Experience

Vendorship

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Business Development & Intergovernmental Affairs

  • lug 2022 - - Presente

  I serve as the primary point-of-management person in facilitating all connected internal and external business development strategies and hence, becoming directly familiar with the broad lay-of-the-land in the government/public sector demand space. Work directly across all existing lanes of operation to acquire sufficient knowledge on how best to integrate problem-solving and quick-response processes and tactics. I serve as the primary point-of-management person in facilitating all connected internal and external business development strategies and hence, becoming directly familiar with the broad lay-of-the-land in the government/public sector demand space. Work directly across all existing lanes of operation to acquire sufficient knowledge on how best to integrate problem-solving and quick-response processes and tactics.



32ndGP Consulting

• Principal Consultant

  • gen 2022 - - Presente

  We provide small businesses and nonprofit organizations with the tools and methods to improve organizational performance. Help to identify and eliminate process weaknesses and operational deficiencies in these key areas: Organizational Development, Financial Accountability, Conference Management, Procurement, DE&I We provide small businesses and nonprofit organizations with the tools and methods to improve organizational performance. Help to identify and eliminate process weaknesses and operational deficiencies in these key areas: Organizational Development, Financial Accountability, Conference Management, Procurement, DE&I



National Society of Black CPAs (NSBCPA)

• United States
• Accounting

• Interim President & CEO

  • feb 2021 - dic 2021



U.S. Economic Development Administration

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Partnership Specialist

  • giu 2019 - ago 2021



City of Atlanta

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach Officer, Department of Procurement

  • ago 2016 - lug 2019

  Specific responsibilities include:I Report directly to the Chief Procurement Officer. As a member of the senior leadership team, I am assigned to develop, expand, and manage the newly created Vendor Outreach & Community Engagement program to liaise between user agencies, (City departments) suppliers, both active and prospective, to train and assist them in how to do business with the City of Atlanta and to develop responsive and responsible bids to ensure more robust and competitive responses to advertised solicitations for evaluation. • Administer the Local Bidder Preference Program, the current online Supplier Registration portal, and the Illegal Immigration Registration Enforcement Act, ( IIREA) preview program.• Plan and implement outreach and education efforts for the vendor and supplier community; develop public information materials; supervise, develop, and monitor support staff; prepare various publications, brochures, forms, reports, correspondence, narratives, proposals, calendars and program evaluations; consult with supervisors, city officials and the public regarding program activities.• Develop partnerships with key stakeholders, the Using agencies and public entities for specific projects. I plan and organize training workshops and community meetings as required; contribute content for the agency website, social media and other publications as assigned. Also, perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chief Procurement Officer.



National Association of Black Journalists

• Executive Director

  • gen 2014 - ott 2015

  Provide temporary consultative and management services. Provide effective and accountable leadership over the national office operations, administration, and the delivery of programs and member services for a national professional membership association representing the interests of more than 4,000 African American and black journalists. • Assure that the organization and its mission, programs, products, and service are consistently presented in a strong positive image to the community, organizations, governmental agencies and the media. Maintain good working relationships with regional decision-makers, public interest groups, businesses, community leaders, and the media, assuring that a consistent and technically accurate source of information is provided. • Provide organizations with experience and knowledge of the non-profit industry, the media industry, community service, and advocacy. Exercise overall supervision and managerial responsibility for the NABJ professional staff, including the hiring and terminating of the NABJ national office employees and the day-to-day operations of NABJ's National Office, the management of NABJ's finances, budgets, processes and procedures, assessing the current financial practices of the organization and recommend necessary changes in the financial infrastructure. • Oversee the planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, and funding sources. Represent NABJ at meetings with community and industry leaders, and direct the fundraising efforts of NABJ, as well as the execution of the strategic plan.



National Medical Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • ott 2011 - gen 2014

  Provided effective and accountable leadership over the national office operations, administration, and the delivery of programs and member services for a national professional and scientific organization representing the interests of more than 30,000 African American physicians and additionally, the patients they serve. • Managed the execution and ongoing development of the strategic planning process, fundraising development strategies of the association’s various revenue generation campaigns including solicitation of governmental & corporate support, foundation grants, annual giving, and special event sponsorships. • Developed and implemented an enhanced membership department with emphasis on real-time dues processing, expedient and accurate fulfillment, and improved customer service. This resulted in the growth of membership, increased funding, and expansion of our core member-focused programs. Developed and implemented a comprehensive public relations campaign using traditional methods and social media such as Facebook and Twitter. • Managed annual conferences including the annual national convention, assembly of the House of Delegates, quarterly board meetings and other meetings as necessary. Resolved challenges to operational efficiency and profitability such as tenuous hotel relationships, attrition, RFP design and contract negotiations, • Cultivated and sustained strategic alliances and relationships with key members of Congress, corporations, affinity groups and complementary associations/organizations. • Managed the day to day operations of a staff of 40 FTE’s, in addition to numerous independent consultants, legal counsel, auditors and meeting planners. Provided periodic financial and programmatic reports to the board of directors.



