Administration

ALLEN G. GARBER, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Mr. Garber has been a recreational diver since 1974 and has dived in such places as the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, St. Martin, and the Great Barrier Reef. He holds a BBA from the University of Massachusetts in Marketing with a minor in Civil Engineering. He also holds a USCG operator’s license and has sailed both offshore and competitively. Mr. Garber has been involved in the marine industry for over twenty years and most recently was the Brand Manager & National Sales Manager for a major manufacturer of offshore recreational boats. Mr. Garber directs business development and is responsible for all marketing, recruiting and promotion of CDA Technical Institute.

LINDA SCOTT, DIRECTOR of COMPLIANCE

Ms. Scott has worked in the Financial Aid field for 27 years, where she has assisted students in putting together a funding plan that makes school affordable.  She earned her MBA in Accounting from University of Phoenix in 2003.  When not helping students, Ms. Scott enjoys spending time with her Grandchildren. 

ZULEMA WATKINS, REGISTRAR

Ms. “Z” Watkins relocated to Jacksonville Beach in 1999.  She has been working in the post-secondary educational field for over 7 years.  She has attending Florida State University and Webster University earning various certification in Insurance, IT, and as a Paralegal.  She has been a Business Owner, Paralegal, Master Admissions Representative and Proxy to the Director of Admissions. She joined the CDA team with a wealth of knowledge in Welding, Admissions and Recruiting.  As the daughter of United States Navy Master Chief, she strongly believes in learning a skill set, textile education and consistent development.  When off the clock she enjoys watching Soccer, Football, Trivia working in her Garden and taking daily walks on the beach.

DR. CHARLES SCANLON , CAREER SERVICES

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RITA ROSARIO, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID

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KARLA PHIPPS - FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR

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ERIKA CALLE, FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR

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SCOTT LEVINE, ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE 

Mr. Levine is originally from Massachusetts.  He moved to Jacksonville, FL to attend Jacksonville University, majoring in Marketing and minoring in Management.  He has over 6 years of experience in the educational field.  He is currently an Admissions Representative with CDA Technical Institute.  He enjoys working with students, servicing them through the admissions process, watching them graduate and pursue their career objectives.

JARED SHARPE, ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE

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