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ROYCE JAMES GAY

ROYCE JAMES GAY

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Successful at program development and community outreach, bringing expertise in leadership and workforce development. Skilled in public speaking and cultural representation with a focus on strategic planning. Experienced in cross-cultural communication, fostering relationships and mentoring future leaders.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Spiritual Leader

Lakota Nation
01.2002 - Current
  • Lead ceremonial practices and cultural education programs serving diverse Indigenous communities.
  • Invited speaker before the U.S. Presidential Cabinet on sovereignty, preservation, and wellness.
  • Mentored Indigenous youth, fostering intergenerational healing and leadership development.

Operations Assistant

Western Buffalo Company
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Coordinated logistics and distribution of buffalo meat, integrating Lakota ecological values.
  • Streamlined team operations, improving efficiency and sustainability practices.

Team Member

Outback Steakhouse
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Supported kitchen operations and trained new staff while completing higher education.

Education

Master of Science - Native American Leadership

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management & Business

National American University
01.2015

Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration

Ultimate Medical Academy
01.2013

Skills

  • Leadership & Workforce Development
  • Program Development & Community Outreach
  • Strategic Planning & Data Analysis
  • Tribal Administration & Advocacy
  • Public Speaking & Cultural Representation
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Fundraising
  • Media relations
  • Data interpretation
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership development

Languages

Lakota
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Operations Assistant

Western Buffalo Company
01.2009 - 01.2012

Team Member

Outback Steakhouse
01.2005 - 01.2012

Spiritual Leader

Lakota Nation
01.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management & Business

National American University

Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration

Ultimate Medical Academy

Master of Science - Native American Leadership

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
ROYCE JAMES GAY