Program & Project Management Leader
PMP | Higher Education & Government Operations
Bridging strategy and execution across higher education, government operations, military programs, and IT systems implementation for over 15 years.
About
I am a Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 15 years of experience leading multi-stakeholder initiatives across higher education, government operations, military programs, and IT systems implementation. My work bridges strategy and execution, aligning people, systems, and processes to deliver measurable results.
From launching grant-funded academic programs to implementing enterprise CRM systems and leading military logistics operations, I specialize in turning complex initiatives into structured, successful outcomes.
15+
Years Experience
$1.2M+
Budgets & Operational Assets Managed
98%
Compliance & Mission Success Rate
20+
Team Members Led
Career
Palomar College — San Diego, CA
2023 – Present
Southwestern College — Chula Vista, CA
2022 – Present
Calibre Systems Inc — Alexandria, VA
2021
TRA Advocates — Irvine, CA
2019 – 2020
Southwestern College — Chula Vista, CA
2016 – 2019
Southern States University — San Diego, CA
2015 – 2022
Allied American University — Laguna Hills, CA
2013 – 2016
Central Texas College — San Diego, CA
2011 – 2014
United States Navy — San Diego, CA
2006 – 2010
Work
Academic Program Development
40+ students per cohort · 80% exam readiness rate · State grant funded
Launched a grant-funded CAPM certification preparation program from concept to delivery in under six months. Developed 10+ structured curriculum modules with project-based simulations, coordinating across 8 cross-functional partners including faculty, administrators, and community stakeholders.
Systems Implementation
$200K budget · 2,000+ students supported · 90% user adoption
Led a department-wide CRM implementation from requirements through go-live, migrating 30,000+ data records and onboarding 50+ staff users. Partnered with IT, enrollment, academic leadership, and external vendors to achieve 90% adoption within six months and long-term system sustainability.
Veterans Services
1,000+ veterans annually · 30% efficiency gain · 98% compliance accuracy
Managed certification operations processing 300+ monthly certifications for veteran students. Implemented dashboards that reduced processing errors by 30% while maintaining 98%+ compliance accuracy across GI Bill and CAL VET regulatory audits.
Military Education
15-person team · 1,200+ annual enrollments · 30+ installation partnerships
Directed outreach operations across multiple military installations, managing 500+ monthly student interactions and building a network of 30+ military education office partnerships. Leveraged CRM forecasting to consistently hit enrollment targets within 10% accuracy.
IT Infrastructure
300+ devices · 5 locations · Zero major disruptions
Coordinated a multi-site hardware refresh deploying 300+ devices across 5 locations, completing the rollout on schedule with a 95%+ on-time delivery rate. Reduced system downtime by 30% with zero major service disruptions during the transition.
Military Operations
20-person team · $1.2M in assets · 98% mission success rate
Led a cross-functional team managing $1.2M in operational assets through structured scheduling and risk mitigation. Oversaw 15+ concurrent operational tasks across 4 departments, coordinating equipment and personnel allocation for time-sensitive missions.
Higher Education
250+ students annually · 92% completion rate · 4.5/5 satisfaction
Delivered business and accounting instruction across 4+ courses per term in online and in-person formats, serving classes of 25–40 students. Maintained a 92% course completion rate and strong student satisfaction scores through adaptive teaching and clear project timelines.
Business Development
$1M+ pipeline · 20% engagement growth · 10+ partnerships
Built and managed a $1M+ opportunity pipeline through targeted outreach and performance-driven marketing initiatives. Improved lead conversion by 20% and established 10+ strategic partnerships to support sustained organizational growth.
Background
Northcentral University — Prescott Valley, AZ
Hawaii Pacific University — Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Pacific University — Honolulu, HI
Expertise
Contact
Open to academic, consulting, and program management opportunities. Based in San Diego, California.