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Kela Davis Kee
Katrina Hayes
Art Gray
Tamika Pogue
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Kela Davis Kee, Director of Operations and life Coach
Kela is directing Operational Excellence of service delivery for Columbus Works, insuring the highest quality outcomes for our Members, Employer Partners, and community colleagues. In 2021 Kela earned her Six Sigma White Belt, and will complete the Green Belt project in 2022. In this role she eagerly applies the years of experience gained during her tenure at Columbus Works, including work relative to continuous improvement, to enable our goal of the highest level of organizational effectiveness. Receiving her Master of Arts degree in Life Coaching from Liberty University, Kela has extensive experience working with women in need of divorce care, mentoring men in the justice system who are looking to start over, and adolescents in need of encouragement and guidance. She is a former volunteer mentor at Alvis, Inc. working with men returning from incarcerated, and former volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio. Kela brings 5+ years working talent acquisition in private industry, and 10 years volunteering at juvenile detention centers, county jails, reentry facilities, and rebuilding impoverished communities. When she is not in the field, she enjoys spending time with her daughters, meeting new people, and spending time with family and friends. Katrina Hayes, Program Manager/Instructor An expert in Talent Acquisition and customer experience, Katrina brings a valuable business perspective to Columbus Works. Her expertise with the workforce in the entry level and skilled trades industries results in delivery of an excellent participant experience and value added services provided our employer partners. Katrina also bring years of experience in the financial services industry serving as a Personal Banker with Huntington National Bank, where she crafted solutions designed to meet the unique needs of each individual client. She is also an experienced corporate trainer, and brings an energy and perspective to the classroom that learners find refreshing. Katrina is a native of central Ohio and is engaged in her community in many ways, including volunteer work for local non-profit organizations. She is excited to bring Columbus Works to her community and neighbors. Katrina enjoys spending time with her husband and family, and is active in sports such as softball and volleyball. Art Gray, Lead Employment Coach Art brings nearly 25 years of business and community service experience to the Columbus Works team. Art is a proven and respected community leader, and is an expert in serving residents of under-served neighborhoods in Columbus, including those experiencing poverty, trauma, and substance abuse. Art is a graduate of the prestigious DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative, and is an an expert on the needs of opportunity youth and creating collaborate partnerships, Art has a proven track record of innovative solutions, delivering results that change lives and communities. For ore than 20 years, Art has lead business units delivering production on-time, leading people, managing budgets, quality assurance, and customer experience. Art and his family live in Columbus, and are actively engaged in service to their community.. Tamika Pogue, Employment Coach Tamika Pogue is an Employment Coach here at Columbus Works. She brings 10 years of Social Services experience to the team. Tamika began her career working with homeless veterans where she found her passion for serving the community. Tamika went on to continue her education and obtained a Bachelors degree in Human Services. Tamika uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Tamika is inspired daily by her family, and in her free time, Tamika likes to spend time with her family, reading and volunteering in the community. Her work ethic is shaped by being committed to never give up and to keep striving. |