colleen haight

interim associate dean of undergraduate education

About

An accomplished, creative, results-driven individual with a record of success in coaching and mentoring, talent identification and professional development. A skilled manager with a history of achievement in process improvement and strategy development and implementation in the academic, commercial and not-for-profit sectors. Strong experience leading global multi-media educational programs. Accomplished communicator with experience in radio, television, and web casting, as well as author of numerous articles for both academic and general audiences. A history of experience in building internal and external collaborative networks to quickly and efficiently identify potential solutions or solution providers.

Country

united states

City

atherton

Industry

higher education

Skill

nonprofits, leadership, public speaking, economics, research, fundraising, policy analysis, analysis, teaching, higher education, non profits, data analysis, entrepreneurship, strategy, public policy, strategic planning, program management, event planning, politics, university teaching, management, editing, grant writing, econometrics, qualitative research, social media, statistics, program evaluation, stata, policy, event management, spanish, spss, staff development, community outreach, program development, leadership development, microeconomics, economic research, grants, proposal writing, lecturing, coaching, economic development, government, public relations, budgets, blogging, social networking, international relations

Experience

interim associate dean of undergraduate education

san jose state university

2019-8 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

secretary - board of directors

research and respite for alzheimers disease

2010-7 - 2012-4 · 1 yr 10 mos

* Responsible for strategic oversight and governance of a mid-size non-profit dedicated to multi-generational care, including dementia care. * As Chair of Development Committee, initiated new fund raising and donor cultivation activities and events, resulting in 60% increase in revenues. * Work directly with Executive Director and other Board Members on strategic planning, budgeting and financial planning for organization, and governance issues. Work directly with city and county officials and community leaders. * Member of Board’s Executive Committee * As a Board member, creating unique and innovative services for those affected by dementia. For example, the launch of an innovative and unique short-term residential care facility for those affected by dementia.

economics program officer

institute for humane studies

2010-8 - 2011-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Responsible for talent identification and mentoring economics graduate students interested in pursuing career in ideas; identifying and mentoring innovative and entrepreneurial junior faculty Led the development of the Academic Entrepreneurship initiative from strategic vision through the creation and implementation of innovative programs for faculty. Worked with leadership team to implement mission-relevant programs consistent with donor intent.

member, board of directors

peninsula volunteers, inc.

2009-7 - 2010-6 · 1 yr

* President and Chairman 2009-2010; Vice-President 2008-2009; Secretary 2007-2008; Committee Chair 2004-2007 * Responsible for strategic oversight and governance of a mid-size non-profit dedicated to elder care. * Worked directly with Executive Director and other Board Members on strategic planning, budgeting and financial planning for organization, and governance issues. Worked directly with city and county officials and community leaders. * Member of Board’s Executive Committee * As Chair of Fund Development Committee, developed creative fund raising strategies and donor cultivation activities and events. Worked directly with high value donors, community leaders and city officials to implement quality programing consistent with donor intent. * Chair of Audit Committee, responsible for financial oversight of accounting and governance functions

operations manager

atomz corporation

1999-1 - 2003-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

* Managed all operational aspects of this internet start-up company, including financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, implementation of billing systems, project management, and supervision of Operations staff though a ten-fold increase in the size of the company. * Managed the growth phase of Atomz Corporation including procurement, real estate, communication systems, infrastructure, and accounting. * Selected and Implemented critical financial accounting system. * Key member of the leadership team in positioning the company for its eventual acquisition.

various positions including onboard services supervisor, zone controller, ramp services agent, servi

united airlines

1993-1 - 1999-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

secretary and treasurer

atherton disaster and preparedness team

2018-3 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

professor and department chair

san jose state university

2006-1 - 2019-8 · 13 yrs 8 mos

* As Director of Economics Department Internship program, coach and guide qualifying students in internship selection and worked with area businesses to place top students into appropriate positions in the community * Represent department and university to community through multiple television and radio appearances on various economic topics. * Mentor top students on career direction, grant and fellowship opportunities, and graduate program selection. * Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate classes in the economics department and the MBA program