Chief Program Officer

• Sep 2020 - Present

Our non-profit’s mission is to reduce, prevent or eliminate the daily challenges experienced by people living with blindness or visual impairment, and to facilitate the personal growth and development of such individuals• Analyze program management functions for efficacy and service delivery goals, adjust as needed. Plan for program growth over short, medium and long range.• Program Direction: Facilitate and guide program managers and directors in effective leadership of programs based… Our non-profit’s mission is to reduce, prevent or eliminate the daily challenges experienced by people living with blindness or visual impairment, and to facilitate the personal growth and development of such individuals• Analyze program management functions for efficacy and service delivery goals, adjust as needed. Plan for program growth over short, medium and long range.• Program Direction: Facilitate and guide program managers and directors in effective leadership of programs based on MABs mission and priorities as defined in the strategic plan.• Program Assessment and improvement: Guide Board Program Committee to assess community needs and program effectiveness. Look for opportunities to increase program impact and pursue those opportunities via program directors and managers. • Funding: Work with program managers and directors to maintain positive working relationship with funders. Work with other internal and external stakeholders to assess and pursue funding opportunities.• Project Management and Administrative Coordination: Work with relevant stakeholders to provide structure and support for project management .Provide oversight to the administrative coordinator functions in all offices to track effectiveness of client intake and referrals.• Budget Supervision: Responsible for the oversight and development and monitoring of the annual program budgets.• Compliance –Ensure compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements. This includes having continuing dialogue and effective reporting with external agencies. Show more Show less

Local Childcare Consultant

• Feb 2018 - Present

Local childcare consultant (LCC) is a Cultural Care representative who lives in your community and provides on-the-ground support to area families and au pairs. Not only is she or he there to support you, but your LCC also serves as a mentor to your au pair throughout the year. We provide program support to both families and Au Pairs from many countries. We ensure families and Au pairs thrive with their selections and offer opportunities for cross- cultural connections and learning's.

Owner

• Jun 2017 - Present

I've ventured into the small business realm with the creation of a company focused on bringing positive psychology and craft arts like welding in bite sizes to the masses. Stay tuned for more information as I grow the business in the Charlotte area and beyond.

Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator, Special Emphasis Program Manager for Disability

• Dec 2009 - Sep 2020

• Lifetime case manager and relationship builder for Charlotte area blind and visually impaired Veterans• Nationally known for innovative program development, leadership and creating new ideas that equate to better service delivery• Advise veterans, military and family members on veteran-related benefits offered by the federal and state governments and other valuable resources that improve quality of life • Assist veterans in returning to work by utilizing existing benefits and… • Lifetime case manager and relationship builder for Charlotte area blind and visually impaired Veterans• Nationally known for innovative program development, leadership and creating new ideas that equate to better service delivery• Advise veterans, military and family members on veteran-related benefits offered by the federal and state governments and other valuable resources that improve quality of life • Assist veterans in returning to work by utilizing existing benefits and leveraging programs designed to incentivize hiring• Recruited 25% more veterans to VA database yearly from outreach efforts and community partnerships • HR advisor on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Diversity Team for hiring veterans with disabilities • Featured speaker at State of Science Symposium: Advanced Technology for Wounded, Injured and Ill Veterans and 2016 and 2017 National Blind Rehabilitation Conference, Envision Conference, AER Conference, GVEST Conference and more• Subject matter expert on recreation and technology for individuals with vision loss: ADA subject matter expert Show more Show less

CEO

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Dog Tag Technologies provides gun safety and property protection products that operate 24/7 against possible gun accidents and theft so gun owners can spend quality time with their loved ones without worry. We are happy to introduce our two products: The Battle Buddy and the Guard Dog. Stay tuned for more details!

Sales Associate Extraordinaire

• Jan 2002 - Jan 2014

Assistive Technology Consultant

• Aug 2005 - Dec 2009

• Rehabilitation and job placement for individuals with vision loss• Use technology skills and networking background to merge assistive technologies with standard platforms to create reasonable accommodations• Consulted with hiring managers on adaptive technologies for individuals with disabilities • Assisted with merging technology platforms for employment opportunities in companies like Time Warner Cable, AAA, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America • Leveraged occupational network… • Rehabilitation and job placement for individuals with vision loss• Use technology skills and networking background to merge assistive technologies with standard platforms to create reasonable accommodations• Consulted with hiring managers on adaptive technologies for individuals with disabilities • Assisted with merging technology platforms for employment opportunities in companies like Time Warner Cable, AAA, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America • Leveraged occupational network databases such as the O*NET for worker characteristics and work-related requirements of interest to assist in job-placement Show more Show less

Electronics Technician

• Nov 1988 - Sep 1991