State Delegate

• Jan 2022 - Present

Podcast Co-Host/Program and Creative Director

• May 2018 - Present

Your Neighbor's Hood is podcast for uncomfortable culture conversation specifically about race. As Creative Director: -Responsible for inspiring the creative team to give their best -Written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation in order to make outstanding pitches -Leading the charge for creative ideas and an understanding of the podcast vision -Maintaining an awareness of current trends in advertising and design. -Managing host, projects and resources. Show less

National Trainer for Vote Run Lead

• Nov 2018 - Present

VoteRunLead trains women to run for office. And win. With more than 33,000 women trained to run for office, VoteRunLead is the largest and most diverse campaign and leadership program in the country. We work to equip women with the right know-how, trainings and how-to’s to help them enter politics with a purpose. We believe that by empowering women to run as they are, they will build a campaign based on their own passion, their own ideas and their own values. VoteRunLead trains women to run for office. And win. With more than 33,000 women trained to run for office, VoteRunLead is the largest and most diverse campaign and leadership program in the country. We work to equip women with the right know-how, trainings and how-to’s to help them enter politics with a purpose. We believe that by empowering women to run as they are, they will build a campaign based on their own passion, their own ideas and their own values.

Chief Ecosystems Officer

• Sep 2017 - Present

We provide bite-sized learning company with right-sized solutions. As Chief Ecosystem Officer: -Responsible for community management -Oversee both partnerships and the dynamics in the industry and how the organization is shaping its presence -Adapting and shaping Learnch's innovation and strategy capabilities and processes as well as organizational structure to align with an ecosystem view of their purpose, function and value We provide bite-sized learning company with right-sized solutions. As Chief Ecosystem Officer: -Responsible for community management -Oversee both partnerships and the dynamics in the industry and how the organization is shaping its presence -Adapting and shaping Learnch's innovation and strategy capabilities and processes as well as organizational structure to align with an ecosystem view of their purpose, function and value

Ambassador for United State of Women

• Jul 2018 - Mar 2022

The ambassadorship a one-year long program for community leaders and advocates. It is part of the USOW's broader effort to connect, convene and amplify voices in the movement for full gender equality. Ambassadors must take action to galvanize their local gender equality movement and build more equitable communities. The ambassadorship a one-year long program for community leaders and advocates. It is part of the USOW's broader effort to connect, convene and amplify voices in the movement for full gender equality. Ambassadors must take action to galvanize their local gender equality movement and build more equitable communities.

Radio Host

• Feb 2021 - May 2021

Co-host of The Empower Hour 6:00-7:00 am EST on 1400AM. Co-host of The Empower Hour 6:00-7:00 am EST on 1400AM.

Norfolk Public Schools School Board Candidate/Campaign Treasurer

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

Oversaw all aspects of the campaign including day-to-day operations, the hiring and management of staff, the coordination and implementation of the fundraising operations and ongoing coordination. Responsible for creating and managing the campaign budget with excellent organizational skills, a level-headed, superior interpersonal skills and fundraising. Created branding, graphics, video, advertising, strategy polling, and get out the vote efforts (with direct contact with the public). Developed social media content and marketing strategies. Prepare and debate at local candidate forums Show less

L&D Specialist/Creative Design Consultant/e-learning Developer/Producer (Tele-work)

• May 2014 - Feb 2018

Daily duties: elearning, video and content developer and storyboardingApplies instructional design expertise and project management skills as lead designer and developer of instructor-led, e-Learning, microlearning and blended solutions on time and on budget, to support the Learning and Development strategy and business needs. Serves as instructional design SME on cross-functional areas to select, design and develop blended learning programs to support the successful implementation.Develop the narrative, create scenes and edit audio to demonstrate action and maintain continuity with content delivery in video products. Show less

Deployment Specialist

• Aug 2013 - May 2014

Provide pre-, mid-, and post-deployment workshops and seminars.Return and reunion program services for successful reintegration of service members and families post-deployment.Information and Referral research and resources.Ombudsman and Family Readiness Officer Support training development and delivery.Internet based Multidisciplinary Communities of Practice.Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response, from planning to implementation support.

