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Indianapolis, IN, US

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Originate techniques and engaging strategies to train and educate 22,000+ faculty and staff members, including 30,000 students to appreciate the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Host one-on-one, unit specific, needs-based discussions with various campus leaders, department heads, and deans to evaluate and analyze methods to improve productivity through the understanding of personal and.
• Specialize in tailored whole-unit professional development topics circling communication across differences, understanding DEI, listening for understanding, and inclusive classroom
• Reinventing how Indiana University trains search committees regarding the overall evaluation of candidates after a self-evaluation of individualized bias
• Ignited post-pandemic campus-wide growth by improving overall effectiveness in campus efforts to recruit and retain top talent by making spaces more welcoming and inclusive
• Spearhead and deliver multiple training programs for all Indiana University campuses, coaching on inclusive teaching and building a welcoming, equitable campus

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Restructure, employ and coach a contemporary office staff with vision and direction to employ students in the processes of developing their lives for preparation of their career
• Engage in community outreach to local businesses, non-profit organizations, government, and social services agencies toward the development of career services opportunities for students
• Collaborate with faculty and staff, current students and recent alumni for opportunities and curriculum development for the School of Liberal Arts

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) provides quality individualized services to enhance and support people with varying abilities to prepare for, obtain or retain employment.
• Monitored $5 million federal and state funded fiscal accounts
• Represented the agency's mission in various outreach programs that taught community members, businesses and employers how people with disabilities can flourish in the workforce
• Analyzed and approved contracts for clients who utilized vendors and service providers
• Facilitated organizational meetings to train staff on policy, procedures and methods used for the career-related assessments of the client’s needs and goals
• Assisted with career counseling for both employment and higher education in all academic fields including procurement of funding for students, job coaching and as an advocate for our clients and my staff

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• NUF is a highly selective national leadership development program. Selection as a National Urban Fellow is based on a combination of criteria including strong personal character, the highest standard of work ethic and.
• Assisted the Mayor’s Chiefs of Staff to help define conceptual direction for future growth of the organization and programming to train 9,000 city employees
• Developed and implemented a strategic plan for the program area which broadened community participation with our agency
• Designed curriculum for Cleveland Metropolitan School District with lessons structured from scholastic standards to be administered in selected elementary and high schools. Student activities included data procurement.
• Orchestrated the Cleveland Conserves Campaign (CCC) in city hall, the largest event hosted in the venue. The event combined local nonprofits and government agencies to demonstrate the city’s green efforts
• Organized and directed two separate teams for CCC educational workshops to train city employees

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Systematized a connection with real-world issues, Indiana Academic Standards and school curriculum to enhance and broaden comprehension levels of my students
• Prepared students for standardized tests, high school proficiency, college awareness, the expectations of society, and increased higher levels of thinking
• Provided a learning environment that was conducive to all types of learners at all levels
• Teamed together with the staff to motivate students to expand their skills, resulting in the highest test scores for 7th graders in Marion County

Edinburgh, IN

• Job Corps employs a holistic career development training approach which integrates the teaching ofacademic, vocational, employability skills and social competencies through a combination of classroom, practical and.
• Recruited, interviewed and trained prospective youth preparing for educational assessment and employment
• Provided facility and staff management for the athletic department, recreation multiplex and theater with a total yearly budget of $144,000 for activities for a diverse student population
• Conducted social skills training and instilled determination and resilience into students
• Piloted Atterbury’s Ambassador Program and devised the After School Enhancement program

New Orleans, LA

• Girls and Boys Town changes the way America cares for her children and families, with education being integral to providing effective treatment and specialized services for children.
• Designed curriculum and lessons to educate young men in an alternative school environment
• Instructed diverse groups of a wide range of academic levels and varying ages across all their core subjects, including some students with special education needs and behavior disorders
• Increased literacy, enhanced life skills and classroom behaviors
• Taught skills on personal hygiene, etiquette, and the expectations of a gentleman
• Prepared students for GED and career development

Jefferson City, MO

• Managed the student union building including a staff of 20 student employees, building vendors, andmaintenance staff
• Directed large multicultural recruitment activities and other events for residential and commuter students, alumni and established community involvement with the university and student programs
• Insured events were properly equipped, supervised activities, and provided a safe environment
• Controlled operational functions of the building to assist the Director of the University Center

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Secondary Social Science Education And Teaching

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Businness/Policy/Hr