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JAMES ARTHUR WILLIAMS

Curriculum Vitae

Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

University of Tennessee

1215 W. Cumberland Ave.

Knoxville, TN 37966-1911

EDUCATION

2012 PhD Hospitality Management

Iowa State University

Dissertation Topic: Hospitality Industry-Youth Sports Effect on undergraduate hospitality students’ leadership styles

2010 DM Management/Organizational Leadership

University of Phoenix

Dissertation Topic: The Role of Participation in Youth Sports and Managing Organization Change

2005 MS Administration

Central Michigan University

2003 BS Management/Computer Information Systems

Park University

CERTIFICATION

2011 CHE Certified Hospitality Educator

2013 CC Competent Communicator (Toastmaster’s International)

POSTIONS HELD

ACADEMIC

2014 – Present Assistant Professor

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management

• Teach hospitality management and legal services courses to prepare students for legal implications of unethical behaviors

• Employed a hybrid teaching philosophy, to inspire students to engage in learning outside of the structured classroom environment

2014 – Present President

UnmaskYTP LLC, Knoxville, TN

Leadership Consultation, Inspirational/Motivational talks, Educational Workshops

• Executed high school commencement speeches

• Served as the Keynote speaker for prisons, schools, colleges, corporations, and churches

• Devised workshops for students and middle and high school instructors

2012 – 2014 Assistant Professor

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management

• Reinvented leadership courses and human resource management courses

• Implemented short clips and actual cases to challenge students beyond regurgitation of course concepts

• Committed advisor in NSMH; raised $2,000 and increased enrollment by 30%

• Top 3 in teaching evaluations, ranging from 4.5 to 4.9 out of 5.0 ratings

OPERATIONAL

2011 – 2012 Front Desk-Shift Supervisor

Grandstay Residential Suites, Ames, IA

• Booked reservations and checked patrons while managing daily conflicts or issues within the hotel

• Folded laundry and maintained linen and towels needed to prep hotel rooms

• Monitored internal and external boundaries of the facility to ensure patrons’ safety

• Maintained chemical pool levels and balanced budget for each shift

2005. Department Supervisor

Stock Building Supply, Wilson, NC

• Increased production of interior doors by 45%

• Improved logistics of door jams and handles by restructuring the layout of raw materials

• Motivated 57 employees while managing 3 production lines

2005 - 2006 Professional Football Player (Two football seasons)

Raleigh Rebels/Arena Football, Raleigh, NC

• Broke team playoff record with a 30 yard touchdown run

2004 - 2006 Loans/Returns Specialist II

Branch Banking & Trust, Wilson, NC

• Reported and tracked fraudulent claims on million dollar accounts

• Contrived a call system that increased customer calls by 35%

1999 – 2003 Dental Hygienist/Infection Control Supervisor

United States Air Force, Holloman AFB, NM

• Trained airman on dental assisting procedures and infection control practices

• Won “Airman of the Year” and “Airman of the Quarter” out of 4,000 military members

COURSES TAUGHT:

|Course Title |Catalog # |Credit Hours |Average Number of Students|Number of Semesters Taught|Year Taught |

