated training and education to various community constituents on policies, procedures, rights, and resources; built strong relationships for case collaboration and education/prevention work with campus police, student conduct, HR, and student groups. Responsible for a campus community of ~4,500 students, 400 employees, and an average oversight caseload of ~20.

• University of Maryland

  Senior Investigator, Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct

  Serves as university’s lead investigator in cases of complaints of sexual misconduct and Title IX, involving employees, students, and persons who serve the university as its agents; responsible for leading independent and unbiased investigations in accordance with policy and procedures; manages daily responsibilities associating with conducting the most complex and lengthy investigations and will work in close collaboration with other campus stakeholders, such as UMD police. Maintains well-documented, thorough investigative processes and records, maintains timely communication with all parties and stakeholders, provides sound technical and practical advice and guidance on sexual misconduct and Title IX matters; provides professionally written and comprehensive reports. Assists with campus training, reporting, programming, and outreach. Responsible for campus community of ~40,000 students, ~10,000 employees, and an average investigation caseload of ~4.

• City of Hampton

  Police Patrol Officer Recruit

  Resigned from academy after application of the use of lethal force was not something I was prepared for mentally.