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Owner-operator of Woofie’s of East Louisville, the first Woofie’s franchise in the state of Kentucky. We are a full-service mobile pet care provider and one of the Top 100 fastest growing franchises in the country. Our local Woofie's team is a passionate provider of personalized pet services, including pet sitting, dog walking, mobile grooming, and more. We take the time to get to know our customers and their pets so we can provide the best possible care. Whether seeking in-home pet care for a dog, cat, fish, iguana, ferret – or another beloved pet – Woofie's is the one to trust for compassionate and attentive services.

Company President and franchise owner-operator serving the greater Louisville community.

Led the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula and content for apprenticeship training programs in construction-related trades. Managed all training and education resources available to 1,400 members of the Building Industry Association. Developed lasting partnerships with area schools and businesses to further interest in, and support of the trades across the greater Louisville community. Established a Workforce Development committee to expand employment opportunities and worker capabilities in the region. o Developed and launched an online training option for the continuing education program that generated $25,000 in revenue in its first 3 months.o Submitted new apprenticeship training programs for HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing to the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education and the Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction that received approval from both entities as accelerated licensure programs. o Researched, wrote, and submitted a national grant request to provide funding for the institute, receiving approval and award of the maximum amount. o Developed and administered a 2-year strategic action plan with milestones, decision points, and periodic reviews to generate program growth and ensure sustainability for the next decade.

Led the Faculty and Staff Development program for Goodfellow Air Force Base. Supervised 25 employees in three subordinate units; Plans and Training Development, Curriculum and Instruction, and Vocational Education. Designed and delivered a broad program of instruction to address target audience requirements based upon a thorough analysis of training needs across four discrete Air Force training squadrons. Developed execution strategies that reached a broad audience and improved the learning environment for customers in all modalities. o Pioneered the hybrid-flexible (HyFlex) delivery model for Air Education and Training Command featured at the 2022 Air Force Learning Professionals Summit, which employs technology to merge classroom and online experiences while allowing both student and teacher to move between environments as desired. o Served as one of four senior advisors for 2nd Air Force in the development of training and education initiatives for the professional development of instructors, developers, course managers, and administrators. o Mentored and coached faculty and staff to develop expertise as educators and maximize student performance in achieving desired outcomes. o Directed projects that expanded the reach and scope of the program, to include website construction and Learning Management System (LMS) implementation. o Administered the development of curricula for execution in a variety of formats from mobile training and multimedia applications to traditional classroom and online instruction. o Redesigned the lineup of formal courses that significantly improved student performance while earning a 25% increase in collegiate credit towards an undergraduate degree. o Augmented programmed courses with professional development opportunities for all members of the installation that targeted capability gaps identified during a continuous training needs analysis.

Led a team of 24 civilian and military professionals in delivering online academic instruction. Provided strategic course design advice to the Dean of Academics regarding course alignment to achieve equivalent outcomes for students, regardless of modality, while improving the quality of results and ensuring achievement of performance objectives. Planned, organized, and oversaw department activities that supported institutional goals and objectives for the professional development of senior military leaders.o Developed and recommended innovative solutions to enhance effectiveness in all aspects of course administration and execution, from broad institutional applications to daily management functions. o Conducted course curriculum analysis and redesign using the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) process, contributing directly to driving change in the way professional military education is conducted. o Established and proposed a university concept for program delivery to distance learning students that mirrored collegiate online instruction, while permitting instant and continuous alignment with the traditional resident curriculum.  o Transformed course delivery to the distance learning population in a way that enhanced accreditation, increasing awarded credit by 300%, and gained the attention and interest of other Army institutions.o Directed the Instructional System Design (ISD) process and execution of curriculum through the application of educational theories to accommodate a diverse population of learners and a variety of modalities. o Identified requirements and substantiated personnel, facilities, equipment, budget, and other department resources. Served as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for 9 contract instructors.

Identified as a top instructor for the Department of Training & Doctrine (DTD) and was frequently sought to provide input for strategic course planning. Supported department leadership in coordinating and conducting training programs and activities while presenting solutions for systematic training management problems. Proposed recommendations on training or instructional issues and course policies that improved the program. o Developed new and reviewed existing training materials while providing critical input to improve the overall quality of the leader development curriculum. o Advised on future course transformation, developed new lessons, revised existing lessons, and created examination instruments. o Leveraged adult learning strategies while employing the experiential learning model (ELM) to effectively deliver course materials.o Instructed and mentored 80 senior leaders annually from all branches of the U.S. military, and allied nations who attend the course, covering a wide range of strategic leadership and management principles.

Directed a sports management agency representing professional football players in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. Negotiated NFL contracts and injury settlements with the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills, as well as CFL contracts with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions totaling over $12 million. Established corporate identity, values, and mission statement that exceeded industry standards.

Instructed and advised 80 senior leaders annually from all branches of the U.S. military, and 38 allied nations who attended the Sergeants Major Course. Facilitated 530 hours of military and college-level academic material annually covering a wide range of strategic leadership and management practices. Prepared students to serve in positions of strategic responsibility within the Department of Defense and foreign nations.

Managed the enlisted personnel retention and transition program for Fort Bliss, Texas with a workforce of more than 20,000 personnel and a subordinate staff of 28 Career Counselors while serving as the program director and senior advisor to the Commanding General. Resolved personnel issues involving pay, training, reclassification, reassignments, personnel actions, strength management, utilization, unfulfilled agreements, and transition.o Enhanced the program with an 80% increase in retention success during management tenure. o Improved the status of Fort Bliss to #1 overall among TRADOC installations in personnel retention rates after previously ranking last in 2005, prior to arrival. o Analyzed, planned and coordinated staffing & budget requirements to ensure superior levels of support for each organization across the installation, and served as account manager for the $500,000 Installation Retention budget.o Planned, funded and supervised high-visibility events featuring VIPs, such as the Secretary of Defense, Vice President, Secretary of the Army and the Army Chief of Staff. o Trained and mentored a versatile team of counselors to serve as the soldiers’ representative in negotiating reenlistment terms with the Army. o Provided monthly briefings to the Commanding General, identifying program challenges and defining plans to maximize results.

Managed the personnel retention program and limited attrition for an Infantry Brigade, Armor Brigade, and an Engineer Group with a subordinate staff of 4 counselors while serving as senior advisor to the Brigade Commander. Reviewed and assessed soldier qualifications to match potential reclassification specialties and reassignments while assisting the Department of the Army in strength and talent management.

Served as an M1A1 Abrams Tank Commander and Armor Platoon Sergeant. Led a 4-tank platoon in training and combat readiness. Supervised a 14-soldier platoon of tank crew members while preparing the team to fight cohesively in a complex wartime environment.