Dean, Business, Technology and Trades

• Jul 2020 - Present

Community Relations & Workforce Solutions / Business Faculty- San Jose Campus Dean

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

Assisting in reducing the equity gaps and aligning social justice within the Silicon Valley (Bay Area) by developing, implementing and working to further academic entrepreneurial opportunities and student/employee equity (workforce and education) programs for corporations and community organizations looking to retain and grow their workforce. Develop transfer and articulation agreements with Bay Area community colleges so those students have a pathway to a four year degree. Assisting in reducing the equity gaps and aligning social justice within the Silicon Valley (Bay Area) by developing, implementing and working to further academic entrepreneurial opportunities and student/employee equity (workforce and education) programs for corporations and community organizations looking to retain and grow their workforce. Develop transfer and articulation agreements with Bay Area community colleges so those students have a pathway to a four year degree.

Certified Trainer, Presenter and Instructor

• Apr 2017 - Jul 2020

Offer training to the California Community Colleges (CCC) which is the largest system of higher education in the nation with 72 districts and 113 colleges serving 2.1 million students each year through workforce training, basic skills courses in English and math, and preparation to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The Doing What MATTERS for Jobs and the Economy framework of CCC, which funds the New World of Work program; collaborates with employers, workforce development boards, educators, and research organizations across the country to build college and career-ready, 21st century employability skills.

Senior Optimization Executive (Senior Consultant)

• Mar 2017 - Jul 2020

Consult and evaluate institutions of higher education as they relate to the overall health and best practices for institutional effectiveness on Workforce Development and 501c3 programs/campaigns. Consult and evaluate institutions of higher education as they relate to the overall health and best practices for institutional effectiveness on Workforce Development and 501c3 programs/campaigns.

Faculty-Full time & Adjunct Faculty: Finance, Business Management, Leadership & Entrepreneurship

• Sep 2009 - Jul 2020

Proficient in LMS System Platforms: Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, and Angel. Taught at U. of Northwestern Ohio, Westwood College, Lincoln College, University of Delaware, Klamath CC & UOPX. Engage undergraduate/graduate students in assigned courses. Teach, instruct and engage students in an online platform adhering to the syllabus and course objectives. Submit and maintain accurate grading and online material to students and Department Chair / Dean.Taught the Business capstone course: Strategic Management and Business Policy, Human Resource Management ,Finance & Business, and Money & Banking, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Marketing

Executive Director of Advancement, Strategic Communications and External Relations

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

Develop and leverage Silicon Valley strategic partnerships for financial support and coordinate with the president's office on strategy development and day-to-day implementation across the college. Working in concert with all campus departments for learning and creating career pathways all in support of EVC students success and alumni. Internally develop Institutional effective initiatives to align with the college accreditation, growth plans and community development. Create marketing campaigns to enhance EVC within the Silicon Valley.

Executive Director of the College Foundation & Workforce Development

• Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

• Lead and wrote the first Strategic Plan for the Workforce Development Office and College Foundation. Managed a Board of Directors that worked toward the new mission of the Foundation. Developed new fundraising events for the college not only to raise funds, but to brand the foundation into the community. Developed the first Alumni Association for the college.• Developed programs and curriculum for workforce training. Developed and implemented community and corporate relationships to create career pathways for students..• As Part of the College President’s cabinet, participated in college wide policy regarding student, academic affairs and workforce initiatives.

Classroom Instructor / Leadership and Business Management

• Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

Founder of the KCC Student Leadership Institute. Wrote the student leadership program and curriculum for the "Institute" courses. Taught servant and community leadership classes. Additionally, taught as an adjunct in the business department. I taught business ethics and college survival courses while the Executive Director of the Foundation and Workforce. This activity engaged both organizations with the student body, thereby creating an enjoyable learning / alumni experience for those students that participated in my classes.

Community Development Officer - Online College Wide

• Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

Rewrote the HACC Foundation Policy and Procedure manual and all donor MOU's for the Foundation. Adhered to all assignments from the HACC Foundation as directed by the Executive Director. Rewrote the HACC Foundation Policy and Procedure manual and all donor MOU's for the Foundation. Adhered to all assignments from the HACC Foundation as directed by the Executive Director.

Distance Educaton and Off Campus Programs - Midwest Region

• Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

Developed program's and student enrollment for SIU extended learning centers in the Chicago area. Managed & recruited staff and worked with university faculty in coordinating classes and programs at the Great Lakes Naval Station Campus, University Center Campus, Triton College and Truman College. Increased 2013 Fall enrollment for off campus programs by 15% and online programs by 20% from the previous year term. Developed program's and student enrollment for SIU extended learning centers in the Chicago area. Managed & recruited staff and worked with university faculty in coordinating classes and programs at the Great Lakes Naval Station Campus, University Center Campus, Triton College and Truman College. Increased 2013 Fall enrollment for off campus programs by 15% and online programs by 20% from the previous year term.

Vice President, Commercial & Retail Banking

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

VP of Commercial Lending and consultant to new business and startup ventures accessing capital within the financial markets. Consultant for Banking and Equipment Leasing arenas. Provided sales and marketing education within niche markets;Technology, IT, Robotics, transportation (Trucking/Rail), auto collision/repair, restaurant and manufacturing to include; machine tool, plastic injection/extrusion, stamping with revenues over $10MM. Restructured 9 retail banking branches of 130 employees with $250MM in assets. Oversaw retail branches in southwest and northwest areas of Chicago - 9 total branches.

President & CEO

• Jun 1993 - Dec 2008

Founder of a national financial marketing company; consulting & funding small/ medium size (annual revenues up to $15MM) to economically disadvantaged communities & business across the USA. Provided workforce development strategies for national corporations. Combined capital from banks and grants to reach sales of $75MM. The firm gained national recognition for its education and workforce corporate training programs and social justice outreach to sustain economically disadvantaged business communities. Responsibilities:• Administrative leadership• Policy Development, strategic planning , budget development and financial strategy • Strategic Plan development along with a Board of Directors, • Developed & Implemented all Human Resource, Banking, credit underwriting, grant writing and marketing programs.