Provide leadership, direction, and support in overseeing the strategic planning and operations of the organization under the direction of the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining and allocating resources, establishing policies, managing programs and providing direct services to students. Provide leadership and direction to staff and volunteers to ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs, services and mentorship to boys and young men of color. Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of the annual budget and cultivate grants and individual donors to secure funds in collaboration. Ensure establishment of and adherence to policies and procedures. Identify, recruit and develop effective board members. Develop strategic alliances and partnerships with community leaders, local officials, colleges/universities and businesses to advance workforce equity for boys and young men of color.

Serve as an expert consultant to administer, support, and oversee the work of Institutional Review Boards, their Chairs and their members in the highest standards of ethical conduct of research to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects for the entire UNC research community and Rex Hospital, including student-led research, collaborative international research, and complicated FDA-regulated clinical research.=> Provide regulatory and policy interpretation (federal, state, and local law, UNC and IRB policy) for faculty, students, staff and administrators preparing to or conducting research. => Facilitate the review and approval process, using independent judgment in interpreting and applying relevant federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. => Evaluates protocol submissions to determine if proposed research is ethically acceptable and compliant with relevant regulations and provide feedback on submissions for additions and/or modifications necessary for completeness and approval. => Instructs IRB chairs, members and researchers on the regulations and ethical principles essential to the review process.=> Provides training and advice to faculty, staff, and student researchers on institutional policies and the regulations and the preparation of application and consent forms, including use of the IRBIS online submission system. => Prepare and maintain minutes in compliance of regulatory requirements with sufficient detail for IRB Board F and Board E specifically, attendance, quorum, controverted issues and their resolution, actions taken, required changes, regulatory findings and determinations and votes.

Examine existing local policies, programs and practices of the criminal and juvenile justice systems and develop recommendations to introduce, expand or eliminate existing efforts to better serve young men of color ages 11 to 21 by performing policy reviews, sharing relevant data and crafting recommendations for action to build structures that can result in effective change for this population.

Attend training session conducted by the Board of Elections. Provide leadership to election officials to conduct primary and general elections at Morehead Montessori - Precinct 8. Arrange and conduct an instructional meeting in the polling place the Monday prior to the election to setup polling booths and tabulator. Assist with managing the maintenance and appearance of efficient, impartial & honest election administration at the precinct. Verify voter registration and distributed ballots. Ensure that voters are able to cast their ballots in dignity, good order, impartiality, convenience & privacy. Maintain and secure all ballots, tabulator and other election supplies. Conduct inventory of election suppliers before and after the election. Coordinate Election Day activities by directing voters, answering questions, & assisting disable voters. Declare the polls closed at 7:30pm. Sign all necessary machine tapes, ballot seals, write-in sheet and ballot control form. Ensure that the voting process was well run, accessible in all senses, a positive experience for each voter and in accordance with North Carolina State Law.

Planned, organize and evaluate locally-based programs designed to prevent and mitigate juvenile delinquency in Durham County by developing & submitting an annual service proposal for the expenditure of over $500,000 appropriated by the North Carolina General Assembly to the Board of County Commissioners for its approval. Monitored 10 youth service organizations to ensure compliance with scope of work and service to diverted youth. As Chair of the Public Awareness/Publicity Committee, worked to increase public awareness of the causes of delinquency and of strategies to reduce the problem and organize Annual Youth Resource Fair at the Back To School Party hosted by the Durham Rescue Mission.

Attended training session conducted by the Board of Elections. Assisted the Chief Judge with conducting primary and general elections at Morehead Montessori - Precinct 8. Arranged and conducted an instructional meeting in the polling place the Monday prior to the election to setup polling booths and tabulator. Assisted with managing the maintenance and appearance of efficient, impartial & honest election administration at the precinct. Verified voter registration and distributed ballots. Ensured that voters are able to cast their ballots in dignity, good order, impartiality, convenience & privacy. Maintained and secured all ballots, tabulator and other election supplies. Conducted inventory of election suppliers before and after the election. Coordinated Election Day activities by directing voters, answering questions, & assisting disable voters. Declared the polls closed at 7:30pm. Signed all necessary machine tapes, ballot seals, write-in sheet and ballot control form. Ensured that the voting process was well run, accessible in all senses, a positive experience for each voter and in accordance with North Carolina State Law.

