Professional Experience
From campus services to creative solutions, delivering impact at scale.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Director of Business Services
Richmond, VA · August 2023 – Present
- Provides strategic oversight for core service areas supporting 28,000+ students.
- Leads long-term planning including Dining Master Plan and capital projects.
- Expands food insecurity programming and cross-campus partnerships.
- Manages budgets, projects, staff, contracts, and new service initiatives.
Director of Campus Services
Richmond, VA · January 2015 – August 2023
- Directed multimillion-dollar portfolio including dining, tech, and retail units.
- Awarded $800K+ in annual grants and scholarships to students.
- Led digital transformations: mobile ordering, inventory, signage.
- Negotiated high-value contracts aligned with academic priorities.
Louisiana State University
Director, Retail Development and Technology
Baton Rouge, LA · July 2011 – December 2014
- Managed $40M+ in retail contracts, optimizing services and compliance.
- Implemented 85+ POS systems, security upgrades, and digital tools.
- Wrote LSU’s first PCI policy for institutional security standards.
Assistant Director
Baton Rouge, LA · September 2008 – July 2011
- Led operations for the Tiger Card Office across 5 campuses.
- Oversaw cross-campus MOUs and financial systems support.
Manager, Tiger Card Office
Baton Rouge, LA · October 2007 – September 2008
- Issued and maintained over 45,000 active University ID cards and services.
Assistant Technical Director, LSU Theatre
Baton Rouge, LA · August 2005 – October 2007
- Taught theatre lab classes, supervised shop operations, managed budgets.
Alley Theatre
Assistant Technical Director
Houston, TX · August 2001 – July 2005
- Managed scenic budgets and construction for 14+ annual productions.
- Supervised shop labor, design implementation, procurement, and logistics.