Octavia Ann Baker

Background

Baker, Octavia Ann was born on November 10, 1956 in Macon, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Adolphus Junior and Bertha Mae (Simmons) Baker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mercer U., 1978; postgraduate, Queens College, 1984-1987; postgraduate, Winthrop College, 1986; Master of Science in Administration, Georgia College, Milledgeville, 1986.

Career

House parent, Georgia Academy for Blind, Macon, 1977-1978, 81-83; quality analyst, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, Macon, 1979-1981; owner, manager, Ocean Fresh Seafood, Macon, 1983-1983; product auditor, Philip Morris United States of America, Concord, North Carolina, 1983-1987; materials distribution supervisor, Philip Morris United States of America, Concord, North Carolina, since 1987. Assistant administrative consultant for reorganization Simpson's Beauty Supply Company, Gastonia, North Carolina, 1985. Instructor tobacco technical Rowan Technology College, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1986-1987.

Instructor Afro-American studies Gaston College, Gastonia, 1991, 92.

Achievements

• Octavia Ann Baker has been listed as a noteworthy Wholesale distribution supervisor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Gaston Literacy Council, since 1990, Schiele Museum Natural History, Gastonia, 1992, Junior Achievement-Project Business, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1989-1990. Member American Production and Inventory Control Society.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, collecting art, listening to jazz, walking.

Connections

Father:

Adolphus Baker Junior

Mother:

Bertha Mae (Simmons) Baker