Experienced, collaborative, ethical leader and problem-solver with over a decade of progressive experience in higher education in community college and university environments. Demonstrated success in project management and team-building. Skilled in written and oral communication, supervision, and office management. Committed to the transformational change afforded by a quality education and access to college and university resources. Enjoys goal setting, tackling complex issues, and working in a results-oriented environment.

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, 2007 University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

Further Graduate Studies, Administration and Supervision (K-12), 2000, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

Master of Arts, Communication/Language (Linguistic) Studies, May 1997 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia

Bachelor of Arts, English, May 1996 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Special Assistant to the President, Office of the President, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia, July 2020 to present.

Serves as a member of the senior leadership team and works with a wide range of University leaders, faculty, and staff to advance cross-functional projects at the direction of the President. Partners with the President, Executive Cabinet Staff, individuals across campus and within the community and Commonwealth to support the President's initiatives and the University's strategic plan to build an atmosphere of coordination and clear understanding of the institution's mission, vision, and goals. Handles a wide range of time-sensitive, confidential executive responsibilities while representing the President's Office internally and externally.

Essential functions

- Coordinates and/or leads special projects at the direction of the President