August 2022-Present
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Department of Political Science and Public Affairs
Savannah State University
Savannah, Ga.
Teach classes in the Master of Public Administration program in the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs and other departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences as needed. Classes taught include American Public Policy, Public Sector Budgeting and Finance, Information Resource Management, Grant Writing, and Arts Administration.
January 2012-August 2022
Adjunct Professor
Department of Public Administration
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Ga.
Design and teach courses in the Organizational Leadership and Master of Public Administration programs, including E-Government, Information Management, Introduction to Public Administration, Introduction to Web Administration and Strategy for Organization Leaders, Advanced Web Administration and Strategy for Leaders, and Web Programming: Content Management and Strategy (Dual-listed course in the Master of Public Administration and Master of Library and Information Sciences programs).
March 2022-August 2022
Management Consultant (Contractor)
Savannah Development and Renewal Authority
Savannah, Ga.
Directed the authority’s management functions as required, including initiating the recruitment of an executive director and support staff, planning needs assessment of focus corridors, facilitating the establishment of policies and procedures for authority operations, and assisting in the establishment of an SDRA Technical Advisory Committee.
October 2019-February 2022
Safety Education Programs Manager
Georgia Bikes
Savannah, Ga.
Directed Georgia Bikes’ bicycle safety educational programs. Managed the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant, with an emphasis on coordination of youth and adult bicycle events, training law enforcement officers, distribution of bicycle safety and education materials, and assisting with activities that support the growth and development of local bicycle advocacy and safety organizations in Georgia.
September 2019-April 2020
Marketing Communications Manager (Consultant)
Jekyll Island Authority
Jekyll Island, Ga.
Managed public and media relations for the Jekyll Island Authority, a self-supporting state agency responsible for the overall management and stewardship of Jekyll Island.
February 2019-September 2019
Marketing Communications Manager
Jekyll Island Authority
Jekyll Island, Ga.
Manage public relations and social media strategies and tactics for the Jekyll Island Authority, a self-supporting state agency responsible for the overall management and stewardship of Jekyll Island.
April 2013-February 2019
Executive Director
Bike Walk Savannah
Savannah, Ga.
Directed the operation of a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization. Key areas of responsibility included strategic planning and programming, financial management, public and governmental relations, membership development, grant writing, website and social media, communications, and developing and producing bicycle education programs. Supervised one part-time staff member.
April 2012-April 2013
Web Content/Social Media Manager
Valdosta State University Valdosta, Ga.
Coordinated the work of departmental content managers in preparing information about educational programs and departmental procedures for publication on the university website. Oversaw all communications and marketing aspects of the university website. Designed and produced social media and multi-platform marketing to increase active engagement with prospective and current students, donors, alumni, faculty, staff, board members, and the community. Developed and implemented social media and web content standards. Provided consultation on social media and web content strategy to university departments and student organizations. Led team of designers and developers.
October 2000-September 2011
Director of Student Media
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, Ga.
Developed and directed department that includes District and The Connector (student newspapers), SCAD Radio and SCAD Atlanta Radio (Internet radio stations), SCAN and District Quarterly (print magazines) and the college’s chapter of the Society for Collegiate Journalists.
Supervised one administrative and three professional staff members. Ensured that all student media products maximized educational opportunities for students and served as excellent preparation for careers in print and electronic media. Planned and produced external and internal communications initiatives for the college.
March 1999-September 2000
Student Media Adviser Georgia State University
Atlanta, Ga.
Advised the Signal (student newspaper), The GSU Review (literary magazine), Rampway (internet media group), GSTV (television station) and WRAS- FM (radio station). Served as project manager and editor for the Georgia State University student handbook, campus directory, and other publications.
July 1996-February 1999
Executive Editor
The Georgia Guardian Newspaper
Savannah, Ga.
Directed efforts of editors, staff and freelance writers, photographers, graphic designers, advertising account executives, and circulation personnel for a weekly community newspaper. Coordinated editing, approved all issue plans and delegated story assignments. Directed office operation. Carried out public relations and marketing efforts. Wrote weekly opinion column and other articles. Advised SCAD student newspaper. Supervised two administrative and 11 professional staff members.
August 1994-July 1996
Director of Student Activities
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, Ga.
Advised United Student Forum and Student Activities Council. Oversaw advisement of more than 40 student organizations. Developed institutional policies for student organizations and facilitated the establishment of new organizations. Performed leadership roles in commencement, new student orientation and other campus-wide events. Supervised one administrative and one professional staff member.
August 1993-August 1994
Assistant Director of Student Activities
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, Ga.
Advised Student Activities Council and oversaw all entertainment programs on campus including concerts, film screenings and special events. Edited student handbook. Assisted in advising United Student Forum. Edited student services newsletter. Assisted with graduation, orientation and other campus-wide events.