Education |
2005 - Present Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Masters 1998 U.N.C.C. Charlotte, NC 35 Graduate Hours in Counseling 1991 Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, NC BS Degree in Business – Graduated Magnum Cum Laude 1986 C.P.C.C. Charlotte, NC Associate Degree in Transportation |
Professional experience |
1/2004 to 3/2006 Gaston Skills, Inc. Gastonia, NC Program Director • Developed and implemented programs for adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Supervised as a Qualified Developmentally Disabled Professional for community support professionals. Designed training and departmental manuals for the Life Enrichment Program. Elevated standards of quality by establishing planned activities. 1/2004 to Present Gaston College Gastonia, NC Instructor • Teach the North Carolina required certification course for Activity Directors for Long Term Care Facilities. 1/1998 to 1/2003 Vertis RNS Advertising Charlotte, NC Traffic/Logistics Manager • Supervised and trained shipping, receiving, and logistics employees. Negotiated transportation carrier contracts. Responsible for warehouse inventory control and department budgets. Consistently met or exceeded reduction of transportation and inventory costs. 9/1996 to 1/1998 Advel Cherry Textron Stanfield, NC Customer Service Assistant Manager • Trained customer service representatives. Restructure key accounts in order to increase customer satisfaction. Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction. 2/1980 to 3/1995 Sandoz Chemicals Charlotte, NC Export Sales/Logistics Manager • Responsible for all sales and logistics of products going out of the United States. Trained and supervised department team members. Consistently met or exceeded sales expectations. |
Professional memberships and certifications
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Civitan of Gaston County National Certification Council for Activity Professionals – Activity Consultant Certified NC SNAP Certified North Carolina Assisted Living Association National Wellness Institute North Carolina Arts for Health Association AHA Certified CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Arc of Gaston County |
Community activities |
Special Olympics Habitat for Humanity Church |
Volunteer experience |
Salvation Army Special Olympics Arc of Gaston County Habitat for Humanity |