JnDouglas LLC

Supporting defense and government programs with compliance-ready workforce teams. Delivering secure project execution for sensitive contracts. Partnering with primes on mission-critical delivery needs.

Inside Sales and Business Development

The JPI Group

I focus on building strategic partnerships and connecting agencies, utilities, and primes with project-ready workforce teams. My work helps organizations stay compliant, meet deadlines, and keep energy and infrastructure projects moving forward.

In my role, I specialize in:

Workforce Deployment: Coordinating project-ready teams for utilities, implementers, and agencies.

Partnership Development: Engaging stakeholders to identify needs and align resources with program requirements.

Compliance-Focused Support: Ensuring teams are aligned with regulatory and contract obligations.

Industry Alignment: Supporting projects in energy, utilities, and defense with workforce solutions built to prevent delays and keep delivery on track.

Business Development Specialist

As an Executive Account Manager, I support clients in planning and delivering workforce solutions for energy, utility, and government programs. I work with partners to scope needs, align resources, and ensure projects have the teams required to succeed.

Focus areas include:

Strategic Partnerships: Building relationships with primes, agencies, and implementers to support workforce execution needs.

Resource Planning: Matching workforce capacity to program timelines and compliance requirements.

Program Support: Helping partners reduce risk of delays by ensuring teams are ready to deploy when needed.

Client Engagement: Providing responsive support and aligning services with long-term project goals.

Executive Account Manager

Progressive Insurance

Wells Fargo

Responsible for conducting credit review and processing loans in a timely manner for my dealer group. Functions include: analyzing loan requests, conducting forecast analysis, providing support to the dealers and the sales representatives and coordinating activity in support of credit approval process. 
Each day incudes:
•Evaluating and ensuring overall loan documents are accurate, complete, and compliant.
•Reviewing of financial statements, credit reports, applicable ratios (i.e. Debt ratios, loan-to-value) and other supporting documentation.
•Using an automated scoring system or traditional underwriting to determine acceptability of moderate requests.
•Contacting customers and partners to gather information to make appropriate decisions, explain rationale behind credit decisions, and/or to sell/promote line products.
•Staying abreast of any changes in underwriting provisions.
•Working with production to resolve questions when possible
•Review work quality for other credit analysts

Credit Analyst 2

JPMorgan Chase

Underwriter II 
Assisted over 200 finance managers reviewing credit applications according to business standards and reviewing funding procedures for accuracy. Coordinate underwriting strategies with the Sales Representatives for assigned dealers. Build and maintain dealer relationships.
	Conducted Investment Risk analysis by reviewing of income, assets, credit and collateral documentation within the loan files to ensure that an appropriate decisions is made as to evaluate the risk.  
	Evaluate the financial ratios, using computer programs to assist, evaluate customers' financial status and credit history
	Maintained or exceeded daily quality standard of 95 % or better with no Critical errors that could cause a loss. 
	Maintained or exceed daily production.
	Ensured all required underwriting and compliance training is completed weekly/monthly. This includes Training, Policy and Procedure changes, Anti-Money Laundering, Treating Customers Fairly, and Americans with Disability Act, Privacy Awareness and IT. 
	Provided clear and concise communication with management, sales and operations staff regarding the conditional approval commitment to ensure the best possible experience for the customer.   
Key Accomplishments:
	Trained my office on using our new system for looking at loans
	Recognized for great customer service by the district manager

Financial Underwriter

Credit Acceptance

Serviced over 300 dealerships and assist dealers with structuring loans to close the deal.  Exceeded exactions for outbound calls to dealers, performing job efficiently and providing excellent customer service to all dealers and customers.  
•	Reviewed all contracts to ensure that loans meet legal and policy and funding compliance requirements.  
•	Gather documents to resolve open stipulations on loans to help ensure the maximum payout is paid to the dealer on every loan and help sell them on any advance adjustments if  need be. 
•	Directly supported regional manager by controlling daily resources allocation and performing administrative tasks as needed.

Credit Analyst

Chrysler Financial Services

Late stage collections)
Supervised, trained, coached and motivated a team of 12 United Auto Workers employees; improving and implementing strategies and guiding behaviors to help them excel in their current and future positions. Analyzed daily reports to produce strategies to enhance performance. Served as a court liaison for trail cases for Chrysler Financial earning a favorable judgment in 100% of the court cases.    
•	Developed daily strategies that managed a multi million dollar portfolio.
•	Achieved over 100% in goals for 2009 during the company liquidation. 
•	Served as a court liaison
•	Hand selected by senior management to successfully resolve legal judgment disputes while representing court cases.
•	Reviewed accounts for repossessions; 
•	Implemented process improvements based by evaluating agents call quality.

