Experience

Phoebus High School

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economics & Personal Finance Instructional Lead

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Business, Marketing, Career Technical Education, Personal Finance, and Economics in the subject, field, and cluster assigned - Communicates and spearheads high learning expectations for all students - Develops, designs, implements, and revises curriculum, instructional plans and lessons, and study materials according to Business and Industry Certification (BIC) standards and Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) - Sequences content and activities appropriately; paces lessons and instruction to encourage student achievement - Establishes and maintains a learning environment (both in class and virtually) in which students are actively engaged in the learning process - Attends professional meetings, education conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence Show less



Baskerville Strategies, LLC.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Owner & Principal Consultant

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Baskerville Strategies LLC ("B-Strat's Consulting) generates and fosters top-rate results and maximizes growth and performance for client-companies through inspirational impact and by providing strategic training's, processes, and business and organization development methodologies. The primary objective of B-Strat's Consulting is to add promising value and distinction to businesses and organizations by implementing exceptional services, structural support, servant leadership, and riveting professionalism to all client matters and needs. Show less



Old Dominion University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Organization Development & Training Consultant

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  - Coordinated, improved, enhanced, and tailored cost-effective developmental initiatives and processes based on departmental needs, through strategic planning and goal setting, training, conflict management and resolution, change management, process and structural improvement, personality assessments (MBTI, DISC, CliftonStrengths, Fascination Advantage, etc.), mission statement development, workshops and forums, and professional and leadership development, by effectively identifying, assessing, and evaluating patterns and opportunities for improvement for all staff and administration for the university - Pioneered special programs, objectives, interventions, mediation, events, and other initiatives related to performance, professional and strategic development, and departmental advancement - Spearheaded the development of training and organization development strategies by conducting comprehensive research, leveraging top industry practices, in addition to the developing branding content and graphic materials for the HR social media committee - Envisioned, created, spearheaded, and manages an employee development and advancement association to provide employees with personal and professional growth opportunities and assists with closing the national skills gap which qualifies for a federal grant under the US Department of Labor - Optimized communication efficiency and deliverables for the HR department, Special Presidents Task Force for COVID-19, HR Social Media Committee, and the Vice President and Director of HR for Strategic Initiatives Show less



Ferguson Enterprises

• United States

• Corporate Trainer I

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  - Analyzes, designs, develops, implements and evaluates training solutions for all levels of staff and management on multiple business functions, including E-learning/online training on technical training and software implementation, new-hire orientations, customer service, leadership development, train-the-trainer, dynamic communication and presentations, business processes, and additional internal and external support trainings and modules - Identifies training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses based on adult education methodologies and principles, and translating the requirements into effective and well-polished trainings and modules that will groom employee and organizational development, productivity and career growth - Builds, renews, and coordinates various technical training programs and courses, projects, and initiatives related to software implementation and change management - Develops and oversees the production and organization of classrooms, training programs and projects, and instructional materials, including curriculums/lesson plans, jobs aids, user manuals, training videos, games, activities and icebreakers, surveys, assessments, and additional training-related artifacts - Acclimates new-hires to the business’ history, policies, organizational culture and values by conducting professional and interactive orientation trainings - Recognizes and implements new trends and tools, as a standing member of the Leadership Development Committee, modernizing and revitalizing training courses to accommodate employees’ leadership development and career advancement such as StrengthFinders (Clifton Strengths), Myers Briggs/16Personalities, and How to Fascinate (How the World Sees You) Show less



Regent University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Advisor

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  - Develops realistic educational and career instruction for student schedule planning and evaluation, leading to student matriculation - Monitors student academic progress by reinforcing linkages to their educational and career-related goals - Provides sound and consultative professional development and educational information to graduate students (MBA, MLAW, PhD, and DSL) - Interprets and reinforces program requirements according to Virginia laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in higher education - Mentors and provides support to new-hire advisors and admissions counselors - Assesses student needs by utilizing various computer software’s (e.g., MS Office, Banner, ADVISE, Outlook, Adobe, and other CRM’s) - Participated and supported all key departments including tracking statistics, proper file documentation, departmental meetings, strategic planning and program assessment Show less



Mr. Rogers Windows

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Lead for Training and Development

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  - Revolutionized delivery, efficiency, and efficacy of training program utilizing the ADDIE model - Authored and designed all curriculum and training material, orientation packets, assessments, survey, and visual aids - Generated customized business and training analyses utilizing strategic and technological software’s (i.e., Adobe Captivate)- Recruited, supervised, and trained over 20 marketing consultants which yielded over $630,000 in revenue over a 9-month period- Measured effectiveness of training programs and initiatives using Kirkpatrick’s Model and statistical analysis- Redesigned training/mentoring program by contributing to the administrative decision making regarding policies and procedures - Assessed needs and development gaps through Learning Management Systems (LMS), evaluative data, survey generation, and SWOT analysis Show less

• Team Lead in Training

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  - Assisted in developing new employee mentoring program- Prepared and maintained all training environments and classrooms - Maximized learner retention through the implementation of high-quality training content, improving department productivity- Designed and developed training material utilizing Microsoft Office software’s (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Field Marketing Consultant

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

  - Exceeded in production and organizational goals by implementing proven and effective communication methods - Communicated with customers to identify customer needs and provide quality solutions, both written and verbal- Prepared and distributed daily promotional and training material to over 150,000 clients- Recorded and maintained company data and metrics regarding customer needs by utilizing various programs and methods

• Director of Public Relations & Recruitment for Student Government

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  • Produced innovative advertising, marketing, publicity, and public relations for all Student Government programs and initiatives • Facilitated successful briefings to the ODU Senate, Administration, Board of Visitors, Town Hall Forums, and the student body • Provided outreach and customer service transactions related to the public relations programs, retreats, and initiatives • Improved leadership team by appointing additional personnel such as the Committee Chairman, photographers, entertainment, and catering • Administered weekly committee meetings with affiliated counterparts • Introduced new programs and campaigns to advisors, Executive Board, Senators, committee members, students, administrative personnel Show less