MY BACKGROUND

I have a diverse background in management, business, banking and information technology.  I have been an administrator with the College in different positions primarily with the College of Business and the former College of Technology and Management. I started with St. Petersburg Junior College back in 1998 teaching computer application software courses, HTML, website design and E-commerce design.

Over the years, I have run several of my own companies and have many years of experience in business management, technical operations and financial operations management. I have over 50 years of management and leadership experience in these industries managing groups from a low of 10 to about 150 employees.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• College administrator and instructor  - since 1998 (25+ years)
• President and owner of LLC company in business consulting - since 1998  (25+ years)
• General, educational and technical manager for a small business software development company - (7 years)
• Corporate banking operations officer and manager - (15 years)
• Manager of Car Rental and Leasing Company (family owned) (10 years)

EDUCATION

I believe that education and knowledge are the keys to prosperity, accomplishment and personal peace.  Ongoing self-improvement and education create the building blocks for future endeavors and future jobs.  Learning through formal education, experience, self-education and personal reflection can be your guide to your future goals.  Over the years I have acquired a number of degrees, diplomas and certifications from a variety of different types of schools in different states, am an alum of SPC as well as other Florida school programs.  The degrees, diplomas and certifications listed below pertain to management and business.  I also hold several graduate degrees in Philosophy, Religion and Information Systems.

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT DISCIPLINE DEGREES

• Master of Science in Organizational Management - Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Development - The Academic Chair Academy

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management - St. Petersburg College
• Associate of Science In Internet Technology & Website Design - St. Petersburg College
• Associate of the Arts in Business and Banking - St. Petersburg College
• Diplomas in General Banking and Finance - American Institute of Banking
• Diploma in Accounting and Office Management - Pinellas Technical College

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

• Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
• Quality Matters Course Design and Reviewer Certified
• Master Certified Internet Website Designer
• Certified E-commerce and Certified Site Designer
• Certified Internetworking Specialist
• Certified Internet Webmaster Instructor
• AutoCAD Professional
• AutoCAD 2D & 3D Imaging