Roswell, NM 88001
davis.seanc@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Sociology. Emphasis: Applied Demography and Business Consulting. New Mexico
State University, Las Cruces, NM. Summer 2006.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Minor: Business Management. New Mexico State University. May 2004.
Associate of Arts in University Studies. Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell, NM. May 2003.
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM. Spring 1991-Fall 1993
Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell, NM Spring 1990
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Fall 1989
Creighton University, Omaha, NE Fall 1987- Spring 1989
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chaves County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Roswell, NM
March 2012 to Present Executive Director
Recruit, orient, and train volunteers age 55 or over to provide volunteer services to Chaves County.
Actively pursue agreements with non-profit organizations, proprietary health care agencies, and municipalities to provide locales where volunteers may serve.
Prepare reports, grant applications (electronic and written), budgets and other necessary paperwork as needed
Supervise volunteers, office staff, and interns
Attend meetings, conferences and training sessions both in Roswell and out of the city as necessary
Plan, organize, and oversee fundraising and special events
Develop marketing to promote program growth
Williams Demographics, Las Cruces, NM
September 2009 to March 2011. Independent Consultant (Subcontract, by project)
Litigation support for federal racial profiling case. Operationalized methodology to survey (face-to face) 400 truck drivers in southern NM. Managed project and assisted in designing instrument, data entry, and analysis.
Analyzed arrest records (six years) of a county jail to determine statistical significance of arrests by race and occupation.
Maintained Excel spreadsheets and workbooks for enrollment projections of Carlsbad Municipal School District.
Operationalized 2006 and 2011 Point in Time surveys of homeless persons in the City of Las Cruces.
Fully canvassed areas in the city identified as possible low-to moderate income areas to determine eligibility for Community Development Block Grant funds.
Institutional Research, Planning and Outcomes Assessment, New Mexico State University
May 2010 to August 2010. Research Analyst (3 month contract)
Using software and languages such as SPSS, SAS, SQL, TOAD, Cognos, and Excel, analyzed and reported institutional related data to appropriate state and federal agencies and intra-university departments.
Utilized “Story Network Analysis” in reconciling department image and web presence content.
Researched and reported to Director of IRPOA specifically directed “special projects”.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, New Mexico State University
August 2008-August 2009, College Instructor, Sociology Club Adviser
As Instructor, in addition to teaching in traditional classroom settings, I have also taught online via WebCt and Blackboard.
As Sociology Club Adviser, responsible for providing leadership and direction for club
As part of the Military Recruitment task force, attended recruiting events at White Sands, HAFB, and Fort Bliss.
Participated in task force to bring “Military Day” to NMSU in October 2008.
Courses routinely taught include: Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of New Mexico, Sociological Foundations, Social Change, Rural Sociology, Sports in Society, Introduction to World Religions.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, New Mexico State University
August 2007 to August 2008, College Instructor, Undergraduate Adviser
As Instructor, taught five classes per semester and both sessions of summer school. On-line and traditional lecture format.
As Adviser, utilized the Banner system and the STAR audit system to assist students in preparing for future course work and careers.
Attended New Student Registration events for Arts and Sciences students, generally advised “undeclared” students.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, New Mexico State University
August 2006 to August 2007, College Instructor
Developed and presented course content for SOC 251 (Foundations of Sociology). Course design intended to integrate and introduce students to Theory, Methods, and Statistics. Course also emphasized public speaking and utilization of software programs (SPSS, Word, Excel, N-Vivo).
Designed web content and maintained student communication and records through the use of WebCT.
Instructed Introductory Sociology in lecture hall with over 100 students.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, New Mexico State University
January 2007-June 2007, Project Coordinator
Designed, implemented, analyzed, and presented city-wide Pedestrian Safety needs assessment for Department of Sociology/City of Las Cruces joint project. Methodology included observations and face-to-face interviews performed by graduate and undergraduate research classes.
Responsible for overseeing the development of recruitment and retention material and processes for the department. This included website content and design with web designer, brochure design and print, and representing the department at events promoting sociology program.
Presented various reports to faculty regarding the value of internships and the need for adherence to department and university vision and values.
Williams Demographics, Las Cruces, NM
August 2005 to December 2007 (Internship. August 05-March 06). Independent Consultant (March 06-December 07)
Coordinated crews for door to door household enumerations for eligibility for CDBG funding.
Trained and managed crews for field research conducting surveys and street counts of homeless persons in support of HUD funding.
Presented at various forums perpetuating business for Williams Demographics, including out of state.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, New Mexico State University
August 2004 to May 2006. Teaching Assistant
Grading responsibilities for: SOC 101 (Intro), 201 (Contemporary Social Problems), 351 (Theory), 352 (Research Methods), 353 (Statistics), 360 (Population), 361 (Rural Issues), and 376 (Social Change).
Co-instructor in laboratory setting of SOC 251(Sociological Foundations) in SP06 semester.
January 2005 to June 2005. Research Specialist
Maintained labs hours for assistance with quantitative analysis with SPSS and other research issues.
Performed literature review to assist in integrating SOC 251 into department curriculum.
MEMBERSHIPS, AWARDS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Leadership Roswell (2014)
Alpha Kappa Delta. International Sociology Honor Society. (2005)
National Institute of Health. Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams. (2005-10)
Student Business Consultant. S.E.A.M. Analysis. New Mexico State University Small Business Institute. (2003)
National Dean’s List 2003-2004; National Chancellor’s List, 2005
NMSU Arts and Sciences, Dean’s List 2003-2004
ENMU-R Dean’s List Fall 2002
OUTSTANDING SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent communication skills, oral and written
Superior organizational skills
Analytical software: SPSS, SAS, N-Vivo, Excel
Working knowledge of Spanish (written and spoken)
Social network website maintenance
Ability to understand and improve human relationships
Interact extraordinarily well with diverse groups
Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Self-motivated and goal driven
Proprietary software and new skill sets as needed
Extremely versatile to task and project needs
Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Access). Adobe
Specialize in "Story Network Analysis"
Exceptional leadership and teamwork skills
