As a former veteran of the United States Navy, I was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Expeditionary Medal, Campaign Badge, and Good Conduct Medal. “Service” is my personal motto.
In our current global position, community resources and development are core for our society and play a key role in influencing local, national, and global levels of effective care and services that are essential to a country’s development. I have assisted organizations, their employees, and communities to work better together as they make the connection between Purpose, People, and Productivity through effective communication.
I bring a variety of experience from both military and civilian positions in state, federal, and education systems that have allowed me to provide services and resource information to clients, businesses, and communities. A professional with experience in human development, clinical and rehabilitation counseling, human resources, education/training, and career development. In addition, a strong, proven track record delivering effective workforce development services, seminars, workshops, and other professional facilitator services.
A professional with a diverse background, strong interpersonal skills, communication and leadership ability ranging from Instructor/lecturer on the collegiate level, speaker for such organizations as St. Louis Community Colleges, St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, Department of Health and Human Services, Missouri Department of Economic Development, and Missouri Division of Workforce Development.
I have a Master of Arts from George Washington University, Department of Education and Human Development in Rehabilitation Counseling, a Master of Arts from Webster University in Gerontology, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management. A member of the American Counseling Association, American Psychological Association, American Legion and Disable American Veterans.
My life of service is to continue to effectively make a positive difference in a person’s life and a community today, tomorrow, and the future.