Leading Petty Officer (Supervisor)

• Aug 2010 - Feb 2013

Provided consultation and support to supervisors, managers and HR Administrators regarding the correct application of company policy.Maintained knowledge of employment legislation and insures company compliance with Uniform Code of Military Justice while assisting in investigations and resolutions of employee grievances.Conducted entry and exit interviews of workers to gather information on their responses to general factors that affect worker morale, motivation and efficiency.Tracked, analyzed and provided recommendations to managers on employee performance and other data for compilation at the department wide level.Implemented recognition programs and incentives designed to stimulate improved performance.Exercised discretion and security in maintaining the value of information entered into databases. Show less

Command Financial Specialist

• Aug 2010 - Feb 2013

Functioned as the Command’s principal advisor on policies and matters related to Personal Financial Management.Provided financial fitness training as will as individualized financial counseling and budget feedback. Briefed command on topics related car buying, savings, retirement and all resource in the financial program.

Battalion Leader

• Feb 2009 - Feb 2013

Specialized experience in external and internal recruitment, sourcing, staffing models and strategies, pre-employment selection testing, legal compliance, job analysis and rewards.Developed and implemented solutions to contract and company-related challenges to deliver contract financial performance. Developed briefings for senior leadership as needed.Assess the effectiveness of internal processes as needed and recommend adjustments of resources or changes to policy and procedures to increase the efficiency and compliance with policy and directive compliance.Interfaced with key personnel from each department to communicate contract execution needs relevant to respective departments’ functions. Problem solve, relationship build, and trouble shoot processes and recommend solutions. Show less

Course Supervisor/Curriculum Manager

• Mar 2007 - Feb 2013

Trained and supervised 18 instructors in the revision of curriculum. Completed 500 curriculum changes leading to 27 new test in Questionmark testing system and 3 new lessons while maintaining technically accurate online curriculum and PowerPoint presentations.Familiarity in curriculum development and/or instructional design; specifically:Employing the ADDIE model.Understanding and application of Kirkpatrick's four levels of program evaluation.Understanding and application of Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction.Understanding and application of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Show less

Electronic Warfare Technician/ Crytologic Technician (Technical)

• Jun 2002 - Feb 2013

Operated and maintained electronic sensors and computer systems; collected, analyzed, exploited and disseminated Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) in accordance with fleet and national tasking; provided safety of platform; indications and Warning (I & W), and Anti Ship Missile Defense (ASMD); and provided technical and tactical guidance to Warfare Commanders and national consumers in support of surface, subsurface, air and special warfare operations.Implemented operating procedures for National, Fleet, and Modification tasks across four theaters of operation, providing improved reporting and briefing criteria of critical time-sensitive mission data in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Ground broke the Carrier Strike Group Eleven’s Cryptologic Analytical Support Element which specialized in large scale fusion analysis, strike planning and onboard training models supporting elements Show less

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

• Jan 2003 - Jan 2010

Expertise led to selection a temporary fill in for the Navy Region Southeast Sexual Assault Response Coordinator supervising the Navy Region Southeast on call sexual assault responders.Assisted with the Navy Region Southeast Sexual Assault Victims Intervention program presented bystander training curricula to Defense Task Force in support of 182 commands as well as provided information and referrals to public and private agencies or community services for victim advocacy.

Command Mentorship Coordinator

• Mar 2008 - Nov 2009

Created the Men and Women at Sea mentorship program which provided junior Sailors with fleet transition assistance as well as mentorship and information to carry on throughout their lives and careers.

Equal Opportunity Manager

• 2007 - 2009

Evaluated Equal Opportunity (EO) management practices or concerns which have potential to adversely impact the quality of life within the workplace as well as promote diversity and EO.Identified possible training deficiencies and well as provided Navy Rights and Responsibility (NR&R) training to the employees.

Information Operation Specialist

• Apr 2006 - Mar 2007

Served as Information Operations Specialist to Naval Commander Third Fleet. Provided concept operation, training aids and instructional guides and support in the areas of Computer Network Defense and Operations, Electronic Warfare, Psychological Operations and Signal Intelligence.

Instructor

• Jan 2007 - Feb 2013

Management directly led the convening of five unscheduled classes, saving the Navy $500,000, reducing attrition by 32 percent while 40 percent undermanned and mentoring an average of 340 new accession trainees. Management directly led the convening of five unscheduled classes, saving the Navy $500,000, reducing attrition by 32 percent while 40 percent undermanned and mentoring an average of 340 new accession trainees.