Project Name bgodavis

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY, Candidate Guidance Office, Annapolis, MD (1994 present)
USNA Information Officer. Recruit and screen candidates for admission to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Deliver presentations to schools and public and private organizations throughout assigned area
Facilitate access to schools for USNA personnel to present informational programs, including the coordination of OPINFO
Develop and implement public relations events to enhance public awareness of educational/career opportunities at the USNA
Conduct workshops with middle and high school guidance counselors on opportunities and admissions requirements at the USNA
Serve on congressional service academy selection boards [SEN Bill Frist, 1996-98]

NAVY RECRUITING DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS, St. Louis, MO (1996 1999)
Chairman of RDAC, NRD St. Louis, MO. Responsible for educating the public on opportunities and life in the military, and assisting military personnel in working more effectively and efficiently with civilians.
Member of RDAC, NRD Indianapolis, IN (2000)

Delivered speeches and audiovisual presentations to civic, educational, and youth organizations to increase public awareness of Navy opportunities
Introduced navy personnel to Centers of Influence [COIs] and create opportunities in the community
Scheduled motivational speakers in area schools
Provide support for attainment of recruiting mission in six state-wide area
Facilitate inter-agency cooperation among Armed Services Recruiting and military organizations

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
(School of Library & Information Services), Tuscaloosa, AL
Master of Library Science, August 1991

UNION UNIVERSITY, Jackson, TN

Bachelor of Arts, May 1989 (Major: English/Secondary Education)

Additional Training:

Aerospace Education Workshop, Hands-On Flight Instructions, University of Memphis
Educator Workshop (USMC history, occupational opportunities, recruit training, etc.) U.S.M.C., MCRD San Diego, CA
USNA Information Officer Training test and measurements, admission qualification optional training/entry, minority recruitment, public relations, retention, U.S. Naval Academy
Officer and Enlisted Recruiting, community relations, liaison development, optional programs NROTC, NAPS, BOOST, ASVAB, etc., U.S. Navy Recruiting Command, NORU, Pensacola, FL 1996
Applied Communication Specialist Training, Tennessee State Department of Education

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Associate Membership since 1996; recognized for volunteer efforts in 1998 and 1999
United States Naval Academy Parents Club of West Tennessee, Founder 1997, President 1997-1999, Board of Directors 1997-1999
United States Naval Academy, Candidate Guidance Office, Commandant's Award 1995; Certificate of Appreciation 1997
United States Navy Recruiting Command, NRD St. Louis, MO, Gold Wreath Award for Outstanding Recruiting Efforts, 1995, 1996, 1997; Silver Star for Wreath 1997
Who's Who Among American Educators, 1996, 1997, 1998