Experienced director with a strong record in program leadership, partner coordination, and team management. Skilled in building community partnerships, improving operations, and guiding services that support youth, recreation, and public access.
Work History
Director
14 Years 3 Months
Gwinnett County Schools | 07.2012 - Current
Redirected expelled middle school students toward high school pathways to reinforce positive expectations for school staff.
Coordinated development of GED program in partnership with Gwinnett County Schools, Gwinnett County Probation, and Gwinnett Tech to expand credential options for expelled youth.
Directed district initiatives aligned with school improvement goals and compliance requirements.
Oversaw departmental budgets, resource allocation, and fiscal controls to support operational efficiency.
Led staff development programs, strengthening performance, consistency, and implementation quality.
Parks and Recreation Director
12 Years 11 Months
Gwinnett County Parks | 08.1999 - 07.2012
Developed seasonal programming aligned with community needs and county recreation priorities.
Directed recreation programs, special events, and facility operations across county parks.
Supervised recreation staff, assigned daily duties, and supported performance development.
Coordinated facility schedules, reservations, and public use policies for consistent service delivery.
Monitored program budgets, purchase requests, and inventory for operational accountability.
Collaborated with maintenance, athletics, and community partners to improve park programming.
Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-quality team of recreation professionals.
Promoted interest in recreational activities such as community outings, gardening and arts and crafts through consistent posts on social media platforms.
Purchased necessary equipment and sports materials to use for recreational activities.
State Farm Underwriter
7 Years 10 Months
State Farm | 09.1991 - 07.1999
Assessed coverage requests, loss histories, and supporting documents to support accurate premium decisions.
Evaluated insurance applications against underwriting guidelines to determine acceptable risk and policy eligibility.
Interpreted policy provisions and state regulations to maintain compliant underwriting practices.
Collaborated with agents to clarify submissions, resolve discrepancies, and expedite policy issuance.
Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
Made approval and denial recommendations by determining the accurate risk levels.
Reduced company losses by identifying potential risks and recommending appropriate mitigating measures.
Campus Recreation Supervisor
1 Year 6 Months
Mtsu University College | 02.1990 - 08.1991
Coordinated facility schedules, staffing assignments, and event coverage for intramural and recreation activities.
Supervised recreational programming, aligning daily operations with campus policies and student engagement goals.
Monitored activity areas to enforce risk management standards and maintain safe participant environments.
Trained student employees on equipment use, safety procedures, and customer service expectations.
Resolved participant concerns promptly, supporting positive user experience across recreation services.
Evaluated program performance and adjusted offerings to improve participation and operational efficiency.
Collaborated with campus partners to plan inclusive recreation events and strengthen student engagement.
Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
NFL Football Player
7 Months
National Football League Inc. | 07.1989 - 02.1990
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | 05-1990