Success Coach

• Oct 2016 - Present

President

• Jan 2011 - Present

Educational Consulting Company specializing in the following services. License Professional Counselor (LPC) Talk Therapy for at-risk students enrolled in Elementary and Secondary Institutions. Leadership workshop for student organization leaders (Secondary and Post Secondary Schools). Diversity workshops for practitioners in the public and private sectors. Career Education and Readiness Workshops. Program Planning for Activities and Events Educational Consulting Company specializing in the following services. License Professional Counselor (LPC) Talk Therapy for at-risk students enrolled in Elementary and Secondary Institutions. Leadership workshop for student organization leaders (Secondary and Post Secondary Schools). Diversity workshops for practitioners in the public and private sectors. Career Education and Readiness Workshops. Program Planning for Activities and Events

President

• May 2003 - Present

Consulting on all educational matters K-12; Higher Education and Diversity Issues; Creation of Official Forms; Counseling concerns;

Consultant

• May 2003 - Jun 2004

E&V Enterprises Bowie, MD ▪ Serve as consultant on matters pertaining to diversity and student leadership.

Director of Guidance and Counseling Services

• Aug 2004 - Feb 2010

Provided leadership in the coordination of the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program (K-12). ▪ Coordinated with the Deputy Superintendent’s Office to provide Staff Development and Training in Guidance and Counseling. ▪ Provided program content expertise to principals with regard to guidance and counseling program expectations, assessments and delivery systems. ▪ Managed as required, data collection in the implementation (to include CORE data to the DESE), monitoring and reporting of District’s Guidance and Counseling Services program ▪ Provided support and assistance to the Exceptional Education Department in the areas of mental health services for students and necessary documentation for appropriate placement. ▪ Determined building assignments for school guidance counselors. ▪ Provided technical support to school guidance counselors. ▪ Assisted in the implementation of the School-to-Career program in community relations, job programs and mentoring for students. ▪ Identified, acquired and distributed resources to support School Guidance Counseling Services program goals. ▪ Coordinated specific guidance and counseling services related projects. ▪ Supervised 95 counselors at the elementary, middle and high school levels. ▪ Worked with representatives from Kansas City community organizations. Show less

Principal

• Jul 2002 - May 2003

▪ Set standards for student achievement and conducted annual evaluations of classroom teachers ▪ Developed and managed $7,000,000 school budget. ▪ Supervised all operations involving the management of the school, including school funds, district funds, payroll, purchases, inventories, and office operations. ▪ Maintained complete and accurate records of the entire school programs. ▪ Recruited, selected, and hired school staff, including teachers and school-based support staff. ▪ Monitored the progress on all measures of school and staff performance. ▪ Worked with lead teachers and professional development specialists to address team needs. ▪ Guaranteed compliance with federal and local regulations and policies. ▪ Supported and monitored the professional development plans of lead teachers, house teams, and curriculum coordinators to continuously improve instructions. Show less

Associate Vice President

• Jan 2000 - Jul 2002

▪ Developed, implemented and directed the Center for African American Students' Programs ▪ Served as a recruiter and adviser of the Outstanding Black High School Scholars and Upward Bound Program. ▪ Consulted and interacted with faculty, deans, directors and other administrators on Issues impacting campus diversity, multicultural affairs and international programs. ▪ Supervised and worked with the director and assistant director of the Office of International Programs. ▪ Chaired the President's Owning the Opportunity 2010 Diversity Strategic Planning Committee ▪ Supervised professional staff, graduate and undergraduate students employed in the Center for African American Students' Programs and Director of the Upward Bound Program. ▪ Designed and implemented summer programs to increase secondary students' academic performance. ▪ Appointed as a Professor in the College of Education Teacher Education Program. ▪ Developed strategies to recruit, retain and increase students of color participation in higher education. ▪ Implemented diversity initiatives contained within the diversity strategic plan to recruit faculty and staff of color. ▪ Collaborated with the Assistant Vice President for Admissions in the recruitment and retention of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. ▪ Co-chaired the campus-wide Multicultural Commission comprised of deans, directors and Community representatives. ▪ Served as the University President and Vice President representative at special events. Show less

Director of Student Affairs-Minority Student Affairs

• Dec 1996 - Dec 1999

Directed and provided leadership for the Office of Minority Student Affairs. ▪ Developed and implemented goals and policies for the Office of Minority Student Affairs. ▪ Served as resource person and advisor to the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Deans, Directors, faculty, and staff members. ▪ Managed budget and personnel functions. ▪ Coordinated and planned on-going evaluation of services and programs for students of color. ▪ Prepared special reports for the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs related to minority faculty and students. ▪ Chaired University-wide Coordinating Board on Diversity. ▪ Advised Kansas City Missouri School District secondary guidance counselors regarding questions or concerns about ACT and SAT preparation, dual credit, upward bound program and available scholarships for high school students. ▪ Created, planned, implemented and directed the African American History and Culture House. ▪ Arranged on-site college courses for teachers in the Kansas City Missouri School District. ▪ Maintained collaborative partnerships with Superintendents of Kansas City Metropolitan School Districts. ▪ Counseled students on an on-going basis regarding personal, social, academic, and careers concerns. Show less

Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

• Aug 1988 - Dec 1996

• Assisted the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs in providing assistance and leadership to the division’s directors and academic liaisons. • Directed and provided leadership for the Office of Minority Student Affairs.• Helped students in securing internships and part-time/full-time employment opportunities.• Served as a resource person and advisor to administrators, faculty, staff and students. • Formulated policies and procedures to promote university-wide diversity. • Developed collaborative partnerships with counselors and administrators from Kansas City metropolitan school districts.• Maintained alliances with Kansas City community organizations. • Cultivated and developed long lasting collaborative relationships with public school districts superintendents. Show less

Student Services Manager

• Dec 1986 - Jul 1987

• Developed a recruitment and retention plan for the College of Education undergraduate and graduate students. • Conducted Teacher Education and Junior Standing Meetings. • Recruited candidates for the College of Education Ph.D. Associate ships Program for Black Americans. • Promoted College of Education's programs to Ohio’ Alumni. • Monitored College of Education's undergraduate and graduate admissions practices and procedures. • Interviewed and conducted visitation sessions for prospective students and their parents. • Planned and conducted College of Education summer session visitations seminars for parents of prospective students. • Counseled and advised students on transcripts and transfer credits concerns. • Served as main campus student services liaison to Ohio University's six-branch campuses. • Coordinated University's testing programs (ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc). • Arranged and planned Teacher Placement Fair with the Office of Career Planning and Placement. • Co-prepared institutional report for National Council for Accreditation of Teacher • Education (NCATE) visits. • Planned and organized special events for Dean's List recipients and alumni. • Served on the assistant dean's curriculum and policy committee. • Observed and monitored students at their field placement assignments. • Identified mentors for student teachers. • Directed College of Education's Office of Student Personnel Services Show less