Jody Bryan Blackwell

Experience

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  North Carolina Department of Public Safety

  Nov 1994 - Dec 2004

  Intensive Probation/Parole Officer

  Supervised high risk cases within the Intensive caseload.Counseled and discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse, and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.Informed offenders and inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, educational and employment stipulations.Developed rehabilitation programs for assigned offenders and inmates, establishing rules of conduct, goals, and objectives.Provided offenders and inmates with assistance in matters concerning employment, housing, education, and social activities.Developed liaisons and networks with community agencies, counseling agencies, after care facilities, and local employers in order to make plans for helping offenders with life adjustments. Show less

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  North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2009

  District Administrator, Sentencing Services

  Prepare sentencing plans for both district and superior court judges.Interview, counsel, and refer offenders to appropriate facilities based on individual needs and the best interest of the community.Testify in court, serve on local boards, and assist offenders in potentially finding employment.Contact and arrange interviews and acceptance into drug rehabilitation facilities for charged offenders.

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  Piedmont Community College

  Oct 2009 - Dec 2021

  As the Director, Small Business Center I have the following task:1.Establishes and maintains personal contact with small business owners.2.Links the Small Business Center (SBC) business plan with the long term SBCN goals as well as the college’s mission and strategic plan.3.Accesses, plans, implements, delivers and evaluates timely educational programs that meet the needs of the small business community (including annual survey to identify small business needs and trends; maintain accurate records and reports on small business activities; participant evaluations on seminars and courses to maintain a high level of quality and state-of-the-art information).4.Provides quality education/training programs (includes quality assessment of seminar presenters/instructors and staff).5.Directs one-on-one counseling to existing and prospective small business owners and, if needed, makes appropriate referrals to resource agencies and/or individuals.6.Establishes and maintains partnerships with local, regional, state funding sources for entrepreneurship development.7.Establishes and maintains a resource information center of development literature, checklists and worksheets for start-up planning or improving current, on-going operational performance.8.Participates in public relation activities (ribbon cuttings, Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours”, “Business Expos”, service clubs, speaking engagements), serves on college committees and participates in college activities.9.Maintains local SBC Advisory Committee.The Customized Training Program provides education, training and support services for new, expanding and existing business and industry in North Carolina through our network of 58 community colleges, serving all 100 counties of the state. Our goal is to foster and support three key aspects of your company's well-being:•Job Growth•Technology Investment•Productivity Enhancement Show less

  • Dean, Technical and Manufacturing Programs

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Dean, Workforce Development

    May 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Director, Small Business Center/Customized Training Programs

    Jul 2016 - May 2019

  • WorkKeys Administrator, Instructor/Counselor Workforce Development

    Oct 2009 - Jun 2016
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  Corning Incorporated

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Workforce Development Training Consultant

  Provide and oversee specialized training for manufacturing facility. Work with and assist EHS team with required and regulatory trainings for facility. Provide orientation training and maintain a floor presence with new associates to establish rapport.

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  Piedmont Community College

  Dec 2022 - now

  Providing and assisting with business and industry training needs to meet the demands of today's workforce.

  • Dean, Technical & Manufacturing Programs

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Director, Customized and Industry Training

    Dec 2022 - Oct 2023