Project Lead

• May 2021 - Present

My primary focus is to act as the Property Control Manager of all State owned assets. Including tagging, disposal, inventory, and general management. In this role, I am responsible for the annual inventory of the more than $19 million of state owned assets. Additionally I support other campus projects to the extent oversight is needed.

Executive Director of Workforce Solutions

• Jun 2017 - Apr 2021

With the collaboration of our business and industry partners, we design, develop, and implement continuing education and demand-driven training programs and services that meet the specific career and workplace goals of employers, their existing and prospective employees, and the citizens of the communities which the College serves.

Independent Contract Trainer

• Jan 2010 - Present

I am an independent training contractor, skilled in the delivery of both soft and technical skills. I have delivered training in the areas of leadership, communication, ethics, train-the-trainer, presentation skills, and other employee/personal development topics. Additionally I am Microsoft Office Certified for Office 2007. With a degree in computer science coupled with 10 years of technical sales, I am able to relate to a wide range of people which results in classroom engagement and material retention. I thoroughly enjoy what I do, and it shows up in my training sessions. I guess you could say that I am passionate about training and presenting. Show less

Co-Director/Teacher

• Sep 2011 - May 2017

Purpose: To teach and train the members of Christ’s body, fully equipping them for skilled servant work. (Eph 4:12 The Message) Vision: Our vision is a body of well developed, mature believers who are unified in the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, measuring up to the stature of the fullness of the anointing: a Church without spot or wrinkle. (Eph 4:13; 5:27) Overview: • Classes are held on Monday from 6:00-8:30 pm with prayer and worship from 6-6:30 • There will be an initial 9 month commitment for those who desire to complete the full course of study and graduate with a certificate of graduation from GRACE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY • Students can enroll at anytime during the year but must start at the beginning of a topic session (see list of topics below) • Certificates will be presented upon successful completion of each course • Successful completion will be based upon attendance and participation 50/50 and will be at the discretion of the instructor/administrator Show less

Regional Manager, Project Operations

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

As the Regional Manager of Project Operations my role is to provide oversight of all training site and regional project operations; ensuring LED FastStart resources are managed and coordinated in an efficient, safe, and professional manner within LED FastStart guidelines. In fulfillment of this role I interact with industry clients, key secondary and higher education officials, and the LED FastStart team in Baton Rouge. Much of my time is spent working within the Lake Charles area to identify industry training needs and provide effective, innovative solutions through either the LED FastStart Regional Training Center or individual LED FastStart projects. This includes managing curriculum design and development, instructors, and obtaining required training materials and equipment.Additionally, once the regional training center is complete, I will manage all LED FastStart Regional Training Center operations and training center staff to ensure compliance with all agency, state and federal regulations, operational budgets, and specific project objectives. Show less

Project Manager

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

Recognized for its innovation, effectiveness, flexibility and efficiency, LED FastStart is the nation's best state workforce training program according to Business Facilities magazine. FastStart provides customized employee recruitment, screening, training development and training delivery for eligible, new or expanding companies. The FastStart team includes dozens of experienced professionals from a range of businesses — manufacturing to corporate headquarters, digital media to customer support centers and R&D. FastStart has designed and delivered comprehensive workforce solutions for a wide variety of Fortune 500 companies, as well as high-tech companies funded by leading venture capital firms.My responsibilities include the management and execution of industry job analysis, and the development of training plans and overall design of custom performance-based training. I also manage project teams including instructional designers and instructors, as well as collaborate with internal specialists to develop and deliver training and other value-added materials. Duties include monitoring project activity, maintain training records and conduct research to acquire new resources and technologies for industry skill assessment and training. I am also responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of processes to ensure quality and effectiveness of instructional materials. I interface extensively with client company executives and managers to plan, organize and evaluate the training programs and to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and maintain positive client relationships. Show less

Contract Trainer

• Mar 2009 - Aug 2013

As an independent contractor with La FastStart I facilitate training for companies who have engaged LED FastStart for their training and employee development needs. Training covers many areas of employee development including: communication, business writing skills, coaching, leadership, working styles, team development, presentation skills, etc.

Training Coordinator

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2009

Coordinate training related events and activities for employees. Track all progress, attendance, and all training related information for employees. Work with training and development providers. Coordinate training related events and activities for employees. Track all progress, attendance, and all training related information for employees. Work with training and development providers.

Business Sales Manager

• 2005 - 2006

I developed and managed a business sales team of 4-8 people and 1 technical engineer. Our focus was the SMB market. Because we had little to no control over pricing, our focus was on customer service. Our focus was helping SMB owners to select and leverage technology. Something that most of them were unable to do on their on. I developed and managed a business sales team of 4-8 people and 1 technical engineer. Our focus was the SMB market. Because we had little to no control over pricing, our focus was on customer service. Our focus was helping SMB owners to select and leverage technology. Something that most of them were unable to do on their on.

Inside Sales Manager

• Aug 2004 - Mar 2005

As the Inside Sales Manager for eSentia Systems, I was charged with hiring and developing a team of sales reps to service incoming calls and internet sales of CCTV security systems and equipment. Our clients were local, regional, and international. We serviced several large Security Companies in Baton Rouge as well as Mexico, Canada, and California. I had no previous knowledge or experience with CCTV or security equipment, but I was able to quickly learn the products and services of that industry. It was also served as my introduction to internet sales and marketing. Show less

Business Sales Manager

• 2005 - 2005

Business Development Manager

• Feb 2001 - Aug 2004

After relocating to Baton Rouge, I was able to work with a Citrix Certified provider, in sales. I eventually moved into a management role where I worked directly with the owners of the company in business development. My focus was on acquiring network service contracts with companies local to the Baton Rouge area. I also became a certified Citrix Sales rep and began selling Citrix to larger clients in the Baton Rouge area. After relocating to Baton Rouge, I was able to work with a Citrix Certified provider, in sales. I eventually moved into a management role where I worked directly with the owners of the company in business development. My focus was on acquiring network service contracts with companies local to the Baton Rouge area. I also became a certified Citrix Sales rep and began selling Citrix to larger clients in the Baton Rouge area.

Sales

• Nov 1998 - Nov 2001

In my first sales position with Echo Professional Services, I sold computer tech and programming services to local and regional customers in the Alexandria, La area. We sold custom oracle and programming along with networking and hardware services. I did cold and warm calls as well as referrals and sales to existing clients. The company was sold to an out of state investor who closed the office shortly after the acquisition. In my first sales position with Echo Professional Services, I sold computer tech and programming services to local and regional customers in the Alexandria, La area. We sold custom oracle and programming along with networking and hardware services. I did cold and warm calls as well as referrals and sales to existing clients. The company was sold to an out of state investor who closed the office shortly after the acquisition.

Programmer

• 1993 - 2000

Developed and managed queries and reports on an IBM mainframe. Developed and managed queries and reports on an IBM mainframe.