About Me

My 
Story

Here is a summary of my experience and credentials i
 

NCSU-Poole School of Management               Raleigh, NC
Instructor – MBA 590 Emotional Intelligence (EI) and The Art of Creating Organizational Culture (ACOC)

Teach MBA students skill sets in creating both the personal and professional relationships they need to further their careers. EI focuses on the 4 domains of emotional intelligence while ACOC focuses on how to create an overall culture that employees feel brings out their best in the work place . 

   Duke University                                          Durham, NC

Robertson Scholars Leadership Program

Lead first-year Robertson Scholars through a self-development workshop. Students are given a personality assessment (MBTI) and then engage in a hands-on experiential learning activity to explore how their personality preferences express themselves in a group setting. 

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools  and Fairfax County Public Schools                        Chapel Hill, NC

• Interfaced with parents, teachers, administrators, colleges, and the community to provide maximum educational opportunities for all students.

• Coordinated college searches, conferences, and educational seminars for students and parents.

• Frequently spoke at events on how to write a college essay, obtain college recommendations, and get into college.

• Counseled students on personal and academic issues.

George Mason University                                       

Adjunct Faculty

• Taught freshman leadership classes 

• Provided a guided transition for students to address their personal and academic adjustment concerns.

Academic Initiatives Coordinator

• Developed, designed and integrated academic achievement programs into the residence halls.

• Led workshops on various academic improvement topics. 

• Coordinated student achievement recognition luncheon.

• Organized campus wide tutoring programs and midterm/final exam review sessions.

Graduate Resident Assistant

• Lived on campus.

• Led staff meetings on residents' concerns. 

• Managed Resident Advisors.

• Negotiated roommate conflicts, addressed resident concerns and built team oriented culture..

Investment Counsel Association of America                Washington, DC

Associate Director

• Recruited new members through organized dinners, mailings and meetings. 

• Coordinated all activities including guest list, invitations, hotel accommodations, speakers, vendors and activities for annual meeting. 

• Responsible for the association finances, technology and member database.

Conus Communications                                         Washington, DC

Human Resources Generalist 

• Managed organization operating budget.

• Supervised staff recruitment and hiring practices.

• Oversaw corporate employee programs and initiatives.

EDUCATION

May  2006       Duke University                                            Durham, NC

                        Certificate in Human Resources

May 1999 George Mason University Fairfax, VA

Master of Education

• Specialization in Counseling and Development in Secondary and Higher Education

August 1991 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Bachelor of Art, Anthropology.

Completed IPEC training and earned the Energy Leadership Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) and Professional Coach designations

Received the International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach  designation 

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Hosted of Answer the Call podcast  and The Art of Potential Radio Show and blog on WCHL from 

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