Business Manager
Biography
Hometown
- Knoxville, Tennessee
Personal Interests
I enjoy drawing, painting, writing poetry, and spending time with my family members.
Favorite Quote
"Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely ." -Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Fall 2023 In-Office Hours
- Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Lunch break from 12:00PM - 12:30PM
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays- Working Remotely: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Virtual Office Hours are Available by appointment
Education
Professional Service
Financial
- Provides financial and managerial expertise for business operations, and management of budgetary and financial functions for the department.
- Plans departmental budget needs by analyzing short- and long-term program plans.
- Projects possible levels of support from multiple sources of funding.
Administrative
- Ensures contracts follow the appropriate review process per policy and procedures.
- Maintains interface with departmental personnel to coordinate operational activities to ensure adequate staffing and space and facilities.
- Coordinates the compilation and preparation of operational and financial reports and analyses that summarize progress, challenges, and appropriate recommendations.
Human Resources
- Facilitates a variety of human resources functions.
- Manages academic searches and the promotion and tenure process.