VRS Program Coordinator

• Mar 2022 - Present

Youth Program Coordinator

• Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

President

• May 2016 - Present

http://www.friendsnclbph.org/ The Friends is a volunteer-based organization that provides support to the NCLBPH. Through fundraising efforts and bequests, the Friends are able to provide enhanced support to existing Library programs and engage in projects and advocacy designed to engage and support the vision community. Literacy is what the Library is all about and the Friends support that cause wholeheartedly. The Friends enhance library services beyond what the State budget provides annually. All donations to the Friends are tax deductible. The purpose of this organization is to promote the development of excellent library service to the citizens of our state who have blindness or physical disabilities, and to support programs of the library. Additionally we foster relations between the library and NC citizens, promote knowledge of the library's services/resources, provide the means for patrons to exchange ideas, information and experience.

Pre-Employment and Academic Transition Specialist

• Jun 2018 - Feb 2021

Implementing and building the new Pre-E.T.S. program funded by the W.I.O.A. in the Charlotte region. Overseeing 10 counties. Providing pre-employment/education transition services, resources, coaching and mentoring to students (14-21 years) with visual impairment/blindness. Implementing and building the new Pre-E.T.S. program funded by the W.I.O.A. in the Charlotte region. Overseeing 10 counties. Providing pre-employment/education transition services, resources, coaching and mentoring to students (14-21 years) with visual impairment/blindness.

Board Member

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2018

The SALT Block Foundation (SBF) is responsible for overseeing the operation of the SALT Block and provides the lion's share of the occupancy costs for the residents of the SALT Block: Catawba Science Center, Hickory Choral Society, Hickory Museum of Art, United Arts Council and Western Piedmont Symphony. The beauty of this arrangement is that the Foundation funds the vast majority of generic building issues - things like utilities, building & grounds maintenance, capital replacement, building management, and security - leaving the resident organizations free to do what they do best: providing the wonderful programs, exhibits, and activities that enhance our area's quality of life.

Director - Retreat Center

• Jan 2011 - Aug 2017

The Meeting & Retreat Center at Camp Dogwood is the ideal setting for your group retreat, workshop, conference, business gathering or social event. The natural environment and many amenities provide a setting conductive to both personal and professional growth, creativity and rejuvenation. The Center is a great place to get away from the city to relax, unwind and be inspired. The Meeting & Retreat Center at Camp Dogwood is the ideal setting for your group retreat, workshop, conference, business gathering or social event. The natural environment and many amenities provide a setting conductive to both personal and professional growth, creativity and rejuvenation. The Center is a great place to get away from the city to relax, unwind and be inspired.

Director - Camp

• Jan 2011 - Aug 2017

Camp Dogwood is a recreational facility serving adults and youth with blindness or severe visual impairment. We offer a recreation/vacation experience to people that may not otherwise have this opportunity. We are located on Lake Norman, and our activities include boating, swimming, fishing, tubing, water skiing, art lessons, crafts, shopping excursions, bowling excursions, and creative seminars. In addition to staffing the various activities, our staff serves as sighted guides, assist meal service, and in any other capacity that helps to insure the goal of providing a week of fun and fellowship for our guests. We are the only facility of this kind in North Carolina. Our campers range in age from 11 to 100+ years old.

Business Manager

• May 1997 - Dec 2010

Business & Sales Manager Business & Sales Manager

Recreation Director

• Apr 1990 - May 1997