Experience

Athens Technical College
• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Program Director

  • May 2020 - Present


Georgia Piedmont Technical College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Director

  • May 2018 - May 2020

• Instructor

  • Sep 2007 - May 2020

  Teaching eight courses for paralegals including development of the course curriculum: Introduction to Law and Ethics; Legal Research and Writing I and II; Real Estate Law; Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration; Legal and Policy Issues in Healthcare; Bankruptcy and Law Office Management. Advisor to the Paralegal Alliance; member of the Georgia Piedmont Technical College Paralegal Studies Advisory Board, GPTC IT Committee and GPTC Faculty Advisory Committee. Developed new TCSG standards for Healthcare Law and Real Estate Law. Instrumental in planning the program's transition from quarters to semesters. Key player in achieving American Bar Association approval for the GPTC Paralegal Studies Program. Developed three courses approved for alternative delivery by the American Bar Association. Show less



American Association for Paralegal Education

• United States

• Immediate Past President

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  With over 400 members, AAfPE is the nation’s largest and continuously operating organization dedicated to promoting quality paralegal education. Participate in the development of the organization's strategic plan while representing the interests of the organization's Southeast members. Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, vision, values, philosophy and culture of the organization.

• President

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

  With over 400 members, AAfPE is the nation’s largest and continuously operating organization dedicated to promoting quality paralegal education. Participate in the development of the organization's strategic plan while representing the interests of the organization's Southeast members. Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, vision, values, philosophy and culture of the organization.

• President Elect

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  With over 400 members, AAfPE is the nation’s largest and continuously operating organization dedicated to promoting quality paralegal education. Participate in the development of the organization's strategic plan while representing the interests of the organization's Southeast members. Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, vision, values, philosophy and culture of the organization.

• Southeast Regional Director

  • Nov 2011 - Oct 2016

  With over 400 members, AAfPE is the nation’s largest and continuously operating organization dedicated to promoting quality paralegal education. Participate in the development of the organization's strategic plan while representing the interests of the organization's Southeast members. Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, vision, values, philosophy and culture of the organization.



First United Methodist Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 700 & Above Employee

• Children's Director

  • Oct 2006 - Sep 2010

  Coordinated all children’s activities for an 800+ member church. Developed and taught multiple Biblical instruction modules for delivery to children aged three years old through fifth grade. Recruited, organized and supervised 50+ volunteers for six separate programs within the Children’s Department. Supervised planning and implementation of Vacation Bible School curriculum for approximately 200 children each summer. Worked closely with other staff members in planning church wide and community events. Solely responsible for developing and implementing special events for families with young children. Show less



Georgia Piedmont Technical College (formerly DeKalb Technical College)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Oct 2006 - Sep 2007

  Teaching Real Estate Law and Healthcare Law and Ethics in the Paralegal Studies Program at DeKalb Technical College. Teaching Real Estate Law and Healthcare Law and Ethics in the Paralegal Studies Program at DeKalb Technical College.



The Moreland Group fka Hospital Reimbursement Systems

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Promoted to COO in addition to being VP of Legal Affairs, responsible for daily operations of hospital consulting firm including management of executives and support staff of 12. Recaptured lost revenue and increased cash flow by streamlining accounts payable / receivable. Reduced expenses while supervising accounts payable and payroll for this multi-million- dollar firm. Developed and maintained enduring relationships with clients, commercial banks, investment banks and the financial community. Selected by firm founder and CEO to develop, market and implement electronic medical records including training. Coordinated special events and developed trade show plan, budget and exhibit; managed exhibit staff. Spearheaded marketing plan including research and development of comprehensive program. Show less



Hospital Reimbursement Systems

• United States
• Software Development

• VP Legal Affairs

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Hired to develop the legal department for nationwide multi-million-dollar hospital consulting firm specializing in educating physicians and improving medical records. Drafted and negotiated contracts with hospitals and advised client hospitals on compliance issues. Hired to develop the legal department for nationwide multi-million-dollar hospital consulting firm specializing in educating physicians and improving medical records. Drafted and negotiated contracts with hospitals and advised client hospitals on compliance issues.



Prisoner Legal Counseling Project

• Law Clerk

  • Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

  Key player in compiling case histories and developing the final structure of requests for clemency for abused women inmates to the Georgia Parole Board. Key player in compiling case histories and developing the final structure of requests for clemency for abused women inmates to the Georgia Parole Board.



Alexander and Royston, PC

• Law Clerk

  • Jun 1989 - Aug 1992

  Worked closely with clients, banks, mortgage companies and local corporations. Assisted real estate attorneys with title searches, closing preparation, returning closing packages to lenders and post-closing check downs. Assisted with the execution of wills. Worked closely with clients, banks, mortgage companies and local corporations. Assisted real estate attorneys with title searches, closing preparation, returning closing packages to lenders and post-closing check downs. Assisted with the execution of wills.



Office of Senator Sam Nunn

• Intern

  • Sep 1991 - Dec 1991

  Assisted caseworkers with constituent correspondence. Documented constituent opinions regarding confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Assisted caseworkers with constituent correspondence. Documented constituent opinions regarding confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.