Lori Davis

39858 CORONATION RD CANTON, MI 48188

Contact # 734.397.1139
Email: lcdavis0501@yahoo.com

Resume

Professional Experience and Objectives: Seek upward Opportunity to become part of a

progressive organization as a College Professor (On-Ground and Online), Executive
Director-Level, General-Management or Counseling positions where I can use my 12-
plus years of Background Experience. I have expansive knowledge in Human Capital
Development, Workforce Development, Strategy and Policy Development, Marketing
and Education to create a value-added dimension for an organization.

Professional Employment History

2008 – Current: Wayne County Community College District various Detroit, MI

Campuses Professor
As a member of the faculty with the college it is my responsibility to provide students
with the skills necessary to successfully transition into a post secondary educational
institution or the increasingly competitive work force through current courses taught.
Marketing – Entrepreneurial Business Courses

Duel Enrollment Program: WCCCD Partnering with DPS High Schools to assist
students in meeting long term career goals. Working with students to successfully
complete high school program leading to graduation and ultimately attending a two or
four year college institution. Assistance in academics and life skills

2000 – 2007: CareerWorks, Inc., Highland Park, MI; Michigan Works Agency Jobs,
Education, and Training (JET) Program Supervisor. Responsible for selecting and
assigning staff along with ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and
promotion. Manage a staff of 15; provide employee performance evaluation and merit
increase. Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and
directing the work of subordinate employees. Evaluated and verified employee
performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
Identified staff development and training needs and ensured that training is obtained.
Maintained records, prepared reports, and composed correspondence relative to the work.
Assigned, coordinated, and outlined the work methods of subordinate employees directly
or through lower-level supervisors. Generated public and staff confidence, interest, and
participation in departmental programs; motivated staff toward the accomplishment of
program objectives; influences authorities to favorable actions regarding departmental
operations. Assisted staff with No Child Left Behind after school initiative. Mentoring,
tutoring and enriching short and long-term educational goals along with introduction to
soft life skills.
1998 – 2000 : Curtis & Associates, Detroit, MI ; Career Counselor & Employability
Facilitator. Implemented successful initiatives to increase performance, impacting
contract benchmarks. Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to establish
rapport with clients. Maintain program adherence to government requirements. Lead by
example to coach underachieving staff members in customer communication and making
the customer feel welcome and appreciated. Provide program feedback to executive
director, board members, stakeholders and various funding sources. Developed
interpersonal skills through frequent interactions with prominent community members
and professionals.

1996 – 1998 : CareerWorks, Inc., Highland Park, MI; Employability & Life Skills
Instructor. Highly effective instructor, presenter, program consultant and facilitator.
Marked expertise in designing and presenting training programs. Self-motivated and lead
by example and established a professional work environment based on respect.
Coordinated workshops & seminars; organized details to ensure program objectives were
implemented effectively. Initiate communication between client, Department of Human
Services & extended network resources for program success and efficacy. Facilitated
process to determine and develop employability and life skills in constituency.

1995 – 1996 : Ameritech Cellular & Paging, Lathrup Village, MI; Sales
Representative. Initiated sales and service to customer base. Increased sales and service
through proper facilitation of product knowledge and service information. Worked to
meet quota and maintain customer satisfaction. Received an outstanding sales award for
meeting and exceeding sales quota two-months in a row. Worked on continuous
improvement strategies to foster improved customer service relations with team.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI 2007

Master’s Degree
Master’s of Business Administration

University of Phoenix, Livonia, MI 2003

Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Management