Experience

United Against Slavery

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and CEO

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  United Against Slavery is a collaborative empirical research organization that identifies and documents unresolved challenges impacting anti-trafficking stakeholders here in the United States and around the globe. Launching the National Outreach Survey allows anyone to use their voice to impact lasting change in the fight against sex and labor trafficking and domestic servitude. Greater efforts should be implemented to provide a place for freedom, unity and accountability that will better serve all victims of human trafficking in the United States and abroad. On January 11, 2016, Human Trafficking Awareness Day, United Against Slavery (UAS) introduced the first Pilot Study. We had survey participants representing 47 states and 70 countries for this initial launch. While focusing on collaboration and unifying with other national anti-trafficking leaders, challenges were identified and documented through online surveys to the main stakeholders in the fight against human trafficking. Upon the conclusion of the surveys, we created the Preliminary Synopsis Report to document the efficacy and potential for our future data collection efforts. In addition, the report reflects some of the initial data collected in the 2016 Pilot Study and collaboratively provides recommendations to problem solving those challenges which are: (1) lack of funding, (2) outdated statistics, (3) lack of best practices and standards and (4) division among leaders. As UAS prepares for the launch of the official National Outreach Survey to reach more stakeholder groups, it is necessary to expand our leadership team. We are passionate about collaborative teamwork and wish to bring together organizations and agencies from all stakeholder groups, working together to problem solve these challenges. Show less



Vested Business Brokers

• United States
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Broker

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2019

  Having been a broker for the last 10 years, I am excited to partner with Vested Business Brokers to combine my passion for business development in working with privately held profitable businesses. With the economy still struggling, the # of business owners continue to increase for a number of reasons: new retirees looking to pursue an entrepreneural passion, execs that have been downsized are looking to replace their income, and individuals that desire to work for themselves to determine their own financial destiny. The Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity indicated about 476,000 new business owners created each month during 2013. What an exciting time to work with so many new buyers and sellers of businesses. Being a Vested Business Broker (VBB) differs from real estate brokers who focus on selling real property; instead, my responsibility as a Vested Business Broker, specializes in the sale of privately held profitable businesses and connecting qualified buyers and motivated sellers. Any business, both online and offline, can utilize the success of working with a non-exclusive partner through Vested Business Brokers. If you are looking to buy or sell a privately held profitable business, please contact me for a no-obligation consultation. Also, if you know of someone who wishes to buy or sell a business, please contact me and I will get you set up for a referral commission if the business is sold. Call or text me at 423-748-3665. Thanks and I look forward to working with you soon! www.VestedBB.com Show less



Just for Spas

• Owner - Business Development Consultant

  • Aug 2003 - May 2013

  As Spa and Salon Owners, we realize how important it is to offer treatments that provide the most advanced results. Our clients spend thousands of dollars to help achieve a more attractive physical image. Here at Just for Spas, we believe that true beauty starts on the inside, and we feel that the most advanced results start, by improving the perception of beauty from the inside. We specialize in body equipment sales from many top manufactures that will enhance the healthier lifestyle choices of your customers. We also focus on consulting with business locations that need a clearer road-map in developing effective programs aimed at delivering long-lasting results with their body care programs. Part of this includes showing the benefits of combing different body treatments and body equipment as well as making the most of your body care menu. Show less



Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2009 - May 2012

  Our desire is to make it harder to traffick in TN and create an environment where human trafficking cannot thrive. We focus our efforts on Knoxville but serve as an umbrella in 41 East TN counties. We center our efforts around 4 main areas: 1) raising awareness, 2) providing training to 1st responders and others, 3) collaborating with NGOs, law enforcement and government organizations and 4) provide direct services to rescued victims of human trafficking. Our desire is to make it harder to traffick in TN and create an environment where human trafficking cannot thrive. We focus our efforts on Knoxville but serve as an umbrella in 41 East TN counties. We center our efforts around 4 main areas: 1) raising awareness, 2) providing training to 1st responders and others, 3) collaborating with NGOs, law enforcement and government organizations and 4) provide direct services to rescued victims of human trafficking.



Whiter Image

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Partner/Co-Owner

  • Jan 2007 - May 2009

  Really proud of the growth of Whiter Image and all the lives that have been touched because of the products. "The company develops and sells premium teeth whitening products and marketing solutions to the dental and beauty industries with over 5000 accounts in all 50 states and distributors in 15 countries. We also sell direct to consumer through our ecommerce platform. We are proud to have been selected by TAG as one of the Top 40 Most Innovative Companies in Georgia for 2012. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/3/prweb9280331.htm" Show less