Experience
Arthur J. Gallagher and Co.   April 2006 - Present
The Lighthouse of Houston   March 2003 - April 2006
Exterran  February 2001 - February 2003
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.   December 1999 - March 2001
Healthlink  July 1997 - February 1999
PwC  August 1992 - September 1994

Skills
Agency management..., Applied Systems Epic, Insurance, Controller, Planning Budgeting &..., Brokers, Certified Insurance..., Cognos, Financial Analysis, Captives, Working towards..., Accounting, Financial Accounting, JD Edwards, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Reinsurance, Professional Liability, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Leadership, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Customer Service, Strategic Planning

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1987 — 1992
Master of Professional Accounting, Financial Reporting & Audit, with Honors

Amarillo High School   1984 — 1987
High school diploma

Experience
The Lighthouse of Houston   October 2010 - Present
Kidventure Inc  May 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Social Media, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Leadership, Nonprofits, Marketing, PowerPoint

Education
Rice University   2010 — 2014
Master of Liberal Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Southern Methodist University   2008 — 2010
Public Policy & Human Rights, Pre-Law Studies

University of Redlands   2006 — 2008
Government, Pre-Law Studies

Experience
BASF  September 2014 - Present
BASF  May 2013 - September 2014
BASF  July 2012 - May 2013
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation  February 2011 - August 2012
The Lighthouse of Houston   January 2010 - October 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Team-oriented, Public Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Editing, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Management, Photography, Nonprofits, InDesign, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, Internal Communications, Brand Development, Website Development, Newsletters, Corporate Branding, Facebook, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Training, Crisis Communications, Media Planning, Email Marketing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Journalism, Publicity, Television, Speech Writing, Copy Editing, AP Style, Video Production, Community Development

Education
Florida International University   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication: Public Relations

Experience
Memorial Hermann Health System  November 2014 - Present
SNG Dialysis   February 2014 - November 2014
IHMS   June 2013 - April 2014
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System  September 2012 - April 2013
The Lighthouse of Houston   October 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Case Managment, Medical Case Management, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Social Services, Advocacy, Grief, Health, Group Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Individual Counselling, Adolescents, Family Therapy, Biopsychosocial..., Grief Counseling, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Motivational..., Case Management

Education
University of Houston   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Social Work

University of Houston-Downtown   2007 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Experience
James Dawson Design   November 2013 - Present
Alternative Surfaces, Inc.   November 2013 - Present
HR Ally, Inc   November 2011 - November 2013
The Lighthouse of Houston   February 2011 - November 2011
Strike Martketing   January 2011 - February 2011
Janet Gust Design Group   July 2008 - September 2010
nGenera  February 2008 - June 2008
Iconixx  May 2006 - June 2008
The Sojourner Cafe   July 2004 - May 2006
Washington Wholesale Liquor   April 2003 - October 2003

Skills
Performance Management, Incentive Programs, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Payroll, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Management, Interviews, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Employee Handbooks, Workforce Planning, HR Policies

Education
University of Houston   1990 — 1994
B.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management

Experience
Virginia Commonwealth University-Virginia Deaf-Blind Project   2008 - Present
chesterfield co. public schools   1995 - 2008
Indiana Department of Education/Special Ed. Division   1991 - 1993
The Lighthouse of Houston   1988 - 1989

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Program Development, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Training, Research, Curriculum Development, Social Media, Staff Development, Case Managment, Leadership

Education
Gallaudet University   1989 — 1991
M.A., Deaf Education - Early Intervention

Stephen F. Austin State University   1983 — 1987
BSR, Orientation and Mobility

Experience
The Lighthouse of Houston   September 2013 - Present
The Marker Group Inc   December 1997 - April 2012
Pacotech   September 1996 - December 1997

Skills
Records Management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, HR Policies, Outlook, Training, Applicant Tracking..., Performance Management, ADP Payroll, Administrative..., Employment Law, Deferred Compensation

Education
Incarnate Word Academy   1968 — 1972
Diploma, General

Lone Star College System
Liberal Arts

Experience
District Attorney's Office 
 
Douglas County District Court  January 2013 - May 2013
The Lighthouse of Houston   September 2008 - October 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Trial Practice, Criminal Law, Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Westlaw

Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Texas at Austin   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government