As a 1st-grade teacher, I play a pivotal role in shaping young learners’ academic and social development. I create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment where students feel encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. - Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the school curriculum and educational standards- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes respect, empathy, and collaboration among students.- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students and provide appropriate support and enrichment opportunities.- Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments and provide timely feedback to students and parents.- Establish clear and consistent behavior expectations and reinforce positive behavior through positive reinforcement strategies.- Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress, concerns, and achievements through parent-teacher conferences, emails, and other communication channels.- Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to support the overall mission and goals of the school and participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching practices.

- Utilize my voice to bring scripts to life across various mediums, including audiobooks, commercials, narrations, and more, creating captivating audio experiences.- Edit and produce high-quality audio tracks, ensuring clear, professional, and engaging final products.- Employ diverse techniques to coach clients, enhancing their speaking skills for presentations, voiceover work, and public speaking.- Develop and produce compelling content for social media platforms, driving engagement and expanding audience reach.

• Responsible for the daily operation of the office, supervision and schedule of 7 administrative employees.• Process and manage weekly payroll of over 100 associates.• Advise managers on policy matters and suggest best practices to address situations to obtain favorable outcomes. • Help identify staff vacancies, recruit, interview and select applicants. • Resident expert on various aspects of Human Resources topics such as benefits, workers comp claims, FMLA, etc.• Streamlined the on-boarding process to assist in faster processing while enhancing the new associate experience which includes creating orientation packets, coordinating new hire paperwork and conducting training sessions. • Perform administrative and record keeping duties to ensure accuracy of employee records.• Create and execute various events to boost employee morale and produce promotional collateral such as flyers, posters and certificates.

As a keynote speaker and consultant to Fortune 500 sales teams, my business partner Steve Siebold and I helped sales teams increase sales and performance through Mental Toughness Training. Past clients include J & J, Proctor & Gamble, Microsoft, Toyota, and Glaxo Smith Klein. Our process has also been featured on "The Today Show", "Good Morning America", and we were regulars on "Varney & Co." We've been quoted in Forbes, Success, and Wall Street Journal.We are not a sales process we are and adjunct to a current sales process already in place. We've worked with teams using Miller-Heiman, Spin, Sandler, and a host of others. Our clients results are enhanced with our psychological training program taking an existing process and teaching the sales teams on to think like world class performers.

**MANAGED PROGRAMMING AND PERSONNEL FOR KJMS (V101) & WHAL (HALLELUJAH FM)**- Led programming and on-air talent to comply with FCC regulations and deliver top-quality content.- Strategically implemented programming, securing top 2 radio rating spots in Memphis consistently.- Evaluated new music for airplay, generating comprehensive music and listenership reports.- Supervised a team of 10+, conducting meetings to outline objectives, promotions, and performance improvements.**LAUNCHED AND ELEVATED FM GOSPEL STATION**- Successfully launched the first FM Gospel station, achieving #2 market rating and replicated in several other markets.- Directed programming and promotions for stations in 8 additional markets, boosting ratings across the board.**ENGAGED AUDIENCE THROUGH PROMOTIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH**- Created and executed promotional events and contests attracting over 5,000 attendees annually.- Developed community outreach initiatives, enhancing brand identity.- Collaborated with sales teams to create ad campaigns, resulting in over $1 million revenue increase.**VERSATILE ON-AIR PERSONALITY AND CONTENT CREATOR**- Hosted shows on multiple stations, engaging over 100,000 daily listeners with entertaining and informative content.- Maintained a daily blog and regularly updated station websites.- Hosted, MC'd, and appeared as a special guest at community and private events.- Voiced commercials and promos as needed, maintaining high production quality.**KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:**- Launched a groundbreaking FM Gospel station that dominated the market.- Drove substantial revenue growth through strategic ad campaigns and promotions.- Consistently led stations to top market ratings through innovative programming and effective team management.

- Successfully sourced and recruited qualified talent for a range of industrial and clerical positions, ensuring a strong fit for each role.- Conducted thorough interviews to assess applicant suitability for job placements.- Administered and evaluated office/administrative tests, ensuring candidates met the necessary skill requirements.- Efficiently filled available positions with top-tier candidates, maintaining a high placement success rate.- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with both established and potential clients, fostering trust and collaboration.- Provided tailored recruitment solutions to meet client needs, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.- Compiled and analyzed data for weekly reports, offering insights to optimize recruitment strategies.- Led on-site training sessions for groups of 50+ temporary employees, ensuring preparedness and productivity from day one.

- Ensuring Accuracy and Excellence in Newscast Production**- Oversaw the accurate input and timely airing of all "supers" (names, locations, sports scores, weather information) during newscasts, ensuring seamless viewer experience.- Edited video footage to produce high-quality news segments that engaged and informed the audience.- Crafted compelling news stories that resonated with viewers and met the highest journalistic standards.**Weekend Assignment Desk Leadership**- Managed the assignment desk on weekends, coordinating news coverage and ensuring efficient news operations.- Directed news gathering efforts, dispatching reporters and videographers to cover breaking news and key events.