President

Results-oriented professional with demonstrated record of accomplishments. Proven leader with commitment to excellence. Develops opportunities to be high-level achiever through professional competence, self-initiative, and innovative thinking.

Background Summary

• 38 year career incorporating education, healthcare, sales, and small business management
• Served as grant director of regional educational consortium
• Served as regulatory inspector/analyst for state health professions department
• Proven skills in grant management, budgeting, and purchasing
• Computer skills in Windows applications, including MS Office and QuickBooks Pro

Professional Experience

EVE, INC., Danville, VA 1999 - Present
President February 2006 - Present
Direct daily company operations, including financial, legal, and contractual. Oversee accounting of job costs, company revenue, expenditures, etc. Work with subcontractors to maintain excellent business relationships, including timely payments and up-to-date tax records. Maintain business certifications by providing up-to-date documentation, reports, etc. Handle other business matters, as needed.

Heritage Realty of Danville, Inc., Danville, VA 1999 - 2002
Prudential Manasco Realty, Danville, VA 2002 - Present
REALTOR® / Associate Broker
Serve as real estate agent to represent sellers and buyers in residential, multifamily housing, and commercial sales. Worked for real estate broker with special expertise in historic architecture as well as property sales representing mostly upper brackets homes. Served as chairperson of Membership Committee and member of MLS and Grievance Committees for Dan River Region Association of Realtors.

Danville Community College, Danville, VA 1999 - 2001
Director, Southern Piedmont Tech Prep Consortium (Part-Time)
Directed the Tech Prep grant activities for the secondary/postsecondary educational partners in the Consortium (three public school districts; one community college). Worked collaboratively with the Steering Committee to plan and implement Tech Prep grant initiatives and articulated educational programs. Interfaced with business/industry to establish strong linkages with education to ensure that students and graduates are technologically prepared for the 21st century workforce. Prepared and submitted local and state reports, as required by grant regulations.

Virginia Department of Health Professions, Richmond, VA 1995 - 1999
Assistant Executive Director, Virginia Board of Nursing
Directed the approval process of nursing education programs in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia statutes and regulations. Managed the licensing examination program for first-time/repeat applicants and nurses educated in foreign countries for L.P.N. and R. N. licensure. Managed the approval process of protocols for adult immunization programs in the state. Responded to telephone and written inquiries from licensees, consumers, administrators, attorneys, and other licensed/registered health professionals regarding legal scope of nursing practice.

Richmond Technical Center, Richmond, VA 1988 - 1994
Director, School of Practical Nursing and Instructional Specialist
Directed program operations for health occupations education programs, including practical nursing. Designed an innovative, challenging nursing curriculum. Developed program policies and operational guidelines for administrative manual. Directed marketing and public relations activities to recruit students and promote the program in the community. Served as official link with state and national accreditation agencies and the Virginia Board of Nursing. Enhanced collaborative relationships with industry and community leaders to insure workplace relevance.

Nu-Way, Inc., Mechanicsville, VA 1984 - 1988
Executive Vice President for General Contractor
Responsible for all legal and contractual issues, personnel policies and benefits. Participated in project management of commercial building projects, including preparation of contracts, change orders, purchase orders, submittals, and payment requests. Assisted with construction sales and marketing.

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 1972 - 1984
Assistant Professor, Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing (Tenured 1982)
Responsible for classroom/clinical teaching of undergraduate nursing students. Clinical practice and supervision in a tertiary medical center setting in acute and primary care service areas.

North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC 1970 - 1972
R.N. Staff/Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical and Pediatrics Services
Provided nursing care to medical-surgical and pediatric patients with diverse acute and chronic health problems. Served as charge nurse, including administration of medications. Employed while enrolled in UNC-CH School of Nursing in the masters program.

Education and Professional

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1970

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Science in Nursing, 1973