BRIEF RESUME SUMMARY

OF

JOCELYN-TANDY TORKWASE ADANDE

All Mail: Post Office Box 1162 * Indianapolis, IN 46206-1162

Call: 317-***-**** * Email: adz3w7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To pursue an active career in business, public affairs and/or community service.

PERSONAL: single, one adult son, two granddaughters

SKILLS:

Multi-talented visionary with management experience, teaching, self-motivated with integrity, community organizer, patient listener, analytical thinker, organized, industrious, assertive, articulate speaker, excellent writing skills, computer literate in Microsoft, Encompass and Calyx Mortgage Programs, fast learner, performs multiple tasks, dedicated team player, deadline oriented, possess a working knowledge of community organizations, government agencies and the legislative process. Award winning sales person.

EXPERIENCE:

10/14/2022: Renewed Substitute Teaching License

9/21/2022: Certified CPR Provider Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that can help save a person's life if their breathing or heart stops. When a person's heart stops beating, they are in cardiac arrest.

Indianapolis Public Schools: Licensed Substitute Teacher

Indianapolis, Public Schools and Charter Schools

10/2000 – 11/2009:

Middle School Substitute Teacher who motivated students to excel (4 - 9 grades) Language Arts, Social Studies, Math as needed.

Macy’s Central – Glendale

6102 North Keystone Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46220

11/2008 – 2/2009, 11/2209-2/2010: Seasonal Christmas Sales Associate Macy’s Central – Glendale

J. E. Tandy Consulting Services

P.O. Box 1162

Indianapolis, IN 46206

9/1998 – present: Sole Proprietor, SBA Intermediary: Proposal Writer, research issues on public policy, write obituaries, and programs, variety of correspondence, etc.

NNA Certified and Background-Screened Bonded Notary Signing Agent

County of Marion and the State of Indiana

May 22, 2012 until and Expiring May 21, 2020 Commission: 25 years’ prior experience; Take and certify all acknowledgements of deeds or other instruments of writing required or authorized by law to be acknowledged. Take and certify affidavits/depositions, and administer oaths.

Mortgage Companies/Net Branch Manager

Indianapolis, IN

7/1997 – 7/2007: Mortgage Loan Originator processed loans for residential and commercial properties. I performed all duties relating to loan originating, reviewed credit reports, processed and prepared closing documents. Recruited and trained other loan originators. Ordered and reviewed appraisals and title work for properties. HUD purchased homes; I supervised the renovations of several properties, selected contractors electricians, plumbers and carpenters. Cost estimated and purchased materials, selected kitchen appliances, plumbing equipment, doors and windows for clients. Worked directly with contractors to insure no cost overruns. 1998 – 2007.

7/2004- 7/2007: 3833 North Meridian Street, I opened my own office and contracted to work as a net branch manager for several national mortgage banks and brokers. Closed my office when banks closed and discontinued financing homes.

2/5 [JTTA Resume]

Evans, Inc.

Chicago, IL

9/1994 – 12/1997: Part-time Top salesperson in Indianapolis fur salons located inside Lazarus Department Stores Lafayette Square, Glendale and Castleton Square Fur Vault while a student. Opened and closed the salon.

Atty. Dwayne Brown, Indiana Clerk of the Supreme, Appellate, and Tax Courts [deceased]

1/1994 - 9/1994: Administrative Assistant performed all duties as directed by the Clerk.

Ferguson-Watkins & Associates (deceased)

Indianapolis, IN

1992 1994, 2017: Paralegal: Interviewed clients, prepared legal briefs, researched case laws, filed legal briefs in county, state and federal courts within and outside of Marion County as needed and provided notary services.

Investigator: Located and interviewed witnesses, prepared affidavits, served subpoenas, verified documents, prepared written reports for attorneys.

The Indianapolis, Recorder Newspaper

2901 North Tacoma Street

Indianapolis, IN 46218

3/1988 – 2/1990: Business Consultant to the Publisher and Political Columnist.

The Indianapolis Recorder Charities Board of Directors

Indianapolis, IN 46218

7/1987 12/1987: Consultant reorganized the Recorder Charities Women’s Auxiliary as needed

The Equitable Life Insurance Company

Indianapolis, IN

1981-1983: Captive Licensed Life, Health and Disability Income Insurance Representative: Junior Associate Award

WFYI Channel 20 Public Television

1978-1981: Assistant to the Auction Manager

Performed all duties as an assistant and helped to increase the amount of donations and cash contributions during Channel 20’s TV Auction. Resigned to pursue Insurance sales.

New Dimensions Personnel Services, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN

1973-1975: Employment Placement Counselor, advanced to Assistant Manager in six months,

Promoted to Manager/Recruiter in three months. Supervised and managed a staff of 5 employees. Travelled to Historical Black Colleges across the country recruiting African American applicants for Indiana Corporations needing to meet their federal affirmative action goals. Owner sold the business in April 1975.

