Carolyn Davis, Ed.D
Richmond,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented workforce and career development leader dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with internal and external constituents to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities. Over 20 years of experience in workforce development involving private industry, higher education, non-profit, and government delivering career development, career transition, and employment services to a diverse population of adults, students, alumni, and community constituents. Progressive administrative experience inclusive of program development, formula budgeting, policy-making, and interpreting legislative mandates. Advanced proficiency as a leader who also has experience motivating people, developing innovative conferences, and designing professional development training. Qualifications also include a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and a Master's in Public Administration. Both degrees required a robust understanding of Administrative Law, with the doctorate focusing on Education Law. A proven record of forging lasting relationships and building successful collaborations with both internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Career Services & Preprofessional Program
Alcorn State University Lorman
Lorman, Mississippi
11.2020 - Current
- Forged lasting relationships with over 3,000 corporations to assure students' job placement in jobs and internships
- Optimized over 3,000 student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Creates and directs goals as they align with university's vision, mission, and goals
- Designs and evaluates workforce, career, and counseling strategies
- Develops partnerships and forges collaborations with deans, faculty, staff, students and corporations
- Navigated implementation of university becoming first HBCU Registered Apprenticeship Program in Mississippi to include Deans of five programs
- Serves as a member of Quality Enhancement Program Committee and Strategic Planning Advisory Team
- Acquired a $60,000 Grant from Grow with Google and Thurgood Marshall College Fund to incorporate technology into career development for students
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Educated students on job duties, complete compensation packages and pathways to career advancement.
- Identified entry-level job openings for students and graduates through phone calls, written correspondence and personal networking.
Adjunct Professor
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas
08.2009 - 10.2020
- Created experiential learning environment that infused students learning style, personality, interests, and values
- Taught over 500 students how to develop career goals and make career decisions.
- Implemented learning strategies and discussions that encompasses a diverse student-centered environment to yield successful student outcomes that supported retention and completion
- Infused technology to manage classroom and online learning proficiencies through traditional and hybrid settings
- Advised and collaborated with students on soft-skills, goals, and career options
- Managed learning proficiencies through traditional and a hybrid setting
- Advised and collaborated with students on course and career selections
- Utilized various learning management systems to deliver teaching and learning
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Manager, Center for College to Careers
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas
07.2007 - 10.2020
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Developed career and employment strategies for specific workforce programs
- Collaborated with Deans of Workforce Programs to create and expand advisory council
- Forged lasting relationships with employers and corporations to assure students' job placement
- Provided leadership and oversight for Career Advisement, Counseling, Career and Transfer Services, Internship and Job Placement, Student Activities, and New Student Orientation to over 25,000 students
- Supervised professional staff's training and delivery of advanced career and workforce development services at multiple campuses covering two counties and four school districts (urban and suburban diverse student groups)
- Served as member of Dean of Students Disciplinary Hearing Team
- Increased district awareness of and achievement of career development certifications
- Successfully provides advanced-level career coaching and career pathway identification
- Utilized formula budgeting to manage personnel, equipment, services, technology, and professional development needs
- Developed experiential learning, internships, cooperative education, and job shadowing experiences for a diverse student population
- Managed multiple Customer Services Management Systems (CSM)
- Selected and administered valid career assessment instruments to assist students with identifying career pathway
- Designed and implemented career and employment readiness workshops, programs and individual training for traditional and non-traditional students
- Avidly coached, trained, and supervised staff, students, and stakeholder to affect service delivery
- Identified professional development opportunities and professional organizations in support of staff growth—specifically those that leverage advantages to students
- Used decision-making skills to select, hire, and manage staff's performance evaluation
- Navigated PeopleSoft Management System to regulate personal records, training, various requests, staff payroll/activities, and student files, for College-to-Careers (Continued)
- Collaborated with Advisors, Counselors, Student Success Coaches, Financial Aid and Student Life to provide wrap around services to students and potential students
- Worked closely with Dual Credit Coordinator to provide college and career readiness planning and advising to high schools
- Partnered with Deans and faculty to align annual goals and objectives to support students' internship, transfer or employment
- Oversaw Career Ambassador Network (Student Ambassador Program)
- Identified and acquires technology, software, assessment tools, and other resources supportive of students' ability to compete in global job market
- Researched and cultivated partnerships with national, regional, local businesses and organizations
- Surveyed students, employers, faculty, and staff to determine effectiveness of programs and initiatives in serving and meeting their needs
- Led development and maintenance of Virtual Career Center and student career database
- Forged partnership with Alumni Services to provide on-going Career Advising Services for graduates and hosting District-wide Career Fair
- Preemptive in developing and coordinating college-based and community inclusive activities (i.e., New Student Orientation, International Festivals, National Career Development Week, Career and Employment Fairs, and United Nations Day Celebrations)
- Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Compiled data highlighting key metrics to report information, determine trends and identify methods for improving store results.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Business Manager
SAJ Enterprises, Incorporated
Los Angeles, CA
04.2005 - 05.2007
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Oversaw office operations for organization by processing vital documentation, obtaining insurance verification and authorization for services.
