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UAB School of Medicine

Responsible for management and development of the Alabama Career Center System. Managed all programs funded through the Workforce Investment Act in 65 counties. Worked with 30 Alabama Career Centers statewide to assure compliance with federal and state law as well as to provide quality assurance in provision of services to the public. Public speaking responsibilities included regular guest speaker engagements with Chambers of Commerce, various human resource and workforce groups including all… Show more Responsible for management and development of the Alabama Career Center System. Managed all programs funded through the Workforce Investment Act in 65 counties. Worked with 30 Alabama Career Centers statewide to assure compliance with federal and state law as well as to provide quality assurance in provision of services to the public. Public speaking responsibilities included regular guest speaker engagements with Chambers of Commerce, various human resource and workforce groups including all 10 of the Alabama Regional Workforce Development Councils covering the state. Public Relations responsibilities included regular television appearances covering various events and a weekly "Job Seeker" segment on Fox 6 Birmingham and written and oral communications promoting services. Show less

Responsible for development, design, and implementation of Shelton State Community College’s Workforce Development System in response to skill training required by Business and Industry in the West Alabama Region. Managed the following projects: Pre-Employment Training; WorkKeys Service Center; Training for Business and Industry; Continuing Education; Job Placement Center.

¨ Three years as Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Private Industry Council of Okaloosa & Walton Counties Consortium, Inc., a private, non-profit company in Northwest Florida that specializes in job training and employment related services.¨ Six years as Assistant Director/Chief Operations Officer, responsible for design and implementation of all Workforce Investment Act programs and initiatives including the “One Stop Workforce Development Delivery System” as outlined… Show more ¨ Three years as Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Private Industry Council of Okaloosa & Walton Counties Consortium, Inc., a private, non-profit company in Northwest Florida that specializes in job training and employment related services.¨ Six years as Assistant Director/Chief Operations Officer, responsible for design and implementation of all Workforce Investment Act programs and initiatives including the “One Stop Workforce Development Delivery System” as outlined in Workforce Investment Act of 1998 for both Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Responsible for design and implementation of all Welfare to Work (TANF) funded programs in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Responsible for hiring, supervision, staff training, and program management to ensure attainment of established performance levels.¨ Four years as Career Center Manager responsible for all center operations and establishment of partner programs and related services within system.¨ Four years as Career Counselor responsible for case management, assessment, interviewing, job training, job placement services for at-risk youth, adults, dislocated workers. Show less