Passionate and results-driven Director of Continuing and Professional Education with over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive educational programs. Skilled in strategic planning, curriculum development, budget management, and staff supervision. Proven track record of fostering partnerships, driving enrollment growth, and ensuring program quality. Dedicated to empowering professionals to enhance their skills and advance their careers through innovative learning opportunities.Lead strategic planning and implementation of continuing education programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of professionals across various industries.Oversee curriculum development, instructor recruitment, and program evaluation to ensure alignment with industry standards and participant expectations.Manage budgeting and financial forecasting, optimizing resources to achieve program goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility.Cultivate partnerships with industry organizations, employers, and other stakeholders to expand program offerings and enhance participant engagement.Supervise a dedicated team of instructors, administrative staff, and support personnel, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.Drive marketing and promotional efforts to increase program visibility and attract a diverse audience of participants.Establish and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards to uphold program quality and credibility.

Responsible for teaching the master level hybrid Adult Education and Lifelong Learning (ADED 7250) course for Georgia Southern University. The course focuses on human resource development and management, organizational structure, and workforce development.

Passionate and results-driven Director of Continuing and Professional Education with over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive educational programs. Skilled in strategic planning, curriculum development, budget management, and staff supervision. Proven track record of fostering partnerships, driving enrollment growth, and ensuring program quality. Dedicated to empowering professionals to enhance their skills and advance their careers through innovative learning opportunities.Lead strategic planning and implementation of continuing education programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of professionals across various industries.Oversee curriculum development, instructor recruitment, and program evaluation to ensure alignment with industry standards and participant expectations.Manage budgeting and financial forecasting, optimizing resources to achieve program goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility.Cultivate partnerships with industry organizations, employers, and other stakeholders to expand program offerings and enhance participant engagement.Supervise a dedicated team of instructors, administrative staff, and support personnel, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.Drive marketing and promotional efforts to increase program visibility and attract a diverse audience of participants.Establish and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards to uphold program quality and credibility.

Demonstrates expertise in providing strategic direction for the development, coordination, and delivery of customized training programs addressing the diverse needs of businesses, organizations, and industries across the local region.Leads the development and implementation of professional development and certification initiatives, playing a pivotal role in advancing regional workforce development and enhancing employability.Supervises the creation and execution of training programs encompassing personal enrichment, lifelong learning, youth programs, and camps, fostering holistic development across various age groups and interests.Collaborates closely with stakeholders to assess training needs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational objectives, while catering to the unique requirements of diverse learner demographics.Orchestrates the seamless coordination and delivery of training initiatives, optimizing participant engagement and facilitating skill acquisition through innovative methodologies and experiential learning approaches.Cultivates regional collaboration and strategic partnerships to extend the reach and impact of training programs, catalyzing economic growth and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Led program development initiatives, overseeing the creation and management of course projects. Identified and secured necessary resources, and established project timelines to ensure adherence to deadlines.Reviewed and approved program budgets for all program specialists, ensuring financial accountability and resource optimization.Developed program content and provided supervision to program specialists, driving revenue-generating efforts and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.Crafted professional presentations for both internal and external audiences, incorporating assessment strategies to gauge impact on target audiences.Directed comprehensive needs analyses, implementation plans, and evaluation methods to align professional and personal development courses with the Division's growth and revenue strategy.Managed the execution of programs and conferences, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale events with up to 1,200 attendees.Cultivated new customer relationships and devised tailored training plans to fulfill the educational needs of adult learners.Facilitated the development and implementation of new programs, processes, and initiatives for program specialists, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.Designed and delivered a blended learning approach, integrating in-person, distance, and online learning opportunities to accommodate diverse learner preferences.Applied adult learning principles in designing and developing training programs, selecting the most effective delivery methods (online, classroom, or blended) to suit audience needs and content requirements.

Provided the following assessment services to examinees: GED, Compass, CAAP, PSB, Work Keys, Pearson Vue, Prometric, Georgia Pest Control, and NOCTI. Maintained necessary certifications and licensures for all testing agencies and clients. Maintained knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Assisted with administering assessments to student with disabilities to ensure all accommodations are received in a professional and appropriate manner. Managed online testing for GED exams using the Pearson Vue testing program. Coordinated logistics for sessions and fostered a healthy and supportive testing environment for examinees. Marketed the GED program and publicized testing sessions and ensured all GED testing records were accurate and remained confidential. Was responsible for inputting CAAP and NOCTI scores into Banner each semester. Supervised staff responsible for assisting in the administering of exams offered at the assessment testing center.

