Executive CTE Workforce Development Leader, MBA

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PATRICE ARTIS, MBA

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Dynamic executive leader with extensive experience in Career and Technical Education, workforce development, technology operations, program administration, compliance, business ownership, and organizational leadership. Proven ability to lead district-level initiatives, manage CTE programs, coordinate work-based learning, build industry partnerships, support licensure and accountability requirements, and align instructional programs with workforce needs. Known for strategic planning, problem-solving, relationship building, and delivering measurable improvements across education, business, and technology environments.

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Executive Leadership Career & Technical

Education

Workforce Development Work-Based Learning

Program Administration Strategic Planning Compliance & Accountability

Budget Oversight

Stakeholder Engagement Business & Industry

Partnerships

Training & Professional

Development

Technology Integration

Operations Management Data Analysis & Reporting Customer Relations Project Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Career & Technical Education Director / Work-Based Learning Coordinator Coahoma County School District Clarksdale, MS July 2023 - Present

• Provide district-level leadership for Career and Technical Education programs, workforce development initiatives, and career readiness programming.

• Coordinate Work-Based Learning placements, student schedules, employer communication, supervisor evaluations, student portfolios, and accountability documentation.

• Oversee program compliance, state reporting, budget-related documentation, teacher licensure support, advisory committee planning, and CTE program monitoring.

• Build and maintain partnerships with business, industry, community organizations, postsecondary partners, and workforce stakeholders.

• Lead professional development and support instructors with PULSE, AET, industry certification preparation, student organizations, classroom management, and instructional expectations.

• Prepare and organize district CTE events, advisory meetings, career exploration activities, program visits, field trips, and student recognition ceremonies.

• Support strategic program planning, program conversion requests, inventory review, audit preparation, and documentation for state and district records.

Owner & Creative Director

Quenic, LLC Clarksdale, MS October 2018 - Present

• Founded and manage a custom design, apparel, DTF printing, laser engraving, obituary printing, flyer, backdrop, and branding business.

• Lead daily business operations including client relations, sales, marketing, production, order fulfillment, vendor coordination, pricing, and customer service.

• Design and produce customized products for schools, churches, businesses, family events, community organizations, and individual customers.

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• Manage project timelines, supply ordering, quality control, branding concepts, payment tracking, and client communication from concept to delivery.

• Developed a recognizable local brand through creativity, consistent service, and strong customer relationships. Coding, Programming & Information Technology Instructor K-12 Education / Career & Technical Education 2017 - 2023

• Taught Cyber Foundations, Information Technology, coding, programming, and career readiness content to secondary students.

• Developed technology-based lessons aligned to instructional standards, student performance goals, and workforce readiness expectations.

• Prepared students for industry certifications, digital literacy, employability skills, technical problem-solving, and technology career pathways.

• Integrated classroom technology, online learning platforms, project-based assignments, and real-world career scenarios into daily instruction.

• Maintained student documentation, lesson plans, grades, assessments, communication records, and compliance-related instructional files.

Technology Coordinator

Coahoma Agricultural High School July 2009 - June 2017

• Managed school technology systems, equipment, software, troubleshooting, infrastructure support, and staff technology needs.

• Provided help desk support for administrators, teachers, staff, and students across hardware, software, network, printer, and classroom technology issues.

• Coordinated technology implementation, inventory management, device maintenance, system updates, documentation, and user support procedures.

• Trained staff on technology tools, productivity software, classroom systems, digital communication, and effective technology integration.

• Supported operational continuity by resolving technical issues, documenting recurring problems, and assisting with technology planning.

Bookkeeping & Personnel Manager

Walmart Stores, Inc. November 2004 - December 2009

• Managed bookkeeping, personnel support, payroll-related documentation, scheduling, employee records, and front-end administrative processes.

• Supported hiring, onboarding, training, associate communication, personnel files, compliance requirements, and employee relations functions.

• Assisted with financial tracking, cash office procedures, reporting accuracy, customer service operations, and daily store administration.

• Balanced competing operational priorities while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and adherence to company policies. SELECTED LEADERSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Expanded and supported workforce development opportunities through business engagement, advisory partnerships, and student placement coordination.

• Strengthened CTE documentation, compliance awareness, audit preparation, program records, and communication processes across multiple programs.

• Led CTE events and career exploration opportunities connecting students with real-world career pathways, industry expectations, and postsecondary options.

• Built a small business brand while managing production, customer relations, marketing, budgeting, and service delivery independently.

• Provided technology leadership and training that improved staff support, troubleshooting response, and technology use in school operations.

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EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership - Union University Associate Degree - Coahoma Community College

Additional Undergraduate Studies - Mississippi State University CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Mississippi Educator License ICT Level III Career & Technical Education Leadership Workforce Development Technology Leadership Program Administration Microsoft Office / Productivity Technology Experience CompTIA / Technical Support Experience

EXECUTIVE VALUE STATEMENT

A strategic, service-oriented leader who combines education leadership, business ownership, workforce development, and technology expertise to improve systems, support people, strengthen partnerships, and produce high-quality outcomes.

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