● Developed the organizations Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy.● Created DEI and Implicit Bias trainings for internal and external delivery● Coordinated the Making Your Future Career Counseling Program.● Connected a diverse pool of job seekers to careers and training opportunities in tech, and manufacturing.● Organized the organization’s first convening, bringing together a large number of community partners.● Implemented Catalyst programming in local organizations that serve youth and adult job seekers.● Built relationships with the leadership of local robotics companies.

I provide workforce trainings and consulting services to small businesses and nonprofits in the Greater Pittsburgh area. It is my mission to create greater equity in hiring and work in the region.

Converting aging business models to 21st century online marketplaces.Creating fluid sales platforms for businesses using Ebay on a contractual basis.Purchasing government surplus supply for the purpose of resale on online marketplaces

● Comprehensive job development services.● Interviewing and interview coaching.● Cold calling of current and prospective business clients.● Facilitation of workforce development programming for adult learners.● Resume building.● Conducted interviews with employees to create employment opportunities.● Relationship building with prospective employers.● Facilitate training for candidates.● Tax credit certification of program candidates.

Contract management of six social service providersDeveloped a knowledge of Federal workforce development policies, WIOA and TANF.Planned simultaneous WIOA Youth Provider ConveningsPartnered with providers to develop innovative recruiting strategiesRFP, proposal and grant managementManage high profile Google contractsAnalyze, and maintain a system of accountability for program outcomes

Conducted participant sourcing for workforce development programFacilitated crew member interviewsRecruit participants for entry level labor positionsPlaced participants in full time employment with a 96% success rateOversaw, and facilitated stormwater management projectsMaintained 40 Homewood area URA contractsAttend community meetings, develop relationships with potential contractorsWorked on a contractual basis, with stringent guidelinesManaged the construction of over 14,000 feet of trail.Managed the maintenance of 205,087 ft/sq of vacant lot space.Lead green infrastructure construction projects to include: bioswales, rain gardens, parks, trails, green space, dump site removal, habitat restoration, etc.Oversaw, and facilitated stormwater management projects.Maintained 40 Homewood area URA contractsAttend community meetings, develop relationships with potential contractors.Worked on a contractual basis, with stringent guidelines.Supervised and instructed up to 12 laborers in greenspace projectsWork with and instructed the use of power tools, to include the chainsaw, auger, muck truck.

I am a mentor for the African American Male Mentoring Initiative of the NEED Foundation. NEED has been active in advancing the education of black students since 1963, and I am proud to continue that tradition.I am responsible for:Conducting mentoring sessions at local area high schoolsRecruiting up to 15 children to my mentoring programsDeveloping relationships with school facultyProviding a transformative curriculum

Developed and implemented an original curriculum for the Youth Green Corps: Summer Learn and Earn ProgramInstructed youth on core values.Mentored, and supervised 18 youth employees.Trained the youth to become more active members of their community; engaged them in community projects.Trained the youth in step-by-step planning of fundraising events.

Supervise up to 20 students at a time.Facilitate programs and events.Ensure homework completionMaintain good order and disciplineInteract and maintain an amicable relationship between AYD staff, PPS educators, and parents.

Youth developmentCoachingLeadership

- Served as a rifleman in Alpha Company, 3rd Platoon- Deployed as an attachment to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit as a member of the Maritime Raid Force- Served as a team leader in 3rd Platoon- Served as radio operator in 3rd Platoon- Received valuable experience in Marine Corps leadership- Certified as a combat lifesaver- Maintained a strict standard of physical fitness- Performed tactical security operations in foreign and domestic environments.- Confident and comfortable working outdoors