Alex Barnhill

Experience

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  Burke Brothers Hardware Inc

  Jun 1990 - Jun 2007

  Retail Specialist
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  Womack Electric Supply

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Manager

  Managed the day-to-day operations of the newly established branch, including budget management and financial oversight.Managed inventory control daily, optimizing stock levels and ensuring efficient supply chain operations.Fostered strong customer relations, addressing customer needs, inquiries, and concerns to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient inventory control processes, contributing to the branch's overall success.

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  Nash Community College

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2024

  Organize and lead the formulation, execution, and oversight of Learning and Development objectives for assigned programs. Collaborate with department chairs and CFO to forecast resources needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Monitor and approve expenditures and implement adjustments during the budget year. Compile and present the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessments and grant funding planning. Monitor funds expenditures, assess aligned needs, monitor project milestones.. Work in conjunction with local workforce development boards and business/industry partners to continually ensure CTE programs are meeting the needs of the students and the community. Work directly with the Nash CC career placement coordinator to evaluate and identify locations for work-based learning placements and monitor job placements for graduates. Facility the recruitment and hiring for personal recommendations, and alignment plans for curriculum CTE faculty. Perform the annual evaluation of curriculum CTE faculty and plan professional development goals. Assist and support the Vice President for Instruction maintaining internal and external reporting and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures of Nash CC I have had the opportunity to serve as interim Humanities department chair and Interim Chief Academic Officer when needed. Show less Supervised and administered seven distinct CTE education programs, both on-site and off-site, encompassing secondary and post-secondary levels. Fostered relationships with industry partners, providing continuing education opportunities and work-based learning opportunities. Worked with various educational software, development programs, and management of LMS systems( Moodle, Blackboard, etc.)Managed budgets, procurements, acquisitions, and personnel recruitment. Conducted research, data collection, and data interpretation to evaluate operational effectiveness. Responsible for off-site facilities and equipment while meeting stringent accreditation committee standards pertinent to CTE education. Participate in multiple committees at Nash CC, including Curriculum, Faculty Workload, Professional Development, Purpose Review, and Strategic Planning, all of which support the school's Strategic Goals Show less I worked as an Instructional designer, curriculum creator for Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum,focusing on CNC Programing ( manual and generated), CAD( Solidworks, Onshape, Fusion 360) & CAM ( GibbsCAM, Fusion 360) Worked diligently to build strong relationships with local high schools via the Career and College Promise (CCP) program by visiting local primary and secondary schools and speaking to prospective CCP students.Served as Advanced Manufacturing Club Advisor (formerly Metalworkers club) . Active CTSO participation in civic events including campus angel tree and food donation collections to local families in needWorked in conjunction with fellow instructors to provide the students a "real" college experience with biennial educational journeys with students to a variety of destinations including natural wonders, pop culture makers and creators , historical and a variety of manufacturing facilities.Supported and facilitated student participation in SkillsUSA, helping students develop real world skills as well as allowing them to showcase there learned skills, resulting in three state winners and two top-10 finishers. Show less Collaborated on the NCAMA (North Carolina Advanced Manufacturing Alliance) grant project, focusing on the creation of content for mobile applications and iTunes U.Developed educational materials and resources in alignment with the grant's objectives to enhance advanced manufacturing education.Ensured the content created met quality standards and was suitable for mobile platforms and iTunes U.Contributed to the accessibility and dissemination of valuable educational resources through digital channels. Show less

  • Dean of Career and Technical Education

    Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Department Chair of Applied Engineering Technologies

    Feb 2021 - Sept 2024

  • CNC/Machining Instructor

    Aug 2012 - Oct 2022

  • Content Developer

    Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
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  Wake Technical Community College

  Sept 2024 - now

  Department Chair Skilled Trades