VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

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Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE)

Macomb Community College

University Center,

Clinton Township, MI 48038

November 2024

• Dealing with Difficult People

October 2023

• Emotional Intelligence

• Defeating Procrastination

November 2022

• Emotional Intelligence

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2024 30th Anniversary Career Focus Event!

The Utica Community Schools 6th graders

Utica, MI 48315

• This event introduces 6th-grade students entering young adulthood to a variety of career options and provides a memorable experience.

 

The Amazing Shake 2024

Berkshire Middle School

Beverly Hills, MI 48025

Judge

• Program to teach students manners, discipline, respect, and proper conduct in a professional environment.

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The Creative Light Writer’s Guild: 2018-2019

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Advisory Board

Program Advisor

• A non-profit organization primarily dedicated to supporting children and adults as they enhance their literacy skills toward becoming more active readers and writers.

• Second to support other community service charities and foster peaceful activism through the use of the written word.

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Michigan DECA District High School Conference: December 2018

• Held at Lawrence Technological University

• DECA was formerly known as: Distributive Education Clubs of America)

• Judged student presentations on hypothetical business scenario

  • Entrepreneur Series group

 

Program and Project Management Forum February 2018

• Presentation “Leadership Basics”

 

Macomb Intermediate School District 2014

• Interview Day

  • Conducted simulated job interviews for “At risk” students.

 

Oakland Schools Global Trade Mission 2014

• Evaluated student proposals for business funding.

 

Macomb Intermediate School District 2013

• Interview Day

  • Conducted simulated job interviews for “At risk” students.

 

Oakland Schools Global Trade Mission 2013

• Evaluated student proposals for business funding.

 

Oakland Schools Global Trade Mission 2012

• Mentored students in preparing proposals for funding competition.

• Evaluated student proposals for business funding competition.

 

Oakland Schools Global Trade Mission 2011

• Evaluated student proposals for business funding.

 

Trustee Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence (TFEE)

• Three-year term from 2010 - 2013

• Provides private support funding for innovative learning opportunities for Troy, MI School District students

 

International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Michigan Chapter September 2011

• Presentation “Appreciative Inquiry”

 

Troy Chamber of Commerce 5th Annual Non-Profit Management Conference April 2010

• Presentation "Leadership Powerbases"

 

Oakland County Chapter - International Association of Administrative Professionals March 2010

• Presentation “Emotional Intelligence: What is it? Why is it important?”

 

Workplace Leadership Council of the Troy Chamber of Commerce March 2010

• Presentation “Don’t SWOT your Competition. SOAR above your Competition.”

 

Troy Leadership Coalition (TLC) 2008 - 2010

• Participation in “Save Troy. Vote Yes.” initiative in 2010 Millage Special Election

• Participated in Vetting candidates for 2009 Troy City Council Election

• Conducted Appreciative Inquiry Mini-Summit to assist in development of “vision” for future of Troy.

 

Workplace Leadership Council of the Troy Chamber of Commerce February 2009

• Presentation “Appreciative Inquiry”

 

Troy Friday Forums of the Troy Chamber of Commerce July 2009

• Presentation “Emotional Intelligence: What is it? Why is it important?”

 

Project Management Mentor Workshop February 2007

• Presentation “Application of Appreciative Inquiry to Project Management”

 

TechTown Mentor

• Business Mentor at TechTown 2009 - 2011

• TechTown Mentors are project–based advisers for innovative startup companies.

 

Troy Friday Forums of the Troy Chamber of Commerce July 2009

• Presentation “Emotional Intelligence: What is it? Why is it important?”

 

Workplace Leadership Council of the Troy Chamber of Commerce February 2009

• “Appreciative Inquiry”

 

Project Management Mentor Workshop February 2007

•  Presentation “Application of Appreciative Inquiry to Project Management”

 

Defense Acquisition University’s Senior Service College Fellowship Program

• Mentor in 2008-2009 program year

  • Students earn a Master’s Degree in Global leadership

 

Southeastern Michigan Section of ASME

• Detroit Area Young Engineers Forum

  • Industry Panel Member, 2003

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