Served as lead consultant on client projects.Worked with local educational organizations as Academic Consultant in support of after-school tutoring and enrichment programs.Provided business and organizational automation solutions for clients including the implementation of accounting software and the design of smart phone applications.Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and… Show more Served as lead consultant on client projects.Worked with local educational organizations as Academic Consultant in support of after-school tutoring and enrichment programs.Provided business and organizational automation solutions for clients including the implementation of accounting software and the design of smart phone applications.Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.Led firm's marketing and communication efforts via media relations, social media content, and website management.Provided Quickbooks training to area small businesses and churches.Provided entrepreneur training in partnership with local economic development agencies. Show less

Developed 4th – 8th grade STEM curriculum with focus on alignment to state math and science standardsLed efforts to build delivery partnerships with schools and community organizationsMaintained current understanding of local, state and federal legislation and policies with respect to K-12 education.Led efforts to develop and implement effective awareness efforts to grow STEM engagement for local families.Gathered, analyzed and compiled data into reports to be… Show more Developed 4th – 8th grade STEM curriculum with focus on alignment to state math and science standardsLed efforts to build delivery partnerships with schools and community organizationsMaintained current understanding of local, state and federal legislation and policies with respect to K-12 education.Led efforts to develop and implement effective awareness efforts to grow STEM engagement for local families.Gathered, analyzed and compiled data into reports to be presented to our board of directors.Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line.Worked collaboratively with organizational leadership to apply for governmental and philanthropic grants.Maintained grant reporting dashboards for presentation to donors and board of directors. Show less

Led the successful development and operation of a 6-8 grade STEM focused college preparatory charter school in Baton Rouge.Developed and administered $1.3M annual budget.Coordinated and implemented effective training for 20 academic and operational professionals to improve academic outcomes for scholars and operational performance for the school.Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal legislation and policies with respect to K-12… Show more Led the successful development and operation of a 6-8 grade STEM focused college preparatory charter school in Baton Rouge.Developed and administered $1.3M annual budget.Coordinated and implemented effective training for 20 academic and operational professionals to improve academic outcomes for scholars and operational performance for the school.Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal legislation and policies with respect to K-12 education.Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.Worked with leadership team to develop and implement effective family outreach approaches to maximize student enrollment in a newly competitive environment.Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.Established personnel performance metrics in alignment with organizational goals.Gathered, analyzed and compiled data into reports to be presented to our board of directors.Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line.Worked collaboratively with organizational leadership to apply for governmental and philanthropic grants.Maintained grant reporting dashboards for presentation to donors and board of directors. Show less

Completed school leadership residency in high performing charter school.Conducted advanced benchmark analysis of educational and operational design elements of 30 of the highest performing charter schools across the country.Submitted winner charter application.Built high capacity founding board and community support.Developed data monitoring system/data wall for host residency school.Taught upper elementary math and social studies.Modified upper… Show more Completed school leadership residency in high performing charter school.Conducted advanced benchmark analysis of educational and operational design elements of 30 of the highest performing charter schools across the country.Submitted winner charter application.Built high capacity founding board and community support.Developed data monitoring system/data wall for host residency school.Taught upper elementary math and social studies.Modified upper elementary math and social studies lesson plans. Show less

Led team of professionals in efforts to protect and expand school choice options in Louisiana as well as promoting said options to low-income families.Improved realization of organizational objectives by effectively communicating state level goals, organizational objectives and industry trends.Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal legislation and policies with… Show more Led team of professionals in efforts to protect and expand school choice options in Louisiana as well as promoting said options to low-income families.Improved realization of organizational objectives by effectively communicating state level goals, organizational objectives and industry trends.Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal legislation and policies with respect to K-12 education.Worked collaboratively with organizational leadership to apply for governmental and philanthropic grants.Maintained grant reporting dashboards for presentation to donors and board of directors.Worked with state legislators and local eduction elected officials to help craft legislation and policies in support of school choice.Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. Show less

Led the Business Development consulting team in work with external customers.Provided internal leadership and direction for internal accounting practices and information technology.Provided Quickbooks Training to small business and non-profit clients.Provided entrepreneur training to aspiring small businesses in partnership with local and state level economic development agencies.Developed and administered $500,000 annual budget.Analyzed and presented… Show more Led the Business Development consulting team in work with external customers.Provided internal leadership and direction for internal accounting practices and information technology.Provided Quickbooks Training to small business and non-profit clients.Provided entrepreneur training to aspiring small businesses in partnership with local and state level economic development agencies.Developed and administered $500,000 annual budget.Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners.Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements. Show less

Led the launch of start-up business management consulting firm. Ephod Business Solutions is a business management consulting firm providing services in the areas of business development, project management, and technology assisting small businesses to reach their full potential.

