Occupation: Security Worker
Company: Prudential Titan
Born: Detroit, Michigan
Education:
Internship, Bureau of Social Services, Bowling Green, MI (1980)
BS in Social Work/Gerontology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY (1980)
Coursework in Social Work, Freed Hardeman University, Henderson, TN (1976-1978)
Coursework in Social Work, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI (1977)
Coursework in Massage Therapy
Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (2007); Certified in Handgun Safety, Michigan State Police (1994); Certified Massage Technician, Health Enrichment Center, Lapeer, MI (1991); Bachelor’s Social Worker’s License
Career:
Security Worker, Prudential Security (2020-Present)
Geriatric Social Worker, Heartland Health Care Center – Dearborn Heights (1976-Present)
With, CWT Program, AARP Foundation (2013)
Nurse, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI (2007-2009)
Chief of Social Work, Social Work Department, Heartland Health Care Center – Dearborn Heights (1977-1989)
Nurse’s Assistant, Heartland Health Care Center – Dearborn Heights
Career Related:
Security Police, Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI (1991-Present); Special Assignment, John D. Dingell V.A.M.C. (U.S.N./D.A.V.) (1985-Present); Warehouse Stacker, AARP Foundation SCSEP (2017-2018); Project Consultant, Detroit Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency (Now Wayne Mental Health Authority), Detroit, MI (2005-2007); Security Officer, Burns International Security Service (1997-1999); U.S. Census Enumerator, Bureau of the Census (U.S.N./D.A.V.) (1990); Customer Sales Representative, Rich’s Department Store (Now Macy’s), Atlanta, GA (1981-1983); Library Assistant, Security Service, Freeman & Hawkins, PLLC, Atlanta, GA (1982); Group Counselor, Real Life Day Camp, Dearborn Heights, MI (1979); Sales Clerk, Sears Roebuck Department Store, Fairlane Town Center (1976)
Military:
Honorably Discharged, U.S. Navy (1990); E-3, U.S. Navy (1983-1990); Seaman, U.S. Navy, Orlando, FL (1983)
Civic:
Volunteer, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services (Now MILWomen) (1986-Present); Master-at-arms, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (Now MILWomen); Volunteer, 67 Programs, Army Chapter
Awards:
Recipient, Two Medals, Base Activities, U.S. Navy; Recipient, Two Trophies, Base Activities, U.S. Navy
Memberships:
Member, American Massage Therapy Association; Member, National Association of Social Workers; Member, Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club (DAV); Member, Sabana Seca Players’ Club; Member, The American Legion; Member, VFW; Member, Honor Guard, WAC Chapter 67
Family:
Daughter of Jefferson Eugene and Bessie Elizabeth (Sullivan) Fussell
Siblings: Sandra Jean Fussell; Kenneth Webster Fussell;
Grandparents: Ernest and Eudora (Gentry) Sullivan
Great-Grandparent: John Sullivan
Hobbies:
Walking; Swimming; Scuba diving; Bicycling
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in the World – 2009, 26th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2008-2009, 27th Edition (pub. 2008)