| | | |Per Semester | | |

|Professional Development |HRT 390 |3 |35 |3 |2015-Present |

|Legal Services |HRT 425 |3 |45 |6 |2015-Present |

|Human Resource Management |HRT/RCS 311 |3 |58 |5 |2014-Present |

|Human Resource Management |HM 422 |3 |60 |3 |2012-2014 |

|Foundations of Leadership |HRM 202 |3 |72 |4 |2012-2014 |

|Human Resource Management |AESHM 438 |3 |60 |3 |2010-2012 |

|Advanced Human Resource |AESHM 439 |3 |12 |1 |2012-2012 |

|Management | | | | | |

|Hospitality Law |HRI 315 |3 |55 |1 |2012-2012 |

|Critical Thinking |CRT 205 |3 |35 |10 |2008-2013 |

|Intro to University Studies|US 101 |3 |25 |6 |2008-2013 |

|Principles of Supervision |BUS 135 |3 |30 |1 |2009 |

|Computer Basics |CIS 113 |3 |10 |2 |2005 |

|Business Communications |BUS 2023 |3 |15 |3 |2009-2010 |

|Managerial Communications |BUS 3041 |3 |12 |1 |2010-2010 |

|Critical and Creative |HUM 111 |3 |26 |8 |2010-2013 |

|Thinking | | | | | |

|Introduction to the |HSM 1100 |3 |10 |3 |2010-2012 |

|Hospitality Industry | | | | | |

Research Interests

Leadership, human resource management, soft skills, emotional intelligence, transformational leadership, youth sports impact on leadership, mentoring, training, and succession planning.

Publications

Wang, M. Y., Kitterlin-Lynch, M. & Williams, J. (2017). Hospitality Cooperative Education: What are the

Benefits for Industry Partners? Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education (Revisions accepted)

Kitterlin, M., Williams, J. & Zheng, T. (2015). Winning the job placement competition:

Industry’s message, and academia’s response. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education, 27(3), 129-134. DOI: 10.1080/10963758.2015.1064318

Thomas, J., Zeng, E., Kitterlin, M., Chang S. H., & Williams, J. (2015). Bitcoin: Legal issues and

usage in the hospitality industry. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Cases 4(1).

Moll, L., Kitterlin, M., & Williams, J. (2013). Sex always sells? Stripping the façade surrounding vice

tourism in a recession. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 13(2), 113-122.

Williams, J., Brown, E., Bosselman, B., & Foucar-Szocki, R. (2013). Former team sports experiences:

Development of collaborative leadership skills for future hospitality managers. Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management 1(1), 1-9.

Williams, J., Bosselman, R., Hurst, J., & Tianshu, Z. (2013). Passive leadership is unlikely among hospitality

managers with high-level youth sport’s participation. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education, 25(1), 22-28.

Beverly, D., Williams, J., & Kitterlin, M. (2012). Leaders exhibiting high emotional intelligence are more

dedicated to their job performance. Open Journal of Leadership Studies 1(4), 37-41. DOI: 10.4236/ojl.2012.14006

Gray, E. & Williams, J. (2012). Retail managers: Laissez-faire is synonymous with unsuccessful conflict

management styles. Open Journal of Leadership Studies, 1(3), 13-16. DOI: 10.4236/ojl.2012.13003

Williams, J., Roberts, C., & Bosselman, R. (2011). Youth sports experiences and the emergence of

chameleon leadership. Journal of Leadership Studies, 5(3), 6-11.

Articles Under Review

Williams, J., Brown, E., Kitterlin, M., & Benjamin, S. Sports produce self-efficacy and

organizational socialization in hospitality leaders. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management.

Williams, J., Benjamin, S., Brown, E., Kitterlin, M., Schoffstall, D., & Zoman, M.D. Creating a positive and

productive work environment for tenured-track professors. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education. (Revisions)

Yaoyuneyong, G., Whaley, J., Butler, R., Williams, J., Jordan, K., & Hunt, L. (2016). Into the Deep-Mystery

Shopping and Casino-Hotel Services: A Mixed-Method Investigation. International Journal of Hospitality Management

Williams, J. Finding a voice-An Autoethnography of My Odyssey in hospitality academia. HBCU Journal of

Hospitality and Tourism.

Working Papers

Benjamin, S., Williams, J., & Maher, M. Mental Health of PhD Students.

Kim, S., Childs, M, & Williams, J. (2016). A breath of fresh air: The effects of a new outdoor-based training

intervention on a part-time frontline employees’work-related behaviors and attitudes. International Journal of Hospitality Management

Williams, J., Benjamin, S., Whaley, J., & Bedford, S. Students who choose Hospitality find Self-efficacy.

Mowatt, R., Williams, J., Hardee, M., Benjamin, S., Dillette, A., & Whaley, J. Racial components of AirBnB

experiences.

