Robert Lee Taylor III

License Number 84461

Phone: 910-206-4277

Email: sandhillsconstructionacademy@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Experienced educator, administrator, and law enforcement professional with over 25 years of combined experience in criminal justice, homeland security, workforce development, and leadership training. Proven expertise in curriculum design, online instruction, and program management. Demonstrated ability to foster academic excellence and organizational growth through innovative teaching and strategic leadership.

Education

• DBA, Business Administration (Homeland Security Concentration), Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ (2014)

• Master of Justice Administration, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY (2010)

• Master of Public Administration (Criminal Justice Concentration), University of North Carolina at

• Pembroke, Pembroke, NC (2003)

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, NC (2001)

• Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice, Richmond Community College, Hamlet, NC (1998)

• Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration (Accounting), Northeastern Technical

• College, Cheraw, SC (2021)

• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (2023)

• Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design, Purdue Global University, West Lafayette, IN (2025 (Expected))

• Professional Experience

• Training Manager – North Carolina Justice Academy, Salemburg, NC (2023–Present)

• Oversee specialized law enforcement training programs including Compliance and Control

• Tactics, Instructor Training, and Speed Measuring Instrument programs. Lead curriculum

• modernization and instructor certification processes.

• Adjunct Instructor – Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA (2019–Present)

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, including

• research and writing, incident command, and behavioral dimensions of disaster.

• Adjunct Instructor – Purdue Global University, West Lafayette, IN (2023–Present)

• Teach online courses in Criminal Justice and Emergency Management programs.

• Dean of Workforce Development – Northeastern Technical College, Cheraw, SC (2019–2023)

• Developed, implemented, and assessed curriculum and continuing education programs.

• Supervised employees and coordinated industrial and entrepreneurial training.

•  Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development – Richmond Community College, Hamlet, NC (2014–2019)

• Provided leadership over workforce training and economic development programs, collaborating with state and local agencies to expand educational outreach.

• Director of Workforce and Economic Development Programming – Richmond Community College, Hamlet, NC (2011–2014)

• Designed and implemented industry-specific training programs and workforce grants. Expanded e-learning and non-credit programming opportunities.

• Deputy Sheriff / Captain – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Rockingham, NC (1998–2011)

• Directed training, supervised staff, conducted investigations, and managed grants and equipment procurement. Served as Special

• Response Team Commander.

• Certifications and Licenses

• Licensed General Contractor – North Carolina and South Carolina

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer

• Certified Program Planner

• North Carolina Law Enforcement General Instructor

• Subject Control and Arrest Techniques Instructor

• Firearms Instructor

• Physical Fitness Instructor

• Hazardous Materials Instructor

• Network Forensics Certificate

• Advanced Network Forensics Certificate

  Volunteer and Community Service

• Internship Coordinator – American Red Cross

• Volunteer – Habitat for Humanity