Teaches Introduction to Sociology from approved curriculum to meet state standards in both online and traditional classroom settings. Created syllabi, resources, materials, and strategies, including the use of multimedia technology. Developed online courses for Ogeechee and Okefenokee Technical Colleges using the Angel Online Learning system. Maintained and reported student grades and attendance in accordance with policy. Submitted attendance records and grades in both the BANNER and Angel systems.

Responsible for managing professional instructional services designed to help inmates/students learn specified subject matter and basic skills that contributed to their development as mature, responsible citizens in a complex, dynamic and diverse society. Supervised the facility's GED and vocational programs that provided the continual delivery of quality education programs. Supervised faculty and staff, as well as two general libraries and two law libraries.  Was required to create and implement a comprehensive education plan that met standard operating procedures for three independent auditing agencies.

Supervisory position that coordinated the dual enrollment on seven high school campuses throughout the service delivery area. Supervised teachers and staff in the instruction of welding, certified nursing assistant, and automotive technology in six county high schools. Responsible for the initial and continuing education of public and private middle and high school administrators, counselors, and teachers relative to dual, joint, and Accel enrollment programs as well as articulation. Created and maintained up-to-date written procedures for dual, joint, and Accel enrollment as well as the articulation process. Collaborated with technical college staff and secondary system employees to acquire industry certification for programs. Worked closely with the development of the Perkins IV plan; prepared and submitted required documentation and reports as requested. Represented the college at all required meetings, trainings, and conferences necessary to maintain current information that would benefit the institution. Marketed college programs to schools, parents, business and industry partners. Planned and implemented student recruitment activities for public and private high schools. Assisted in the process of applications for admission, registration, financial aid and special needs assistance for Title IV students. Assisted the Economic Development Department in unifying educational programs between high schools and area business and industry. Contributed in the development, implementation and testing of the Work Ready program for the service delivery area.

Performed initial investigation of protective services referrals to determine the appropriateness of protective services intervention. Determined risk to individual by gathering information via telephone, written reports, collateral contacts, and face-to-face contact with clients and community in accordance with established procedures. Evaluated individual's living environment through home visits and interviews. Determined need for immediate and/or on-going protective services. Worked within the legal system to ensure safety of individual and to achieve desired outcomes. Accepted children into protective services custody from law enforcement representatives following local protocol. Prepared and filed court petitions according to legal codes. Testified in court hearings as required, recommending extension, transfer, or return of custody and parental rights as appropriate. Prepared detailed documents and forms required to complete the authorized legal processing of interstate compact placement of children, out-of-town inquiries, termination of parental rights, and case panel reviews. Identified placement resources for children within the foster care system. Reviewed behavioral, medical, and educational needs of each child referred for placement at specified intervals and at other times when needed. Supervised children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions. Assisted the parents or placement providers in meeting the needs of these children, where permanency planning is the goal. Developed case plans which effectively utilize community resources including medical, dental, health department, educational, mental health, and therapeutic providers to meet the needs of individual children. Was available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to assist placement resource in the event of an emergency concerning the child.

Facilitated collaborative efforts in the community with local agencies that supported five result areas. Organized annual events targeting children and families, conducted monthly meetings for board, arranged annual awards dinners, and organized annual teen maze. Maintained ongoing contact with local organizations and agencies by planning and coordinating with collaborative partners in the community to effectively and efficiently provide services to at-risk children and families. Provided outreach and education services to the community and local organizations in an effort to work better with the at-risk population who had multiple risk factors in health, welfare, or education. Provided oral and written information to community organizations to include: leading discussions and/or making presentations to community groups, school children, teen parents, Adult Literacy Board/GED, and DFCS staff. Represented the community at state and regional Family Connection meetings. Facilitated new programs or services that built on the five result areas. Coordinated with community partners, as appropriate and facilitated the implementation of programs by community partners. Educated and trained staff on the collaborative mission and goals, job duties, and their relationship to the overall mission. Managed and evaluated the effectiveness of all programs. Ensured collaborative activity was integrated, as appropriate, with partner agencies. Maintained knowledge of current policies, laws, trends, and developments in the field by reading appropriate policy notices/interpretations and attending training sessions, meetings, and conferences. Attended unit, agency, community, and state meetings to maintain knowledge of all applicable programs.