Provide development and training opportunities for new and current employees in alignment with business goals and objectives. Continue to cultivate and encourage a culture of learning and safety within all areas of the organization. Conduct performance evaluations and arrange professional development programs as appropriate for employees. Manage a Department of Labor four year Apprenticeship Program to develop a workforce of trained and certified electricians. Lead the safety program to include curriculum development for training, staying abreast of industry compliance laws and standards, provide updates to the workforce and senior leadership of changes in governance and regulations, as well as, maintain documentation of employee participation and completion of required training courses. Oversee all aspects of electrical and job site safety in accordance to corporate policy, OSHA and other regulating agencies. Provide safety training and work with employees to help them achieve appropriate job-related safety certifications.

Having come from industry, I provide a unique perspective which helps strengthen collaboration between enterprises and higher education. Alignments materialize in the form of contextualized learning programs which contain the rigor of academic curricula while meeting the dynamic demands of a diverse and ever changing corporate workforce’s talent development strategy. I have a proven track record for successfully identifying and bringing to fruition solutions that help businesses develop and grow its most important asset – the employees. Using a consultative approach, I work in partnership with clients to perform a needs-based analysis and evaluate strategies leading not only to stronger learning architectures, but also teasing out best practices, identifying applicable guidelines while producing a practical application at an affordable price. These solutions can range from short-term, rapid response training to extensive development programs. Key

Oversaw operations for a $30 million international security company contracted to provide Armed Static Security and Personal Security Detachment services for US led coalition military forces and international commercial clients operating in forward operating bases, combat out posts, fire bases, and US Consulate compounds throughout Afghanistan; as well as provided direct support to US Operation Enduring Freedom.

Directed the human resource operation for an international company with 1,680 employees to include: managing all aspects of workforce acquisition, training, deployment, and compliance for a global operation specializing in providing services for federal and commercial clients in security, construction, logistics, and development.AGI provided security, construction, logistics and development services at locations throughout Afghanistan and Dubai.

Managed all aspects of training and development as well as supervised various HR functions for a 450 employee automotive manufacturing facility.