Business and Teaching Background

Objective: To obtain a position that will continue challenging me and allow me to use my education, skills, and past work experience in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself and future employer to allow for future growth and development.

Internet Based Reselling Business (April 2012 to Present)

Owner/Operator

●Owned/Operated an on-line store specializing in designer clothing, shoes, and accessories. Procurement and control of inventory. Managed over 2000 items at any given time and listed items to the public through our the online auction or Buy It Now venue via eBay. Created spreadsheets for inventory and Accounting for monthly reconciliation and tax purposes. Generated annual sales in excess of $50,000 through ecommerce sales.

Teays Valley Local School District (August 2016 to December 2022

Business & Technology Instructor

●Primary CTE Business Pathway Instructor that created the curriculum and completed the ourse mapping to meet State Standards. Taught IT essentials, Business Foundations, Business Administration/Management, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship.

●Introduced the RiseUp program in order to prepare students for real world experiences, and to help them meet graduation requirements.

●Worked closely with Administration and the Treasure to create and open a Spirit Shop. Students were engaged in a real world experience on how to market, sell, advertise, complete financials, do audits, and to oversee inventory control. The Spirit Shop became DECA certified.

●Worked Closely with Administration to start the DECA club, where students went to regional, state, and national competition.

Frontier Community Services (June 2009 to April 2013)

Housing Development Specialist

●First-Time Homebuyer Project Coordination and Management: Created and implemented new floor plans to accommodate A.D.A. requirements, and worked with government agencies to ensure compliance with Federal Funding guidelines.

●Established and implemented marketing strategies to draw potential homebuyers, and combined government funding sources to help individuals and families achieve the goal of homeownership.

●Developed and implemented Homebuyer Education Program for potential homebuyers, and aligned the companies counseling program to meet the HUD guidelines.

●Completed funding applications, proformas, and grants for government HDGF program and FHLB AHP Program

●Monitored job site construction of apartment complexes throughout the state of Ohio to ensure compliance with funding sources.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service (September 2007 to June 2009)

Financial Counselor

●Conducted comprehensive counseling session to assess the client’s current financial situation: Created an overview of the client’s income, budget, and debt. Provided advice on viable alternatives for the client to explore in order to resolve their financial issues. Mediator between client and Mortgage Company to resolve mortgage delinquency and prevent foreclosure.

●Provided outreach and financial education within the community: Created strategic partnerships with various financial and community service agencies. Conducted financial education workshops on various money management topics.

Paul Construction Company Inc (January 2007 to August 2007)

Assistant Office Manager

●Accounting: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, and Purchase Orders.

●Project Coordination Responsibilities: Liaison between company and subcontractors to ensure communication and timely completion of projects. Presented weekly and monthly safety plan for different phases of work per Jobsite Safety Program.

●Answered phone, filing, ordered office supplies and site materials, and maintained project spreadsheets.

Huntington National Bank (June 2003 to November 2006)

Banking Office Manager

●Managed the day to day operations of a retail banking center including: Compliance, security, and bank operations. Staff development (coaching/mentoring), hiring, and employee disciplinary actions.

●Set weekly and monthly commitments, to ensure general ledger growth in loans, deposits, and commercial accounts.

●Built strong personal and corporate customer relationships through branch sales and service.

EDUCATION

●Jones International University Doctorate of Business Administration (currently on leave) I have completed more than 20 credit hours at the doctorate level.

●University of Rio Grande Certification/Licensure to teach Workforce Readiness

●Kaplan University M.S. Higher Education

●Kaplan University B.S Business Management Summa Cum Laude

●Ohio University-Zanesville Associate of Science Degree in Social Science

●Zanesville High School High School Diploma

●Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) Certification

●State of Ohio Department of Education~Business Education

●State of Ohio Department of Education-CTE Business & Technology

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