Experienced with strategic planning, operational management, community engagement, and team leadership. Utilizes effective communication and decision-making skills to drive organizational success. Track record of fostering innovation and improving operational processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President/CEO
Integrity Consulting Services, LLC
06.2013 - Current
Provide consultation and training to 25 poverty-stricken clients for the HUD and the Chamber of Commerce initiative.
Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service by 35%.
Design and deliver training regarding leadership, workplace climate and culture, behavior modification, employee morale, Emotional Intelligence (EI), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Conduct customer service surveys to check for training effectiveness and feedback from customers.
Carry out a needs analysis to determine the most appropriate training for each department for the year, ultimately increasing employee engagement and productivity by 20%.
Educator/Counselor
Oak Park Elementary
, MS
07.2023 - 06.2024
Served as an administrative team leader providing feedback and input regarding the overall success of the organization such as methods of tackling chronic absenteeism, encouraging academic excellence, and establishing purpose-driven school, parental (family) and community engagement and partnerships.
Engaged and interacted with approximately 10-15 community partners to create opportunities for student engagement.
Conducted weekly analyses and monthly reports of student data related to attendance, absences, academics, and behavior
Educator/Lead Career and Technical Education Counselor
Laurel High Career and Technical
Laurel, MS
07.2021 - 07.2023
Counseled and assisted students with enrollment in dual-enrollment and Middle College courses with the local community college.
Maintained 90% student retention rate by providing world-class service to over 125 students by linking education to careers pathways.
Provided social and emotional counseling to students and addressed student behavioral infractions.
Counseled students regarding college and career choices, pathways, and workplace development.
Constructed and maintained 10-15 partnerships between the school and local businesses, industries, local military agencies, local governmental officials, and community members to generate new leads for new and existing programs and career opportunities for students via program development and oversight, as well as parents (families) and community members for academic, social, and emotional support.
Chaired the CTE Counseling Department Advisory Committee, consisting of approximately 7-10 local businesses, industry affiliates, community members, local governmental officials, Chamber of Commerce, parents, families, and students.
Budget analysis and input.
Educator/Behavior Interventionist (Specialist)
Bellingrath Middle School
Montgomery, AL
08.2014 - 05.2018
Increased program efficiencies by 35% by executing a school improvement plan and budget optimization.
Gathered and compiled statistical data to assess the progress of students within the program and implemented action plans to mitigate deficiencies.
Mentored and coached over 100 students, parents, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders combined regarding expectations related to student conduct policy and academic integrity.
Hayneville Road Acceleration Middle and High School
Montgomery, AL
08.2012 - 08.2014
Developed and implemented school-wide disciplinary strategies to address student conduct and safety, and community outreach initiatives with local companies, churches, and universities, promoting programs across markets establishing school, family, and community engagement.
Built rapport with businesses and community organizations to secure external funding and spearheaded fundraising initiatives for the alternative education program, thereby exceeding fundraising goal by 33%.
Served as Partners-in-Education coordinator and strengthened relationships with local businesses, churches, and other community organizations, leading to volunteer support for 125 plus students.
Implemented improvement plans, which decreased student behavioral infractions, increased parental participation/engagement, strengthened student involvement, engagement, and academic standing.
Advised and managed a team of seven and internal/external partners regarding proactive and responsive interventions for organizational effectiveness and stakeholders' success.
Mitigated organizational inefficiencies by conducting needs-based assessments, evaluating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) within the organization.
Designed and executed 5-tier strategic turn-around plans, improving parental involvement by 75% and decreased students' disciplinary infractions by 45% within just nine months.
Supervised and trained 10 staff on the importance of identifying, preventing, and intervening with customers at risk for developing problematic behaviors through conflict, dispute, and resolution.
Education
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Organizational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
05.2009
Master of Science (MS) - General Counseling
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
05.2001
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
05.1998
Skills
Leadership and Management
Academic Management
Problem Solving and Analyses
Program/Project Management
Keynote and Public Speaking
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Program Evaluation
School, Family, and Community Organizations and Political and Governmental Partnerships
Community Outreach and Engagement
Supervision
Student Recruitment, Enrollment and Re
Data Analyzation
College and Career Readiness
Consulting
Training and Development
Strategic Thinking
Accomplishments
Lead the Laurel School District career and technical education counseling program to a successful state audit with the MS Department of Education
Promoted program-based services that led to an increase from five (5) to thirty (30) in enrollments within six (6) months. As a result, the State of Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation awarded an outstanding rating to the school
Academic Presentations
Will the Purpose Driven Leader Please Stand Up? I Dare You to Answer the Call, National Alternative Education Association Conference, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/14
Leadership and its Relation to High School Dropout, WVAS (90.7) FM, Montgomery, AL, 01/01/12
Keeping Youth in School, WVAS (90.7) FM Community Forum with ASPIRE Mentoring Program, Montgomery, AL, 01/01/12
Reconnecting the Dots: Rebuilding Sound, Successful and Service Oriented Schools through Profound Leadership and Pertinent Partnerships, National Alternative Education Association Conference, Nashville, TN, 01/01/12
Entrepreneurial Presentations
Who’s Got Next? I’ve Got Next: Birthing the Vision of the Entrepreneurial Woman Despite Obstacles, Chamber of Commerce-Women Business Owners Forum, Gadsden, AL, 01/01/18
Leadership: What Say You About It?, Alabama State University Dr. Erica Butler’s PSY 101, Montgomery, AL, 01/01/18
Emotional Intelligence and Toughness, Chamber of Commerce-Social Skills Workforce Development, Training and Development Program, Birmingham, AL, 01/01/16 - 01/01/17
Strategically Plan to Succeed in Business: Workplace Culture and Climate. What is in it For Me?, Chamber of Commerce-5 for 50 Women’s Entrepreneurial Symposium, Montgomery, AL, 01/01/16
Train Up a Child: Your Behavior Does Matter. (Taking a Closer Look at Parental Behavior and its Effect on Student Achievement), Alabama State University ASPIRE Leadership Camp, Montgomery, AL, 01/01/13
Certification
School Counseling (Educator ID: 328720) – Mississippi Department of Education 2021-Present-Endorsements: 314 VOC Counselor (K-12) 436 Guidance Counselor (K-12)
Timeline
Educator/Counselor
Oak Park Elementary
07.2023 - 06.2024
Educator/Lead Career and Technical Education Counselor
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