Conducted strategic planning and oversight of the implementation of a coordinated approach of prevention, intervention and suppression strategies to reduce criminal activity committed by gang members in Durham County and collect sufficient data to determine the effectiveness of the strategy. Improve coordination of strategies and measurable outcomes between the Gang Reduction Strategy Steering Committee and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

Performed complex professional and administrative work in support of the Office of the County Manager related to budget preparation, policy administration, productivity measurement, fiscal accountability, effective use of resources and strategic planning. Examined and defined the roles and responsibilities of Made in Durham, Youth Opportunity Initiative, Durham YouthWork Internship Program and the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to create strategy maps and determine clear definition and alignment with Durham County’s Strategic Plan and Managing for Results business model to produce measurable outcomes to better create and connect youth with social, civic, educational and professional opportunities. Developed recommendations to align efforts and improve outcomes in a comprehensive report, Youth Services in Durham: Understanding the Elements and Establishing A Coordinated Way Forward presented to County Manager Wendell Davis and the Executive Leadership Team. Coordinated and aligned youth service administered and funded by Durham County to improve outcomes and service delivery to youth. coordinated a joint presentation on milestones and benchmarks of youth development efforts in Durham from My Brother’s Keeper, Office of Economic & Workforce Development, Made in Durham, and the Youth Opportunity Initiative for the Board of County Commissioners to facilitate access to educational, vocational, cultural and economic opportunities to empower Durham’s youth and improve their quality of life. Recommended the creation of the Youth Initiatives Manager position to better serve the Durham's youth, work to better align, support and assess the programs that are provided and supported by the City and County ages five to 24 and promote better coordination among youth programs and initiatives, stronger collaboration with community partners and more strategic allocation of resources which was created in July 2017 by the Durham City Council and Durham Board of County COmmissioners.

Worked with members to facilitate, plans, and coordinates workforce development resources in the City of Durham and in Durham County in order to maximize the efforts of government, businesses, and education. Promoted a responsive workforce development system; provides guidance and exercises independent oversight regarding activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to effectively help jobseekers and workers access employment, education, training, and support services; and matches employers with skilled workers to compete in the global economy. Worked to set the direction of the NCWorks Career Center in connecting talent to jobs to improve the County’s economic competitiveness. Support the creation of jobs with family sustaining wages and ensure that City and County residents can effectively compete for those jobs. Built upon the capacity of the NCWorks system in connecting talent to jobs to enable the workforce system to be responsive to the needs of businesses.

Ensured procedures and policies are followed during meetings, accurate minutes of meetings are taken and approved, send notices of meetings, and manage general correspondence to and from CJAC. Worked to develop a comprehensive continuum of services for the adult criminal justice system, identify services gaps, and develop intervention strategies and comprehensive solutions through recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. As a member of the Raise the Age Committee, worked to develop the Misdemeanor Diversion Program to help first-time offenders, 16 and 17-year-olds avoid an adult criminal record by referring youth offenders to treatment options or be required to complete 8-24 hours of community service instead of being arrested.

Develop strategies and best practices to influence policy and serve as a catalyst to ensure that all North Carolina children and youth have access to high quality afterschool and expanded learning programs.=> Ensure programs are responsive to the academic proficiency and career readiness needs of boys of color. => Expand learning programs through advocacy, professional development, research and evaluation which will lead to quality improvement.

Selected as 1 of 65 fellows to participate in an 8-month leadership development program focused on 360 degree evaluations and self-assessments; executive coaching; small and large group reflection and planning exercises; networking events; site visits to historically significant civil rights sights; and lessons on movement-building and social change principles to equip high potential emerging leaders from the social sector to become successful executives and help their organizations’ achieve sustainable growth, effective program implementation and overall success.=> Strengthened workforce equity strategy and program to prepare boys and young men of color to enter and succeed in postsecondary education/training that leads to employment in high skilled, high wage, and in-demand occupations and economic stability and mobility.=> Developed and maintained an equity-centered ecosystem of structural incentives designed for workforce development policy to help shift patterns of income stagnation, occupational segregation, and labor market stratification toward a sustained economy in which upward mobility and inclusionary growth reinforce each other.=> Provided boys and young men of color with information, guidance, support and coaching needed to connect with and navigate postsecondary education, training, career-oriented options, job market and pathways to economic security

