Lonette Mims

• Launch Workforce Continuing Education/ Non Degree programs that address emerging trends and market demands, ensuring continued relevance for graduates entering the workforce.
• Provides leadership, management, and assistance to all staff with administrative and program development responsibilities in the areas of Correction Education, Hospitality, Small Business Center, Entrepreneurship Initiatives and WCE Financial Services and Student Support
• Recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates the performance of directors, department heads, and administrative staff
• Coordinates assigned activities with Department Directors and Coordinators
• Directs the development and administration of the division budget as appropriate
• Directs the development and administration of the division budget as appropriate
• Serves on the relevant committees pertaining to the activities of assigned areas
• Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
• Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
• Served as an advocate for departmental needs by effectively communicating with upper-level administration, securing resources necessary for continuous growth and improvement.
• Directs the development and administration of the division budget as appropriate
• Chief Campus Officer – Western Wake Campus (30%) Provides oversight of Western Wake campus operations and ensures that services are integrated
  *Provides leadership for enhancing the visibility, enrollment and FTE growth, and resources of the Western Wake Campus
  *Facilitates communication and collaboration among all campus constituencies, to include Curriculum Education Services, Workforce Continuing Education, Student Services, Business Services, Library Services, Western Wake lease holder, and the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship (sub-lessee)
  *Assumes localized, auxiliary supervision for key campus positions in collaboration with appropriate centralized deans, provosts and vice presidents. Examples include: Curriculum Education Services AVPs and Deans, Student Services Liaison, SWC Provost, RTP Provost, and Campus IT Officer
  *Provides rapid response in situations that require immediate local attention and report incidents to appropriate members of central chains of command
  *Facilitates enrollment management in collaboration with appropriate deans and vice presidents: (1) Manages distribution of resources among all service areas and optimizes use of campus facilities, and (2) Reviews programming of existing resources on an ongoing basis and redistributes allocations based upon performance

▪ Provide leadership, management, and direction to Correction Coordinators, faculty, and staff

▪ Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external partners

▪ Coordinate with the Department of Public Safety Correctional facility personnel for appropriate programming needs for respective sites

▪ Ensure adequate instruction and faculty all DPS sites

▪ Manage grant programs for the department as they become available

▪ Collaborate with DPS personnel on Prison Education Programs(PEP) and jointly agree on course offerings in accordance with DPS budgets

▪ Collaborate and develop a strong relationship with the NC DPS and other Criminal Justice Agencies

▪ Encourage growth and diversity of course offerings in order to foster inmate student interest

▪ Perform needs assessments and develop Workforce Continuing Education classes in collaboration with DPS personnel and workforce demand

▪ Conduct annual performance appraisals for all direct reports

▪ Encourage professional development for all employees through the promotion of internal and external opportunities

▪ Monitor budget for equipment and technological needs for service area

▪ Submit reports in accordance with College requirements and deadlines

▪ Perform other job-related duties as assigned in support of the College's goals and core values

• Managed Day Reporting Center for high risk offenders to receive educational and vocational training
• Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
• Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among staff, vendors and offenders from various backgrounds.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing conflict and directed individuals accordingly
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

• Mentored high risk probationers in accordance with Court orders. Performed risk assessment tools, and supervision techniques.
• Promoted successful reentry by connecting offenders with appropriate resources such as housing, employment, and substance abuse treatment services.
• Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures by providing input based on professional experience and knowledge of industry best practices.
• Conducted preliminary interviews for U.S. Parole Commission.

• Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining detailed documentation of offender progress, violations, and actions taken.
• Evaluated success of supervision strategies through regular progress reviews and adjusted approaches as needed for optimal outcomes.
• Facilitated positive change among offenders by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques during interactions.
• Mentored new probation officers by sharing expertise in caseload management, risk assessment tools, and supervision techniques.