The Independent Study course offers students the opportunity to design and complete a customized learning experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Tailored to individual academic and professional goals, this course allows students to delve deeply into a management or business topic of their choice through research, analysis, and practical application.

• Develop and implement plans and goals for the center• Coordinate and supervise daily operations• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies• Monitor attainment of objectives• Undertake staffing responsibilities (hiring, training, evaluating etc.)• Assist in budgeting and monitoring expenses• Maintain scheduling of events and represent the company when needed• Create reports and submit them to the board or other executives• Work with campus administration to develop innovation as a core value for the University.• Identify and facilitate opportunities for colleagues and students to be trained in design thinking and to use that training to problem solve on an ongoing basis.• Engage in the campus strategic planning processes to ensure innovation methodologies are an integral part of planning.

• Data analysis• Develop comprehensive community strategies• Assess training needs and prescribe appropriate learning solutions• Facilitate effective delivery of training, using multiple methods • Create individual plans for clients seeking employment and/or career advancement.• Learn, and fully utilize, the company's internal tracking system.

• Engage and partner with our business stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify current and needed skills for employees to perform successfully in their role.• Work on the design, development, deployment, and evaluation of learning and performance solutions • Identify and recommend changes to people policies and expectations in promotion of a more intentional learning culture.• Plan, develop, and administers leadership development initiatives including coaching and mentorship programs.

• Collect, organize and analyze data to help determine the client’s eligibility and suitability for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services.• Recommend community groups and other resources to meet the identified needs and assists the client in removing identified barriers by developing a plan of service for each client.• Conduct assessments and skill inventories as needed.

• Coordinate training, lectures and discussions to increase knowledge and competence.• Develop curriculum, including E-learning curriculum, and facilitate workshops• Conduct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions etc.• Prepare educational material such as module summaries, videos etc.• Support and mentor new employees• Manage training budgets• Conduct evaluations to identify areas of improvement• Creates and delivers in-house employee training workshops.Corporate Training Instructor o Bioventus • Writing Boot Camp o Smith & Nephew • Basic Blueprinting • Industrial Readiness Training (IRT) • Basic Machines Class • Soft skills • Team buildingo Shelby County Corrections Penal Farm • Education and Vocational Training for ex-felonso Memphis City Schools • Career Readiness & Counseling

People/Leadership • Serve as the Manager on Duty providing leadership during assigned shifts• Train, motivate, mentor and provide feedback to sales staff• Maintain and develop effective selling network and manage trade for same.• Contribute feedback on Associate reviewsFinancial/Business• Achieve sales goals by adhering to company performance metrics, implementing promotional programs, and executing special events• Communicate daily with the team; look for additional ways to drive business through product, processes, or people

• Member of community planning committee.• Comment on draft documents via email outside of the meetings • Participate in consultation events/activities on drafts of the strategic plan • Making recommendations to the full board related to a new summer initiative.• Understanding the organization’s industry, market/community, and core competencies as they relate to the creation of a new initiative.. • Reviewing major new programs and services. • Facilitate classes that focused on Youth Workforce development, team-building, communication, social skills, self-esteem support, and career planning.

Created a unique curriculum and facilitated art classes for individuals attending the Summer Night Lights Program at the Ed Rice Community Center. The four week program was based on youth empowerment, community stewardship, and international solidarity.

Artist, Creator and Owner of an online graphic t-shirt shop that specializes in t-shirts for women and children. Also sells custom jewelry, wall decals, and business logos.

• Lead, coached, developed, and retained effective staff members which resulted in a perfect “Three Star Rating” in compliance, training, and programming.• Organized and trained numerous volunteers• Formed partnerships with community organizations(TN Extension, Brooks Museum, Playhouse on Square) • Fundraising: Conduct research, prospecting, and application • Created and Implemented new & innovative programs that addressed sustainability, health and stewardship: A healthy walking initiative, A Children’s yoga group, and a children’s community garden. • Successful Budgeting and financial monitoring which resulted in a balanced, sustainable budget and program.• Wrote and received a 13,000 grant for professional development.