Provide client-focused mission-driven actionable guidance and capacity building services designed to support the specific needs of nonprofit clients to create social change and improve effectiveness to achieve better outcomes for stakeholders through interactive and results focused workshops on racial equity, board development, leadership and governance, retreat facilitation, organizational and program design and evaluation and strategic planning.=> Guide clients in doing more impactful work by helping them make informed decisions and manage their work effectively and efficiently to support lasting change.=> Gather relevant information to identify and analyze complex organizational and social problems, determine alternate solutions, make recommendations and secure client agreement to implement recommendations. => Develop meeting agendas and create relevant materials. Facilitate client meetings. Ensure outcomes are documented. Analyze situations and issues, offer constructive, objective and actionable recommendations.=> Identify and articulate potential pathways for clients to consider helping maximize their impact and achieve their goals.=> Analyze quantitative and qualitative analysis into thoughtful, data-based insights and client recommendations.=> Author assessment, evaluation and recommendation reports.

Provide guidance to the Office of Equity Affairs on initiatives and strategies for advancing equity in the district and assist with implementing equity work to ensure that all students experience educational equity in grades K-12 and establish the district as a national prototype for effectively educating students of color.

Work with members of the Council to develop a local plan related to youth activities, recommend eligible providers to be awarded grants or contracts, conduct appropriate oversight to ensure objectives are met and youth are effectively served and coordinate other workforce development initiatives in Durham. Disseminate information to community & youth service agencies about Durham YouthWork Internship Program. Interview youth applicants to assess employment experience, academic performance, skills, extracurricular involvement and employment interest to rank the youth and make hiring recommendations. Provide constructive feedback to youth applicants on responses to interview questions, advice on study & test taking strategies to improve academic performance and made suggestions on methods to develop skills for employment opportunities.

Advise the City Council in the creation of the Capital Improvement Plan which is a statement of the City of Durham’s policy regarding long-range physical development of projects with a total expenditure of at least $100,000. The Plan is designed to achieve urban growth & development for a six year period and is updated and revised annually.

In collaboration with the Vice Chairman, provide leadership to the CPRB with fulfilling its duties, which consists of nine (9) members to hear appeals of complaints submitted by citizens concerning actions taken by members of the Police Department. Determine whether or not the investigation by the Professional Standards Division of the Police Department was conducted in an appropriate manner, specifically, whether the police department abused its discretion in conducting of the investigation. Examine the written evidence submitted by the complainant and the police department to determine whether a hearing should be held. If the evidence persuades the Board a hearing is justified, the Board will hold a hearing and submit its’ findings to the City Manager. Complete an Annual Report to the City Manager. Reappointed by Durham City Manager Thomas Bonfield with a term expiration of June 30, 2015.

Enabled residents to work effectively, collaboratively and achieve synergy to reach consensus to find sustainable solutions to minimize crime, promote safety, and enhance the quality of life in partnership with City & County government officials in District III which is comprised of 29 square miles and approximately 74,000 residents. Represented District III at the Durham Crime Cabinet and volunteer with Project Safe Neighborhood to change the norms that make gun violence acceptable through targeted outreach efforts and public awareness campaigns. Coordinated and moderated Conversations with Candidates for elections to the City Council, Board of County Commissioner, District Attorney, Sheriff, and District Court judge.

In collaboration with the Vice Chair, provide leadership to the CAC, which consists of 15 members, to enhance housing quality & affordability for the citizens of Durham by advising the Durham City Council and the Durham Board of County Commissioners on housing and community development needs. Evaluate applications and make annual recommendations to the Durham City Council and the Durham Board of County Commissioners concerning the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) funds to sub-recipients. Receive monthly grant activity reports from the staff of the Department of Community Development as well as other reports that the staff may deem appropriate with the CAC providing constructive input. Facilitate citizen participation in the planning and implementation of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Identify priorities and assist the Department of Community Development staff in the formulation of the Annual Action Plan. Work collaboratively with the Department of Community Development staff to prepare, review and amend the Citizens Participation Plan for the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and identify city-wide and neighborhood community development needs. Review and comment on neighborhood plans. Provide advisory oversight for the Durham City-County HOME Consortium planning, operations and evaluation to carry out multi-year housing strategies through assistance to first-time homebuyers and existing homeowners, property acquisition, improvements, tenant-based rental assistance, demolition, relocation expenses and other reasonable and necessary expenses related to the development of affordable housing for persons of low income. Provide an initial evaluation, rank and recommendations of applications pertaining to the Continuum of Care Grant Program and other homeless initiatives to the Homeless Services Advisory Committee.

Work to ensure youth have genuine and meaningful opportunities to work with each other & local policymakers to assess their needs and direct programs & services to those needs through meetings and forums with elected officials.

