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April 18, 2020

Tadar Muhammad
Chief Operating Officer, First Vice President of CareerSource Central Florida


As Chief Operating Officer and First Vice President of CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Tadar Muhammad delivers strategic oversight on administration and workforce operations for all federal, state, and local workforce development programs and grants. He spearheads all operational aspects of the organization that invests $30 million to serve more than 38,000 career seekers with career development opportunities and nearly 3,500 businesses with skilled talent annually. He helps forge new partnerships within CSCF’s five-county footprint in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, and Sumter counties.  

Prior to joining CSCF, Tadar was the Chief Development Officer with the Heart of Florida United Way where he was responsible for driving and growing revenue for the organization and creating new partnerships. 

Tadar’s success comes from his commitment to understanding the community he serves through his Board service and active participation in many Central Florida organizations.  

He is a member of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and Evans High School Giving Back programs. He serves on the Board of Directors for Sunshine Charter High Schools in Orange and Osceola County, The Poinsette Foundation, Route 7 Orlando and Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida.
A native Chicagoan, Tadar moved to Orlando in 1983, after receiving a scholarship to attend Valencia College. He has a B.A. in Organizational Management from Warner University and earned his Executive MBA from Rollins College's Crummer Graduate School of Business. 
He lives in Orlando with wife Gina along with four children Elijah, Ciera, Mariyah, and Malik.  

Tadar Muhammad Chief Operating Officer, First Vice President of CareerSource Central Florida
 As Chief Operating Officer and First Vice President of CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Tadar Muhammad delivers strategic oversight on administration and workforce operations for all federal, state, and local workforce development programs and grants. He spearheads all operational aspects of the organization that invests $30 million to serve more than 38,000 career seekers with career development opportunities and nearly 3,500 businesses with skilled talent annually. He helps forge new partnerships within CSCF&rsquo;s five-county footprint in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, and Sumter counties. &nbsp;
Prior to joining CSCF, Tadar was the Chief Development Officer with the Heart of Florida United Way where he was responsible for driving and growing revenue for the organization and creating new partnerships.&nbsp;
Tadar&rsquo;s success comes from his commitment to understanding the community he serves through his Board service and active participation in many Central Florida organizations. &nbsp;
He is a member of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) and Evans High School Giving Back programs. He serves on the Board of Directors for Sunshine Charter High Schools in Orange and Osceola County, The Poinsette Foundation, Route 7 Orlando and Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida. A native Chicagoan, Tadar moved to Orlando in 1983, after receiving a scholarship to attend Valencia College. He has a B.A. in Organizational Management from Warner University and earned his Executive MBA from Rollins College's Crummer Graduate School of Business.&nbsp; He lives in Orlando with wife Gina along with four children Elijah, Ciera, Mariyah, and Malik. &nbsp;

What's the Score: Guest, Tadar Muhammad.

Ashley is a web designer and the founder of Endgame Design Co., helping small business owners turn their websites into clear, client-converting tools. With a background in art and design, she blends creativity with strategy to build sites that not only look good but also support real business growth.

She earned her art degree in Virginia and got her start in the digital world through a design internship working on websites for construction machinery companies. Not long after graduating, a former mentor invited her to join a new web company and encouraged her to learn coding on the job. She quickly taught herself to code the sites she designed, kicking off a career that combined both design and development.

After several years in the industry and a move to Miami, Ashley found herself doing more coding than creative work. Feeling burned out, she made a bold pivot during the pandemic—leaving her job, enrolling in interior design school, and starting her own interior design business while relocating to Orlando. While networking for that new venture, she kept meeting fellow entrepreneurs who were frustrated with their websites and unsure how to fix them.

With her mix of design and technical experience, Ashley realized she could genuinely help. What started as small website fixes turned into full redesigns, ongoing support, and real results for small business owners. That momentum led to another pivot and the business she runs today, where she helps service-based owners feel confident in their online presence and excited about their growth."

Ashley is a web designer and the founder of Endgame Design Co., helping small business owners turn their websites into clear, client-converting tools. With a background in art and design, she blends creativity with strategy to build sites that not only look good but also support real business growth.
She earned her art degree in Virginia and got her start in the digital world through a design internship working on websites for construction machinery companies. Not long after graduating, a former mentor invited her to join a new web company and encouraged her to learn coding on the job. She quickly taught herself to code the sites she designed, kicking off a career that combined both design and development.
After several years in the industry and a move to Miami, Ashley found herself doing more coding than creative work. Feeling burned out, she made a bold pivot during the pandemic&mdash;leaving her job, enrolling in interior design school, and starting her own interior design business while relocating to Orlando. While networking for that new venture, she kept meeting fellow entrepreneurs who were frustrated with their websites and unsure how to fix them.
With her mix of design and technical experience, Ashley realized she could genuinely help. What started as small website fixes turned into full redesigns, ongoing support, and real results for small business owners. That momentum led to another pivot and the business she runs today, where she helps service-based owners feel confident in their online presence and excited about their growth."

What's The Score: Guest, Ashley Remington.

Chauniqua "Major" Major

 

Founder of Whatever’s Good PR + Marketing & Major’s Project Pop

 

Chauniqua "Major" Major is a values-driven communications strategist who helps good brands thrive.

 

She is the founder of Whatever’s Good PR + Marketing, a woman-led agency specializing in nonprofits, retail and restaurants, and corporations on a mission to do good.

 

Her team works with organizations across the country to craft authentic, ethical messaging through their proprietary framework, Communicating with Dignity.

 

With nearly 20 years of experience in media relations, strategy, influencer marketing, community engagement, and crisis management, Major has partnered with startups, nonprofits, and global brands including Carnival Corporation and Amazon.

 

She is also the founder of Major’s Project Pop, a nationally recognized popcorn company featured in Forbes and Business Insider, with partnerships including Netflix and more.

 

Major lives in Orlando and is training to become a pilates instructor. 

Chauniqua "Major" Major
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Founder of Whatever&rsquo;s Good PR + Marketing &amp; Major&rsquo;s Project Pop
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Chauniqua "Major" Major is a values-driven communications strategist who helps good brands thrive.
&nbsp;
She is the founder of Whatever&rsquo;s Good PR + Marketing, a woman-led agency specializing in nonprofits, retail and restaurants, and corporations on a mission to do good.
&nbsp;
Her team works with organizations across the country to craft authentic, ethical messaging through their proprietary framework,&nbsp;Communicating with Dignity.
&nbsp;
With nearly 20 years of experience in media relations, strategy, influencer marketing, community engagement, and crisis management, Major has partnered with startups, nonprofits, and global brands including Carnival Corporation and Amazon.
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She is also the founder of Major&rsquo;s Project Pop, a nationally recognized popcorn company featured in Forbes and Business Insider, with partnerships including Netflix and more.
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Major lives in Orlando and is training to become a pilates instructor.&nbsp;

April 18, 2020

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