Economic Development Director

• Jan 2023 - Present

Community Partnerships Program Manager

• Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

Building the next generation of skilled workers one apprenticeship at a time! Director of the Partnerships to Advance Youth Apprenticeship(PAYA) National Learning Hub at Trident Technical College. Administer grants to fund scholarships and training for hundreds of youth apprentices in over 16 different occupational fields. Develop and host in person and virtual conferences, training events and activities related to the expansion of youth apprenticeships nationwide. Promote the Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships at Trident Technical College to other communities and organizations at events in the Charleston region and nationwide. Show less

Consultant

• Apr 2018 - Apr 2022

Coordinate third party training and Apprenticeship Programs for various industries including Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, Construction, Automotive and HVAC. Recruit and retain companies while working to create training programs tailored to the needs of the company. Apprenticeships are flexible training programs that cultivate highly skilled workers who meet the workforce demands of a competitive global economy. Trident Technical College in partnership with regional employers in a variety of industries now offers individuals the opportunity to get paid to learn as apprentices. Apprenticeships are available to high school students and adults giving them the opportunity to earn while they learn through paid on-the-job training under the direction of an industry mentor while also taking college classes at Trident Technical College that directly relate to their apprenticeship.Apprenticeships are a great way to get onto the career ladder you desire, earn money while in school, get real world experience in your field, as well as a Trident Technical College certificate and/or associate's degree along with a United States Department of Labor Journeyman National credential. Show less

Progam Manager II (Center Manager)

• May 2013 - Apr 2018

Collaborated with local industries to implement and execute large scale subcontract projects while simultaneously providing job readiness and technical training to individuals with disabilities. Plan and coordinate local job fairs, including recruiting employers that match available talent pool. Delivered marketing and informational presentations to large groups to increase program awareness. Coordinated internships and job shadowing for clients to promote knowledge of the requirements of potential career decisions. Ensured compliance with all DOL, OSHA, and Workers Compensation regulations and standards. Utilized SAP inventory management to monitor and direct movement of finished products worth $300,000+ per year. Show less

TAA Workforce Specialist

• Nov 2010 - May 2013

Project manager for hundreds of individuals enrolled in a federal workforce grant (Trade Adjustment Assistance) for a seven county region of South Carolina which provided training and reemployment assistance to individuals whose jobs were affected by foreign trade. Provided career guidance, training, and counseling to individuals across all socioeconomic and educational levels. Project manager for hundreds of individuals enrolled in a federal workforce grant (Trade Adjustment Assistance) for a seven county region of South Carolina which provided training and reemployment assistance to individuals whose jobs were affected by foreign trade. Provided career guidance, training, and counseling to individuals across all socioeconomic and educational levels.