Experience

CITY OF ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT & HOUSING AUTHORITY

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Service Coordinator

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  I work with residents living within 4 of our Public Housing Communities in developing family and/or individual self~sufficiency goals. I am able to link residents to supportive services designed to increase earned income and reduce the need for welfare assistance. I am further blessed to be working with one of our sites that house residenrs that are Senior/Disabled. My role there is to lend a hand connecting residents with services, specific for Seniors and or Residents with Disabilities and to be an Advocate for each resident as they navigate through, what can be frustrating, much needed services. Show less



Unique Like Me Jewelry

• Owner/Operator

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Crafting unique jewelry to accentuate your beauty and compliment your style Crafting unique jewelry to accentuate your beauty and compliment your style


Total Action for Progress (TAP)
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Recruitment and Mentor Coordinator / Life Skills Developer

  • Oct 2018 - May 2020

VDJJ
• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• Probation Officer

  • Sep 2001 - May 2018


Virginia Juvenile Justice Association

• President

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Founded in 1966, the Virginia Juvenile Justice Association is an organization comprised of professionals from court services, DJJ Administration, indigent defense, the judiciary, secure detention, juvenile correctional facilities, halfway houses, group homes, private providers and others with an interest in youth and family services. The organization is administered by an elected board of directors and is committed to child advocacy and advancing the professional interests and competencies of its members. Show less

• President

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Founded in 1966, the Virginia Juvenile Justice Association is an organization comprised of professionals from court services, DJJ Administration, indigent defense, the judiciary, secure detention, juvenile correctional facilities, halfway houses, group homes, private providers and others with an interest in youth and family services. The organization is administered by an elected board of directors and is committed to child advocacy and advancing the professional interests and competencies of its members. Show less


Prevention Council of Roanoke County
• Vice Chairman of the Board

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2017


RAYSAC

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Chair Emeritus

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Chair the Board of RAYSAC which is a group of concerned citizens, parents, students, teachers, police officers, business people, judges, and other individuals that are striving to keep the youth of the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia alcohol, tobacco, and drug free. Chair the Board of RAYSAC which is a group of concerned citizens, parents, students, teachers, police officers, business people, judges, and other individuals that are striving to keep the youth of the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia alcohol, tobacco, and drug free.


YWCA of Roanoke Valley
• Interim Executive Director

  • Aug 1998 - Sep 2001

Vrginia Baptist Childrens Home
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• Counselor

  • Oct 1984 - Aug 1998