She has been employed full-time for the Department of the Navy for over 31 years. During this time, she has gained invaluable knowledge through extensive training at Georgia Military College, Valdosta State University, and the Defense Acquisition University which helped to develop entrepreneurial skills which equipped her to start and operate a publishing company. She has authored and published a prayer/study guide and founded the Christian magazine entitled, “Character Magazine.” Recently, she launched a virtual call center to give families the opportunity to work from home.