Alumni Updates
Trident Technical College alumni are making an impact throughout our community and beyond!
Ed Tilden '08 -
First Assistant Director, Superman
"TTC connected me with awesome likeminded filmmakers in the Charleston and extended SC area. Gave me tools and practical direction to work on film sets, and from there determine what part I was both best able to and most interested in playing on a film crew. Beyond that TTC collaborated with the SC Indie Grants program that I was lucky to be asked to be a part of many times, as both a grantee, and a professional collaborator."
Leilani Mikula '23 -
Event Coordinator, Trident Technical College
"Trident Tech provided the education and real world experiences for a successful career."
Brandon McDaniel '13 -
Owner/Operator, Brandon's Breads
"TTC put everything I was learning on the job and organized it into a package I could take with me down the road. Elective classes like Artisan Breads created a hobby that turned into my own business. Culinary classes helped refine my skills I was picking up on the job and gave them backbone making me the Chef/Baker I am today."
Dr. Cephus Simmons, Sr. '92 -
Founder/CEO at SealCath
"My Associate in Science in Radiologic Technology at TTC was the foundation for my career."
Sharkia Thompson '25 -
Administrative Assistant, Trident Technical College
At Trident Tech, I was more than a student. I was encouraged, supported, and pushed to reach my potential. I earned my Associate in Science in Administrative Office Technology and a certificate in Business Application Solution Specialist, two accomplishments I’m incredibly proud of. Shortly after graduation, I came full circle. I started working at Trident Tech as an Administrative Assistant. The college that helped me grow became the place where I now help others do the same. Trident Tech didn’t just give me an education, it gave me purpose, confidence, and a new beginning. For that, I’ll always be grateful.
Tommy Cammer '01 -
Owner, Structured Access, LLC
"TTC was a major stepping stone in my life. The professors, leaders, and mentors gave me the tools and fundamentals I needed to start and run a successful business."
Corey Rouse '17 -
HVAC Service Technician
"TTC gave me the tools and knowledge to set me on my career path."
Dave Perry '07 -
Personal Tour Chef
"I am a Personal Tour Chef, currently on tour with Beyonce, and past clients include Green Day, Olivia Rodrigo, Daryl Hall, Kelly Clarkson and more. They go on tour, and I got with them and keep them fed. Always grateful for my Charleston beginnings. The food scene of Charleston and staff at the Culinary Institute of Charleston helped shape the chef I am today."
Dr. Phillip Singleton '09 -
Pharmacist in Charge, MUSC Ashley River Tower
"TTC built my education experience! It is where I learned to study and become self reliant. Without the TTC professors and staff supporting me I never would’ve been able to accomplish what I have!"
Radhiyah (Thea) Miller-Smith '04 -
Section Chief and Contracting Officer with the Department of Defense, Adjunct Assistant
Professor at the University of Southern California
"I am so thankful for the invaluable foundation that Trident Technical College (TTC) provided me at the beginning of my academic journey. The instruction, encouragement and support I received there laid a pivotal foundation and ultimately helped pave the way to the successful completion of my doctorate. Through the dedicated faculty, who believed in me, and the welcoming learning environment that fostered growth, curiosity, and perseverance; my experience at TTC was truly transformational. The confidence and skills I gained during my tenure there continues to guide me today. Thank you for being the starting point of a path that has taken me farther than I ever imagined. I am forever proud to be part of your community."
Thomas Pratt '12 -
Lecturer
"Trident Tech helped me understand what was possible. The instructors change my life and made me see the impact one person can have on a community. I cannot imagine where I would be if I did not choose to attend Trident Tech and the Culinary Institute of Charleston."
Jennifer Schensky '23 -
Founder and Director of Operations, Integrity Contracting Solutions, LLC
"In 2021, I founded Integrity Contracting Solutions with the goal of providing services to local, state, and federal government agencies. From the start, I knew that to succeed, I needed a team of skilled professionals — people I could pay well and treat with respect. I also realized I had to quickly learn critical areas like accounting, tax regulations, and human resources to run my business effectively. When Trident offered free tuition during the pandemic, I seized the opportunity. At 38 years old, I started college for the first time in my life. In 2023, I earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration – Entrepreneurship. The education I received at Trident has been instrumental in helping me grow and scale my business. Today, Integrity Contracting Solutions has 12 employees and works with a dozen subcontractors. Thank you for providing an accessible educational system that makes success possible for people like me."
Jalen Wright '21 -
Performance Specialist, Accommodations Plus International
"Since graduating from Trident Technical College, I’ve had many opportunities that have shaped my career. My studies in Hospitality and Tourism Management provided a strong foundation in customer service, operations and problem-solving, which have been essential in every role I’ve taken on. I started as a Corporate Travel Agent, where I gained experience managing bookings and handling client needs in a fast-paced environment. Now, as a Performance Specialist at Accommodations Plus International, I analyze customer feedback, resolve operational issues, and maintain supplier relationships. My education at TTC prepared me to navigate complex challenges and communicate effectively in a corporate setting. Beyond my career in hospitality and operations, I’ve also modeled for Matrix Fitness, serving as the forefront model for the Project Culture campaign, which promotes scholarships for HBCU students. I also had the opportunity to promote the Total Body Cycle, a product that went on to win global awards. TTC helped me build the confidence and skills to pursue these opportunities, and I’m grateful for the foundation it gave me."
Addie Ledbetter '20 -
Charge Nurse, Spartanburg Medical Center
"Thanks to TTC, I have been able to provide passionate patient-centered care for almost five years! I am so thankful for the great foundation they gave me in order to be an excellent nurse and leader."
Robin L. Nazon '24 -
Entrepreneur
"Attending TTC's Baking and Pastry program has been a phenomenal experience. Although I have been baking for many years, I have learned so much by attending this program. I graduated with a Baking and Pastry certificate in 2024, then returned to school to pursue an associates degree in baking and pastry."
Michelle Richardson Rambert '13 -
Social Worker, State of South Carolina
"TTC was a springboard for my career as a Social Worker. TTC offered me classes, instructors and friendships that lent itself to my meeting the goals I had set for myself. I went on from TTC to obtain my bachelor's and my Masters degrees in Social Work."
Amy Heid '23 -
Accountant and Bartender
"I started my college journey in 1986. However, sometimes life gets in the way of finishing those things we want most. When I discovered that TTC held online classes in Hospitality and Tourism Management during COVID in 2021, I decided to use the time to get my associates degree and several other certifications. Throughout my journey, CIC Dean, Nathan Rex and Mr. Blake Hallman encouraged me to forge ahead and finish my bachelor’s degree at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort, which I completed in 2024. Without the encouragement of the TTC leadership and key instruction, I might not have been able to achieve these degrees. I’ve never been more proud of myself and it’s never too late to finish what you start, and it’s never to late to start on your dream."
LaTonya Nyoke '01 -
Vice President, Marketing Leader at Synchrony
"I received my Associate in Arts degree at TTC before going to SCAD for my BFA. TTC nurtured my passion for art and helped me to lean into the skills I would need to brand and communicate design effectively. My 2 years at TTC helped me to afford my SCAD degree by eliminating a year of tuition cost, also. I was able to mature and develop life experience in a smaller community of passionate leaders, teachers and administrators."