Alpha Advisory Associates, Inc.

• Strategic Advisor

  • gen 2011 - ott 2011

  Responsible for building a global client relationship organization to execute the goals of the strategic plan and achieve corporate revenue projections.• Utilizing existing relationships and newly developed leads, I identified and qualified business opportunities that corresponded to operating capabilities and core competencies, specifically to generate revenues. • Researched the database of existing, targeted, and prospective clients for opportunities, challenges, or issues to offer consultative solutions in educational, management and technology consulting. • Facilitated business meetings with key government and corporate officials. Assisted with and advised on business development strategies to achieve forecasted outcomes. • Recruited and managed “Rain Maker” program of independent consultants who provided qualified business leads. Facilitated introductory meetings leading to pre-closing, due diligence and final solution presentations.



U.S. Census Bureau

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partnership Specialist

  • lug 2009 - set 2010

  Developed partnerships with state, local, and tribal governments; community-based organizations, faith-based groups; schools; media outlets; businesses; and other grassroots entities within the Atlanta Region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia) • Associate Producer for Atlanta Region’s 2010 Road Tour covering Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Created greater Census awareness in targeted census tracts resulting in increased mail return rates. • Primary Census liaison to create effective partnerships through Complete Count Committees for offices of the Mayor, city of Atlanta; CEO, DeKalb County, GA; Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Fulton County, GA and various community-based groups. • Supported census field operations including Recruitment, Be Counted, Questionnaire Assistance Centers, Non-Response Follow-Up, and others as I determined necessary. Conducted research, analyzed the regional office area, and assisted in the development of the regional plan for the Partnership Data Services Program executing the goals and objectives, overall strategies, and major activities within the budget.



Alpha Advisory Associates, LLC

• Senior Consultant

  • mar 2007 - set 2009

  We provide small businesses and nonprofit organizations with the tools and methods to improve organizational performance. Help to identify and eliminate process weaknesses and operational deficiencies in these key areas. Organizational Development• Corporate Governance• Board Development• Strategic PlanningFinancial Accountability• Fiscal Management• Revenue Diversification• Endowment Building• Development/FundraisingConference Management• Conference/Convention Planning• Special Events Planning & Marketing• Promotions



Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• 32nd General President (Past)

  • gen 2005 - dic 2008

  Chairman of the board of directors for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Presided over the fraternity’s annual legislative convention. Also served as Vice-Chairman of the board and, member of the audit committee for the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Project, Inc. This organization was created to oversee the construction of the memorial to commemorate Dr. King and the struggle for civil rights. Past chairman of the Council of Presidents; the governing collaborative body of the nine National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities. Was cited in Ebony Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Black Americans from 2005-2008.



NABA INC.

• United States
• Accounting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer

  • mar 1998 - mar 2007

  Provided effective and accountable leadership over the operations of the national office, the delivery of programs and member services, and administration for the entire association of over 100,000 professional and student members in accounting and finance-related professions. • Managed the development strategies of the association’s fundraising campaign including solicitation of corporate support, foundation grants, annual giving, and special event sponsorships. Doubled revenue. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive public relations campaign which resulted in the growth in membership, increased funding, and expansion of our programs. Membership was at an all-time high. • Managed annual conferences including the annual national convention, quarterly board meetings and other meetings as necessary. • Cultivated, and sustained strategic alliances and relationships with key members of Congress, corporations, affinity groups and complementary associations/organizations. • I Managed staff of seven FTEs, in addition to numerous independent consultants, legal counsel, auditors and meeting planner. Provided periodic financial and programmatic reports to the board of directors.



The White House

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Presidential Advance Staff

  • ago 1997 - mar 1998

  Site Lead responsible for staging the public image and effecting media coverage of President William J. Clinton at select domestic venues. • Coordinated set construction, media/press staging and secured arrivals for functions attended by the President, the Vice President, and their senior staff. Supervised venue decoration and logistical support to depict the desired image of public events for media coverage. • Assisted with volunteer recruitment to work in ambulatory White House staff office and presidential motorcades. Coordinated motorcade staging for airport arrivals, departures, and other subsequent movements. • Interfaced with senior level staff to undertake special assignments and provide security briefings. • Designated as official White House representative to escort worldwide leaders to private meetings with the President.