Selected as 1 of 57 participants to inform, develop, and engage committed leaders by broadening their understanding of and involvement in issues and opportunities facing North Carolina with a focus on issues in the areas of economic development, education, environment, government, and health and human services to leverage collective knowledge and resources into bold action for the benefit of North Carolina. => Built and sustained an ecosystem to increase educational opportunities and pathways to employment=> Expanded investment in development programs for boys of color to prepare and equip boys of color with the tools and skills they need to grow, advance and be ready for the future of work.

Selected as 1 of 18 participants for intensive training to build the capacity of nonprofit and social institutional leaders to serve and achieve stronger outcomes for boys and men of color by building leadership skills, strengthening partnerships and networks and sharing best practices. => Participated in trainings to identify leadership type to understand leadership methodology, improve fundraising using practical strategies and draft a logic model to define outcomes used to measure program’s strength and viability. => Presented programs to a panel of funders and stakeholders to receive actionable feedback.

Develop and execute regional college recruiting initiatives, to include sourcing applicants, training and coaching of candidates and provide candidates to operations by preparing talented diverse students for corporate readiness with business soft skills, real world leadership development activities, academic and career support, and an opportunity for a paid internship.=> Develop regional recruitment plans which includes management of assigned top tier institutions.=> Manage and support corporate client business needs and ensure client satisfaction.=> Conduct data analysis and interpretation to determine future opportunities and solutions.=> Develop and implement sourcing strategies including internet recruiting, referral generation, and ad placement, posting positions, cold calling, and networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates.=> Facilitate recruitment orientations, information and Candidate Preparation Sessions.=> Provide job information, career education, and professional development workshops, employment skills development, and career exploration for students=> Develop effective partnerships with universities, professional and community groups to source talent. => Provide training, as needed on recruiting best practices.=> Identify and prepare match ready candidates that match open internship positions; assist with scheduling interviews & offer process.

Provided strategic guidance to over 200 prospective and/or enrolled students at Penn State University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to ensure students are getting the most out of their education experience by understanding the student’s primary goals and provide coaching to improve enrollment, persistence, completion and career readiness. Assisted students with career choices as students make decisions on returning to college and/or career paths, particularly related to COVID-19 job displacement or career change.=> By telephone, email, texting, and web conferencing, built trusting relationships to improve the student experience, increase engagement with coaching, and support partnership goals - including but not limited to student retention, enrollment conversion, and/or career outcomes.=> Delivered personalized, constructive, engaging, motivating, and informative coaching sessions.=> Coached prospects and students on developing a plan to achieve their academic and career goals by assessing on values/goals, needs, and obstacles.=> Maintained accurate student information and required partnership qualitative insights in contact management systems.

Selected as one of ten fellows to participate in a 24-month leadership development program focused on strategies to foster and scale achievement among black males. Implement a collective impact model to enact sustainable systemic change through policy, programs and partnerships to cultivate a common agenda aligned with actions and measurable outcomes to remedy systemic barriers to allow all young men of color to have equal opportunity to lead successful and meaningful lives by connecting them to appropriate resources and supportive services to facilitate success.=> Work to inspire and recognize black male excellence throughout North Carolina by connecting and convening resources and fostering innovative efforts to expand opportunity for achievement.=> Participate in intensive sessions designed to strengthen skills in organizational development, succession planning, resource development, strategic communications and public policy at the University of Louisville.

Conduct prompt, thorough, equitable and objective investigations of sexual discrimination, harassment, misconduct to assist North Carolina Central University in providing an open, diverse and inclusive learning and working environment.=> Assist the Title IX Coordinator in the development of procedures and practices of relevant policies, regulations and rules to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations on Title IX.=> Conduct prompt, thorough, equitable and objective investigations of complaints of sexual discrimination, harassment, misconduct against students, faculty, staff and third parties by interviewing relevant parties; identifying, collecting, preserving and analyzing evidence and documentation related to the complaint being investigated; ensuring a well-documented investigation and preparing an accurate, timely and comprehensive report of findings and conclusions based on the evidence.=> Advise complainant, respondent, and witnesses of the investigative process, an explanation of their rights and options and information on support resources. => Maintain confidentiality throughout the investigative process.

