Curriculum Vitae
MELVA D. CLAY-BROWN
1701 Spring Glen Lane
Pearland, Texas 77581
Home: (281) 997-8831 mdclaybr@sbcglobal.net
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as an Educator at the higher education levels. Outstanding track record in assuring student success.
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Effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals, and attain results.
EDUCATION
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M.Ed., Educational Technology Leadership, Lamar University, College of
Education and Human Development, Beaumont, Texas, 2012
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MBA, Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, 1998
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BBA, Business Administration, The Union Institute and University, Cincinnati,
Ohio, 1986
ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS
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Graduated Cum Laude, The Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio,
1986
ACADEMIC /TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Faculty, American Public University System/American Military University
System, Charles Town, WV, 2011 to Present
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Facilitate Teach online courses in Human Resource Management and Human
Relation Communications averaging 15 students in each class.
Adjunct Faculty, Indiana Wesleyan University, (Online Campus), Marion, IN, 2007 -
Present
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Teach online courses in Business Ethics, Human Resource Management,
Supervision and Leadership, Introduction to American Business, Personal
Finance.

Melva D. Clay-Brown
Adjunct Faculty, Axia College (Online Campus), Phoenix Arizona, 2005 - 2009
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Teach online courses in Business Ethics, Human Resource Management, and
Supervision and Leadership.
Adjunct Faculty, San Jacinto College, Houston, Texas, 2004
– 2008
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Teach courses in Business Communications, Computer Applications,
Keyboarding, and Records Management.
Lead Adjunct Faculty, LeTourneau University, Houston, Texas, 2001 - Present
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Present structured teaching in Operations Management, Human Resource
Management Strategy, Strategic Management and Business Policy,
Management and Leadership, Introduction to Business Principles, Managing
Innovation and Change, Non Profit Leadership and Management, and
Organizational Behavior courses.
COURSES TAUGHT
Undergraduate
Operations Management
Human Resource Management Strategy
Strategic Management and Business
Policy
Management and Leadership
Introduction to Business Principles
Managing Innovation and Change
Non Profit Leadership and Management
Organizational Behavior courses
Introduction to American Business
Personal Finance
Business Communications
Computer Applications
Keyboarding
Records Management
Business Ethics
Critical Thinking
Introduction to Marketing
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas, 2007
–
Present
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Substitute Teacher at different schools within Houston Independent School
District.
Substitute Teacher, Alvin Independent School District, Alvin, Texas, 2007 – Present
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Substitute Teacher at different schools within Alvin Independent School District.
Substitute Teacher, Pearland Independent School District, Pearland, Texas, 2007
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Present
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Substitute Teacher at different schools within Pearland Independent School
District.
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Melva D. Clay-Brown
EARLY CAREER
HSE Assistant/Coordinator, Lyondell Chemical Company, Houston, Texas, 1998 -
2003
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Tracked monthly Key Performance Indicators and created presentation for senior management.
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Coordinated the Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program, and liaison with testing consultants.
 Coordinated the Worker’s Compensation Program and Return-to-Work Program to meet OSHA requirements and minimize risk to company.
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Performed ergonomic assessments and implemented new ergonomic practices, to develop a safer and more effective working environment for employees.
Human Resources Specialist, Enron Power Corporation, Houston, Texas 1991 -
1997
 Participated in the planning and implementation of a Skill Based Pay and Self
Directed Work Teams project. o Generated personnel reports and updated information on employees by using
Focus HRIS Program. o Reviewed wages and job evaluations to ensure competitive pay practices and compliance with FLSA/EEOC requirements, created job descriptions, and made recommendation to management. o Conducted orientation sessions and arranged on-the-job training for new employees.
o Collaborated with human resources managers, recruiters, and hiring managers to generate offer letters and individual employee benefits packages. o Coordinated relocation benefits for transferred or newly hired employees, including travel coordination, temporary housing, permanent housing, household goods shipment, expense reimbursement o Liaison between immigration attorney and foreign nationals to obtain work visas and to assist with their relocation.
Administrative Secretary, Schlumberger Well Services, Houston, Texas, 1990 - 1991
Associate Personnel Specialist, Anadrill-Schlumberger, Sugar Land, Texas, 1989 -
1990
Associate Personnel Specialist, Schlumberger Well Services, Houston, Texas, 1979 -
1986
 Maintained the Affirmative Action Program records for the company, tracked employees hired into the company and insured accurate coding of this
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 information for federal compliance.
Compiled the Nonexempt Performance Appraisal and Merit Review Program, performed job analysis to prepare job descriptions for over 400 positions.
Worked with management on succession planning.
Counseled employees and performed internal investigations regarding resolution of discrimination claims.
Worked on a team to implement the Flexible Benefits Program, and acted as
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Melva D. Clay-Brown liaison with retirees on their pension benefits.
 Liaison between immigration attorney and foreign nationals to obtain work visas and to assist with their relocation.
 Collaborated with human resources managers, recruiters, and hiring managers to generate offer letters and individual employee benefits packages, and coordinated the screening and hiring of nonexempt personnel, including VOE students.
Legal Assistant, Union Pacific Resources Company, Houston, Texas, 1987 - 1989
 Researched topics for preparation of legal opinions; categorized and indexed documents that pertained to cases, and prepared final lawsuit documents in the
Houston Region.
 Typed oil and gas storage agreements, assignments, deeds, contracts, and general correspondence from attorneys' dictation, and completed final
 documents for mergers and acquisitions for SEC compliance.
Answered Interrogatories by gathering and preparing Documents of Discovery, reviewed and filed FERC reports, and maintained Law Library.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certifications
 Mediator, Neighbor Dispute Resolution Center, Houston, Texas, 1988-1998
 Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Partners-USA, Pearland, Texas, 2001-2010
 Business Education, Region IV, Houston, Texas, 2007
 AMA Management Skills for Supervisors
Workshops
 LeTourneau University, Faculty Development Workshops, Houston, Texas
 Indiana Wesleyan University (Online), Faculty Development Workshop on Giving
Feedback
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Freelance, WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, Access,
Lexis/Nexis, Dow Jones News Retrieval Services, SoftSolutions, SAP,
FrontPage, Blackboard, Sakai, Panopto (Lecture Capture)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 American Business Women's Association (ABWA) - Magic Circle Chapter
 American Society of Training and Development - Houston Chapter (ASTD)
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