PRESENT AFFILIATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEER:

First Baptist Church North Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 46208

1983 – Present: Active Member, Courtesy Committee Chaplain, Co-chair Culinary Committee, Deaf Ministry Member; Past Courtesy Committee President, Past Public Relations Coordinator

National Notary Association: Member

2012 – May 2020: Marion County, Indiana

2012 International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference for Handicap Olympics

Indianapolis, IN

Nov 7-8, 2012: Registration Volunteer

2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee

10 Dec 2011 – 6 Feb 2012: Office Assistant in Volunteer Headquarters

500 Festival Committee

May 2011 to Present: Volunteer Mini Marathon Registration, Parade Usher, Information

3/5 [JTTA Resume]

Indiana Republican Party

May 1999, Appointed, 2012: 2016: Elected Precinct Committeewoman

May: 2016, 2018, 2022: Elected Republican State Convention Delegate, District 7: 1-2

National Republican African American Leadership Conference

Washington, D.C.

7/2007: Member, nominated by Indiana U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar

African American Republican Council of Marion County, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN

2006 – Present: Organizer, Interim Secretary, 2007- present: President

Indiana University Alumni Association

Indianapolis, IN

2001 – Present: Class of 2001 Member

Indiana Association of Black Journalist

Indianapolis, IN

1989 – Present: Member

RECOGNITION:

First Baptist Church North Indianapolis 2012 Season of Fellowship Plaque “Faithfull Service Plaque”

Universal Ministries Worldwide Assembly’s 2011 Black History Month Celebration “Living Legacy Award”

Tillman H. Harpole American Legion Post 249, 2011 “Doctor of Merit” Certificate for Volunteer Service

First Baptist Church North Indianapolis: 2008 one of several women recognized on Women’s Day

The Indianapolis Star Newspaper “In Touch” Column: 3/2005-3/2006 Community Editorial Columnist

WTLC AM Radio “In Your Neighborhood” 1995 Weekly Talk Show Hostess

Indiana Black Expo, Inc.: 1971 -2005: Plaque and Certificate for 35 years of Volunteer Service

Senator Richard G. Lugar: 2007 Nominee for National Republican African American Leadership Conference

National Black Police Association, Indianapolis Chapter: 1990 Plaque for Organizing the Chapter

IPS Superintendent Dr. Shirl Gilbert: 1993: Organizer/Coordinator Stay In School Campaign and Parade

The Equitable Life Insurance Company: 1982 Plaque for Top Junior Sales Associate

Mayor William H. Hudnut, III: 1983 Key to the City, 1978-1983; 6 Proclamations for Stay in School Campaign

IPS Board of School Commissioners: 1978 Endorsement and Proclamation for Stay in School Campaign

Indianapolis City-County Council: 1978 Proclamation for the Stay in School Campaign and Parade

Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee: 1978 Endorsement for the Stay in School Campaign

Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce: 1978 Endorsement for the Stay in School Campaign

Commission for Downtown, Inc.: 1978 Endorsement for the Stay in School Campaign

P.R.I.D.E. Task Force: 1980 E endorsements for the Stay in School Campaign

Operation P.U.S.H. /P.U.S.H. Excel Board of Directors: 1983 Plaque for the Stay in School Campaign

Walter Mondale for President: 1984 Alternate Delegate to Democrat National Convention

City’s Division of Community Services: 1981 Plaque for 3 years of Service for the Stay in School Campaign

President Jimmy Carter Guest: 1979 Salt II Treaty briefing at The White House

Miss Indiana Black Expo: 1971 one of five finalists

City of Indianapolis Sesquicentennial Queen Contest: 1971 one of fifteen finalists

PAST CIVIC AND POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT:

IndyGo Downtown Transit Center Planning Committee Volunteer

Martindale Avenue Church of Christ – Former Member and Financial Secretary

American Legion Post 249 – Tillman Harpole Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN: Post 249 Event Planning Committee Secretary and Public Relations; Auxiliary Bylaws Committee Chairperson: 2007–2011

Indiana Republican State Convention 2010 2022: Elected State Delegate

Indiana Black Expo, Inc. - 1980-2005: Information Committee Chairperson,

Indiana Black Expo, Inc. – 1972-1980: Former Board Member, Hospitality Chairperson

Indianapolis Police Department, Downtown District Community Task Force - Member

Indianapolis Police Department, North District Community Task Force – Member

National Black Police Association, F.I.L.E. – Community Advisor

Visions/Race Relations Committee for the City of Indianapolis – Member

Dr. Mary E. Busch for IPS Board of Commissioners: 1980 Re-election Campaign Manager

IPS Education Foundation - Action Team Member

4/5 [JTTA RESUME]

PAST CIVIC AND POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT [continued]

