I primarily teach Human Dynamics (Dale Carnegie in the Classroom!), Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and First Year Studies (Information Literacy). I also redesigned and currently teach the Human Dynamics (Dale Carnegie) online (using the Blackboard platform). I also assist with several Student Services projects. Including (but not limited to): Hosting/Emceeing the Sullivan University Culinary Stage for the Incredible Food Show, designing online curriculum (COM 214 & GEN 215), and working with other offices (Financial Planning, Academic Services, Admissions, etc.) to help students outside of the classroom.

Served as Affiliate Director for Kentucky in the Future Problem Solving (FPS) Program; Coordinated FPS and Composition Competitions, specifically the Governor’s Cup Competition; Coordinated FPS training statewide; Prepared Hosting Guides; Coordinated the KAAC Competitor (newsletter); Maintained the alignment and hosting for Governor’s Cup, Sixth Grade Academic Showcase and Junior Varsity Challenge; Coordinated the annual conference; Served on Competition Committee, preparing agendas and reports; Maintained the KAAC web page; Coordinated the FPS, Composition and Written Assessment events at the State Finals; Assisted in the International Conference for the FPS Program. Coordinated 2000 and 2001 Governor’s Cup State Finals (FPS, Composition and Written Assessment Events), involving over 1500 students. Involved in maintaining test and materials integrity, managing the check-in process, collecting completed/scoring and tabulation, managing the inquiry process, managing FPS evaluation and tabulation, managed the award ceremonies/including Governor Patton and Ashland, Inc sponsors. Results: Efficient completion of competition, with accurate results and integrity, positive evaluations from participates and coaches. Developed a 5 year strategic plan for the KAAC in the areas of funding, expansion, development of marketing, equity and diversity issues, curriculum alignment, board structure, and computer and web site updating. Results: Development of a solid strategic plan that was unanimously adopted by the board. Coordinated/supervised the 2000/2001 Annual KAAC Conference (500 teachers and academic team coaches). Set schedule and set sessions ranging from Department of Education issues to ‘how to’ coaching issues. Planned the Hall of Fame Luncheon. Coordinated and taught FPS Training and Certification sessions. Results: Effective conference with positive feedback from attendee’s evaluations. Successfully completed training sessions and certification process.

Instructed and advised students at the Cynthiana extension campus of Maysville Community College in a course designed to develop and strengthen student’s skills in interpersonal communication and public speaking. Course emphasis on verbal, non-verbal, constructive communication and problem solving. Courses taught: COM 252 Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication

structed and advised students in a course designed to develop and strengthen communication skills, create a productive organizational environment and Develop the necessary documents to apply for Credit for Prior Learning. Served as the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” facilitator for Midway College. Served as liaison between Midway College’s Organizational Management degree program, Maysville Community College and Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky’s STARS program. Coordinated efforts in admissions, employer reimbursement, financial aid, marketing, advising and consortium agreements. Results: Successful enrollment maintained at TMMK and successful start of new program in coordination with Maysville Community College. Serve as Chairperson for the School for Career Development Financial Assistance Committee. Developed guidelines, procedure and forms for students to request additional funds to begin or continue their education. Results: Funds used appropriately and correctly documented as to state and federal regulations; students began or continued education as a result of funding.

Responsible for overall operation in accordance with ACE and SACS guidelines, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff; maintained all admission documents; evaluated academic transcripts. Coordinated and participated in academic advising. Responsible for Credit for Prior Learning to include: evaluation of life-learning papers; previous non-credit courses and CLEP/DANTES exams.

Assisted in developing and implementing year-round marketing plan, to include: advertising, strategic planning, and information sessions. Established and maintained contact with businesses, worked with human resources on reimbursement procedures, benefits and existing partnerships. Counseled prospective and active students; to include: transcript evaluations and admission procedures.

Instructed and advised students in two courses: American Humanics (AH) Senior Synthesis - (A capstone course for seniors in the AH major designed to help them complete their degree and AH certification) and College Community Living (A freshman orientation course).

Assembled school awards and financial packages for graduate and undergraduate students in semesters, quarters, and trimesters; performed data entry in school and federal data bases; processed received loan funds; tracked delinquent accounts; solely responsible for pre-claim work. Identified the need for pre-claims notification of delinquent student loans. Developed and implemented a monthly review of all students in delinquent status; notified by registered mail. Results: Exceeded government standards for pre-claims procedure; decreased number of delinquent accounts; decreased school default rate; benefited student by notifying prior to default status.