Supervisor

Supervised, trained, coached and motivated a team of 12 United Auto Workers employees; improving and implementing strategies and guiding behaviors to help them excel in their current and future positions. Analyzed daily reports to produce strategies to enhance performance. Served as a court liaison for trail cases for Chrysler Financial earning a favorable judgment in 100% of the court cases.    
•	Developed daily strategies that managed a multi million dollar portfolio.
•	Achieved over 100% in goals for 2009 during the company liquidation. 
•	Served as a court liaison
•	Hand selected by senior management to successfully resolve legal judgment disputes while representing court cases.
•	Reviewed accounts for repossessions; 
•	Implemented process improvements based by evaluating agents call quality.

Team Leader

Late stage collections)
Supervised, trained, coached and motivated a team of 12 United Auto Workers employees by improving and implementing strategies and guiding behaviors to help them excel in their current and future positions. Analyzed daily reports to produce strategies to enhance performance.  I served as a court liaison for trail cases for Chrysler Financial earned a favorable judgment in 100% of the court cases.    
Developed daily strategies that managed a multi million dollar portfolio.
Achieved over 100% in goals for 2009 during the company liquidation.
Hand selected by senior management to successfully resolve legal judgment disputes while representing court cases.
Reinforced personnel development through monthly and annual performance reviews.
Reviewed accounts for repossessions.
Implemented process improvements based by evaluating agents call quality.

Chrysler Financial Services Americas LLC

Managed a $4 billion dollar portfolio comprised of lease and retail accounts.  Exhibited superior customer service, call handling and negotiation skills to secure payments and reduce loss. Investigated and skip traced to locate customers. Issued documents for repossessions and submit information for court action.  While incorporating company and state law procedures.  Guided and trained new employees on the strategic use of collections.  I developed tools to enhance their performance. 
Selected by senior management to head the Overseas Military Portfolio with over 1000 accounts.
Excellence Award -Nominated by peers &amp; management for exceeding goal achievement.
Ranked in the top 10 out of 200 employees in the country in delinquency goals for high risk accounts.
Instrumental in the portfolio transition of litigations during company liquidation.
Collaborated on the standardizing the process flow of overseas military accounts.

Customer Service Representative

Rent-A-Center

Directed the daily operations with 10-13 employees, and established and improved market penetration by exploring and developing new markets.  Generate sales with leads and from cold calls.
Earned Million dollar Club Award each year for exceeding 1 million in sales.
Increased sales by 42%
Designed and implemented a strong client database.
Instrumental in the development of my employees. 
Initiated cooperative sales strategy with other store mangers and business owners.

Manager/Sales

I help agencies, utilities, and contractors solve workforce challenges by deploying project-ready teams that meet compliance and performance goals.
With experience across energy, government, and technical sectors, I focus on:
	•	Workforce planning and staffing solutions (contract, temp, direct hire)
	•	Recruiting and deploying specialized teams for complex projects
	•	Supporting compliance requirements in regulated environments
	•	Building partnerships that align with supplier diversity and small business goals
I currently lead inside sales and business development for The JPI Group and JNDouglas, supporting clients nationwide with scalable workforce solutions. My goal is to connect organizations with the talent and expertise they need to execute critical projects on time and on budget.

Want to connect? Schedule a time to meet with me here: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/b2d310d53e524853b0af8d2fa7cc3a51@thejpigroup.com?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=pcard

Appreciate Kenneth Leroy W. Walker’s endorsement and alignment on workforce success. Per Scholas proves every day that with training, support, and opportunity, people are ready to deliver from day one. Employers, if you’re hiring, these graduates are a talent source you should not overlook.

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I'm working on activating a relationship with The JPI Group. They have a pulse on connecting people needing good-paying jobs, apprenticeships, contract work, the workforce, and employers. 

All American corporations with open roles are welcome, and Career Equity for all will be our end goal—period!!!

Inside Sales & Business Development Leader | JPI Group & JNDouglas | National Security Workforce Deployment | Project-Ready Teams for Utilities & Agencies | Compliance-Focused Execution

Venus and Serena Williams are launching the Williams Family Excellence Program with the USTA Foundation to support under-resourced youth, ages 13 to 25.

