Education
- M.S.Ed. Secondary Education: Instructional Technology; Old Dominion University, December 2018
- Preparing Future Professionals Certificate, Old Dominion University, December 2018
- Responsible Conduct of Research: Social & Behavioral, CITI Program, 2016-2019
- HootSuite Professional Certificate, HootSuite University, June 2013
- SuiteAnalytics: Reports and Searchers Certificate, NetSuite, 2012
- Continuing Education: Business: Stress Management and Human Development: Life Span, Cuesta College, 2011 and 2014
- Continuing Education: Creative Arts for Early Childhood Development, Central Texas College, 2007
- B.A. Theatre and Dance: Theatre, English; Old Dominion University, May 2005 Summa Cum Laude
- A.A. General Liberal Arts and Sciences; Ventura College, May 2003 High Honors
- A.A. Theater Arts; Ventura College, May 2003 High Honors
Experience
- Owner, Chicadita (2009-present)
- Graduate Research Assistant, Old Dominion University, 2016-2017
- Social Media Specialist, Etna Interactive (2013-2014)
- Scene Shop Assistant, Great American Melodrama (2011-2011)
- Marketing and Communications Director, MediBid (2009-2011)
- Theatre Shop Assistant, Old Dominion University (2003-2005)
- Stage Manager, Various (2002-2013)
- Acting Teacher, SOPA, CDMA, and CAD (2009-2012)
- Baby Program Designer and Instructor, S & S International Academy (2006-2008)
- Tutor, De Anza Middle School, 1996-1997
Teaching
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Marketing
- Website Marketing and Search Engine Optimization
- USP and Brand Identity for Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Musical Theatre
- Acting for TV and Film
- Baby Program
- Separation Class
- Substitute ESL Adult Learners
- Substitute EIKEN
- Acting and Shakespeare
- Young Learners
Published Books, Monographs, Book Reviews, And Papers
Peer Reviewed Journals:
- “Examining Collaborative Knowledge Construction in Microblogging-Based Learning Environments” (With Tian Luo) Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, December 2016, v. 16, pp. 365-390
Books:
- “Mom, you can make your child a genius!” (With Kazuko Nakamura; editor/voice talent) Asahi Press Japan, 2008, ISBN 978-4-255-00436-5
Newspapers:
- “Cat Needs Family Love For The Holidays” Stars and Stripes Kanto, Dec 26, 2008, p. 1
- “PAWS Is Celebrating Another Successful Year” Seahawk-Umitaka, Aug 22, 2008, p. 6
- “150 Kittens Get A Helping Paw” Stars and Stripes Kanto, Aug 1, 2008, pp. 1 & 4
Magazines:
- “Using a Free Market System in the Health Care Industry” SurgiStrategies Magazine, Mar 1, 2011.
- “Communication is Key to Opening Your Hospital Doors to Inbound Medical Tourism” Physician Hospitals of America Magazine, March 1, 2011. p. 14.
Creative Works
- Actor, Wake Up, Darling, Santa Maria Civic Theatre (2009)
- Sound Designer, Orestes 2.0, Old Dominion University (2004)
- Director, Mere Mortals, Ventura College (2002)
- Actor, The Good Woman of Setzuan, Ventura College (2002)
- Actor, Collision Course, Ventura College (2001)
Research Papers Presented At Professional Meetings
Posters:
- “Learning To Raise Orphaned Neonatal Kittens Through A Simulation Design: Change For Efficiency To Lower Kitten Mortality Rates” Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, November 2017
Research And Manuscripts In Progress
- Neonatal Kitten Simulation Formative Evaluation Paper Prototype Study
Consulting Activities
- SCORE Association San Luis Obispo’s Audience Analysis (2016)
Honors and Awards
- CSSDAR’s Outstanding Use of a Computer for DAR Under 60 Award, 1st Place (2015, 2016)
- El Paso de Robles Chapter NSDAR’s Outstanding Junior of the Year (2015, 2017)
- United Way’s Mr. Sketch Legend Award (2013)
- LinkedIn’s Top 10% Most Viewed Profiles (2012)
- Old Dominion University’s summa cum laude (2005)
- Old Dominion University’s Best and Brightest, Nominee (2005)
- Old Dominion University’s College of Arts and Letters Outstanding Student Award: Theatre (2005)
- Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities (2004, 2005)
- Old Dominion University Faculty Award of Excellence in Theatre Arts (2005)
- National Dean’s List (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
- Ventura College Foundation’s Outstanding Student Award in Theatre Arts (2002)
- Ventura College Foundation’s Diana Seely & Alfred O. Wilkinson Award (2002)
- United States Achievement Academy’s Leadership Award (2001)
- United States Achievement Academy’s Academics Award (2001)
- California State Board of Education’s Golden State Seal Merit Diploma (2001)
- Ventura High School’s Girl Student of the 4th Quarter (2001)
- Bank of America’s Achievement Award in Fine Arts, Finalist (2001)
Membership In Professional Societies
- Gamma Beta Phi Society, Member (2018)
- Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Member (2017-2018)
- HonorSociety.org, Highest Honor Member (2017)
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Member (2005)
- Golden Key International Honour Society, Member (2005)
University Service
- Stage Manager and Makeup Designer, Mr. Aesop’s Fabulous Fables, Old Dominion University (2004)
- Master Electrician, Venus, Old Dominion University (2003)
- Assistant Stage Manager, The Seagull, Old Dominion University (2003)
- Assistant Stage Manager, Deathtrap, Ventura College (2003)
- Costume Construction and Set Construction, The Good Woman of Setzuan, Ventura College (2002)
Professional Service
- Guest Workshop Instructor, SCORE Association San Luis Obispo (2014-present)
- Stage Manager, REC Foundation (2014)
- Outbound Marketing Consultant, NetSuite’s SuiteVolunteers (2013)
- Social Media Expert, Bria Fund Supporters (2011-present)
- Stage Manager, Santa Maria Civic Theatre (2009-2010)
Community Service
- Marketing Chair, Seven Sisters Quilt Show (2018-present)
- Quilter, ACQG Community Quilts (2018-present)
- Social Media and Website Support, ACQG (2017-present)
- DAR, Volunteer Information Specialist, CA State Page, Junior Chair (2015-present)
- Director of Marketing and Donations, PAWS Yokosuka (2007-2008)
- Neonatal Kitten Foster Parent, PAWS Yokosuka (2006-2009)