BENNIE A - University of Tennessee
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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