Experience

North Arkansas College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • 2008 - Present

  DIRECTOR OF ADULT EDUCATION (2008-2010)Implement and maintain the adult education programs and services in compliance with the District, State and Federal guidleines for five county region; oversee the development and evaluation of local adult education policy; act as a resource to other college personnel, the Board and to the local communities; and maintain adequate staffing to ensure that objectives of programs are achieved within budget and comply to overarching goals. Prepare grant proposals for the sustainability of the program.DIRECTOR OF CARROLL COUNTY CENTER - SATELLITE CAMPUS (2008-2010)Supervised the start-up and opening of the new North Arkansas College Carroll County Center, a satellite campus serving mostly underpriveledged first generation college students. Responsible for administration of all program components to include budget management, development of grant proposals, student recruitment & retention, adjunct instructor recruitment, and the design of programs leading to student success. Show less

• • 2003 - 2008

  Responsible for creating alcohol, tobacco and drug-free communities through prevention strategies. Developed anti-drug coalitions in five counties. Created educational media campaigns, public health education presentations and community awareness which led to community changes. Key team member in agency’s grant development team.ACHIEVEMENTS:  Wrote the grant which funded ($93,000) the establishment of the Prevention Resource Center. Led the community coalition that opened the first Arkansas Oxford House, sober living home. Led the developing team which created the “Healthy Living – It’s Up to You!” media campaign which is still active - graphics provided upon request. Trained 50+ community coalition leaders in strategic planning and community action strategies. Created community change: smoke-free restaurants boomed from 37% in Boone county to 95% two years prior to state mandates, due to the education and awareness delivered by community coalition efforts. Developed multi-program strategic plans with measurable outcomes for fiduciary. Managed administrative and financial functions of program. Developed strategies to integrate healthy living messages into homes and businesses. Show less



American Cancer Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Income Development Director, North Central Arkansas

  • 2000 - 2003

  Responsible for achieving fundraising goals and engaging volunteers and sponsors in ongoing program activities. Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors. Recruit, train and retain volunteers to support fundraising efforts. ACHIEVEMENTS:  Successfully managed 400+ volunteers, to include recruitment, trainging and retention.  Drove income increase of 33% from 2000 to 2003; one of top three income producers in the state for three years.  Launched and led effective media campaigns in nine-county territory promoting Relay For Life and other events.  Coordinated local and state events for as many as 3,000 attendees. Show less