Manage the oversight and monitoring of research compliance activities regarding research involving human subjects and animal subjects to ensure work is completed in accordance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies and procedures to assure high standards of ethics, integrity and responsibility in research at North Carolina Central University. Administer the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for human subjects research and Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) for animal subjects research. Provide consultation and guidance to professors, faculty, and students regarding the responsible conduct of research.=> Conduct initial administrative and technical review of all research protocol submissions for human subjects research and animal subjects research in accordance with federal regulations and institutional guidelines to ensure consistency, completeness, compliance and determine level of review.=> Create agendas, record minutes documenting summarization of any controverted issues, the specifications of modifications required to obtain approval and determinations of the IRB and IACUC. Communicate IRB and IACUC administrative actions to principal investigators. => Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices to promote compliant practices and mitigate risks to human and animal subjects under the direction of the Director of Research Compliance & Technology Transfer.=> Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures y assessing the violation with oversight from the IRB and IACUC Chairs.=> Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of research compliance activities and approval research protocols and communication with principal investigators. => Develop and provide educational training and workshops for principal investigators to promote compliance with research regulations. => Prepare materials for accreditation of the human subjects protection and animal care and use programs.

Managed the research protocol review process to ensure work is completed in accordance with processes and procedures that ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies relative to human subjects in research at North Carolina Central University. Provided advice and counsel to professors, students and third-parties interested in conducting research involving human subjects. => Reviewed human subjects research protocols, in accordance with the federal and institutional guidelines to help ensure consistency, completeness, compliance and determine review type. => Researched new and updated rules and regulations associated with clinical research studies and trials involving human subjects. Alerted appropriate staff to changes and ensured appropriate interpretation and application to new and existing studies and trials.=> Communicated will principal investigators and Institutional Review Board members to address areas of clarity throughout the submission process. Reviewed informed consent documents for completeness and compliance with federal guidelines. => Ensured that the Institutional Review Board conducts reviews of submitted human subject research applications in accordance with federal requirements and policies, procedures and accreditation standards of North Carolina Central University. Write correspondences to principal investigators of decisions, on behalf of the Institution Review Board. => Reported issues of non-compliance to the Institution Review Board Chair and Director of Research Compliance & Technology Transfer. => Created agendas and summary reports for monthly Institutional Review Board meetings.

Ensured procedures and policies are followed during meetings, accurate minutes of meetings are taken and approved, send notices of meetings, and managed general correspondence to and from the MLK Steering Committee. Maintained the website. Designed and disseminated MLK Holiday Celebration advertisements.

Provide advice, counsel and recommendations on key strategic issues concerning programming, governance, restructuring and progression as to improve efficiency and effectiveness of program and service delivery to residents of the Walltown Neighborhood. Conduct internal, external, and competitive analysis to ascertain the organization's strategic strengths and opportunities. Evaluate strategic options including feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis. Provide innovative real estate development solutions to community development corporations. Present strategy to various stakeholders. Facilitate strategic planning sessions with leadership team and volunteers to revise and adopt a new mission and vision statement, core values and philosophy of ministry and create three-year strategic goals. Develop and provide advice on best practices for the implementation of the 2015-2018 Strategic Plan to develop a strategy to create a Board of Champions, ensure financial stability and adequate resources through a comprehensive fundraising plan, foster spiritual and professional growth of the leadership Team, develop and maintain quality programming, provide employment readiness and connect youth with employment and strengthen outreach to Latino neighbors. Evaluate the implementation of the 2015-2018 Strategic Plan.

Oversee, facilitate, and promote academic and professional development for 400 co-ed freshman, students to ensure the growth and academic success by developing and implementing programs to empower student success. Serve as an academic success coach to motivate and inspire students to develop and utilize effective learning strategies. Tutor residents in math, American government and English. Provide continuous support and advisement on opportunities for the growth of students through connection with campus and community organizations and resources.

Manage, prepare, and submit H-1B visa petitions for new hires, extensions and amendments on behalf of foreign nationals in specialty occupations to the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services to obtain non-immigrant work authorizations for IBM India Private Limited Corporation. Complete Forms I-129 for foreign nationals and I-539 for dependents, write support letters and documentation, and create & timely file Labor Condition Applications with the Department of Labor to ensure that the wage offered to the non-immigrant worker meets or exceeds the "prevailing wage" in the area of employment. Ensure compliance, optimal processing time and maximum efficiency of all visa petition submissions. Create and maintain Public Access File memorandums for each Labor Condition Applications filed which reflects information pertaining to both the foreign national working pursuant to an H-1B and work locations. Provide advice and counsel to foreign nationals and hiring managers regarding immigration law, policy, practice and case status.

