Experience

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Urban Agricultural Specialist

  • Jun 2010 - Present


Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Urban Ag Specialist/ Program Leader for Sustainable Urban Ag Certification Program

  • Jun 2010 - Present

  Experienced professional with expertise in administrative support for successful planning and operational improvements of state-wide extension programs. Experience in overall effectiveness of state programming relative to economic, environmental, economic impact, training and grant proposals that impact socially-disadvantaged and minority farmers. Proven success in enhancing program collaboration, leadership, staff management, operational excellence and organizational development.

• Research Associate

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Conducted applied research, and promoted productive professional development in order to disseminate information to diversified citizens of Louisiana• Collaborated with entities such as the United States Department of Agriculture, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, 1862, 1890 and 1994 institutions, private industries, Louisiana Farm Bureau and various commodity groups with various topics such as: agriculture education, environmental restoration, invasive species, and effects of fertilization on colonization of plant species (native/non-native) and plant diversity;• Crafted training programs with students, faculty, and staff as well as recruitment and retention programs for students;• Served on committees which focused on community outreach, educational opportunities, and cross- cultural interaction.• Demonstrated administrative leadership skills in diversity and inclusion. Show less



Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center

• Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2020

  Project leader in the implementation of the native grass research project, writing native grass grant proposals, and participation in multi-state native grass activities and sustainable agriculture strategic initiatives. Direct responsibility for the day-to-day operation of native grass research sites, research site maintenance, data collection, data analysis and the publication of data collected. Coordinates outreach activities (workshops, field days, farm visits, etc.). Supervision of students and employees assigned to the native grass research project. Show less



, Southern University and A&M College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

  • Jul 2009 - May 2011

  Instructed Introduction to Urban Forestry to freshmen, trained students in research methodology, assisted in organizing conferences, symposiums, workshops, community outreach activities, student recruitment, established student professional development program (generated progress reports, collaborative student interaction, and post graduated training sessions), and office work. Instructed Introduction to Urban Forestry to freshmen, trained students in research methodology, assisted in organizing conferences, symposiums, workshops, community outreach activities, student recruitment, established student professional development program (generated progress reports, collaborative student interaction, and post graduated training sessions), and office work.



Ford Legacy Community Trust and Foundation

• Chair, Board of Directors

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2010

  Guidance and supervision of the Board of Directors in achieving foundation’s mission to educating diverse communities on educational and financial opportunities in agriculture and community development. Guidance and supervision of the Board of Directors in achieving foundation’s mission to educating diverse communities on educational and financial opportunities in agriculture and community development.



Grambling State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Horticultural Manager/Director of Landscapes and Grounds

  • Jan 2004 - Jul 2009

  • Assigned, monitored and evaluated, through subordinate supervisors, the work of employees and residents involved in a vocational or occupational training program; oversee the work of contractors; train employees and residents in proper horticultural procedures and techniques. • Collaborated and consulted with state officials concerning desired results of horticultural or landscaping projects or with other horticultural professionals concerning problems or to share information. • General supervision of the management of a greenhouse and nursery • Hosted horticultural seminars, and gave presentations to organizations in the horticultural community as needed. Show less



Second Chance Academy College Preparatory School

• Director of Community Outreach/Special Projects

  • Aug 1993 - Dec 2003

  • Supervised and developed fundraising efforts, community outreach programs, and volunteer services. • Supervised and assisted educational leadership, professional development of students and surrounding communities. • Coached basketball, baseball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. • Instructor in History, Science, and Landscape Design. • Developed and implemented the policies and grant research. • Partnered with corporations, foundations, and federal organizations. • Supervised and developed fundraising efforts, community outreach programs, and volunteer services. • Supervised and assisted educational leadership, professional development of students and surrounding communities. • Coached basketball, baseball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. • Instructor in History, Science, and Landscape Design. • Developed and implemented the policies and grant research. • Partnered with corporations, foundations, and federal organizations.