-Oversees operations at The Sanders Network LLC, positioning it as a leader in professional career and workforce development and training.- Leads transformative workforce and career development initiatives for corporate and nonprofit organizations, impacting thousands of job seekers and supporting successful community reintegration for ex-offenders.- Champions diversity and inclusion, enhancing organizational capabilities to reflect the diverse communities served.Core Competencies: - Strategic Leadership & Corporate Governance: Guided organizations through complex transitions and growth phases focusing on sustainable and ethical business practices.Innovative Workforce Solutions: Designs and implements forward-thinking training programs, leading high-performing teams to effectively meet evolving market demands.- Change Management & Organizational Development: Spearheads organizational change initiatives that align with strategic goals, fostering operational excellence and resilience.Corporate Business and Consulting Services- AI-Driven Talent Upskilling and Training- Business Development and Integrated Marketing- Motivational and Empowerment Keynote Speaking- Team Transition and Outboarding Solutions- Customer Service, Sexual Harassment, and Conflict Resolution Training- Relationship Building, Workplace Ethics, and Civility TrainingCareer Development Services- Personal Development Coaching- Career Path Planning and Guidance- Effective Communication and Public Speaking- Negotiation Skills for Career Advancement- Leadership and Professional Growth Coaching- Lifelong Learning and Skill EnhancementKey Skills:Customer Engagement |Career Counseling|Nonprofit|Staff Development|Conflict Resolution|Leadership Development|Organizational Skills|Executive Coaching|Strategic Planning|Public Speaking|Curriculum Development|Training & Development|Team Building| Community Outreach|Networking|Workshop Facilitation|Employee Training|Program Management

• Facilitate strategic business-related courses• Develop and deliver lectures and educational content• Evaluate and mark student assignments• Monitor and evaluate student progress• Research activities pertinent to business disciplines• Keep abreast of the latest industry trends and academic developments• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to students

• Supervised several FTEs in Jacksonville and St. John’s County facilities.• Created Business Development Plans for Jacksonville and St. Johns County in collaboration with the Workforce Development Director and Program Director. • Implemented business development strategies for multiple locations. Recruited and maintained an active list of partner employers who provide employment opportunities to returning clients.• Accountable for annual reviews and update of career development curriculum• Wrote procedures, trained staff, and performed monthly quality control on staff functions.

Builds relationships by using effective marketing skills to promote reentry program to local employers and community partners.Analyses marketing trends to optimize quality career paths and living wages for program participates.Secures employment opportunities for high risk, challenged, and hard to place ex-offenders. Collaborates with employers to strategize employment opportunities for program participants.Develops and strengthens workforce development connections through collaborative and regional career development groups.Communicates with employers to develop jobs within their company that match Individuals’ interest, skills and experience.Exceeds weekly, monthly, and quarterly business partnership/job development objectives.Coach and support Individuals on job seeking skills, including interviewing skills, self-presentation, and on-boarding procedures.

Administers skills assessment tests and examinations to adults.Teaches goal setting, personal development and successful transition tools.Emphasizes the importance of time and stress management, and self- esteem.Provides insight on team dynamics, life skills, and conflict resolution techniques.Creates and implements multifaceted curriculum that meets the needs of ex-offenders.Conducts soft-skills training on resume writing, interviewing skills, and dress for success.Responsible for entering daily attendance, classroom behavior, and program completion dates.Facilitates mock interviews, office etiquette, work ethics, and effective communication workshops.

Employment training and development coordinator (Youth/Adults).Coordinated workforce development and technology skills courses.Created workforce transition workshop that increased participation by 75 % over a six month period.Coordinated five empowerment summits & eight mini job fairs that yielded jobs for over 400 clients.Taught employability training to over 1200 job seekers yearly.Provided career exploration, marketing and job coaching to meet program objectives by 100%.Provided job placement for over 30 clients monthly to increase program objectives by 30%.Developed and implemented individual career action plans.Tracked and monitored client job retention status to ensure job sustainability.

Coached, mentored, and secured summer employment for youth ages 16-21.Responsible for employability skills training and development.Created and optimized a budget of over $50,000 to coordinate program.Screened, selected, ensured job placement, and supervised over 30 youth annually.Instituted a pre-application workshop that decreased number of rejected applications.