- Implemented automation strategies for office operations, correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
- Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
Senior Employer Representative
Marriott Foundation Bridges School-to-Work
Los Angeles, California
02.2004 - 04.2005
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
- Developed partnerships with local colleges and corporations.
- Documented all communication with applicants and inputted information into system using specialized software.
- Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
- Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
- Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain processes.
- Matched clients' skills and interest to employer's needs.
Program Director
Institute For Careers And Leadership Development
Houston, Texas
08.1998 - 01.2004
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
College Coordinator
Bechtel Engineering Corporation
Houston, Texas
04.1997 - 08.1998
- Developed and implemented college recruiting training and orientation
- Increased college recruitment by 75%
- Improved division budget through departmental collaborations
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TexasMaster of Public Administration -
University of South Alabama Mobile
Mobile, AlabamaBachelor of Arts - Sociology
Wiley College
Marshall, TexasSkills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Microsoft Office
- Goal Setting and Performance Evaluation
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Technical Report Writer
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Collaboration and Team Building
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-motivated professional
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Active Listening
- MS Office
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with the Department of Labor to designate Alcorn as a Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Successfully developed and implemented Guided Pathways Model and Training for Academic Advisors and Counselors.
- Created the initial Career Services Transformation Plans to include training, process map, job descriptions and salary structure.
- Constructed and coordinated the Work-study to Career strategic plan. Developed and implemented New Student Orientation Module for Career Services.
- Created the college's first legally reviewed Internship Guidelines and Career Services Procedural Manual.
- Increased on-campus recruitment by 60%; expanded career fairs, internships, and job readiness workshop offerings by 80%.
- Grew departmental revenue by 77% annually to fund job fairs, staff with certifications, professional development and memberships; enlarged community collaborations by 73%.
- As a recruiting initiative, developed and implemented a College, Career, and Empowerment Summit (for middle school, high school and college age individuals)
- Established "Operation College Grad Program” that included Houston Community College graduates from across the district
- Successfully developed and implemented the college's first online Virtual Career Center
- Program evaluations indicators (an average of 4.8 out of 5) confirmed excellence in meeting objectives and deliverance of unparalleled results.
Certification
Certified Career Services Provider; Canvas Online Teaching; Career Development Facilitator Instructor; Certified Career Advisor; Global Career Development Facilitator.
Affiliations
- National Workforce Development Association
- National Career Development Association
- National Association of Colleges and Employers
Additional Information
Taleo Human Resource Management System (2016); Career Coach (2017); Kuder Assessment System (2016); TypeFocus Assessment System (2014; 2021); National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification (2016); Incident Command System (ICS) Certification (2016); Diversity and Inclusion (2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016); Houston Community College Leadership Training (2008); Ryan White Capacity Building Grant Writing and Administration Training (2000); Website planning and management; Microsoft Office Suite: Online Webinar Systems (Go-to-Meetings, Webex, Zoom)
Work Availability
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Quote
“Until we understand the difference between the roles we fill, who we are, and how we fit into the global puzzle, we continue to allow the world to define us by their roles and their standards…”
Dr. Carolyn Davis
Timeline
Director Career Services & Preprofessional Program
Alcorn State University Lorman
11.2020 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Houston Community College
08.2009 - 10.2020
Manager, Center for College to Careers
Houston Community College
07.2007 - 10.2020
Business Manager
SAJ Enterprises, Incorporated
04.2005 - 05.2007
Senior Employer Representative
Marriott Foundation Bridges School-to-Work
02.2004 - 04.2005
Program Director
Institute For Careers And Leadership Development
08.1998 - 01.2004
College Coordinator
Bechtel Engineering Corporation
04.1997 - 08.1998
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
Sam Houston State University
Master of Public Administration -
University of South Alabama Mobile
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Wiley College
Certified Career Services Provider; Canvas Online Teaching; Career Development Facilitator Instructor; Certified Career Advisor; Global Career Development Facilitator.
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