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Educational Administrator & Instructional Design Expert | Department Chair | Program Development Leader | Food Safety & Hospital
Dynamic higher education leader and hospitality management expert with 15+ years of industry experience and 11+ years in academia, specializing in educational administration, instructional design, and project management. Proven track record of driving organizational excellence as Department Chair and Associate Professor at Northwestern State University, where I successfully led ACPHA accreditation initiatives and pioneered innovative curriculum development.
Demonstrated expertise in:
• Learning & Development: Design and implementation of cutting-edge hospitality management curricula, including international study programs and experiential learning initiatives
• Project Management: Led complex, multi-stakeholder projects including program accreditation, curriculum redesign, and cross-institutional partnerships
• Corporate Training: ServSafe certified instructor with extensive experience in food safety training and compliance
• Educational Technology: Proficient in Articulate Storyline and various LMS platforms, creating engaging online learning experiences
• Operations Management: Comprehensive background in food service operations, event management, and hospitality services
Key Achievements:
• Spearheaded successful five-year ACPHA accreditation process
• Developed and led international educational programs across Europe
• Created innovative online courses for multiple institutions including Lipscomb University and Valencia College • Built strategic partnerships between academia and industry leaders to enhance student career outcomes
• Published research on food safety standards and hospitality innovation
Combining academic rigor with practical industry experience, I excel at bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. Passionate about mentoring future industry leaders and driving educational innovation in hospitality management and tourism.
Industry expertise: Learning Development, Higher Education Administration, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage Operations, Corporate Training, Instructional Design, Project Management, Educational Technology, Quality Assurance, and Curriculum Development.
