While living in NY I was a Switchboard Receptionist. I transferred to Chicago, to the Accounting Department and became a Cost Accountant.

When I returned to Clarksdale, I was employed as a Permanent Substitute Teacher. I became a Floor Sales Manager with a furniture store. In 1989, I became employed with the MS Department of Corrections. Initially I was a Records Technician, then promoted to Staff Development Specialist and advanced to Training Coordinator. I lived, on the Penitentiary grounds, for 10 years. I was a member of the Emergency Response Team. I became a Certified Trainer and Certified Instructor for HIV Prevention Counseling, CPR/First Aid/AID, PPCT, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and STD. I instructed staff and Correctional Officers.

My employment as a Field Executive was with Girl Scouts of NW MS. I served three (3) counties, recruiting children and adults. I worked as a Bank Cashier, before starting work at Job Corps. We serviced young people, between the ages of 16-24. I held the titles of Test Administrator, Manager of Career Transition and Records Manager.

I earned a certificate as a volunteer for Project Head Start, Hospice Care and Cub Scouts. I earned the “Parent of the Year” award from the Drew Public School District twice. I completed the Delta Emerging Leaders Program, sponsored by Delta State University. I was a Licensed Resource (Foster) Parent for several years. I was a Campaign Manager. One of the most fulfilling things I did for me, was to earn a certificate in Carpentry for Women.

I have always been interested in serving people, which I have accepted as one of God’s gifts to me, to serve others.