Hi, I’m Tim Prata—a higher education professional with a track record of building engaging student programs, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-campus initiatives. I thrive on turning data into clear, actionable plans that boost participation, retention, and outcomes for diverse student communities. I enjoy partnering with students, staff, and community organizations to design inclusive programs, streamline processes, and deliver creative media that supports student development and campus life.

Tim Prata

Hi, I’m Tim Prata—a higher education professional with a track record of building engaging student programs, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-campus initiatives. I thrive on turning data into clear, actionable plans that boost participation, retention, and outcomes for diverse student communities. I enjoy partnering with students, staff, and community organizations to design inclusive programs, streamline processes, and deliver creative media that supports student development and campus life.

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Hi, I’m Tim Prata—a higher education professional with a track record of building engaging student programs, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-campus initiatives. I thrive on turning data into clear, actionable plans that boost participation, retention, and outcomes for diverse student communities.

I enjoy partnering with students, staff, and community organizations to design inclusive programs, streamline processes, and deliver creative media that supports student development and campus life.

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Work Experience

Visual Media & Technical Writing Project Manager at Almon Inc.
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Managed the entire lifecycle of creative and technical projects, analyzing performance metrics and deliverables across applications, interactive media, videography, and animation content. Collaborated with stakeholders to align project objectives, budgets, and timelines, using data reporting to ensure deliverables met key performance goals.
Interim General Manager - Creative & Technical Services at Almon Inc.
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Partnered with the marketing team to collect and interpret SEO performance data, implementing optimizations that drove a 15% increase in site traffic within six months. Conducted data analysis of onboarding procedures and restructured workflows to enhance efficiency, resulting in more concise, user-friendly processes for staff and clients.
Student Life Coordinator at Austin Community College District
November 1, 2017 - May 1, 2022
Led data-driven improvements within the Student Organizations program by analyzing registration trends, engagement metrics, and budget performance, resulting in a 250% increase in active groups, 400% growth in engagement, and a 1000% expansion of allocated funding over three years. Partnered with students, staff, and faculty to gather community insights and translate findings into actionable programs, leading to measurable improvements in student retention across three academic years.
Assistant Director of Residential Life and Housing at The Art Institute of Austin
July 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017
Conducted needs assessment and performance analysis to design a scalable training framework adopted by 200+ Residence Life professionals nationwide, enhancing community engagement and technical responsiveness. Designed and executed community-building strategies that boosted campus engagement by 125%, fostering sustained student involvement and retention.

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education at Northeastern University
January 1, 2018 - December 8, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation at The New England Institute of Art
January 1, 2010 - December 8, 2025
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) at Scrum Alliance
February 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Data Analytics - Foundations at NASBA
November 1, 2025 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
February 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services