Provided business coaching and training on business plan writing, marketing, and accounting to area small business and entrepreneurs recovering for natural disasters on the Gulf Coast following Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.

Served as account manager for 30 plus high profiles accounts in Western United States included multiple large community hospitals, Department of Defense installation hospitals, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and Indian Health Services hospitalsServed as project manager for beta testing of pharmacy automation robot for prospective customers such as Longs Drugs and Kaiser Permanente (mail-order).Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty, boosting… Show more Served as account manager for 30 plus high profiles accounts in Western United States included multiple large community hospitals, Department of Defense installation hospitals, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and Indian Health Services hospitalsServed as project manager for beta testing of pharmacy automation robot for prospective customers such as Longs Drugs and Kaiser Permanente (mail-order).Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty, boosting customer satisfaction ratings 45%.Worked alongside regional and national sales directors to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and during prospective customer tours and trade shows.Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve any technical or service concerns.Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events. Show less

Led effort to convert coding for embedded microcontroller from assembly language to C language.Design various C programming modules for embedded program for customize design.Led alpha and beta fielding testing of products with customers.Interacted with project leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and generate and maintain design development documents.Created OrCad schematic designs for printed circuit boards.Created OcCad printed circuit board… Show more Led effort to convert coding for embedded microcontroller from assembly language to C language.Design various C programming modules for embedded program for customize design.Led alpha and beta fielding testing of products with customers.Interacted with project leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and generate and maintain design development documents.Created OrCad schematic designs for printed circuit boards.Created OcCad printed circuit board layouts for manufacturing.Collaborated with chassis (digital scale) manufacturer, mechanical engineer, and contractors on BU2000 projects schedule and budget.Developed BU2000 product prototype components, assemblies and tooling.Oversaw product development, design and releases for production of BU2000. Show less

Effectively developed models using Pspice.Evaluated potential techniques and methods in modeling, design, and PCB layout and assembly including recommending changes in designs or technical procedures.Worked with design teams in providing design for testability consulting to support signal integrity testing.Performed high-speed empirical and analytical signal integrity evaluation of interconnects.Worked in laboratory environments helping to validate designs and… Show more Effectively developed models using Pspice.Evaluated potential techniques and methods in modeling, design, and PCB layout and assembly including recommending changes in designs or technical procedures.Worked with design teams in providing design for testability consulting to support signal integrity testing.Performed high-speed empirical and analytical signal integrity evaluation of interconnects.Worked in laboratory environments helping to validate designs and correlate measurement with simulation using VNA, TDR and Oscilloscopes. Show less

Developed F16-MMC PCB prototype components, assemblies and tooling specifications.Researched and planned PCB migration from pin-mounted to surface mounted technology.Researched an planned component migration from 5V technology to 3.3V technology.Created Mentor Graphics schematic designs for printed circuit boards.Worked with drafting team to completed Mentor Graphics printed circuit board layouts for manufacturing.Tested models of alternate designs and… Show more Developed F16-MMC PCB prototype components, assemblies and tooling specifications.Researched and planned PCB migration from pin-mounted to surface mounted technology.Researched an planned component migration from 5V technology to 3.3V technology.Created Mentor Graphics schematic designs for printed circuit boards.Worked with drafting team to completed Mentor Graphics printed circuit board layouts for manufacturing.Tested models of alternate designs and components to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, and necessity of modification.Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.Performed analysis on electronic circuit technical designs and prototypes in development stage.Interacted with project leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and generate and maintain design development documents.Worked with senior engineers on design and manufacturing time lines.Coordinated MIL-STD-1553 Bus Controller field testing prior to customer delivery.Supported system level testing with Lockheed-Martin team. Show less

Determined project costs, timelines and limiting factors.Researched and recommended improvements to product development plans.Managed documentation and schematics for each new product.Directed, guided and support engineers in meeting design for producibility guidelines.Interfaced between design engineers and CAD team to ensure circuit component models were developed for Mentor Graphics libraries.

Developed electronic marketing solutions for small businesses and nonprofit organizations, such as customized websites, email marketing, and e-commerce databases.