Research, Advocacy, Collaboration, and Empowerment (R.A.C.E) Mentoring, Member
National Alliance of Black School Educators, Life Member
American Educational Research Association (AERA), Member
Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools, Member
HONORS/AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
Ron Taylor Award for Outstanding Performance, DeVry University (Atlanta Metro) 2006
Awarded yearly in recognition of outstanding performance to individuals who have gone above and beyond their normal job functions while exemplifying the DeVry TEACH Values.
Career Services Improvement Award Presented to Atlanta Metro (DeVry University) 2006
Award given to the metro for achievement confirmed in the combines record of accomplishment in career services, graduates and employer satisfaction.
Certified Global Career Development Facilitator
Center for Credentialing and Education
2001
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Planned, developed, and provided training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops
Conducted employment workshops that focused on labor-market information, legal and illegal employment practices, diversity issues, and equal employment practices
Created corporate trainings that have been used during the implementation of pilot programs and recognized favorably by executives at the corporate level
Analyzed training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs
Conferred with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors - Conferred with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors
Developed and organized training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
Overseen and evaluated the delivery of career assessments such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, SASSI, and Focus 2 to facilitate student career and academic major exploration and decision-making
Trained instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills on how to effectively train and manage employees
SELECTED APPOINTMENTS
Tennessee State University
School of Graduate Studies & Research Recruitment Committee, Chair (2013-2018)
Graduate Student Organization, Primary Advisor (2016-2017)
University Assessment & Improvement Council (UAIC), Member (2013-present)
University Search Committee for Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs, Member (2014)
Center for Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CEED), Member (2014-present)
Kentucky State University
Distance Education Committee, Chair (2018-2019)
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, Faculty Advisor (2019-present)