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Overseeing 7 Housekeeping, Event Venue and Post Cleaning Supervisors, 2 Leads, and 25 service partners and 50 temp agency employees performing custodial cleaning in the FedEx Forum supporting the Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Hustle, all concerts, all shows and all non sporting events, as well as Autozone Park supporting the Memphis Redbirds, 901FC, all concerts, all shows and all non sporting events. Also responsible for event venue cleaning and post cleaning at BBQ Fest, Memphis Botanical Gardens Live at the Gardens, Dixon Art Gallery Arts on the Rocks and Arts on Fire, Liberty Bank Memorial Stadium non sporting events, Mempho Fest, Memphis in May, River Arts Festival, River Beat, Shell Days at Overton Park, St Jude Memphis Marathon, and the Memphis in May World’s Famous BBQ Cooking Contest.First-rate knowledge of managing departmental budget funding.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and presentation skills.Skilled in organization and time management.Outstanding leadership and management skills.Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.Patient and highly effective when working with diverse groups and personalitiesProficient in Windows software

DirectorZone SupervisorZone Manager Staff Development Coordinator Quality Improvement Research AnalystPossess 17 years of Operational and Academic support for Shelby County and Memphis City SchoolsDirector of Custodial and Grounds for Memphis-Shelby County Schools; overseeing 5 Custodial & Grounds Supervisors, 137 plant operations managers, 1 Grounds and Pest Control Manager, 50 Grounds Crewman, and over 800+ facilities supervisors/staff workers performing custodial operations, ground maintenance and stadium operations at 200 facilities, administration buildings, and sports complexes valued at $6B, spread over 200K+ acres directly supporting all Shelby County Schools, Student Support, Comprehensive Planning, Shelby County Youth Sports, Athletics, and TSSAA customers.Vendor management for $36M in custodial services & waste management/document destruction contractsDirected the custodial cleaning, grounds keeping, pest control, small engine, heavy equipment, trash & recycle, facilities and maintenance operations for all of SCSBOE providing 175 clean, safe, healthy and aesthetically pleasing facilities that lead to a more productive learning environment.Managed, planned, organized, directed, controlled the Custodial & Grounds Operations Department; developed, implemented and executed the department budget; Provided guidance and expertise to all district and school-level staff; Assured overall efficient operation.Professional Development pointman, responsible for designing, planning, implementing, & delivering professional learning opportunities.Served as Quality Improvement Research Analyst performing quality improvement research - including customer surveys and research on changing customer/stakeholder expectations and needs.Project Management success on district’s Balanced Scorecard, HR restructure, MCS Professional Development AVATAR PM Software, Compu Clean, Stadium & Grounds restructure and Custodial Operations Vendor Management procedures.

Commander, Arkansas Detachment 2-3USAFA Admissions Liaison Officer Joint Reserve Forces OfficerAssistant Professor Aerospace StudiesOfficer in Charge of Facilities Mnx Spacelift MaintenanceNuclear Missiles MaintenanceAircraft Munitions Maintenance 26 plus years of leadership experience for the United States Air Force, 20 years as an educator/trainerQuality Assurance Evaluator for $12M Launch Base Operations contract--QAE program monitor & trainer Officer in Charge of Facilities Maintenance, in-charge of the largest facility maintenance section in the entire 30th Operations Group, led 25 noncommissioned officers, managing over 500 contractors performing modifications and repairs at Titan II, Titan IV, and Atlas II launch complexes. Point man on infrastructure maintenance efforts supporting 86-launch facilities and three launch control centers--assets $2B, spread over 98K acres directly supporting USAF, NASA, and National Reconnaissance Office satellite customers--zero launch delays due to infrastructure problems. Ensured strict environmental compliance with the nation's most stringent local, state, and federal regulations and coordinated with base and county bioenvironmental experts to resolve protected birds nesting on Space Launch Complex 4East. Led two earthquake damage Assessment in less than 3 days.Conducted interviews, administered testing, and analyzed screened and selected candidates for military; Monitored progressive performance and discipline program. Provided written and verbal counseling to subordinates and contractors on personal and professional expectations to ensure standards were met.

Financial Service Representative, Union Planters National Bank, Memphis, Tennessee. Personal Banker responsible for providing customer account service and providing investment opportunities.

U.S. Liaison to South Korean Air Force Protocol Manager Information ManagerMaintained unit databases and provided automated reports, assessed morning messages for commander and staff, managed files, assisted with functional publications library, distributed forms, and managed message programs, coordinated weekly status briefings, and maintained all Automated Data Processing Equipment. Provided customer service for over 100 unit personnel administering correspondence,typing letters, messages and reports, managed employee evaluation program, unit leave (vacation) control log, and the Weight Management Program. Information Management technical expertise updating server software, setting-up passwords, and assisting users with Security Awareness Training and Education. Managed all unit protocol budget funding, developed premier Distinguished Visitors (DV/VIP) Program for Senior Academy, and served as a liaison between United States Air Force and South Korean Air Component.

Graduate Certificate, Organizational Leadership, Graduate Certificate, Organizational Leadership, Gpa: 3.7

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Leadership

M. S., Leadership & Policy Studies (Area of Concentration Counseling), University of Memphis, GPA: 3.5

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

B. A., History (Minor: Aerospace Studies/A/A-A Studies), University of Memphis, GPA: 3.3

A.S., Information Resources Management

A.S., Information Resources Management, Community College of the Air Force, GPA: 3.5