Since growing up in a rural East Texas town (Naples); Terry developed his work skills and abilities.

...from chipping mortar off of bricks for a penny a piece.

...trimming the crape myrtle trees along Highway 67

...raising and lowering the U. S. flag every day at Pewitt Jr. High.

...pulling weeds by the roots in Mrs. Hummel's yard.

...volunteering as a fire fighter.

...scrubbing the bathroom tile with a tooth brush at Morris County National Bank.

...working at the Monitor newspaper in circulation and photography.

...the days at the Dairy Bar and Quik Chik (ran the business solo in '78).

...cleaning septic tanks with his Dad.

These were all during the ages of 12-17.

What a foundation for effective work ethics!

Career Statement: To engage companies in the successful pursuit and exceeding of their goals!

The Navy Journalist years brought even more achievements as Terry advanced from E-1 to E-6 in six years. Received several letters of recognition and commendation; along with the Navy Achievement Medal (2); and other awards for his service. He served with pride in the Persian Gulf deployment and the NATO fleet during it's North Atlantic European cruise.

Workshop Evaluations:

Loved your sense of humor!!!! Excellent!

Great resource information. I have an advisory board and needed a boost-thanks!

Best workshop so far!

Love your energy!

Fantastic, God bless!

Very informative, reinforced my role as an educator in an alternative school. I almost did not come, but very glad I did!

Very entertaining! Great job catching the audience attention.

As a career advisor for an inner city district; great info and resources for campuses and counselors.

Absolutely loved the note taking sheet! Terrific presentation!

2008 - May 2011 Program Manager, Corporate Trainer, Workforce Network Inc.

Create and conduct motivational staff development training including handouts and slideshows

Produce powerful programs and resources that allow staff to better serve their clients

Designed program and managed the Summer Youth Employment Program of 1,140 participants

Implemented workshops for job readiness and life skills i.e. anger, decision making, etc.

Technical writing: proposals, statements of work, policies/procedures, and service improvement plan

Summary of Experience:

Ability to comprehend the objectives and create a program that surpasses expectations

Design trainings that are comprehendible, interactive, challenging and fun

Utilize the concept that “you can’t manage what you can’t measure”

Inspire employees to fulfill their life’s purpose

Team player with good humor and high energy

Skilled Technical Writer

Creative with Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications for training and programs

Programs have benefited communities in East Texas, Houston/Galveston region,  Dallas/Ft. Worth and Colorado Springs, CO

2007 - 2008 Program Manager & Intervention Specialist, ETCADA Longview, TX

2005-2006 Youth Program Supervisor, Pikes Peak Workforce Center - Colorado Springs, CO

2003-2004 Youth Personal Service Representative, The WorkSource - Lake Jackson, TX  

2000 - 2003 Founder & Director, The Refuge - Texarkana, AR

Developed the largest at-risk youth community center in the area. Averaged over 100 at-risk youth every Friday and Saturday night for 3½ years

2003: Served as Founder & Director of Texarkana Youth Coalition

2003: Raising Arkansas Youth - a statewide youth developmental asset partnership Board.

2000 - 2003 Resource Manager, Our Children First Coalition - Texarkana, AR

Part and full time ministry since 1987: pastor, worship, youth, teacher

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1979-1987

U. S. Navy 

 Journalist

Honorable Discharge Veteran