Education

Master of Social Work

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Currently Enrolled | Expected Graduation 2026

Master of Science, Management and Leadership

Western Governors University

July 2024

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Western Governors University

October 2021

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

August 2014

Professional Experience

Graduate Assistant, Opioid Settlement Strategic Planning Project

UNC Pembroke

Present

  • Research Support: Help develop and implement data collection tools (e.g., surveys, focus group protocols) to gather community input.
  • Data Collection and Analysis: Participate in organizing and conducting focus groups, distributing surveys, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Community Engagement: Support outreach efforts to ensure diverse and inclusive participation from community members.
  • Project Coordination: Assist with project logistics and coordination with community partners.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Contribute to drafting progress reports and data summaries.
  • Administrative Support: Maintain accurate records and track participant incentives.

Volunteer

Changing Destinies Ministry

January 2024-Present

  • Created a Custom CRM software system with mobile and desktop accessibility.
  • Developed church mapping feature with Google Maps integration.
  • Compiled comprehensive local church database for donation outreach.

IT Specialist

Southern Software Inc

March 2015-March 2023

  • Managed software updates for over 200 Public Safety Agencies and Towns.
  • Installed and configured software suites across various client platforms.
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for data-sharing network.
  • Trained new employees and established standard operating procedures.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client configurations and update procedures.
  • Ensured high customer satisfaction through prompt service ticket resolution.