Curriculum Vitae
D.C. Toni D. Blackshear, Ed.D, Ed.S
Enthusiastically contribute my professional expertise within the public and private sector with a diverse professional background in Construction, Auto Claim Legal Arbitration, Education, Criminal Justice Case Management & Professional Writing. My proficiency with computer software, analysis, and problem solving allows me to be a motivating, multi-tasking team player with progressive leadership abilities. I pride myself with being able to positively, interact with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and professional levels, while maintaining an excellent understanding of professional administrative and corporate methods and strategies to successfully complete the objectives and goals of the organization or corporation in a quality and most expeditious manner.
HIGHLIGHT OF EXPERTISE
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Education:
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Argosy University, Current Doctoral Candidate
Concentration: Adult Education & Education Administration
Dissertation: An Assessment of Black Female Southern HBCU Presidents Leadership Strategies and How Those
Strategies Affect the College Enrollment of Black Males.
Ed.S. Education Specialist, Argosy University, Current Specialist Candidate
Concentration: Curriculum Theory, Design & Development
MPA, Public Administration, Florida A&M University, 1996
Concentrations: Public Administration & Diversity Management
MASS, Applied Social Science, Florida A&M University, 1996
HR Management, Training & Development
Field
Writing: State of Florida Department of Labor and Employment Securities:
Diversity Management Training Program
BS, Criminal Justice, Florida A&M University, 1993
Concentration: Criminal Justice Administration and Political Science
Thesis: New PO: Analysis of a Special Case Load of Probationers-Rapist, Child Molesters & Drug Dealers
EXPERIENCE
Instructor & Text Book & Curriculum Review Committee Member,
2008-2010 ATL, GA
Alta Colleges-Westwood College-Atlanta(ATL Campus & ATM Campus)
Facilitate Criminal Justice & General Education courses. Document and maintain detailed reports of student and program evaluations. Perform analysis and create reports of individual student and student body course progression. Analyze, document and advise of the necessary course materials to support the curriculum and instructional design of the Criminal Justice Department. Assist with resolve issues within the Criminal Justice and General Education Department. Perform departmental assessment exams and evaluations and document recommendation. Design and present course materials and facilitate field application.
Consultant-Grant Writer, Social Media, Course Developer, Curriculum & Instructional Designer and Trainer, 2007-Present ATL. GA
YOUR THOUGHTS, LLC
Manage the process of obtaining money from private foundations or
regional or national governments, in order to fund programs or operations on
behalf of the community. Design curriculum
and instructional materials for Ground and Online Educational Programs via
providing leadership and direction for the planning, implementation, and
assessment of various subject matters from academia to corporate. Facilitate
corporate training programs to develop skills, increase productivity, enhance
the quality of work and improve employee relations, moral and performance.
Customer Relations Analyst Customer Care Trainer & Contractor, 2007 – 2007 ORL, FL
KB HOMES, LLC
Analyze the operations of the Customer Care Department to increase operational
efficiencies, generate reports that highlight the department’s performance
against its goals, interview customers
at closing, and suggest process
improvement methodologies for the purpose of improving customer experience.
Train Sales and Customer Care Department Associates via Online & Ground
Courses: New Employee Orientation, Customer Service (Field Rep) & Customer
Service (Corporate Rep), Sales Better Methods, Customer Experience, New Product
Information.
Construction Coordinator & Online & Ground Trainer, 2005-2006 TAMPA, FL
BEAZER HOMES, LLC/Beazer University
Provide major milestones and monitor total project via formatted documents drafted to provide incremental start &
finish dates and percents complete. Cross trained in Purchasing & Vendor
Relations, Permitting, Closing and Land Acquisition. Train corporate associates
via Online & Ground Courses: Field New Associate Orientation,
Administrator, Construction Coordinator, Beazer Builder, and BuildPro/SupplyPro
Arbitration Specialist & Customer Service Training Manager, 2002-2005 TAMPA, FL
GENERAL MOTORS
Resolve disputes outside of court with customers of General Motors Products via investigating claim information, analyzing all submitted documentation; examine claim form, prepare the General Motors defense, supporting reports and documents and negotiate a resolution. Case Mgmt: 97% win ratio. Prepare case documents for corporate attorneys and adhere to corporate, state and federal laws, and deadlines guidelines. Perform training and corporate development via Online & Ground Courses: Arbitration Negotiations, Investigate Customer Complaints and Customer Relations, New Product, and New Employee Orientation. Mentor and train new Arbitration Specialist.
Permanent Substitute Teacher, 2001-2002 TAMPA, FL
Hillsborough County School District-Department of Juvenile Justice
Implement lesson plans, provide instructions, manage classroom environment, and promote student learning in the absence of the primary classroom teacher
Contract: Education Training Specialist-Course Developer & Curriculum-Instructional Design, 1996-2001 TALLAH, FL
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITIES
Assist with the development of strategic goals and objectives related to curriculum and instruction within the state organization via creating course content, designing presentations and creating organizational manuals. Mentor new employees during the probationary period. Design curriculum and instructional courses and materials for New Employee Orientation & Diversity Management.
Contract-Professional & Grant Writer, 1996-1998
MGT OF AMERICA TALLAH, FL
Write professional job descriptions and classifications for governmental positions on a state and local level. Perform qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis for the purpose of determining the pay grade, salary and hourly wages. Write proposals and complete grant applications in order to secure financial support from a private or public organization from local non-profits to public municipalities.
Adult Probation Officer-Special Caseload, 1992-1995 ATL, GA
FULTON COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Manage a special case load of 350 offenders with mental instabilities ranging from molestation to rape; who are coming out of jail and have been placed on probation. Monitor probationers via personal contact with the offenders and their families. Work for the courts via investigating the background of the accused, write presentence reports and present legal sentence recommendation to the courts. Attend hearings to update the court on the offenders’ efforts of rehabilitation and compliance with the terms of their sentences.
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATES
Board Member of Your Thoughts, LLC
Text Book Review Committee Member-Westwood College
Curriculum Review Committee Member-Westwood College
GreenWise Education
Professional Certifications:
Diversity Management
TQM (Total Quality Management)
Professional Ethics
Training & Development