Clarissa Barboza-Cantu
@clarissabarboza-cant
Business professional optimizing operations, managing corporate portfolios, and leading compliant special projects.
What I'm looking for
I’m a highly motivated business professional with over a decade of experience leading special projects, optimizing operations, and managing corporate portfolios. In my corporate officer and contracting roles, I focus on compliance, stakeholder communication, and keeping licensing and contracting workflows running smoothly, including daily management of appointments, renewals, and agent records in tools like Captira and MapMyCustomers.
I also bring a service-focused, people-centered mindset from my experience supporting clients, internal teams, and learners. As an adjunct professor and through prior operations and HR work, I’m known for clear communication, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering consistent standards—backed by my graduate business education and a strong analytical approach.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Adjunct Professor
Lone Star College
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Teaches EDUC 1300 courses using engaging lessons and maintains required course documentation. Advises students and evaluates progress toward course objectives.
Special Projects Coord/Asst Sec
Crum & Forster
Aug 2022 - Mar 2026 (3 years 7 months)
Leads special projects and supports corporate officer duties as Assistant Secretary. Manages bail agent contracts and licensing needs, including Captira database management and Texas appointed agent designations.
Contracting Specialist
Crum & Forster
May 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 3 months)
Manages bail bond agent contracting and licensing needs, including contracts and licensing renewals. Leads mobile CRM database operations and processes appointments and related documentation per state requirements.
Marketing Assistant
Houston Dynamo
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Served as a primary representative for the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash brands at fan and community events. Coordinated fan zone setup/operations, sponsor activations, and stakeholder-aligned event support.
Operations Specialist
Crum & Forster
Nov 2016 - May 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Processed insurance policy transactions including binders, new business, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations in line with corporate service standards. Performed premium audits for worker's compensation and ensured accurate booking, invoicing, and documentation verification.
Policy Processor
Crum & Forster
Aug 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Created conditional, non-renewal, and policy notices following statutory mailing procedures. Prepared motor carrier filings and managed document imaging and clerical support for efficient operations.
Human Resources Generalist
GDF Suez Energy North America
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015 (2 months)
Audited employee files and onboarding documentation. Conducted I-9 form audits and updated the employee file system to catalog expired files.
Human Resources Clerk
Houston Hyundai
Jul 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 5 months)
Coordinated onboarding for three Hyundai storefronts and maintained the KPA employee database. Screened applications and drug screening results, performed employee file audits, and supervised switchboard operators.
Cognitive Skills Trainer
Leaming RX of Spring-Champions
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)
Implemented research-based programs to strengthen cognitive skills through brain training challenges. Developed weekly lesson plans tailored to clients and reported progress at the end of sessions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Incarnate Word
Doctor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Grade: GPA: 3.85
Doctor of Business Administration from the University of the Incarnate Word, expected completion December 2027.
University of Houston-Downtown
Master of Business Administration, Leadership Management
Grade: GPA: 3.75
Master of Business Administration (concentration: Leadership Management) from the University of Houston-Downtown, completed December 2019.
University of Houston-Downtown
Graduate Certificate in Leadership, Leadership
Grade: GPA: 4.0
Graduate Certificate in Leadership from the University of Houston-Downtown, completed December 2018.
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Sam Houston State University, completed May 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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