Adult Career Center Staff

Kim McKinley, Director

(740) 753-5465
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• MS Education, Ohio University
• 24 years in Education
• 19 years at Tri-County Career Center
• 13 years as Director of the Adult Career Center
• Member of Association Career and Technical Education
• Member of Ohio School Boards Association
• Board Member - Athens, Hocking Perry Community Action Agency
• Hocking Correctional Facility Citizen Advisory Council
• Former member of Athens County Workforce Investment Policy Board
• Member of Athens Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee - Chair for Workforce Committee

Mary Abel, Diversified Industrial Training Manager

(740) 753-5466
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Mary Abel coordinates and supervises career enhancement program training in technical areas that are requested by local industry as well as working with incumbent and dislocated workers who need or want to develop specific skills. These areas include welding, electrical trades, CAD and construction technology. She also manages classes and programs in partnership with Hocking College which include electrical and carpentry areas that are part of an Associate Degree in Construction Management.

She is a graduate of Ohio University with degrees in education and journalism and she also has completed her certification as a trainer in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum.

Gloria Balch, Information Technology Training Manager

(740) 753-5483
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• Graduate of Tri-County Vocational School - Office Assistant Program
• Graduate of Athens High School
• Employed 11 years at Tri-County Career Center
• 9 years Information Technology Training Manager and Instructor
• Member of Association Career and Technical Education
• Member of Ohio Association of Customized Training Specialist
• President OACTS Customized Office Skills Training Taxonomy
• Conference Planning Co-Chairperson-Ohio Association of Customized Training Specialists
• Former Budget & Finance Chairperson-Ohio Association of Customized Training Specialists
• Microsoft Certified Instructor
• IC3 Certified
• Former Member of Women in Networking (WIN)
• 2006/2006 Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women "Honors Edition"

Candi Bush, Cosmetology Instructor  

(740) 753-3511 x. 5407 (vm)
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¨ Candi has been with Tri-County Adult Career Center since 2000.

¨ Has over 21 years of Cosmetology experience from such businesses as Your Father's Mustache and Attractions both of Athens , OH .

¨ Candi is both a licensed Instructor and Manager with the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.

¨ Candi has a strong relationship with many of the top local salons which aid her students in gaining employment upon completion of their program.

Melissa Green, Nursing Assistant Instructor

(740) 753-3511 x. 5404 (vm)
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Education:

• Graduate of Athens High School
• Associate's Degree from Hocking College School of Nursing

Experience: 

•   Long Term Care, LPN/RN
•   Caring for the chronically ill, LPN/RN 
•   ICU, RN
•   Medical Surgical Nursing, RN
•   Nursing Assistant Instructor/Program Coordinator

Certifications: 

• Registered Nurse
• Train-the-Trainer  
• ASHI CPR/First Aid Instructor
• AED Instructor
• ASHI Instructor Trainer

Lin Klein, Human Resource Development Training Manager

(740) 753-5467
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Human Resource Development has been a common thread through most of Lin Klein's work experience. She has had direct management responsibilities where she hired, trained, and developed her staff. Lin has also had extensive experience as a trainer for both managers and employees on a variety of topics. She has worked at Hewlett-Packard Company, Colorado State University, State Farm Insurance Company Headquarters, and various other service organizations.  Her 20 plus years of business experience have prepared Lin to share her expertise with local businesses as they continue to develop their staff members.

Lin graduated from Ohio University with a Baccalaureate Degree specializing in Education, Communications, and Human Resource Management. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and was recognized as Outstanding Graduate in University College that year.  Lin also holds an Associate Degree from Harper College in Illinois. In addition, Lin is a certified ACT Work-Keys job profiler and trained to administer a variety of pre-employment assessments to help managers select the best employees.

Lyn Lee, Medical Assisting Instructor

(740) 753-5467 E-mail Lyn Lee

· Alexander High School Graduate and also completed a two year office services program at Tri-County JVS. · Worked at Dr’s Hospital Nelsonville in the Admission’s Office and in the patient accounting office for six years. · Worked at Dr. Mark Knable’s Office as his biller.  · Graduated from Tri-County Adult Career Center in Medical Assisting Technology in 2004.  · Hired at her clinical site, University Medical Associates, Family Medicine and Express Care during clinicals as the patient accounts representative. · Worked as the floor medical assistant for both Family Medicine and Express Care at Parks Hall starting in May of 2004.  · Proctor for American Medical Technology and administered the test for Phlebotomy and Medical Assisting until joining the Adult Career Center. · Member of the Advisory Committee for Medical Assisting.  · Member of Registered Medical Assistant and is a member of American Medical Technologists, the Association for Career and Technical Education and Cambridge’s Who’s Who. Although she is working at the school now, she is still employed by University Medical Associated, Family Medicine on Fridays doing hospital billing and nursing home charges for five physicians.

George McCarthy, Paralegal Instructor

¨ Practicing attorney with Mollica, Gall, Sloan and Sillery, Co., L.P.A., the largest private law firm in Athens County , Ohio . 