The program will provide:
• Sports training at little to no cost
• College recruitment support and scholarships
• Internships and entrepreneurship opportunities

They aim to reach 2,500 young people over the next decade through trusted community partners.

This is how change happens by building pathways to education, careers, and leadership for the next generation.

🔹Appreciating Small Wins: Fuel for Long-Term Success🔹

In a fast-paced world where everyone’s chasing the next big milestone, I’ve found that sometimes it’s the smaller wins, the daily improvements, positive feedback, or even just a well-run meeting, that set the foundation for sustained growth.

Every step forward, no matter how minor, is a chance to refine your craft, build relationships, or open a new door. Over time, those “minor” wins really add up. And "A" a win is a win.

Would love to hear:
What’s a recent small win that gave you momentum, perspective, or even just a boost of optimism?

Here’s to stacking those small wins into something great. 🚀

#SmallWins #GrowthMindset #Progress

🌐 The AI Revolution: Reshaping Research & Workforce Readiness

AI is accelerating breakthroughs in university research and transforming how students prepare for tomorrow’s workforce. From groundbreaking medical AI systems that predict patient outcomes to NSF-backed partnerships for smarter infrastructure, higher education is leaning into AI-powered progress faster than ever.

But rapid adoption brings challenges. With nearly 9 out of 10 students now using AI tools for assignments, universities are overhauling academic integrity policies and embedding AI training into curricula. Leaders are working to balance innovation, integrity, and responsible AI governance, while ensuring equitable access and fair evaluation for all.

As AI-enabled research and talent emerge across energy, utilities, and infrastructure, now is the time for industry and academia to build strong partnerships for the future of work. Exciting times ahead for those who embrace change and keep pace with the new frontier.

#AI #HigherEducation #Research #WorkforceDevelopment #EnergyTransition #FutureOfWork

🌐 Universities Nationwide Are Racing to Build AI Readiness, Here’s Why It Matters

This fall, leading universities are rolling out comprehensive AI literacy programs, integrating cutting-edge technology skills with a strong focus on ethics and responsible use. Initiatives like Ohio State’s “AI Fluency” program and extensive educator workshops at Illinois State and Delaware signal a clear shift: AI is now foundational for every discipline, not just computer science.

🔑 Why is this so important for the future of energy, utilities, and infrastructure?

-AI fluency is rapidly becoming a baseline expectation in the workforce, reshaping talent pipelines across all sectors.

-Higher education is putting new emphasis on ethical frameworks and academic integrity in AI—aligning with industry’s growing need for trustworthy, compliance-ready professionals.

-Major investments by organizations like the NSF and Gates Foundation are accelerating research and innovation, creating opportunities for industry-academic collaboration.

As the landscape evolves, organizations poised for the future are those prioritizing both AI literacy and ethical competency in their workforce. Staying informed on these trends is key to building resilient teams ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.

🔍 Interested in connecting about AI skills, workforce development, or trends shaping the energy sector? Let’s start a conversation!

#AI #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEd #Education #NSF #AIethics #FutureOfWork #EnergySector #Utilities #Universities

Today I learned something powerful.

The reason we can connect so easily on Zoom, Skype, and WhatsApp is because of the work of Marian Croak. She’s the engineer behind the technology that turns voice into digital signals through VoIP. Without it, our daily calls and virtual meetings wouldn’t exist.

A few highlights:
	•	She holds over 200 patents.
	•	Her work powers Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, and more.
	•	In 2022, she became one of the first two Black women inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

This isn’t just about tech. It’s about impact. Remote work, family calls, and global collaboration all trace back to her work.

Sharing this because stories like hers remind us that progress is built by people we often don’t see in the headlines.

What do you think, should we hear more about innovators like this while they’re still here to see it? I believe we need to give out more flowers 💐 while people can accept them. Cause with AI things are gonna move so fast. When are you gonna know who did it.

While everyone's debating who's to blame for problems, smart professionals are quietly implementing solutions.

The debate: "Who caused this?" vs "How do we fix it?"
The distraction: Everyone pointing fingers
The opportunity: Solving while others argue

I tracked what happens during problem discussions:

Day 1-3: Maximum noise
→ Everyone has an opinion
→ Blame gets assigned
→ Zero progress made

Day 4-7: Fatigue sets in
→ People tire of circular discussions
→ Motivation drops
→ Real solutions get delayed

Day 8+: Opportunity emerges
→ Noise dies down
→ Teams crave action
→ Solution-focused leaders step up

While others debated, one team:
→ Stayed focused on solutions
→ Applied a 5-step problem-solving framework
→ Implemented systematic troubleshooting

Result: 40% faster resolution times while competitors got stuck in blame cycles.

