Raquel D. Fore
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Passionate, results-driven leader with Rising Scholars Program Management experience and a strong background in teaching and collaboration. I seek the Director, Rising Scholars Network position to support the Chancellor’s Office Vision 2030. My goal is to foster continuous improvement and best practices while encouraging learning and building partnerships that enhance student outcomes. I look forward to empowering regional teams and driving impactful initiatives. I am eager to lead and inspire a team to contribute to meaningful change in California’s community colleges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Rising Scholars Program Manager
Bakersfield College
10.2022 - Current
- As a Program Manager, I currently oversee logistics for textbooks and materials for 1,400 registered students across eight California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) facilities, encompassing 17 different yards and collaborating with 15 educational coordinators
- I prioritize clear and consistent communication between the Rising Scholars Program faculty, staff, and the California Corrections Department
- Additionally, I work closely with Student Services to support our on-campus, formerly incarcerated, and at-risk students
- I actively participate in Bakersfield College's retention plan by fostering proactive mentoring relationships with our Rising Scholars students and our department’s student workers
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Adjunct Business Instructor
Bakersfield College
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Supported the development of course curriculum by providing insights on industry trends and best practices.
- Strengthened relationships between faculty members by participating in departmental meetings and collaborative initiatives.
Purchasing & Contracts Analyst
KCCD District Office
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Special project and vendor management database, reporting directly to the CFO
- Data, supplier and cost analysis
- Maintain compliance and bid limits on purchases district wide
- Well versed on Request for Proposal (RFP) process for any purchase over the annual bid limit
- Increased transparency in vendor relationships through diligent management of contracts database and tracking systems.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while handling sensitive client contracts.
- Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
- Performed thorough analyses of existing agreements, recommending modifications or termination when appropriate based on cost-benefit considerations.
Rising Scholars Faculty
Bakersfield College
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated in creating an 'Open Ended Resource' and located reference materials available for course instruction.
- Participated in faculty mid-semester trainings & orientations to share ideas and best practices with other faculty members via Zoom.
- Collaborated on group project to complete professional deliverables.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Business Program Director
Santa Barbara Business College
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Led change management initiatives, fostering a positive organizational culture during periods of transition.
- Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
Education
Masters - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Banner
- Inmate Locator
- Analysis & Reporting
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team leadership and direction
- Program Leadership
- MS Office Applications
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Kern Women’s Business Center, Business Consultant, Course Instructor
- Kauffman FastTrac – Explore, Design, Launch, Kern County Affiliate
Continuing Education
- Introduction to Online Learning Environments, Bakersfield College, CA.
- Cultivating Online Learning Communities, Bakersfield College, CA.
- Equity, Accessibility, and Humanizing Online Learning, Bakersfield College, CA.
Professional Conferences Attended
- 20XX, Symposium Co-Organizer, Name of Conference, Symposium
- 20XX-Present, Peer-Reviewed Articles for, Name of Journal
References
Dr. Albert Jones, [Title], [Department Name], [University Name], [Mailing Address], [Phone #], [email address]
Dr. Albert Jones, [Title], [Department Name], [University Name], [Mailing Address], [Phone #], [email address]
Dr. Albert Jones, [Title], [Department Name], [University Name], [Mailing Address], [Phone #], [email address]
Dr. Albert Jones, [Title], [Department Name], [University Name], [Mailing Address], [Phone #], [email address]
Dr. Albert Jones, [Title], [Department Name], [University Name], [Mailing Address], [Phone #], [email address]
Teaching History
Bakersfield College, CA USA
- BSAD B66 – Keyboarding & Computer Lab
- BSAD B5 – Human Relations
- BSAD B20 – Intro to Business
- COMP B5 – Intro to MS Office
- OFFT B51 – Intro to Office Procedures
Santa Barbara Business College, CA USA
- Strategic Management
- HR Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Operations Management
- Marketing Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Management
- International Business
- Business Ethics
- Business Law
Timeline
Rising Scholars Program Manager
Bakersfield College
10.2022 - Current
Rising Scholars Faculty
Bakersfield College
06.2020 - 05.2022
Adjunct Business Instructor
Bakersfield College
01.2019 - 12.2022
Purchasing & Contracts Analyst
KCCD District Office
10.2018 - 10.2022
Business Program Director
Santa Barbara Business College
01.2013 - 12.2020
Masters - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
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