After years in the private sector, computer business, the last number of years since 1991 have been focused on keeping kids in school. If they dropout, they have no positive options. If they graduate from high school they have a few more options. Then it is at least possible for them to become productive, contributing citizens.Previous careers as US Navy Electronics Instructor, Insurance General Agency Owner, and Computer Value Added Reseller Business Owner have prepared me for the management of not-for-profit agencies with limited resources.Currently I am Executive Director and Board President of Be A Mentor, Inc establishing funding and program management to recruit,conduct background investigations, and matching of adult volunteers with at-risk youth.Created Internet-based back office tool set to support, nationwide, agencies working with volunteers.Created video Mentoring System where corporate employees communicate with students in schools and colleges for the benefit of the students and to benefit corporate workforce development needs.Founded the National Industry Education Council to address work readiness credentialing and to meet employers' skill needs.Specialties: Create strategic alliances, Fund development, program management of youth services programs
Listed skills include Nonprofits, Program Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, and 46 others.