The Solution-First Strategy:

🤐 Strategic Redirection
→ Acknowledge the problem
→ Shift to solution-finding
→ Focus on next steps

🎯 Problem Analysis
→ What's the ACTUAL issue?
→ What resources do we have?
→ Who needs to be involved?

⚡ Action Delivery
→ Test while others talk
→ Implement while others analyze
→ Measure while others meet

Results from staying solution-focused:
→ 3x faster problem resolution
→ 70% higher team satisfaction
→ 25% reduction in recurring issues

The Problem-Solving Framework:
✅ Clear problem identification
✅ Root cause analysis
✅ Multiple solution generation
✅ Implementation planning
✅ Results measurement

What's your approach when facing problems? Do you get caught in the blame game or move straight to solutions?

🟣 Historic Week for Quantum Computing, What it Means for the Future of Innovation

This week marked a turning point for quantum tech, with record-breaking investments making headlines. PsiQuantum’s $1B raise and massive valuations for startups like Quantinuum and IQM signal more than just investor excitement, they highlight the accelerating path from theory to large scale, real-world impact.

What stands out?
     Strategic pivots: Nvidia, once publicly doubtful about near-term quantum viability, just made a major investment and partnership move in photonic quantum.
     Manufacturing at scale: Leading-edge companies are leveraging semiconductor fab infrastructure to manufacture quantum chips, moving the field further and faster.
     Photonic innovation: Developments in materials like Barium Titanate are enabling scalable optical switches, setting the stage for real utility-scale quantum computing.

These aren’t just funding milestones, they’re inflection points. As quantum startups move from lab to fab and industry titans shift gears, it’s clear we’re on the cusp of transformation for sectors like energy, infrastructure, and beyond.

Curious to see which emerging use cases become reality first. Which industries do you think will see quantum’s biggest impact?

#QuantumComputing #Innovation #FutureOfTechnology #DeepTech

🚨 43% of cyberattacks target small and mid-sized businesses.

Most don’t have the same defenses as large enterprises, which makes recovery much harder.

5 steps to lower the risk:
✅ Risk assessments
✅ Phishing awareness training
✅ Multi-Factor Authentication
✅ Data backup & recovery
✅ Endpoint protection

Cybersecurity is a business survival issue, not just an IT task. If you know you know.

#CyberSecurity #SmallBusiness #ITSecurity #CyberResilience

11% staff exodus at FERC threatens energy sector stability.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is facing a critical brain drain that few are talking about.

What started as a 9% projected staff reduction has accelerated to 11% - with 175 voluntary departures from FERC's 1,500-person workforce.

The impact is already being felt:
→ Significant losses in the General Counsel's Office
→ Key departures from the policy office
→ Chronic understaffing across critical functions
→ Hiring freeze preventing replacement of expertise

As one industry expert put it: "The agency is increasingly less equipped to execute on a policy agenda, and just even implementing core, nuts and bolts stuff."

This matters because FERC oversees crucial parts of our power, natural gas, oil and hydroelectric sectors - all while facing rising demand challenges and complex regulatory needs.

The most concerning prediction? Some experts believe this staffing crisis could "significantly erode FERC's historic bipartisan independence" - potentially transforming it into "an arm of the White House."

How concerned are you about regulatory agencies losing specialized expertise during transitions? Have you seen similar patterns in other sectors?

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I recently watched how one utility reduced project delays by building out a rapid-response field team trained on both compliance and new installation tech. It cut downtime by 32%. Have you seen or implemented similar workforce ‘quick wins’?

Big Jobs Data Revision: What It Means for the Economy & Fed Policy

The Labor Department just revised its job growth estimates—showing 900,000+ fewer U.S. jobs were added in the year through March than first reported. This marks the largest downward revision on record, highlighting a cooling labor market that's weaker than many thought.

Key takeaways:
• Job gains were overestimated — less than half originally projected.
• Fed rate cuts more likely: Markets now expect the Federal Reserve to lower rates soon, with employment data supporting monetary easing.
• Political tension: The revision lands amid accusations over data integrity and recent leadership changes at the BLS.
• Survey challenges: Falling response rates and business volatility are making these reports harder to get right.