Williams, J., Benjamin, S., Doss, M., & Fairhurst, A. Women might be more effective leaders: The numbers

do not lie, targeted for Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research.

Williams, J., & Brown, E. Is sport’s participation linked to emotional intelligence? A driver of soft skills,

targeted for Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education.

Williams, J. Autry, C., & Nobles, R. CSR impact on customer conscious decision-making abilities

towards future business, targeted for JHTR.

Book Chapters

Williams, J. & Benjamin, S. (2016). Changes in Hospitality Consumer Needs and Wants. Routledge

Handbook of Hospitality Marketing. Taylor & Francis Group.

Foucar-Szocki II, R., Choi, D., & Williams, J. (2014). Attractions Management. In Brymer, R. (eds.)

Hospitality and Tourism: An Introduction to the Hospitality Industry edition. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Conference Presentations

Williams, J. (2017). Finding a Voice: An Autoethnography of My Odyssey in Hospitality Academia.

Presentation made at SECSA Federation. Miami, FL.

Williams, J. (2017). Clashing Cultures in Academia. Presentation made about Critical Race Theory and

disparate university cultures at the Black Issues Conference. University of Tennessee: Knoxville, TN.

Kim, S., Childs, M. & Williams, J. (2016). Outdoor-based experiential training: Testing its impact on

organizational attitudes for part-time frontline employees. Presented at The 2016 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Dallas, Texas, July 2015. Presentation is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process)

Williams, J., Fairhurst, A., & Doss, M. (2015). Women might be more effective leaders: The numbers do not

lie. Presented at The 2015 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Orlando, Florida, July 2015. Presentation is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process)

Williams, J., Kitterlin, M., Schoffstall, D., & Brown, E. (2015). Surviving the early years of academia:

Teaching, research, & politics. Presented at The 2015 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Orlando, Florida, July 2015. Presentation is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Schoffald, D., Williams, J., Brown, E., & Kitterlin, M. (2015). The balancing act between teaching and

research: Surviving the early years. Presented at The 2015 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Orlando, Florida, July 2015. Presentation is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process)

Williams, J., Whaley, J. & Lee, K. (2014). Creating a positive and productive work environment for tenure

track assistant professors. Presented at The 2014 Annual SECHRIE Summary Conference, Greenville, North Carolina, September 2014. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Lee, K., & Williams, J. (2014). Fast food restaurants and food deserts: A way to benefit all parties. Presented

at The 2014 Annual SECHRIE Summary Conference, Greenville, North Carolina, September 2014. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Whaley, J., & Williams, J. (2014). Exploring continuous quality improvement utilizing a mystery-shop

program: Presented at The 2014 Annual SECHRIE Summary Conference, Greenville, North Carolina, September 2014. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Williams, J., Brown, E., & Kitterlin, M. (2014). Team Sport Experiences Lead to the Development of

Transformational Leadership. Presented at The 2014 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, San Diego, California, July 2014. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Williams, J., & Brown, E. (2014). College intramural sports and professionals clubs: Soft skills needed in

today’s hospitality industry. Presented at The 2014 NENA Research and Professional Development Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 2014. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Williams, J., Brown, E., & Kitterlin, M. (2013). Enlisted veterans: An untapped source of student

enrollment? Presented at The 2013 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, July 2013. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Brown, E. & Williams, J. (2013). Impact of club or organization involvement on hospitality undergraduates.

