I am Human Resources Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong administrative skills, including organization, ability to multitask, time/project management, responsibility, and attention to detail. As a friendly, hardworking individual, I learn quickly and am very comfortable teaching and training adult learners. I am passionate about higher education and meeting the needs of students and employees. I care deeply for underserved communities and advocate for sustainable jobs and career equity.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
UMBC Human Resources
November 2021-Present
Talent Acquisition Specialist who coordinates recruitment and hiring of staff and faculty positions from job posting to offer acceptance. Serve as recruitment expert resource to campus departments to ensure the consistency and effectiveness of hiring practices and to demonstrate UMBC’s core value of inclusive excellence.
Assistant to the Chief of Staff
UMBC Office of the President and Office of Equity and Inclusion
October 2019-November 2021
Assistant to the Chief of Staff as a thought partner on planning and strategy to for the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI). Providing support and managing daily and long-term projects in the OEI and the President's Office.
Executive Assistant
Vice Provost of UMBC Enrollment Management
August 2018-October 2019
Executive Assistant to the VP of Enrollment Management and Assistant Vice Provost of Undergraduate Admissions.
Birth and Postpartum Doula and Educator
Informed Birth Choices
April 2012-October 2018
DONA certified birth and postpartum doula, providing prenatal and continuous labor support for over 50 clients. Doula services also included lactation, birth, and new infant care education. Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) providing lactation education to new parents and training for new doulas.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
May 2023
Community Leadership Master’s Program
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
December 2004
Emergency Health Services Management
2023 Baltimore Field School 2.0 awardee
NAPAHE 34th Annual Virtual Conference: “Building an Inclusive Culture” (Moderator)
Comprehensive resume and references available upon request.