Lori A. Davis Resume Online

Lori Davis 39858 CORONATION RD CANTON, MI 48188 Contact # 734.397.1139 Email: [email protected] Resume Professional Experience and Objectives: Seek upward Opportunity to become part of a progressive organization as a College Professor (On-Ground and Online), Executive Director-Level, General-Management or Counseling positions where I can use my 12plus years of Background Experience. I have expansive knowledge in Human Capital Development, Workforce Development, Strategy and Policy Development, Marketing and Education to create a value-added dimension for an organization. Professional Employment History 2008 – Current: Wayne County Community College District various Detroit, MI Campuses Professor As a member of the faculty with the college it is my responsibility to provide students with the skills necessary to successfully transition into a post secondary educational institution or the increasingly competitive work force through current courses taught. Marketing – Entrepreneurial Business Courses Duel Enrollment Program: WCCCD Partnering with DPS High Schools to assist students in meeting long term career goals. Working with students to successfully complete high school program leading to graduation and ultimately attending a two or four year college institution. Assistance in academics and life skills 2000 – 2007: CareerWorks, Inc., Highland Park, MI; Michigan Works Agency Jobs, Education, and Training (JET) Program Supervisor. Responsible for selecting and assigning staff along with ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion. Manage a staff of 15; provide employee performance evaluation and merit increase. Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees. Evaluated and verified employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques. Identified staff development and training needs and ensured that training is obtained. Maintained records, prepared reports, and composed correspondence relative to the work. Assigned, coordinated, and outlined the work methods of subordinate employees directly or through lower-level supervisors. Generated public and staff confidence, interest, and participation in departmental programs; motivated staff toward the accomplishment of program objectives; influences authorities to favorable actions regarding departmental operations. Assisted staff with No Child Left Behind after school initiative. Mentoring, tutoring and enriching short and long-term educational goals along with introduction to soft life skills.

1998 – 2000 : Curtis & Associates, Detroit, MI ; Career Counselor & Employability Facilitator. Implemented successful initiatives to increase performance, impacting contract benchmarks. Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to establish rapport with clients. Maintain program adherence to government requirements. Lead by example to coach underachieving staff members in customer communication and making the customer feel welcome and appreciated. Provide program feedback to executive director, board members, stakeholders and various funding sources. Developed interpersonal skills through frequent interactions with prominent community members and professionals. 1996 – 1998 : CareerWorks, Inc., Highland Park, MI; Employability & Life Skills Instructor. Highly effective instructor, presenter, program consultant and facilitator. Marked expertise in designing and presenting training programs. Self-motivated and lead by example and established a professional work environment based on respect. Coordinated workshops & seminars; organized details to ensure program objectives were implemented effectively. Initiate communication between client, Department of Human Services & extended network resources for program success and efficacy. Facilitated process to determine and develop employability and life skills in constituency. 1995 – 1996 : Ameritech Cellular & Paging, Lathrup Village, MI; Sales Representative. Initiated sales and service to customer base. Increased sales and service through proper facilitation of product knowledge and service information. Worked to meet quota and maintain customer satisfaction. Received an outstanding sales award for meeting and exceeding sales quota two-months in a row. Worked on continuous improvement strategies to foster improved customer service relations with team. EDUCATION University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI 2007 Master’s Degree Master’s of Business Administration University of Phoenix, Livonia, MI 2003 Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science in Business Management