LORAH W. BODIE                                                                    

 

 

Seeking opportunities to utilize skills in helping individuals reach their maximum potential and

organizations to achieve their goals.

 

 

 EDUCATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

MS - Counseling Education                                San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

BA  - Psychology                                              Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT

BS  - Information Science                                  Coleman College, San Diego, CA

 

Extended Studies:            Total Quality Management & Continuous Improvement, Situational

                                                 Leadership, Business Writing, Business Principals, Managerial Accounting &

 Budget Analysis, Proposal Development, Grant Management, Event Planning

 

CREDENTIALS:             San Diego Community College Teaching Credential

 

TEACHING EXP:                San Diego Community College - Kearny Adult School, San Diego, CA

                                                Coleman College, La Mesa, CA

 

 

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS-----------------------------------------------------------------

 

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY  - San Diego, CA                                                                       1997 – Present

Community Liaison for Instructional Programs, Department of Psychology

Areas of Responsibility

Internship Development

·         Serve as liaison with business and community organizations.

·         Develop internship opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students in off-campus settings.

·         Counsel students in the area of career development and job search assistance strategies.

·         Prepare Field Experience Agreements & other documentation to ensure insurance coverage for students at off-campus sites.

Community/Public Relations and Publications

·         Manage departmental website and oversee production of other marketing materials.

·         Produce bi-annual alumni newsletter, and provide content for College of Sciences publications.

·         Represent the Department of Psychology on the Media Relations Committee.

Research Management

·         Manage bi-annual Research Screening project, including production of online survey tools, student orientations and dissemination of data.

·         Coordinate the review process with the Institutional Review Board, faculty, student researchers, course instructors and participants.

·         Act as site administrator for departmental online research tracking system, support researchers, instructors and students in it’s use.

Information/Database Management

·         Develop and maintain databases to track activity for employers, community organizations, masters students, departmental space assignments and faculty information.

Commencement

·         Serve as department coordinator for commencement.

General Educational Assessment

·         Coordinated development of undergraduate goals and objectives and course matrix.

·         Developed and implemented annual graduate survey, analyzed and reported on findings.

 

 

SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP - San Diego, CA                                              1994 - 1997

Customer Service Manager, Human Resources (1996 - 1997)

·         Developed and implemented a region-wide Customer Service Program.

·         Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the development of surveys and processes for tracking and reporting.

·         Designed and delivered presentations, analyzed data and developed reports, designed and maintained database and procedures for tracking feedback and continuous improvement activities.

 

Research and Development Manager, Public Affairs (1994 - 1995)

·         Oversaw the strategic planning, labor market research, and grant management functions.

·         Developed community linkages and collaborative relationships and oversaw committee activities.

·         Conducted ad hoc research, managed special projects and lead process improvement teams.

·         Developed training curriculums, managed and trained technical and support staff.

 

 

SCRIPPS INSTITUTIONS OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE - La Jolla, CA                                  1989 - 1993

Market Research Analyst, Strategic Development     

·         Conducted ad hoc research and analysis in support of strategic planning and made presentations to administrators and physicians.

·         Managed and served as team leader for special projects.

·         Developed a system for tracking and evaluating corporate decision support projects, strategic indicators and competitor activities.

·         Developed and conducted annual managed care survey.

 

 

XSCRIBE CORPORATION - San Diego, CA                                                                                                        1984 - 1989

Configuration Control Supervisor, Product Development (1987 - 1989)

·         Managed the ongoing process of engineering change control including the Software Library, Document Control and Component Engineering.

·         Acted as chair for the Engineering Change Control Board, served as primary interface for the Engineering Services Dept.

·         Trained and supervised technical staff.

 

Information Analyst, Marketing and Sales (1986 - 1987)

·         Acted as liaison between Marketing and Engineering in defining and developing new products.

·         Developed automated marketing support systems including the customer/prospect database.

·         Coordinated sales support programs for promotions/trade shows and developed marketing materials.

 

Software/Publications Supervisor, Manufacturing (1984 - 1986)

·         Supervised the acquisition, duplication and distribution of software and publications.

·         Analyzed assembly and procurement procedures and recommended modifications resulting in an annual cost savings of 37K, reduced time for a major field update by 2/3 saving 12K annually.

·         Supervised/trained staff whose work resulted in consistent quality assurance evaluations of 98%.

 

 

YOUTH FOR PROGRESS, INC. - San Diego, CA                                                                                        1980 - 1983

Director, Lemon Grove Youth Center

·         Developed and implemented successful programs for at-risk youth, including fundraising, grant management and the development of community linkages and referral relationships.

·         Trained and supervised professional staff and youth workers, improved moral and communications.

·        Performed individual, family and group counseling including assessment and career counseling.