Experience

Saint Augustine’s University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• University Liaison - Early College Program

  • 2015 - Present

  Currently lead efforts to create and administer four to five-year study plans that combine secondary and post-secondary coursework to attain transferable college credits. Maintain and update student files, collect and analyze data and prepare reports and survey as needed. Properly steward grant funds allocated from state and local school systems. Continue to serve as Instructor for the “First Year Experience” program. * Achieved career record of national ranking for Men’s (#6,714) and Women’s Academy (#1,282) out of almost 18,000 high schools, as well as 100% graduation rate and average GPA 3.1+. * Active Member of the Early College Business Alliance in partnership with the Career Development Center, encouraging internships; also key participant in the Male Mentoring Program. * Organized and delivered lectures, workshops, classes, meetings and special events for university faculty, parents and program staff. * Program graduates are recognized for better preparedness for the workforce with critical skills in teamwork, ethics, analytical thinking, communications and others. Show less



Saint Augustine’s University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director - First Year Experience

  • 2012 - 2014

  Managed six cross-functional professionals in executing “Summer Orientation and Registration” (SOAR) sessions for new and transfer students. Served as Instructor for “First Year” courses; also Member on the Judicial Committee. Concurrently worked as ADA Compliance Officer for students with learning disabilities. * Recipient of the “Student Program of the Year” award in 2014 for “First Year Experience – Stop Hunger Now.”* Accomplished 64% student retention rate university-wide, built on ongoing work as Director of Academic Advising; also designed and launched “Welcome Week” and freshman orientation events each semester.* Coordinated three “Summer Bridge Success” programs for 20 high school students with below-average GPAs, helping them earn admission in the Fall Semester.* Trained and oriented 25 Peer Mentors to assist 400 first-year students with new transitions using peer-to-peer model. Show less

• Director of Academic Advising

  • 2010 - 2012

  Supervised four academic advisors in all aspects of student interaction, career planning and database maintenance. Concurrently served as ADA Compliance Officer for students with learning disabilities; also continued to act as Instructor and Advisor with the “First Year Experience” program. * Conceived and established the College Tutorial Center, along with facilitating tutorial solutions at residence halls; also helped with administer the “First Year Experience” program.* Played key role in mentoring a struggling student improve GPA and later enroll and graduate from North Carolina Central University. Show less



Saint Augustine’s University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Student Activities

  • 2005 - 2008

  Coordinated four direct reports in wide array of campus activities, training series, community outreach projects and intramural sports. Acted as On-Campus Advisor for the Student Government Association (SGA), Pan-Hellenic Council and Homecoming Committee, as well as Instructor for the “First Year Experience” program. * Increased student involvement and overall support for full range of activities – SGA, Pan-Hellenic Council, Campus Activities Board and various athletic programs. * Organized and administered different off-campus opportunities, including field trips to major cities, such as New York. Show less



Health Start Academy

• Educator

  • 2004 - 2005



The Y (YMCA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director

  • 1995 - 2000

• Program Director

  • 1990 - 1995

• Physical Development Director

  • 1988 - 1990



Wake County Public School System

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health/Physical Education Teacher - Track/Volleyball Coach

  • 1985 - 1988