Review, examine, and organize 800 confidential e-discovery large volumes of documents in preparation of litigation, regulatory investigations, mergers & acquisitions and investigations to determine relevance, responsiveness, privilege & confidentiality. Summarize, tab, highlight & collect specific documents or information gleaned from documents. Direct important information to Counsel in a timely manner.

Assisted Field Organizer to develop and execute voter outreach activities to build political network such as door-to-door canvassing, registering voters, phone banking & transporting voters to polling locations to turn out voters in Northern Durham. Managed and trained volunteers by engaging current volunteers, co-managed neighborhood terms and recruited 50 additional volunteers for voter contact activities. Tracked contact with prospective voters and reported data to Field Organizer. Second highest early voter turnout precinct in Durham County. Articulated the accomplishments and platform of President Barack Obama.

Coordinated Dropout Intervention Program and provide case management to 100 middle & high school youth at risk of dropping out of school who reside in public housing, through the implementation of innovative researched based intervention strategies designed to help students identify & leverage their strengths for academic success in reading, writing and math through daily academic tutorials and in-school mentorship. 80 of 100 students scored at or above grade level on End of Grade/End of Course exams. Developed partnerships with youth service agencies to refer program participates. Served as an advocate for students during disciplinary proceeds to recommend alternatives to suspension such as in-school suspension, community service and after school detention. Supervised 20 contract employees responsible for providing academic support services such as one-on-one tutorial sessions, academic & behavior data collection and coordination of teacher-parent-mentor conferences to foster parent & student academic awareness & accountability to maximize achievement. Managed academic intervention plans for 100 students to assess student needs and implement strategies to ensure success in meeting academic, personal & professional goals. Updated student process in academic intervention plans. Collected and maintained academic and behavior records, attendance records and demographic information pertaining to program participants. Synthesized and aggregated weekly student progress reports, academic and behavioral data for analysis on program effectiveness. Prepared descriptive, analytical and evaluative reports for senior management of DHA and the NC Committee on Dropout Prevention of NC State Government. Coordinated Building Family Strengths Program for 20 parents in public housing for 12 weeks which included workshops on parent skills, education engagement, job skill training, health & fitness, nutrition & community resources. 40% of parents attended for 12 weeks.

Planned, organized and implemented student intervention plans based on academic needs and program goals to ensure success in meeting academic, personal & professional goals. Provided one-on-one continuum of academic & professional development support services to 25 elementary, middle and high school youth focused on improving school attendance, academic performance, End of Course/End of Grade test performance, and professional development to significantly reduce the dropout rate, increase academic proficiency, high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment. Communicated effectively with parents, teachers and school administrators regarding the academic progress students were making in Dropout Intervention Program. Conduct transcript, academic & behavioral data analysis to develop, implement and monitor intervention plans for each student to ensure success in meeting academic, personal & professional goals. Met daily with students to discuss progress toward goals. Motivated and increase self-esteem of students by providing constructive feedback and rewarding academic & behavioral progress.

Clerk in the office of solo practitioner with an emphasis on unemployment benefits & criminal law. Researched and drafted memorandums on issues pertaining to criminal, family, property and employment law. Assisted with developing case strategy. Drafted settlement brochures and letters to clients. Assisted attorney with preparing for cases & hearings. Maintained firm website.

Completed 40 hours of classroom instruction & training and over 60 hours of case work. Advised clients on their legal rights, obligations & options. Represented clients in delinquency cases and long-term suspension appeals in Wake County Public Schools. Advocated for the expressed interest of the client. Collected, reviewed and analyzed all relevant & critical information for cases through client interviews, discovery and records request. Prepared motions and developed strategy, arguments, direct/cross examination questions & closing arguments in preparation for presentation of cases. Made recommendations to client consistent with client's interest and advised client as to potential outcomes of various courses of action.

Promoted and sold BARBRI preparation material to students at North Carolina Central University School of Law. Assisted students with registration for the BARBRI preparation course, MPRE preparation course, and purchasing merchandise to serve as study tools for current courses.