Presented at The 2013 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, July 2013. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Meng, Li, Lu, Shan, Tianshu, Z., & Williams, J. (2012). An Investigation of Casino Social Impact using Data

Envelopment Analysis. Presented at The 2013 18th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Seattle, Washington, January 2013. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Williams, J. & Bosselman, R. (2012). High-youth sport’s participants do not yield ineffective leadership

styles. Presented at The 2012 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Providence, Rhode Island, July 2012. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Brown, E. & Williams, J. (2012). Professional appearance impact on the hiring process of hospitality

applicants. Presented at The 2012 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Providence, Rhode Island, July 2012. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Williams, J., Mayfield, K., & Bosselman, R. (2012). Early Age Athletics Effect on Undergraduate Hospitality

Students Leadership Styles. Presented at The 2012 17th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Auburn, Alabama, January 2012. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Williams, J., & Bosselman, R. (2012). Do Team Sports Participation Draws Similar Traits Needed for

Collaborative Leadership. Presented at The 2012 17th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Auburn, Alabama, January 2012. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Williams, J., Lu, S., Wang, X., & Tang, R. (2011). Training Programs Role in Improving Customer Service

Skills. Presented at The 2011 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Denver, Colorado, July 2011. Poster is accepted and published through the ICHRIE conference. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Gray, E., Williams, J., & Dunfee, C. (2011). Introduction of CLAP-Strategies and Tips for Online Doctoral

Learning Team Success. School of Advanced Studies Quarterly Poster Session: Memorable Moments in Doctoral Education, University of Phoenix.

Invited Scholarly Presentations

Williams, J. (2017). MLK Commission’s Teacher In-Service Program. Presentation about challenges

plaguing black students and at-risk students in poor communities at the MLK Leadership Educational Symposium. Knoxville, TN.

Williams, J. (2017). Faculty Spotlight. Presentation made about my research and journey to academia at the

13th Annual Graduate Student Research Colloquium. University of Tennessee: Knoxville, TN.

Williams, J. (2017). 13th Documentary Viewing and Discussing. Presentation made about the 13th

amendment, mass incarceration, and political correctness. University of Tennessee: Knoxville, TN.

Williams, J. (2016). Brothers United. Presentation made about leadership and effective soft skills in

today’s work environment. Tennessee State University: Nashville, TN.

Williams, J. (2016). Cultural Autobiography Panel. Presentation made in Urban Multicultural

undergraduate educators cohort. University of Tennessee: Knoxville, TN.

Williams, J. (2015). Racial Awareness Panel. Dr. Amos and Dr. Chonika education class to

teach on racial awareness and cultural sensitivity.

University of Tennessee: Knoxville, TN.

Williams, J. (2013). Research in Sport and Hospitality. Presentation made in KIN 655:

Research Techniques class of Masters students. James Madison University: Harrisonburg, VA.

Williams, J. (2013). Getting military veterans acclimated to the civilian sector through college support

programs. The President’s Office Seventh Annual Conference on Diversity (JMU), Harrisonburg, VA.

Williams, J. (2012). Sports Evoke Effectual Leadership Styles among Future Hospitality Managers. 6th

Annual GMAP Research Symposium. Ames, IA.

Williams, J., Roberts, C., & Bosselman, R. (2012). Youth Sports Make Managers Proponents to Change.

Presented at The 2012 17th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Auburn, Alabama, January 2012. (Blind Peer Review Process).

Williams, J. (2011). Youth Sports Impact on Undergraduate Hospitality Students Leadership Styles and

Traits. 5th Annual GMAP Research Symposium. Ames, IA.

Williams, J. (2011). Symposium Roundtable on Minority Graduate Student’s Research at Iowa State

University. 5th Annual GMAP Research Symposium, Ames, IA.

Grants and Fundings

Primary Investigator. (2015). Preparing hospitality students for leadership roles: Soft skills learned from

team sports involvement. University of Tennessee, Professional Development Awards Grant Program, $3,090.09, PI. (Not funded).

Primary Investigator. (2013). From thug to scholar. Kickstarter Funding, Social Media Crowd funding

Platform, $4,000, PI. (Funded)

Published Books/magazine articles

Williams, J. (2017). How to get abs like a bodybuilder but eat like a fat boy. Raleigh, NC:

Pendium Publishing.

Williams, J. (2016). From thug to scholar: An odyssey to unmask my true potential. Raleigh, NC:

Pendium Publishing.

Williams, J. (2016). From thug to scholar Workbook: An unmask toolkit to your individual greatness.

Raleigh, NC: Pendium Publishing.