IPS Tax Referendum Task Force, Budget Overview Committee - Recorder

1978-1983 Stay-In-School Campaign – Founder/Organizer

1978-1983 Back-to-School Parade - Coordinator

Friends of Channel 20 - Member

Shortridge High School P.T.O. - Textbook Committee Member

Governor Mitch Daniels Campaigns – 2004 Voter Security, 2008 GOTV Volunteer

Greg Ballard for Mayor Campaign – 2007 Volunteer

Atty. Barbara Malone for City-County Council at Large – 2007 Volunteer

Kent Smith for City-County Council at Large – 2007 Volunteer

Carter/Mondale Re-election Campaign Staff: 1980 Minority Affairs Advisor

U. S. Senator Vance Hartke Re-election Campaign Staff: 1976 Minority Affairs Advisor

Robert V. Welch for Mayor Campaign Staff: 1975 Receptionist and Assistant to the Press Secretary

Marion County Sheriff James Wells Minority Advisory Committee - Member

Marion County Juvenile Center - Mentored Female Inmates

Midtown Economic Development and Industrial Corporation - 2nd Vice President

M.E.D.I.C. Neighborhood Association – Board Secretary and By-laws Committee Chairperson

Upper Canal Neighborhood Association - Board Member and Parliamentarian

Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association - Member

Indianapolis Recorder Charities Women’s Auxiliary - Parliamentarian

Flanner House Senior Citizens Mother’s Day Fashion Show - Coordinator

NAACP, Indianapolis Branch - Executive Committee Member, Registered Lobbyist

NAACP, Ladies Auxiliary - President, 1st Vice President, 3rd Annual Fundraising Chair

NAACP, Indiana State Ladies Auxiliary - 2nd Vice President

NAACP, Youth Council - President

Operation P.U.S.H. /P.U.S.H. Excel - Board Member, Security Chair for 2 Radiothons

National Council of Negro Women, Indiana Chapter - Charter Member

National Council of Negro Women, Indianapolis Section - Recording Secretary

NCNW, Indianapolis Section - By-laws Committee and Public Relations Chairperson

Coalition of Volunteer Advocates - Public Relations Chairperson

Black Media Association - Charter Member and By-laws Committee Chairperson

Indiana Women’s Political Caucus - Public Relations Chairperson n

National Black Women’s Political Caucus - Banquet Chairperson

League of Women Voters Juvenile Justice Task Force - Court Monitor

Women for Better Government - Member

YWCA Indiana State Y-teens Summer Conference - Co-Chairperson

Arsenal Technical High School Human Relations Council 0 Student Organizer

Tech High School Y-Teens - President, Symphony Orchestra - First Violin Section

Douglas Park - Junior Lifeguard, Diving Team Member, Girls Softball Team-Short Stop

Hoosier Girl Scouts - Member and Top Cookie Salesperson

IPS #56 Y-Teens - President; Student Council Member; Cheerleader; Girls’ Track Team,

Junior High Symphony Orchestra - First Violin Section

5/5 [JTTA Resume]

EDUCATION: Indiana University School of Continuing Studies

IUPUI Campus, Indianapolis, Indiana

1994 - 2001: Bachelor of General Studies Degree

Majors: Political Science and Public Affairs

Martin University

Indianapolis, Indiana

1992 -1993: Political Science and Criminal Justice

TRAINING: National CPR Foundation

9/21/22 Certified CPR Certificate

10/1993 Certified CPR Certificate

National Notary Association

2012: Certified Notary Signing Agent

National Mortgage Consulting Services

Indianapolis, Indiana

2004: Certificate of Completion

Mortgage Marketing in the New Millennium

Ridiculous Situations in Mortgage Origination

2002: Certificate of Completion

Fundamentals of Mortgage Origin

SBA Indiana District Office, Indianapolis

1998: Certificate of Completion

SBA Loan Prequalification Program

The Equitable Training Institute, Chicago

1981 -1983: Financial and Estate Planning Seminars

IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Indianapolis, Indiana

1977: Certificate of Completion: Women in Politics Seminar

Toastmistress International

Indianapolis, Indiana

1977: Completed Parliamentary Procedures Training Seminars

Indiana University School of Business

Indianapolis, Indiana

1976: Certificate of Completion

Approved Real Estate Sales Course

Crispus Attucks High School

Indianapolis, Indiana

1965 -1966: Graduate

Arsenal Technical High School

Indianapolis, Indiana

1962 -1964: Academic Studies

As of September 2023

References:

Mrs. Charlye Vance, retired IPS Media Director adz3w7@r.postjobfree.com 317-***-****

Mrs. JoAnne Cornet, retired Math Teacher adz3w7@r.postjobfree.com 317-***-****

Mr. Danny Crenshaw, Owner, Farmers Insurance Agency adz3w7@r.postjobfree.com 317-***-****

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