If your organization is re-evaluating workforce strategies, tracking compliance, or watching talent pipelines in real-time, these shifts are worth a closer look.

Would love to hear how others are adapting to this changing environment—especially those tracking workforce trends, compliance, and hiring needs.

#workforcedevelopment #labormarket #economictrends #FederalReserve #energysector #infrastructure

Fusion Energy: Real Progress or Overhyped Promise?

We keep hearing bold government predictions about nuclear fusion transforming global energy within 5–15 years thanks to AI. Yet, many industry insiders and scientists say 2050 is a more realistic target.

It makes me wonder, where do you stand?
Are rapid leaps in advanced energy actually possible with the tech and talent available now, or is cautious optimism the smarter bet?

As someone working closely with organizations adapting to energy transition, I see both sides:

     AI-driven innovation is accelerating faster than ever.
     Scaling new tech safely and commercially is a whole different challenge.

What breakthroughs (or roadblocks) do you see on the horizon for disruptive energy tech?
Drop a comment below: How optimistic are you about seeing practical fusion-powered projects in our lifetime?

#Energy #AI #Innovation #CleanTech #WorkforceDevelopment

🌟 Optimism in Action: Record Highs for New Business Applications 🌟
 Nearly 474,000 new businesses launched in August, a record surge. Even in tough economic times, people are betting on their ideas.

For me, the bigger story is how these ventures, and established firms, turn ambition into execution. Workforce readiness is the bridge. Without the right teams, even the best business ideas stall.

🚀 I’d love to hear from you:
 What workforce or hiring shifts are you seeing in your industry right now?

👀 Noticing a major industry trend lately: demand for professionals qualified to support national defense and critical infrastructure projects is at an all-time high.

With large-scale initiatives ramping up hiring nationwide, organizations face a tight talent market for critical roles in aerospace, defense, and emerging technology. The ability to contribute from day one on mission-critical projects is quickly becoming a real differentiator for both professionals and teams.

I’m continually impressed by the dedication and readiness of those stepping up to deliver on these priorities.

Curious how others in the industry are partnering and problem-solving to keep projects on track under today’s workforce conditions. What strategies and trends are you seeing in defense or critical infrastructure hiring?

#NationalSecurity #DefenseIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment #CriticalInfrastructure #Aerospace #DefenseHiring #EmergingTechnology #TalentStrategy #FutureOfWork

11% staff exodus at FERC threatens energy sector stability.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is facing a critical brain drain few are talking about.

What started as a 9% projected reduction is now 11% 175 voluntary departures from a 1,500-person workforce.

The impact:
→ Major losses in the General Counsel's Office
→ Key exits from the policy office
→ Chronic understaffing across critical functions
→ Hiring freeze blocking replacements

One industry expert put it plainly:
“The agency is increasingly less equipped to execute on a policy agenda, and even core, nuts-and-bolts work.”

This matters. FERC oversees power, natural gas, oil, and hydro at the same time demand and regulatory complexity are rising.

Some warn the staffing crisis could erode FERC's bipartisan independence and turn it into “an arm of the White House.”

How concerned are you about agencies losing expertise during transitions? Have you seen this in your sector?

While everyone's jumping on Gen Z vs. Boomers blame games, I'm watching the real winners do something completely different.

The crowd: "Let's post about generational warfare!"
The smart ones: Silent. Focused. Strategic.

Here's what 99% miss:
The workforce crisis isn't about age.
The SYSTEMS are.

While your competitors rush to post generic takes, smart organizations are:

→ Studying the actual data (57% of Gen Z have side hustles vs 21% of Boomers)
→ Identifying the deeper structural issues
→ Building solutions for what comes NEXT

Real example:
When mass Boomer retirements began, everyone posted opinions.
One utility quietly launched cross-generational knowledge transfer programs.

Result: 40% reduction in critical skills gaps in 12 months.

The 3-Step Workforce Solution System:

Step 1: Observer Mode
→ Watch behaviors, not stereotypes
→ Find patterns others miss

Step 2: Depth Analysis
→ What motivates each generation differently?
→ What will your workforce need tomorrow?

Step 3: Strategic Strike
→ Create age-inclusive recruitment strategies
→ Build apprenticeship programs that WORK

This approach generated:
✅ Increased retention across ALL age groups
✅ Faster onboarding for new talent
✅ Preserved institutional knowledge

While everyone else got lost in the blame game.

What workforce challenges are you facing with generational transitions?

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