Williams, J. (2016). From thug to scholar: An odyssey to unmask my true potential. Oklahoma City, OK:

Tate Publishing.

Williams, J. (2016). AAU: Bullying

Williams, J. (2016). AAU: The Road Not Taken

Williams, J. (2015). US Open: How does the US Open’s economic impact compare to that of other major

sporting events?

Williams, J. (2013). From thug to scholar: An odyssey to unmask my true potential. Raleigh, NC: Pendium

Publishing House.

Williams, J. (Expected completion date 2016). How to get abs like a bodybuilder but eat like a fat boy.

Williams, J. (Expected completion date 2017). Let’s talk some leadership.

Williams, J. (Working expected date 2017). Leadership is everywhere: Diversified lessons from all ages.

LANGUAGE AND DEGREE OF FACILITY

• Basic speaking ability in Spanish (4 years)

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES

ACADEMIC ADVISING

|Year Completed |Name |Dissertation |

|2016 |Angela Sebby |Social Exchange between Destination Marketing |

|Graduated | |Organizations and Stakeholders in Tennessee’s Rural |

| | |Counties |

|2017 (Expected) |So Young Song | |

Conference Paper Review

2017 Reviewer (Papers) for The 2017 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, July 2017; two peer-reviewed submitted papers to the annual ICHRIE conference

2016 Reviewer (Papers) for The 2016 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Dallas, Texas, July 2016; four peer-reviewed submitted papers to the annual ICHRIE conference

2015 Reviewer (Papers) for The 2015 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Orlando, Florida, July 2015; two peer-reviewed submitted papers to the annual ICHRIE conference

2014 Reviewer (Papers) for The 2014 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, San Diego, California, July 2014; three peer-reviewed submitted papers to the annual ICHRIE conference

2013 Reviewer (Papers) for The 2013 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, July 2013; two peer-reviewed submitted papers to the annual ICHRIE conference

2012 Reviewer (Papers); for The 2013 Graduate Conference, Seattle, WA, January 2013; five peer-reviewed submitted papers to the 18h annual graduate conference

2011 Reviewer (Papers); for The 2012 Graduate Conference, Auburn, AL, January 2012; two peer-reviewed submitted papers to the 17th annual graduate conference

2011 Reviewer (Papers) for The 2011 Annual ICHRIE Summary Conference, Denver, Colorado, July 2011; two peer-reviewed submitted papers to the annual ICHRIE conference

Conference Session Moderator

2016 Facilitator; Guided and facilitated research session discussions and answers for SECSA conference in Auburn, AL

2016 Moderator; Served as an industry panel moderator for SECSA conference in Auburn, AL

2013 Moderator; Served as a researcher moderator for ICHRIE conference in St. Louis, MO

2013 Presenter; Provided at-risk youth from across the nation with beneficial tips to improving their decision-making at JMU’s Male Academy

2013 – 2013 Presenter for Cyber City Program JMU; Designed a workshop entitled: Leadership is everywhere: Diversified lessons for all ages; taught middle school and high school students and teachers how to incorporate leadership tactics in personal and classroom situations

Membership in Professional and Honor Societies

2011 – Present Toastmaster’s International

• Winner of humorous speech competition, numerous speeches, and table topic speeches; placed third in district humorous speech competition

• Prepare presentations and speeches within a professional environment under time restrictions

• Make sure presenters are not using filler words to transition throughout the speech

• Create situations that prompt speakers to use improvisational skills to respond to diverse audiences

2011 – Present International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Education

Offices Held and Committee Membership

2017 – Present Bearden Bulldog Football Team; Serve as the sophomore class representative

2016 – Present CCI Young Adult Diversity Conference Committee; Serve as a point of contact for the College of Education, to pioneer the first diversity conference for high school students throughout Tennessee at UT

2016 – Present Alliance House Community of Knoxville (AHCK) Board of Director’

]s Chair; Serve as a board of director, bridging the gap between street violence and positive progression

