- Partnered with other leadership members to open the 20th Center in Florida, first in Hernando County.- Primary liaison between organization, Department of Juvenile Justice, and Hernando County School District.- Responsible for overseeing academic and social service teams to ensure consistent program service delivery and compliance with PACE policies and procedures, mission and philosophy.- Utilize skills and training in behavior management and leadership to promote a positive and safe environment for students and staff with a focus on team-work and collaborative efforts. - Recruit, hire and develop staff members, through leadership, coaching and training, to be strength based, gender responsive, and trauma informed. - Ensure quality assurance standards for program are maintained daily and that yearly QualityAssurance Reviews have satisfactory results.

Oversee academic component of gender responsive, trauma informed drop out prevention center.Supervise 6 teachers/student advisors, maintaining the highest level of both staff retention and promotion within the academic department of the organization. Plan with students and families individualized plans for academic success.Liaison with local school districtCoordinate individualized care planning between Academic and Social Services Department

Oversight of all aspects of 60 bed Department of Juvenile Justice, moderate risk, program specializing in mental health placements.Interview, Hire, Train, Evaluate, and Supervise 20+ direct care staff.Facilitation of Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team MeetingsCrisis Management / On Call Responsibilities

Facilitate state-wide organizational trainings.Provision of Crisis Management Assistance to Centers state-wide, inclusive of interim Executive Director responsibilities.Implementation of complete policy and procedure manual revision.Perform program monitoring for contractual compliance and Quality Assurance

Supervision of all employees and program operations, inclusive of hiring, training, disciplinary actions, and scheduling. Ensure compliance to Department of Juvenile Justice guidelinesOversee treatment planning

As a member of A Co, 1/508 Parachute Infantry Regiment served as a part of the immediate reaction force for the United States Army South, protecting interests of the United States in Central and South America. Additionally, assisted in providing other military units in their completion of Jungle Warefare Training as a part of the opposing force.