Area of focus is on helping individuals train, re-train or upskill to connect with jobs that are in demand and in positioning local employers with the right talent to sustain and grow their businesses. Annually, this translates into working with more than 400 businesses globally and 3,200 students. Responsible for departmental strategic planning/implementation and technological integration of the WCE EAT department. Highlights include initiatives to work with local, state, and federal entities to create labor force pipelines to meet rapidly changing mobility, aerospace, and defense sectors. • Managing over an $32M in general fund budget, contracts, grants, and special projects• Leading a team of 38, including full-time faculty and staff• Led the college’s efforts to become DoD contractor and subcontractor• Led Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Training Initiative at Macomb CC• Reshaped training programs to better serve students coming from lower socio-economic communities in southeast Michigan by removing barriers of entry, resulting in a 146% increase in six months In collaboration with the Center for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT), led an electric vehicle (EV) workforce training initiative to support the State of Michigan’s initiatives. Committees and Boards: Macomb Community College’s Strategic Plan 2025 initiative: (1) Co-lead Institutional Effectiveness - Business Process Review, (2) Macomb CC’s Foundation Committee for increasing revenue, and (3) Community Communication Committee to increase value awareness. External committee involvement includes Macomb’s representative to the Department of Defense for the Cornerstone Other Transaction Authority initiative, the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) – Michigan Chapter Board of Directors over the STEM Committee, the Leadership Macomb Education Committee, and Southeast Michigan Council of Governments’ Economic Development Strategy Task Force.

As an Adjunct Faculty member at Macomb Community College, I am at the forefront of an innovative Advanced Technology Preparatory Program, which I personally designed to eliminate barriers for students and ensure their readiness for higher education. Specializing in removing obstacles and enhancing preparedness, the course is tailored to equip students with the skills needed for success in the dynamic landscape of the fourth industrial revolution.Key Responsibilities:- Design and deliver curriculum focused on removing barriers to entry for students pursuing advanced technology programs.- Develop and implement an augmented reality tool curriculum to enhance student engagement and practical skills.- Guide students in understanding the significance of the fourth industrial revolution and identifying core elements of Industry 4.0.- Foster digital media literacy, emphasizing online training tools, considering students' digital media footprint and security.- Create an effective resource tool to support successful learning habits and program readiness.- Instruct on oral and written communication skills suitable for the modern collaborative business environment.- Equip students with fundamental knowledge in word processing, electronic notetaking, file management, email, presentations, spreadsheets, and collaborative tools.- Explore entrepreneurial qualities necessary for success in today's ever-changing business climate.Achievements:- Developed and implemented an innovative curriculum resulting in students demonstrating practical skills in utilizing augmented reality tools.- Enhanced student understanding of the fourth industrial revolution and Industry 4.0, preparing them for the challenges of the advanced technology landscape.- Facilitated the development of resource tools, contributing to improved learning habits and program readiness among students.

Implemented College’s annual strategic initiatives by creating reportable measures on program goals that enabled faculty to assess program outcomes and increase course frequency. This was completed by guiding faculty to make data-driven decisions.Supported the dean’s departmental strategic planning by completing empirical data research, SWOT analysis, benchmarking, and industry assessment. Conducted curriculum assessments collaborating with department faculty and adjuncts to recommend, develop and implement new curricula and programs. Identified, recommended, and implemented process improvements to increase student service quality, communications, and collaboration enabling departmental support of college of choice strategic objectives. Implemented MS Teams technology across the department. Consultant to the department chair and supervising dean to plan, prepare, and implement college-wide projects, programs, and activities related to instruction.

Scope: Operations, Systems/Technology Solutions, HR Management/Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Performance Accountability, Public Relations, Marketing/Communications, and Educational Delivery Systems.Spearheaded the strategic plan to launch the institution and assure it met accepted standards for private education corporation status, completing the process in 12 months, 6 months ahead of schedule. Developed and approved operations and capital budgets, collaborating across the institute, partnering with Finance, President, and Board. Provided leadership direction, ensured daily operations, short & long-term planning, marketing, P & L, and recruitment & retention of workforce and students.

US-based, multi-faceted parent-company, operating in national and global media markets.Overarching responsibility for the creation and initiation of subsidiaries, CFM Publishing, CFM Music, and CFM Productions, each a legal entity. Implemented the business strategies for each entity to grow sales and revenue. Originated and negotiated contractual arrangements between company and artist, established internal and external labels, career launches, and productions. Negotiated sales and revenue agreements for major artists and media production. Led cross-cultural negotiations to establish a television station, three subsidiaries, and a country-wide network in 12 months, increasing revenue 192% to $2.4 million. Facilitated dialogue with local and international ambassadors, senators, and other key stakeholders; negotiated with multiple unions and cities to create relationships, improving organizational goal alignment and creating new opportunities.Executed development and global launch of television station, subsidiaries, and multiple media production projects within 12 months; increased revenue by 192% with country-wide reach. Adhered to local and international labor and governmental laws and regulations, leading to ethical working environment and securing strong international relationships. Enhanced collaboration with local unions, generating positive and productive engagement; secured collaborations with leading artists and media producers. Facilitated successful mergers between Pacífico TV and CFM Media to become family-based media outlet for the region's viewership. Implemented public relations initiatives to generate community awareness and recognize country-wide reach. Established subsidiaries under local legal entities, including CFM Publishing, CFM Music, and CFM Productions.

Orchestrated the merger between Pacifico TV (PTV) and CFM Media as an ex-patriate. Established and implemented the strategic plan, increasing revenue 192% in 12 months; analyzed and discerned “open-market” opportunities in this 3rd-world country. Worked with Ambassador of Israel to Peru to execute diverse public relations initiatives to generate community awareness and productive engagement. Established key relations with various other ambassadors and senators to create and demonstrate strong regulatory compliance in human resources and accounting practices, aligned to Ministry of Transportation and Communication labor laws.