2016 – Present Faculty Senate; Responsible for maintaining the integrity of academics in regards to student/athletes

2016 – Present Director of Membership of SECSA Federation; Responsible for communicative material to recruit, retain, and maintain a high-level of commitment from our members

2016 – Present Undergraduate Curriculum representative; Ensure undergraduate courses for our RHTM department are included and spoken for at the college level

2016 – Present Board of Director for Alliance House; Knoxville organization dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged youth and to discouraging gang-related activity

2012 – Present Director of Hospitality Management; Serve as a board of director and provide twitter followers with trending information regarding the hospitality industry and career opportunities

2012 – 2014 Search Committee for Director of JMU; Responsible for assisting in the hire of the

departmental head for the School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management

2011 - 2012 GSAHM President; Organization for hospitality graduate students, plan fundraiser

activities to generate funds for graduate conferences, professional development, a etc.,

organize organizational meetings, delegate roles and responsibilities within the

graduate office, and report organizational grievances to graduate school council

2010 - 2011 GSAHM Secretary; Organization for hospitality graduate students, record issues

discussed within meetings, and inform graduate students of upcoming events via web-

based technology

University, College, Departmental, and Public Service

2016 I Will Graduate Ceremony; Title: Just WIN at Fulton High School.

2016 I Will Graduate Ceremony; Title: KO: Be better than your best at Austin-East Magnet High School.

2016 Project GRAD Summer Institute instructor; Taught a two-week leadership session to disadvantaged youth; this is a nationally recognized program that assist students college preparation and advanced skills for personal and professional growth.

2016 Career Fair Expo for Knoxville Middle School Students; Served as an agent for the RHTM program and ambassador for University of Tennessee and College of Education.

2015 Fruved Summit; Keynote speaker for the opening night of this summit and grant, and contrived leadership lecture videos, notes, and tests to build effectual leadership skill sets.

2015 Advisory Board Meeting Roundtable Leader; Designed and implemented a roundtable discussion that engaged industry professionals, faculty/staff, and students into productive discussions about career advancement and education benefits to the industry.

2015 Career Fair Expo for Knoxville Middle School Students; Served as an agent for the RHTM program and ambassador for University of Tennessee and College of Education.

2015 African American Diversity Panelist; Dr. Amos and Dr. Chonika urge me to teach on racial awareness and cultural sensitivity (20 minute presentation).

2015 African American Read-In Event; Dr. Groeneke prompted me to read excerpts from my tome to engage the collective audience.

2012 – 2014 College Of Business Diversity Council; Responsible for integrating ethnic, gender,

and skill diversity throughout the college of business while also embracing diversity

across other academic programs.

2012 JMU 2012 Homecoming Step Show (Stompmania); Served as a judge for the step

show.

2010 - 2012 Graduate Minority Assistant Program (GMAP); focuses on increasing the number of black students entering and graduating from Iowa State graduate degree programs.

2011 Des Moines Blaze Football Team; Play running back for a semi-professional football team to maintain a healthy living and to provide entertainment to citizens of Des Moines, Iowa (Ranked #1 in the nation).

2010 Iowa State University Intramurals; Participated with graduate-level students in competitive intramural games.

2009 - 2010 Graduate School Mentor; Helped a high-profile Iowa State basketball player adjust to the hospitality program and graduate-level experience, while maintaining quality grades to remain in good standing academically.

2009 - 2010 Strengthen Families Program Facilitator; Worked on strengthen family interaction and communication among children and parents in at-risk households, primarily African American and Hispanic families.

2007 - 2008 Political Canvassing; Shared information with Wilson County citizens within the local and extended communities to inform them of their rights and background information of candidates.

HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS/TV APPEARANCES

Actor (2016)

Husband; Oxygen Channel Killer Post

CSI; Investigative Discovery Channel Murder Calls

Store Clerk; Investigative Discovery Channel Lt. Joe Kenda Homicide Hunter

Drunk; Investigative Discovery Channel Lt. Joe Kenda Homicide Hunter

Boxer; Investigative Discovery Channel Lt. Joe Kenda Homicide Hunter

Brother; TV One Channel Fatal Attraction

Detective; Oxygen Channel Killer Post

Father; Oxygen Channel Killer Post

Forensic Investigator; Oxygen Channel Killer Post

Regional/National Commercials

Harrah’s Casino

DYI

Knoxville Toursim

Guest Interviewee (2016)

NPR radio at University of Tennessee

10 News at Five of Knoxville, TN

WBIR-TV of Knoxville, TN

(2013)

UDC HIGHER EDUCATION TODAY, UDC Cable TV

Keynote Speaker (2017)

National Fitness Center; Knoxville, TN

Delta Sigma Pi

National Society of Leadership and Success; University of Tennessee Chapter

(2016)

National Society of Leadership and Success; University of Tennessee Chapter. Title: Unmask to your true potential.

Greater Knoxville Stars of the Industry Luncheon. Title: It’s your fate to be amazingly great.

Pigeon of Forge Chamber of Commerce. Title: Five levels of leadership.

Tennessee State University. Title: You should be your biggest cheerleader.

Whitewater Middle School; Charlotte, NC. Title: The power of the five p’s.

Riverstone Lodge. Title: Be better than your best.

Empower the Entrepreneur within You; Detroit, MI. Title: Know your worth and sell it everyday.

Vanderbilt University Barnes & Noble. Title: Be unstoppable and be a train for change

Research Triangle Academy; Durham, NC. Title: Wake up to your inner beast.

(2015)

South Creek Middle School; Robersonville, NC. Title: Unwrap your gift and live in the present.

Korean Church of Knoxville, TN. Title: Why fear when God is near?

MOVE (Virginia Department of Education Youth & Parent Institute for African-American Males with Disabilities from across the Commonwealth); Charlottesville, VA. Title: No excuses; only opportunities

(2014)

Delta Sorority Youth Summit; Wilson, NC. Title: Let the world’s hate make you great.

James Madison Scholarship Athletic Orientation Day. Title: Be bold, be different, and brand yourself to success.

Coffeewood Correctional Center Black History Program. Title: Stop waiting on superman and take charge of your life.

Commencement Speaker (2014)

E.T. Beddingfield High School; Wilson, NC

Guest Lecturer (2016)

University of Tennessee, College of Business. Title: The importance of a personal brand.

(2015)

University of Tennessee, College of Education. Title: Codeswitch and spread love to reach all students in your classroom.

Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, TN. Title: Embrace diversity with effectual soft skills.

Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA. Title: Leadership is found in the small details.

ACHIEVEMENTS

2016 Dean’s Rising Star; College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

2016 Excellence in Teaching; The National Society of Leadership and Success

2014 Amazon’s Bestseller in Self-Help; International

2013 Leadership Consortium completion; ICHRIE at St. Louis, MO

2013 Competent Communicator Certificate; International Toastmaster’s

2012 Teaching Excellence Award for Graduate Students; Iowa State University

2011 Third Prize Winner; District Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest in Ames, IA

2011 First Prize Winner; TGIF Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest in Ames, IA

2009 Wilson County, NC Basketball Champions; Team organizers and Team Captain

2007 - 2008 Rocky Mount Preparatory Rookie Coach of the Year; Head Coach Middle School Basketball and High School Track

2007 - 2008 Highest Computer Literacy Test Passer Rate; Rocky Mount Preparatory school had a 94% passer rate to lead NC eastern regional charter schools

2003 Honorable Discharge; United States Air Force

2001 Airman of the Year; This award is equivalent to employee of the year in the civilian work sector, and it was won out of a military personnel of over 300 airman

2001 Airman of the Quarter; Airman of the quarter distinguishes airman from other military members on the entire base, and this base consisted of approximately 5,000 airman

2001 Below-the-Zone; This award give airman an opportunity to don a stripe earlier, and it is equivalent to receiving a raise early in the civilian work sector

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