Summary of Qualifications of Dr. Vernon L. Carraway
Excellent communicator, writer and orator
Six years experience college & university residence life administration
Professional Leader Coach among University students, faculty, & alumni
Over ten years Human Resources Administration experience
Professional Experience
The Pennsylvania State University, Altoona
2008-Present: Interim Director of Institutional Equity and Diversity
Assist in the creation of an inclusive academic environment that is supportive to the success of the College’s educational mission. Provide advisory and collaborative functions within the College. Maintain open communication with the University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity. Advise and provide leadership to the College’s multicultural student organizations. Develop, coordinate, and produce the College’s campus-wide diversity program series. Maintain community partnerships that assist and support the College’s multicultural and international student. Develop, coordinate, and implement programs and services designed to enhance the retention of multicultural students, including the FastStart Altoona program. Design, develop, and implement professional training programs and services to the Altoona community and the broader Tri-County vicinity. Also within existing procedures, serve as a resource for mediation of grievances involving students that impact their academic progress. Provide division and College leadership for the Penn State Altoona Framework for Diversity.
The Pennsylvania State University
2001-2008: Counselor, Student Support Services Program
Responsible for program participant enrollment process, the development of an individual academic plan for 30 – 55 participants’ freshmen and sophomore students, retention, and case management. Provide academic, financial, personal and career development counseling services to include a variety of workshops, tutoring and supplemental instruction activities designed to help program students achieve satisfactory to above average academic progress. Designed, developed, and implemented a Mentoring Partnership component to enhance participating student’s access and employability skills, and their successful transition from college to industry.
The Larson Consolidated Group, St. Petersburg, FL
1994-Present: Executive Consultant Mentoring and Human Resource Development
Plan, organize, and direct a wide range of training activities Consult with onsite senior management regarding available performance improvement services and conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for mid-level managers. Help mid-level managers maintain and improve their managerial skills, and possibly prepare for positions requiring greater skill. Assist mid-level managers improve technical, interpersonal, managerial skills in order to deal effectively with unit employees. Set up individualized training plans to strengthen mid-level managers’ existing skill or teach new ones. Conduct needs assessment and set up leadership or executive development programs among mid-level management positions. Designed programs to develop leaders, or “groom” them, to replace those leaving the organization, as part of a succession plan. Lead programs to assist mid-level managers’ with job transitions as a result of mergers and acquisitions, as well as technological changes. In government-supported training programs, function as case manager and assess the training needs of clients and guide them through the most appropriate training method.
Electronic Systems & Associates, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL
1988-1993: Executive Director, Human Resources
Direct and oversee the procedures and policies for the recruitment, appointment, evaluation and promotion of employees. Manage labor relations, including handling grievances involving classified and unclassified unrepresented employees. Coordinate and supervise support staff and supervisory employee training/development programs. Serve as a designated representative of the firm in HR matters, at conferences, hearings and on system-wide project teams and negotiating teams. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement by engaging in activities alone or with others to improve company processes for the benefit of employees and other stakeholders. Administer the employee benefits program, including insurance, retirement, leaves and other benefits for all employees.
Pinellas County Urban League, St. Petersburg, FL
1993-1994: Therapeutic Counselor
Worked closely with non-traditional and at-risk students. Coordinated outreach and referral services. Organized, prepared and presented seminars to local high school students on domestic violence and lead discussions to raise awareness. Assisted executive director in planning public relations and fundraising events. Provided support and access to legal resources to battered women in crisis situations. Advocated for women before the legal system court proceedings. Acted as Coalition observer during domestic violence and legal cases. Developed behavioral strategies to assist with controlling problem students in the classroom; observed and assessed student classroom behavior and academic performance. Provided individual and group counseling to children ages 5 – 18, as well as adults and single parent families.
Phoenix Consortium, Nashville, TN
1983-1988: Human Resources Manager
Direct and oversee the procedures and policies for the recruitment, appointment, evaluation and promotion of employees. Manage labor relations and collective bargaining contract interpretation and compliance matters, including handling grievances involving classified and unclassified employees. Coordinate and supervise support staff and supervisory employee training/development programs.
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
1981-1983: Academic Counselor, African-American Institute
Academic and personal counselor to minority students. Advisor to various student organizations. Developed positive joint relationships with all student services departments i.e. admissions, registrar, residence life/housing, alumni relations, and university counseling center. Instructor, Successful Transition Through Mentor Counseling; (student separation, transition and incorporation) a five-week summer student enrichment program. Organized and administered programs linking pre-enrollment orientation and successful student transitions through counseling. Served on various university committees and instructor of staff/faculty development active training workshops.
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
1977-1980: Act 101Counselor/Assistant Instructor
Academic and personal counselor to Act 101 students. Advisor to various international student organizations. Developed and conducted Act 101 College Enrichment Program presentations to various target recruitment communities, i.e., churches, special interest groups, community youth organizations, and outreach/support services. Monitored semester enrollment rate, and quarterly/final program reviews, as well as year-end program analysis and program budget reviews. Writer and active team member of Act 101 enrichment program planning and grant proposal process.
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