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•Founded and launched Cleveland Sews, an educational workforce development program that creates jobs and increases stability in economically disenfranchised communities.•Collaborates with local educational institutions, employers, and nonprofits, developing curriculum and training programs that align with the needs of the workforce and provide valuable skills to program participants•Facilitates programming and provides mentorship and guidance to program participants, offering support and advice on career development and job search strategies•Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the program in meeting its goals and objectives, and makes necessary adjustments to improve the outcomes•Identfies potential strategic partnerships with local businesses to provide employment opportunities for program graduates•Develops and implements marketing strategies to promote the services of Cleveland Sews and attract potential clients•Develops and maintains a strong network of community organizations, government agencies, and private sector partners to support the growth and sustainability of Cleveland Sews•Identifes potential funding sources and prepares grant proposals to secure funding for Cleveland Sews programs and initiatives•Serves a broad demographic of program participants from low-income seniors to underserved youth, individuals with cognitive and emotional challenges, and refugees

Cosmic Bobbins, a lifestyle brand fashioned at the crossroads of business and social good, works to create employment in underserved populations through arts-based entrepreneurship, sewing education and outreach. Vision We are committed to creating a global community where sustainability, upcycling and social good become a lifestyle, where people are meaningfully employed and our core essence is a spirit of hope.Core Values 1. Sustainability – by employing business practices that build and strengthen the environmental, economic and social fabrics of our local and global communities.2. Innovation – by harnessing our imaginative spirit to create bold and dynamic products and processes which benefit our consumers and producers.3. Quality and Refined Design – by our commitment to create sophisticated one of kind products through superior execution with an eye for detail.4. Touching Lives – by empowering and valuing others through unique business practices to be the change they want to see in the world.5. Cosmic Partnerships – by fostering meaningful, energizing relationships that are open to magical opportunities of collaboration and connection.

•Developed and implemented innovative curriculum for K-12 students •Facilitated creative teaching strategies and techniques to engage students in arts education countywide •Coordinated and led collaborative projects with local artists and community organizations to expand arts education opportunities for students•Collaborated with local community centers and schools to provide arts education programs for underserved youth•Collaborate with local schools to identify students in need of arts education programs and develop targeted interventions•Conduct research and stay updated on current trends and practices in arts education to ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and curriculum•Integrated professional development sessions for classroom management and arts education into the curriculum•Developed and implemented specialized arts education programs for students with disabilities

•Traveled nationally presenting consumer motivation sales programs. •Conducted national product launches and trainings. This included preparation and supervision of the company’s international convention and company headquarters new employee and dealer trainings. •Created product samples for presentation sales. •Organized preparations for Quilting From the Heartland Schools •Assisted teachers and directors of The Martha Pullen School of Heirloom Sewing. •Directed and supervised dealer and customer support programs. •Appeared on national PBS program with the President of Education and assisted preparations of show. •Field tested machines and merchandise.