Fort Worth, Texas, United States
I believe a college degree shouldn't take four or six years of your life and decades of your paycheck. After navigating the hurdles of being a nontraditional student myself, I developed a "Roadmap"--a streamlined path to a BBA designed specifically for busy adults.-- which can put any nontraditional on the path finish earlier and with less debt to stress about later. I started helping other professionals bypass traditional academic roadblocks, leverage alternative credits, and finally check "Graduate" off their bucket list. When starting my business recently, I wondered just how many nontraditional students felt like me when starting their college journey? I knew that I had grown cobwebs on my basic school skills and abilities, but how bad it was, I wasn't sure. So I just started putting in 100% effort into all of my coursework. When I started though, I presumed that I would give up quickly because of my fear of failure. But instead, I gave it my all and found that I was able to learn anything if I studied it hard enough. Not being in school for over 20 or more years doesn't have to destroy your success. If you have the will, I can show you the way.
Educational Consultant | Nontraditional Student Advocate Empowered adult learners to navigate higher education by identifying accelerated pathways, credit-for-prior-learning (CPL) opportunities, and low-cost alternatives to traditional degree tracks. Developed customized academic roadmaps that reduced student debt by maximizing transfer credits and identifying strategic scholarship and grant opportunities. Specialized in "degree hacking" strategies, helping students leverage online coursework and competency-based education to graduate faster without sacrificing quality. Mentored students through the psychological transition of returning to school, transforming "academic anxiety" into a sense of accomplishment and professional pride. Focused on the "Student Experience," helping clients take ownership of their education and view their non-traditional path as a competitive advantage in the workforce. Provided end-to-end support, from initial enrollment hurdles to final degree completion, ensuring a seamless and dignified academic journey.
Developed a specialized research base using citation mining and synthesis matrices to organize and evaluate peer-reviewed business literature. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized advanced Excel trackers to synthesize findings from diverse academic sources, focusing on the intersection of human behavior and business logic. Curriculum Focus: Concentrated on Human Resources and Organizational Psychology, gaining a deep understanding of the mechanics behind high-performing teams and business ethics. SMART Methodology: Applied rigorous goal-setting frameworks to academic projects, consistently meeting complex milestones for multi-phase business case studies.
From day one I became a professional adapter of anything they threw at me. Onboarding new hires and creating job postings for online listings. Next,marketing on social media became my proudest new skill that I conquered. This includes scheduling, organization, document handling, and communication. Effective time management skills like prioritizing tasks, meet deadlines, and stay productive even when working across numerous time zones. I made my own templates for many of the daily task that needed to be streamlined. I have a proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint as I became an expert at creating reports, managing spreadsheets, sending emails, and preparing presentations. I am also familiar with Google Workspace—Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, and Meet. A lot of companies operate entirely on this platform, so became proficient in all the Google tools and can now do all the main tasks possible the Google Workspace. I was able to adapt quickly to advanced tools such as CRMs, project management systems, and customer service platforms with whatever the business requires. I have strong technical skills in these areas which ensures the ability to fit right in with all environments and company cultures. I understand project workflows deeply and have no trouble in coordinating a team in fast-paced environment while still getting the most beneficial results. I am an expert at comparing prices, researching competitors, or pulling data for reports, my past research skills allowed me to develop innovative solutions backed by facts. My adaptability is by far the best skill I have always brought to the table. It is a positive skill which any business wants it's employees to have by the time they start working.
Orchestrated daily operations for a high-volume drywall contracting firm, overseeing scheduling, logistics, and administrative workflows for multiple residential and commercial projects. Optimized the bidding and estimating process by managing documentation and ensuring timely submission of project proposals. Streamlined accounts receivable and payable, significantly reducing payment cycles through proactive vendor management and client follow-up. Acted as the central hub for communication between general contractors, field crews, and homeowners to ensure project timelines remained on track.
Managed the administrative lifecycle of custom machine builds, from initial quote and parts procurement to final assembly and shipping logistics. Served as the primary liaison between engineering teams, shop floor supervisors, and clients, ensuring technical specifications and lead times were clearly communicated. Oversaw a complex supply chain of specialized components, managing vendor relationships and tracking inventory to prevent production bottlenecks. Directed the "Work-in-Progress" (WIP) documentation, ensuring all build hours and materials were accurately tracked for project costing and profitability analysis.
Acted as a calm, professional voice for callers in high-stress situations, ensuring they felt heard and supported. Quickly assessed incoming calls to determine urgency, utilizing problem-solving skills to route information efficiently. Mastered in multi-line phone systems and specialized CRM software to track and manage client communications. Adapted tone and messaging to align with the specific brand identity and "voice" of over 100+ different client accounts. Managed inbound communications for 100+ professional clients, specializing in after-hours emergency dispatch. Ensured data integrity by accurately recording and transmitting sensitive information under tight deadlines. Consistently met high performance benchmarks for call handling time and customer satisfaction scores.