Assisted the Executive Director of the Just The Beginning Foundation with planning and organizing the Summer Legal Institute. Chaperoned fifteen high school students to law firms, government offices and federal courthouses. Administered and collected evaluations completed by students. Led discussions explaining the fundamentals of legal writing and legal analysis the criminal justice process, court system, jurisdiction, case law, case briefing, constitutional rights prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures, and appellate advocacy. Led students in identifying legal rules, understanding legal reasoning and discussing the implications of judicial holdings. Assisted students prepare oral arguments by providing direction and constructive feedback. Conducted research and presented, African-American Federal Judges – Integration of the Federal Judiciary, highlighting past and present federal judges, their milestones and the progression of the federal judiciary. Reviewed college essays and provided constructive feedback. Shared personal experience with students on personal obstacles, life experiences and persistence to achieve goals. Provided individual mentoring to each student by listening, encouraging and providing options without dictating direction.

Worked in the Office of the General Counsel which provides legal advice and consultation to the State Board of Community Colleges and community colleges. Researched and drafted responses to inquiries on employment, course credit for undocumented immigrants, sex offenders on campus, transfer of course hours for credits, admission requirements for a minor attending an Adult High School Program at a Community College, and documents which permitted immigrants to attend community colleges. Created a “Frequently Asked Legal Question” publication to provide guidance to provide legal assistance to 58 community colleges on issues such as the State Personnel Act, denial of admission, exemptions to tuition rules, open meeting laws, screening work-study students, disclosure of student information to third parties, compliance with requirements of Executive Orders and student searches. Developed a resource manual logging all references to “community colleges” throughout the NC General Statutes, and added legal citations to System Office Manuals and documents. Conducted a case analysis of Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, No. 81-1371 and made policy recommendations to the community college to ensure compliance with the case decision. Reviewed 20 proposed policies of community colleges to ensure compliance with state and federal law.

Taught two law related classes, 6th and 7th grade with 15 students on Mondays and Fridays for 90 minutes after completing 40 hours of classroom training on diverse learning styles, teaching methods, lesson planning & classroom management. Developed lesson plans in consultation with host teacher. Evaluated students understanding of legal concepts through role plays, case studies and hypotheticals and reported assessment to the teacher. Shared personal, academic, & professional experiences with students to enrich the education and motivation of students. Mentored each student by listening, encouraging and evaluating options without dictating decisions which built trust & confidence with students.

Assisted attorney in several class action lawsuits related to employment discrimination and retaliation. Drafted declarations for potential class members. Wrote correspondents to class members. Researched and prepared legal memorandums on employment, labor, retaliation and discrimination issues. Assisted with and reviewed brief for motion on case certification. Performed document reviews and maintained class member databases.

Assisted the Executive Director of the Just The Beginning Foundation with planning and organizing the Summer Legal Institute. Chaperoned fifteen high school students to law firms, government offices and federal courthouses. Administered and collected evaluations completed by students. Led discussions explaining the fundamentals of legal writing and legal analysis the criminal justice process, court system, jurisdiction, case law, case briefing, constitutional rights prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures, and appellate advocacy. Led students in identifying legal rules, understanding legal reasoning and discussing the implications of judicial holdings. Assisted students prepare oral arguments by providing direction and constructive feedback. Conducted research and presented, African-American Federal Judges – Integration of the Federal Judiciary, highlighting past and present federal judges, their milestones and the progression of the federal judiciary. Reviewed college essays and provided constructive feedback. Shared personal experience with students on personal obstacles, life experiences and persistence to achieve goals. Provided individual mentoring to each student by listening, encouraging and providing options without dictating direction.

Researched and prepared legal memorandums on civil rights, probate, negligence, sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 issues. Participated in case strategy sessions.

Coordinated and implemented office services such as mailing, purchasing, and record control. Oversaw management of administrative functions. Located and compiled information. Scheduled and maintained calendar of appointments, meetings and travel itineraries for the President and Board members. Conducted loan compliance to ensure compliance with state law and office procedure for Generations Community Credit Union (GCCU). Made policy recommendations to GCCU to improve compliance.

Led strategy in business development, financial assets and community growth. Advised President on yearly and continual strategic organizational goals. Performed in-dept analysis of quarterly statistics to incorporate findings into future growth. Guided team through problem definition and work plan development using problem solving and business principles.

Led staff of 10 Resident Advisors. Directed Resident Advisor Trainee Program of 20 freshman students. Managed main office by assisting residents, answering calls and sorting mail. Provided advisement to 250 freshman male students on academic, social and financial matters by providing options without dictating direction. Managed critical administrative tasks including room condition reports, maintenance requests, incident reports and room changes. Facilitated monthly floor meetings. Implemented and maintained a community environment for optimal study and social conditions by enforcing University Rules. Assisted students in understanding University rules.

