Experience

Plain Sight

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Greater Detroit Area



Workaholics

• Founder

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2018

  Chattanooga, Tennessee Area Through the night, Workaholics uses open workspaces to develop the skills of professionals and entrepreneurs. It was founded from the notion that most people who get into any form of entrepreneurship or seek professional development, also work a full-time job and don’t have the time until the evening hours. Our open workspaces are available in the evenings from 6 pm until midnight.



Causeway

• Entrepreneur in Residence

  • Mar 2014 - Feb 2016

  At Causeway, James heads up our outreach–connecting us to community partners and fostering relationships through our programs and events. On average James runs in to 6.5 people he knows every time he steps out of our office. We can’t imagine a better person to connect us in this city.



Southeast Tennessee Development District

• Program Development Specialist

  • May 2009 - Aug 2013

  Chattanooga, Tennessee Area • Manage WIA Youth Program of approximately 400 participants, between ages 17-21, in a region made up of nine counties • Manage Summer Employment Programs for approximately 170 young adults, 60 worksites and employers, four worksite monitors, and four career service coordinators • Review, research, and reference WIA federal regulations in order to successfully provide interpretation to staff members • Train staff on implementation of local policies and procedures for successful… Show more • Manage WIA Youth Program of approximately 400 participants, between ages 17-21, in a region made up of nine counties • Manage Summer Employment Programs for approximately 170 young adults, 60 worksites and employers, four worksite monitors, and four career service coordinators • Review, research, and reference WIA federal regulations in order to successfully provide interpretation to staff members • Train staff on implementation of local policies and procedures for successful program delivery • Research local and national service providers, who would qualify as ideal partners, to deliver workforce-related services to program eligible participants • Plan and implement program design and activities that will increase performance and provide work-ready professionals to the local area Show less