Experience

Avani Services, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Manages all aspects of Avani’s dynamic, rapidly growing solutions and services, supporting Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and commercial customers. Manages business operations, oversees government contracts, and directs internal and external professional and educational development programs. Brings operational experience, business operations knowledge, and educational expertise to support Avani’s customers and internal systems. Manages all aspects of Avani’s dynamic, rapidly growing solutions and services, supporting Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and commercial customers. Manages business operations, oversees government contracts, and directs internal and external professional and educational development programs. Brings operational experience, business operations knowledge, and educational expertise to support Avani’s customers and internal systems.



ACLC, LLC

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President, at ACLC, LLC

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2022

  Oversees and directs operations management, business planning, and proposal development. Portfolio Manager for multiple contracts supporting SPAWAR Atlantic, The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the National Nuclear Security Agency (under contract to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)), Defense Media Agency/DINFOS, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Leads instructional design teams through processes such as ADDIE to ensure effective content, timely completion and tight quality control of Instructor Led Training, Computer Based Training, Blended Learning Programs, and Interactive Multimedia Instruction projects. Supervises and manages corporate staff. Show less

• Executive Vice President

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2022

• Vice President, Contract Administration

  • May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Worked closely with Chief Executive Officer and President to win and manage grants, contracts, and amendments; ensured optimal invoicing; and recruited, trained, directed and supervised ACLC’s uniquely qualified and talented personnel. Managed and directed our staff in completing Instructional Design Projects for Instructor Led Training, Computer Based Training, Blended Learning Programs, and Interactive Multimedia Instruction. Organized team efforts for grants and proposals submitted to state and federal government agencies and programs.Program Manager for multiple contracts supporting SPAWAR Atlantic, The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the National Nuclear Security Agency (under contract to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)), Defense Media Agency/DINFOS, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Show less

• Contract & Proposal Manager, Instructional Systems Designer

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  Managed and directed proposal submission for federal and commercial contract opportunities. Developed technical proposal for multiple Instructional Systems Design (ISD) solicitations. Supervised contractual compliance for operational programs, including American with Disabilities Section 504 and 508 compliance. Interacted all corporate departments and clients ensuring proper execution of all the projects undertaken.Devised and developed instructional programs and learning material for different requirements. Led teams of designers and carries out all the processes smoothly to ensure timely completion of the project. Assessed learning material and instructional programs, once implemented. Reviewed and revised learning solutions as and when required. Implemented instructional systems designing methodology, learning technologies; web based training (WBT) tools and techniques. Provided guidance for and supervision of instructional graphic designing and animation. Implemented quality protocols and standards to ensure client satisfaction. Documented all the reports required for different departments and clients. Provided process training to junior designers. Show less



Multiple

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Aug 1991 - Jun 2015

  Cumberland County, NC (2007 – 2012) -Instructed high school students in US History, AP US History, World History, Psychology, Sociology and Current Affairs. Effectively maintained classroom discipline, while creating a comfortable, safe environment where students were free to take intellectual risks to improve their analytical skills. Incorporated new technologies to reach students in a variety of modalities and to enhance interactive learning.The Yeshiva of Greater Washington, Silver Spring, MD (1999 -2007) - Instructed middle and high school students in American History, World History, Government and Psychology at college preparatory, AP, and skills levels. Maintained classroom discipline, incorporated new technologies to reach students in a variety of modalities and to enhance interactive learning. Presented classes and workshops on study skills and social skills to middle and high school students. Worked with faculty to address specific skill needs identified in a variety of disciplines.Stratford Academy, Macon, GA (1997 – 1999) - Taught American History, World History and Psychology to high school college preparatory students emphasizing analysis and critical thinking skills. Presented workshops on study skills to middle and high school students. Served as freshman class sponsor and Peer Helpers advisor. Coordinated freshman and new student orientation and spring field day activities.Park College Tinker AFB, OK, Robins AFB, GA (1991 – 1999) - Instructed college students in Business Law, Management Principles, Organizational Behavior, Consumer Behavior, and Quantitative Analysis.Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Robins AFB, GA (1993 – 1999) Instructed college students in US History, World History, and Current Affairs.Keiser University (1994 – 1996) - Melbourne, FL, Instructed college students in US History, Business Law, Management Principles, Organizational Behavior, and Current Affairs. Show less

• Educational Administrator

  • Feb 1988 - Jan 2015

  Provided leadership within North Carolina Virtual Public Schools AP and Honors Psychology Instructor, AP, Honors & Academic Course Revision Teams (2010 – 2015). Guided implementation of Essential Standards in the revised AP, Academic and Honors Psychology Curriculum. Implemented course design changes to incorporate new standards and converted course material using v.As Middle School Administrator for The Yeshiva of Greater Washington (2002 – 2007), provided general academic support to all Middle School students. Worked with learning specialists, students, parents, tutors, and faculty members to ensure that the special learning or emotional needs of students were satisfied. Coordinated schedules for standardized testing, special programs and enrichment workshops.Served as Oklahoma City University’s Assistant Director Off-Campus Programs (1988 – 1993). Coordinated multiple state-wide locations for graduate programs in Business Administration and Liberal Arts. Show less



North Carolina Virtual Public Schools

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• AP and Honors Psychology Instructor, AP, Honors & Academic Course Revision Teams

  • Aug 2010 - May 2015

  Provided leadership within North Carolina Virtual Public Schools for the implementation of Essential Standards in the revised AP, Academic and Honors Psychology Curriculum. Implemented course design changes to incorporate new standards and converted course material using SoftChalk Authoring Software and Respondus for incorporation into to the Moodle Learning environment, converted course material from the BlackBoard online learning environment. Provided leadership within North Carolina Virtual Public Schools for the implementation of Essential Standards in the revised AP, Academic and Honors Psychology Curriculum. Implemented course design changes to incorporate new standards and converted course material using SoftChalk Authoring Software and Respondus for incorporation into to the Moodle Learning environment, converted course material from the BlackBoard online learning environment.



American Astronautical Society (AAS)

• Assistant Executive Director

  • Apr 1994 - Apr 1995

  Provided membership services for professional association. Served as editor of the Space Times, a bi-monthly publication of the associate. Coordinated professional conferences at multiple locations in the United States. Provided membership services for professional association. Served as editor of the Space Times, a bi-monthly publication of the associate. Coordinated professional conferences at multiple locations in the United States.



Oklahoma City University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Director Off Campus Programs

  • 1988 - 1993

  Coordinated multiple off-campus locations for graduate programs in Business Administration and Liberal Arts. Provided academic counseling for all students; developed schedules coordinating faculty and physical resources, designed marketing materials and supervised marketing efforts. Coordinated multiple off-campus locations for graduate programs in Business Administration and Liberal Arts. Provided academic counseling for all students; developed schedules coordinating faculty and physical resources, designed marketing materials and supervised marketing efforts.



University of South Alabama

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Research/Editorial Assistant

  • Jan 1986 - Aug 1987

  Served as editor for the Gulf Coast Historical Review, and academic journal focusing on the history of the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Reviewed submissions, edited content and format, participated in pre-publication review for the quarterly publication. Served as editor for the Gulf Coast Historical Review, and academic journal focusing on the history of the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Reviewed submissions, edited content and format, participated in pre-publication review for the quarterly publication.