Assisted Department Chair with contract management responsibilities and program implementation. Developed department databases for program review. Assisted with integration of international business concepts into existing management curriculum. Managed contacts with foreign institutions. Provided academic and career advice to new and continuing undergraduate students. Disseminated department information to students on academic advisement, internships, scholarships, and events planned by the Department.

Received, analyzed and altered requisitions for up to $7 million with managerial approval at required levels. Conducted fair value assessments for requisitions above $90,000 based on skills required, geographic location and the overall economic environment. Defined the Supplier Qualification Process. Conducted contract audits to ensure compliance with IBM standards. Interpreted contract provisions and reviewed contracts for accuracy and changes. Demonstrated continuous effort to improve operations and provide quality customer service.

Assisted with the creation of a comprehensive, participatory Quality of Life master plan for Southwest Central Durham to improve housing conditions and increase homeownership. Assisted with West Chapel Hill Street economic assessment & development to create a revitalized business district. Assisted with coordinating materials and supplies, local home developers and volunteers the West End Collaborative, which consisted of Self-Help Community Development Corporation, Habitat for Humanity, Durham Community Land Trustees and the Southwest Central Durham Quality of Life project to build seven homes in seven days with over 300 businesses donating supplies. Directed, shot, and edited a 5-minute documentary as a participant in the 2005 Documentary Video Institute at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. Taking it Back: The Legacy of Pauli Murray focuses on the revitalization and sustainability of affordable housing in the neighborhoods located in Southwest Central Durham. Ensured the publication of Community Focus, a newsletter of Southwest Central Durham by writing, editing and distributing the newsletter to distribution points within the community. Provided support to community nonprofits by coordinating trainings and presentations on board governance, program development, implementation & evaluation and financial oversight.

Assisted Division Director with investigations of illegal operations of household goods carriers in NC. Created & maintained databases of information on advertisements by illegal household good carriers. Reviewed annual reports filed by household goods carriers to determine acceptability. Assisted the Director of the Water Division by reviewing requests for tariff revisions from municipalities to determine whether the rates requested were appropriate and prepared the recommended orders for approval by NC Utilities Commission.

Wrote thoughtful & award winning opinion columns. Generated public debate & discussion in an informative manner by writing comprehensive & analytical columns relating to educational, political and social policies that affected Durham’s youth. Coordinated with section Editor to verify dates & deadlines for publication.

Assisted with projects involving use of technology in education. Entered information into databases, scanned images & added images to course web pages for professors. Assisted college professors with incorporating technology in the classroom through training in Microsoft Office software applications.

Assisted Peer Education Coordinator with weekly Teen Voices sessions. Assisted participants with completing peer referrals/contacts. Participated in community education and outreach. Developed and implemented long-range follow-up plan for Teen Voice graduates.

Assisted in recruitment of employers, youth and volunteers in youth related programs/activities. Helped to schedule and make arrangements for Public Education Committee, Kids’ Voting, Youth Looking at the Future Program, and other related committees/efforts. Coordinated Youth Looking at the Future Today program by placing participants with local employers based on career interest. Solicited and recorded feedback from students, local businesses and teachers on Youth Looking at the Future Today program. Revised Youth Looking at the Future Today program brochure Assisted Research Director with updating & maintaining the Chamber’s website, researched websites to help improve Chamber’s website. Researched the Chamber’s large and small businesses to update manuals.

Entered data into different formatted/unformatted spreadsheets. Assigned and identified accounts according to chart of accounts, reconciled bank statements, and organized records. Formatted budgets. Prepared journal entries, reconciled general ledges and subsidiary accounts. Analyzed and reconciled expenditure and revenue accounts.

Appointed by then-Speak of the House, James Black based on the recommendation of then-North Carolina Representative Paul Miller. Observed the legislative process. Delivered bills to Speak of the House and filed bills with the House Clerk. Assisted members of the North Carolina House of Representatives during session by delivering notes and retrieving information. Assisted the Finance Committee by preparing the committee room, assembling meeting information and assisting members during meeting.

Wrote, tested and maintained instructions for spreadsheet database. Participated in software development and production. Tested logical structures for solving software problems. Tested programs to ensure the instructions were correct and the program produced the desired outcome.

Provided supporting services related to staff and agency needs. Copied, flied, typed, and answered phones. Assisted receptionist. Carried out general administrative duties and assisted with day-to-day operations of agency.