Meet Dawn Spencer

Jan 31, 2017

Dawn joined the Berg-Hughes Center in February 2014. Before that she was with Texas A&M Forest Service for 14 years with administrative duties. As Program Coordinator for the Berg-Hughes Center and Crisman Institute, duties involve project coordination with industry, faculty and students, financial reporting and operating budgets, contracts, amendments, invoices, organizing and planning the annual research symposium as well as industry review quarterly meetings. Prepares and analyzes, spreadsheets, reports, compilations, presentations, agendas, publications as well as communications between departments, colleges and the public/private sector. Takes care of requirements for projects, and interfacing with program faculty and students with regards for program support. Plans, works, and assists Berg Hughes and Crisman Directors in determination of work priorities, attends meetings or committees on behalf of the supervisor/director, logistical and administrative support on-site and off-site, develops and oversees project timelines, analyzes and develops administrative support operations, prepares presentation and communication materials. Works proactively with College web designer to keep relevant websites updated. Not to mention the day to day administrative functions of running an office. Dawn came to work here for additional professional development and experiences.

Her spare time is often spent two-stepping (dancing). She also likes to visit historic dancehalls, tent camp, read and jigsaw puzzles.