Experience

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  Endeavors

  • United States
  • Civic and Social Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Associate Program Director

    • Oct 2023 - Present

  • Remote Supervisor

    • May 2021 - Sep 2023

    Responsible for the Supervision of remote case management staff who provide case management and supportive services for unaccompanied immigrant children currently in federal care. Analyze and interpret regulations and policies to ensure compliance with federal programs. Works in collaboration with program staff and supervisors to cultivate a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to service provisions.

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  Chambers Management and Coaching Solutions

  • Greater Atlanta Area

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • May 2017 - Oct 2022
    • Greater Atlanta Area

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  Division of Family and Children Services Clayton County

  • State of Georgia

  • County Director

    • Sep 2013 - May 2017
    • State of Georgia

    Served as senior management with a deputy and subordinate managers supporting the social services achievement of family oriented service goals in Clayton County Georgia. Directed administrative operations efficacy by maintaining infrastructure for service delivery, customer service, fiscal integrity and program accountability. Established goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the mission of the Division, Department and Region. Clayton County is part of the Metro District in Atlanta Georgia with a population 273,955 residents growing at 0.97% per year. In calendar year 2016, 3,871 reports of suspected maltreatment were investigated by Clayton County Division of Family and Children Services. As Senior Manager I provided training for over 300 new employees on work ethics, accountability and time management; performed career coaching, strategic planning and work shops on managing change; conducted and participated in community stakeholders meeting which resulted in joint projects with law enforcement, school systems and family court. A major milestone under my leadership was the 2016 State Child Family Service Review which resulted in Clayton County received 100% compliance in 12 of the 18 items audited. The accomplishment was recognized at a state wide leadership meeting.

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  Division of Family and Children Services Henry County

  • State of Georgia

  • County Director

    • Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
    • State of Georgia

    Served as senior management with a deputy and subordinate managers supporting the social services achievement of family oriented service goals in Henry County. Directed administrative operations efficacy by maintaining infrastructure for service delivery, customer service, fiscal integrity and program accountability. Established goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the mission of the Division, Department and Region.

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  Division of Family and Children Services Fulton County

  • Interim County Director

    • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

    Serviced as Interim County Director with a deputy and subordinate managers supporting the social services achievement of family oriented service goals in Fulton County. Directed administrative operations efficacy by maintaining infrastructure for service delivery, customer service, fiscal integrity and program accountability. Established goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the mission of the Division, Department and Region.

  • Director of Safety and Well-Being

    • Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

    Administered an organizational infrastructure that supports achievement of family oriented service goals in Child Welfare in a category VII county; directed administrative operations to maintain infrastructure for service delivery, customer service, fiscal integrity, and program accountability; conducted training and work shops to close identified gaps in services; used logic models to ensure programs met stated objectives; analyzed data to identify trends and gaps in performance outcomes.

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  Division of Family and Children Services Richmond County

  • State of Georgia

  • County Director

    • Sep 2006 - 2010
    • State of Georgia

    Served as senior management with a deputy and subordinate managers supporting the social services achievement of family oriented service goals in Richmond County Georgia. Directed administrative operations efficacy by maintaining infrastructure for service delivery, customer service, fiscal integrity and program accountability. Established goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the mission of the Division, Department and Region.

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  Division of Family and Children Services Barrow County

  • Winder Georgia

  • County Director

    • Aug 2004 - Aug 2006
    • Winder Georgia

    Directed an organization through subordinates managers that supports achievement of family oriented service goals in social services: provided leadership and direction in the management of Family Independence and Child Welfare programs; directed efficient administrative operations to maintain infrastructure for service delivery, customer service, fiscal integrity, and program accountability; established goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the mission of the Division, Department and Region.

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  South Carolina Department of Social Services

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Program Manager (County Social Services Director II)

    • Aug 2001 - Jul 2004

    Administered an organizational infrastructure that supports achievement of family oriented service goals in Child Welfare; provided leadership and direction in the management of Family Independence programs; directed efficient administrative operations to maintain effective infrastructure for service delivery, customer services, fiscal integrity, and program accountability.

  • Administrative Coordinator I

    • Feb 2000 - Jul 2001

    Responsible for managing all human resources activities for 130 employees for Berkeley County Department of Social Services operations to include Hiring, onboarding employee relations, discipline, training, fiscal management and emergency shelter services.

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  United State Navy

  • Personnelman First Class Petty Officer

    • Jul 1977 - Oct 1993

    Personnelman: United States Navy (July 1977 - October 1993)Job Function: Planned, Coordinated and/or performed administrative, human resource management, personnel and Command support activities.Accomplishment: • Received Letter of Commendations for ensuring “every critical billet filled prior to combat operations in the Persian Gulf.”• Awarded Second Naval Achievement Medal for assuming responsibility for the personnel and administration operation onboard USS Halyburton (FFG-40).• Awarded First Naval Achievement Medal for being stated as having “one of the best administrative operations on the waterfront” by the Pacific and Atlantic Fleet Administration Assist Team.• Awarded 14 Gold Wreath Awards for excellence in recruiting and job placement by meeting programs goals for 13 consecutive quarters