¨ He prosecuted cases for approximately fifteen years previous holding positions as city prosecutor and assistant county prosecutor where he prosecuted violent crimes such as murder, rapes, robberies, driving under the influence, domestic violence and assaults. 

¨ Trained with various state and local agencies including the  F.B.I. and U.S. Department of Justice.

¨ Co-founded the Prosecuting Attorneys Section of the Municipal Attorneys Association and was a founding member of the Athens County Domestic Violence Task Force . 

¨ He has presented trainings on various issues including domestic violence, protection orders, stalking, internet crime, driving under the influence, obscenity law, search & seizure and other areas.

¨ Creator and Editor of Ohio’s monthly “The Prosecutor’s Bulletin,” a legal update publication

¨ Author of “The Court Case Companion” for trial attorneys.   

¨ Serves on various boards and committees.

¨ Taught the paralegal program since 1998. 

Suzanne Perry, Medical Assisting Instructor

(740) 753-3511 x. 5403 (vm)
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Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University in Human Development
• Associate Degree from Hocking College in Nursing

Certifications:   

• Licensed Social worker
• Registered Nurse

• Registered Medical Assistant
• ASHI CPR/First Aid Instructor

Experience:

• Instructor, Adult Career Center for 10 years (teaching Medical Assisting & Phlebotomy)
• Appalachian Community Hospice, On Call Nurse, Volunteer Coordinator, Bereavement Coordinator
• Marietta Memorial Hospital, RN
• Doctors' Hospital, RN

Carleen Powell, Information Technology Training Manager

(740) 753-5430
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Carleen has been with Tri-County Adult Career Center since 1998.  Having attained her BSS Degree from Ohio University , Ms. Powell gained knowledge and work experiences from Ohio University with over 2 years experience in the President’s Office and 3 years experience with Computer Services Center .  While with the Adult Career Center , Ms. Powell has achieved many different Certifications including: 

• Microsoft Office Specialist Certified Instructor
• Microsoft Office Master Certification
• IC3 2005 Certification
• Plus specialized training in A+ and N+ Certification Programs. 
• IC3 Certified Instructor
• 2007/2008 Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women

Carleen is a life-long Athens resident and understands what is required to obtain employment in this area.  She enjoys working with students in guiding them toward the right training so that they can enter the workforce with confidence.

Kim Six, Secretary

(740) 753-3511 Ext. 5464 E-mail Kim Six

Kim joined the Tri-County Adult Career Center team in June 2007. She was previously employed by Ohio University working in the Office of the Vice President for University Advancement. Kim serves as the first point of contact for the Adult Career Center. Her responsibilities include telephone inquires, student registration, data entry, records management, and instructor/administration coordination. Kim is a life-long resident of Athens County, an Alexander High School Graduate and a member of the Athens Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

Amy Shumway, Management Systems Supervisor
(740) 753-5465 E-mail Amy Shumway	Amy has been with Tri-County Adult Career Center for 8 ½ years. Her current position as Management Systems Supervisor supports the direction and leadership of The Adult Career Center. Primary responsibilities include supervision of the daily business operations of The Adult Career Center including the secretary/office management, perform accounts receivable for coordinator programming, and all contract grant accounting/billing and reporting. She has also served as Office Manager and Business & Industry Training Manager/CDL Coordinator at The Adult Career Center. She was previously employed by Don Wood, Inc., is a graduate of Athens High School, Tri-County Vocational School and completed coursework in Accounting and Medical Terminology at Hocking College. Ms. Shumway is a member of Association of Career & Technical Education and participates in the Ohio Department of Education/Adult Workforce Education Leadership Training Academy.
Connie Wallace, Business Office Technology Instructor
(740) 753-3511 x. 5432 (vm) E-mail Connie Wallace	Microsoft Master Instructor North Central Accreditation Training and Member  Two years training in Computer Science, Hocking College Tri-County Vocational School - 2-year Certification in Data Processing Brain Bench certified in Microsoft Excel, Accounts Payable, Computer Fundamentals,QuickBooks Pro, Typing International Who's Who of Professional Bookkeepers Member of American Institution of Professional Bookkeepers National Association for Bookkeepers National Business Education Association Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education Worked as a Manager for DEPS, Inc. Worked for Ohio University in the Budgeting Department Worked as a Bookkeeper in several banks Worked as a consultant with several local businesses Data-Entry Operator Mother
Tina Warthman, Financial Aid Coordinator
(740) 753-5470 E-mail Tina Warthman	Tina Warthman has been a Licensed Social Worker for over 25 years with her background focus being long-term care. She was employed with Arcadia Acres Nursing Home in Logan, OH for 15 years as their Resident Service Director prior to joining the team at Tri-County Adult Career Center . Her primary responsibilities included admission/discharge of residents, assessment of residents, supervision of the activity department and any other area that helped the resident feel safe and cared for. Tina resigned her position with the nursing home in June, 1996 and accepted the Student Services Coordinator position at Tri-County Adult Career Center in August, 1996. Her responsibilities include career direction and guidance, job placement, financial aid screening and assessments. Tina works very closely with our area agencies so our students may have every opportunity to achieve their education and transition from school to work.