I am a well versed professional in academia with an extensive background in cooperative extension, higher education, adult education, instructional technology, youth development and oratorical rhetoric. In addition, I am devoted to the tenets of life long learning and enhancement through education, experiential learning opportunities, and knowledge based application. I am also knowledgeable in implementing grant funded programming, adhering to specific federal guidelines/regulations, and administering workforce development initiatives. My expertise include a plethora of experience in extending excellent customer service, conducting workshops/seminars, event coordination & planning, qualitative research, strategic planning, program implementation, curriculum development, and teaching at the university level. My professional and academic background has afforded me the opportunity to work collaboratively with county commissioners, community leaders, key stakeholders, principals, counselors, teachers, professors, administrators, parents and students. As an accomplished administrator, facilitator, and coordinator with almost a decade of operational and leadership experience in challenging, goal-oriented environments, I am prepared to both meet and exceed professional expectations. From establishing and implementing visionary extension initiatives and strategies to driving teachers, students, and collaborative liaisons to achieve peak program performance levels, I excel at directing strategic enhancements to outperform designated objectives while communicating openly and productively with all staff and management teams. I am dedicated to using all the knowledge and opportunities I have acquired over the years to work in an environment that promotes civic education, provides opportunity for lifelong learning, and encourages community involvement.