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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Deliver engaging lectures and facilitate student learning in the following areas: criminal justice, government contract law, law, ethics and corporate governance, and healthcare policy and administration.Specialization in Government Contract Law: Teach comprehensive courses on RFPs, contract formation, award protests, standards of conduct, governmental liability, and dispute resolution processes (administrative and judicial). Recognized as a Top 10% Instructional Performer in 2015.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Develop and implement strategic partnerships between government agencies and local small businesses.Manage business development initiatives to drive growth opportunities for small enterprises.Provide comprehensive legal counsel and support to small businesses.Offer attorney services tailored to the specific needs of small business clients.

Global Online

Developed and delivered paralegal curriculum in an ABA-approved program.

Atlanta, Georgia

Contracts Administration ExpertStrategic Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of contract development, execution, and administration for a portfolio of over 2,000 vendor and human services contracts.Operational Efficiency: Implemented a paperless contract management system, reducing manual processes by 90% and enhancing contract visibility.Team Leadership and Development: Managed a team of 10+ employees, fostering a high-performance culture focused on process improvement and compliance.Stakeholder Management: Served as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.Risk Mitigation: Collaborated with legal counsel to assess contract terms, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies.Policy Development and Compliance: Developed and implemented contract management policies and procedures aligned with state and federal regulations.Data Analysis and Reporting: Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure contract performance and generate actionable insights.Administrative Support: Provided comprehensive administrative support, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and document preparation.Key Achievements:Successfully negotiated complex contract terms, resulting in cost savings and improved service delivery.Achieved 100% compliance with contract management regulations and industry standards.Enhanced contract visibility and accessibility through the implementation of a centralized contract repository.Developed and implemented a robust contract lifecycle management process.

Greater Atlanta Area

Bauder CollegeHeaded daily academic operations, improving operating margins via effective resource allocation and tracking expenses; secured federal government benefits by ensuring steady student attendance rate of 70%.Reviewed budget, set cost management, authorized payroll, hired, trained & evaluated qualified and credentialed faculty and academic leadership; arrange and approve travel for staff.Coordinated with Human Resources to ensure all chairs, faculty and direct reports understand job expectations and receive annual, written performance reviews.Implemented and maintained compliant academic and faculty policies, with documented SOP's, consistent with regional accreditation, Department of Education, state and KHEC standards/regulations.Collaborated with the Institutional Effectiveness Manager to assure all assessments required for SACS accreditation, the Board of Nursing and the Board of Trustees occur and are reported. Supported measurement activities related to quality assurance and ongoing strategic planning.Executive liaison to Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS regional accreditation body), assuring good standing of the college; provides guidance and counsel to employees, students and stakeholders. Tribunal chair and review of all student academic and disciplinary infractions; create safety plan of action.

Greater Atlanta Area

Bauder CollegeSupervised student advisement, campus and community involvement, student administration, program leadership, program & enrollment management and professional development.Developed relationships with employers, organizations, corporations and community partners to increase internship/employment opportunities for matriculating students and alumni.Participated in curriculum development & evaluation; ensured faculty training on curriculum & assessment.Secured federal government benefits by ensuring steady student attendance rate of 70%.

Instructed college-level courses in Criminal Justice, Health Care and Professional Studies.Conducted lectures in law and criminal practices.Organized and participated in special events involving college and community officials.Subject Matter Expert/Online curriculum developer – Health Care Law and Ethics.Member of the Criminal Justice Program Advisory Committee (PAC):Curriculum/Scheduling Focus Group (2010)Inaugural member of the nationwide Faculty Council

Certified Professional Development, Public Legal Management

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: • Georgia Governor’s Intern Program, Department of Natural Resources, Summer 1992 • Office of the Staff Judge.

Certificate, Executive Leadership

Leadership in the 21st Century.

Certificate, Special Jurisdiction

Special Jurisdiction Law

Bs, Biochemistry

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS Gwebu, E.T., J. Bowman, A. Rivers, J. Walker, V. Andrews, J. Bailey, S. Robles, Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity.

Mph, Public Health

Acquired a Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Epidemiology