65 Mount Ida Road
Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122
(617) 825-1973
Career Objective
To pursue a career in public service that utilizes my experience, skills and zeal.
Professional Experience
1988-2013
I served as a regular education social studies teacher with experience in special education resource room. As a teacher, I have brought outside experience into my school and classroom. As an impact teacher at each school assignment, I have been elected and served as Boston Teacher’s Union Building Representative at the Jeremiah E. Burke, Madison Park and East Boston High Schools. In addition, I have served as a school-wide resource for the faculty and administrations, utilizing community outreach, civic activities and media outlets and past associations. As a classroom teacher, I have developed and executed innovative teaching strategies that have produced the two highest city-wide class averages in city-wide social studies examinations. I maintain positive and productive relationships with current and past students.
Co-Owner/Partner, Lawton’s Travel Service, Incorporated,
1979 - 1988
Established in 1979, LTS has become one of America’s largest minority-owned travel agencies. Before LTS converted to virtual operations, offices were located in Boston, Rockville Ctr., L.I., Hartford, Ct., Marquette, MI., Eglin AFB, Al., Washington D.C. As a full service travel agency, LTS specializes in corporate and government travel and accommodations. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, LTS is a family-owned business.
Press Secretary, Massachusetts State Senate
1994, 1998 and 2004
State Senator Dianne Wilkerson (D) Roxbury
I served as communications director primarily responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with major and community news outlets, as well as providing ongoing information to constituents. In addition, I served as spokesperson for the Senator.
Communication Director and Policy Advisor
1995, 1997
Boston City Council:
Boston City Councilor Gareth Saunders (Roxbury)
I served as communications director primarily responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with major and community news outlets, as well as providing ongoing information to constituents. In addition, I served as spokesperson for the Councilor.
Economic Development Consultant, Massachusetts Department of Commerce: 1984-1985
Served as a part-time consultant developing and implementing projects and presentations to encourage and support minority and women entrepreneurs and community organizations.
Assistant Personnel Director for Governor Michael S. Dukakis -
1983-1984
My primary responsibilities entailed recruitment and placement of qualified applicants for gubernatorial appointments for employment and boards and commissions. My specific auspice oversaw the Secretariats of Communities and Development, Energy, Elder Affairs, the Office of the Advisor to Education and the Department of Education. In addition, I was responsible for overall coverage of affirmative action guidelines for all agencies of the Executive Branch
Legislative Assistant, Massachusetts General Court
Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus
1982-1983
I served as legislative assistant to the legislative caucus, representing six state representatives and one state senator. My primary responsibilities included; developing and monitoring legislation vital to predominantly minority communities. In addition, I was responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with major and community news outlets, as well as providing ongoing information to constituents and community organizations.
Transportation Planner, Massachusetts Department of Public Works
1979-1981
I served as a transportation planner/specialist for Masspool, a ridesharing conduit, encouraging for cost and energy efficient modes of commuting.
I was responsible for developing presentations for sixty cities and towns, executive and industrial office parks. I successfully implemented programs for Digital Equipment Corporation, Kendall Square, Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Industrial Parks and others.
Legislative Aide, Massachusetts Great and General Court
1978-1979
Legislative assistant to Representative Royal L. Bolling, Jr. (D) Mattapan Primary responsibilities included; developing and monitoring legislation vital the district as well as constituent service. In addition, I was responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with major and community news outlets, as well as providing ongoing information to constituents and community organizations.
Education
Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill, Maryland - 1974
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts , Certificate in Criminal Justice 1978
BLS in American History and Civilization - 1980
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executives Program 1983
Graduate Studies in pursuit of MLS in Government- present
Affiliations
Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association
Three term member of the Massachusetts State Democratic Committee, Executive Committee
Boston Teachers Union Building Representative, EBHS
Student mentor
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc
National Association of Travel Agents
Past Affiliations:
Chairman, All Dorchester Sports League
Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club, past Secretary
Dorchester Celebrations Committee, Chair, Senior Salute
Boston Orchestra and Chorale, board member
Kiwanis Club
Boston University scholarship athlete (varsity track)
Co-founder Boston University NAACP
