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Benita Beckles
President, Potential Plus
Location: Goodyear, AZ United States
Joined: Aug 9th, 2004

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Benita Beckles

Benita Beckles holds a bachelor�s degree from Hampton University in Hampton Virginia and a master�s degree from George Washington University in Washington D.C.
She is a retired full Colonel from the Air Force. As a commissioned officer in the military, she served on active duty and in the reserves for 30 years. While in the Air Force she received the Legion of Merit Award, Meritorious Service Medal and the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

She worked in Human Resources in corporate and city government positions throughout her thirty-five year career. Benita Beckles is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

In 2001, Ms. Beckles formed her own company, Potential Plus, which offers a self-published workbook and workshops on personal self-development. Recently, she has developed a Self-Care program for military members and veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD).A thirty year resident of Michigan, she recently relocated to Arizona. She has two sons.

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Michigan

Education (request update)

Hampton University class of 1971

Undergrad Major: Sociology

Campus Organization:

Delta Sigma Theta

Experience

I currently work with Potential Plus as President
I have 0 years of experience working in the Military industry.

Staff Development Specialist/Human Resources Manager | Detroit Public Library
From January 1998 to Current • 28 year(s)
Direct human resources and handle employee relations for 450 employees across main library and 23 branch locations. Manage employee training programs, development activities, payroll, benefits and HR administrative functions.

Military Personnel Officer/Commander | US Air Force
From January 1973 to January 2003 • 30 year(s)
Served as Personnel Officer, Director of Personnel, Mission Support Squadron Commander and Mission Support Group Commander. Managed military base support operations with staff of 300 and annual budget of $23 million.

Administrative Manager for Personnel/Personnel Administrator/Branch Support Coordinator | AAA Michigan
From January 1981 to January 1998 • 17 year(s)
Supported branch and regional managers of 37 office locations in determining staffing requirements and assessing training program needs. Coordinated renovation/relocation of branch locations and developed training programs.

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	Hi Benita! Good to see you on HBCU Connect. Very impressive Bio. May God continue to Bless and Keep you in your future endeavors. Thanks for the many years of service in the Air Force.!! Proud of you. Tagged by WILLIE DYCKS on 09/13/2013

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