Experience

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  Project Opportunity

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Business Coach and Facilitator

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  HIBRED Solutions

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Founder | CEO - experienced leadership coach and internal marketing strategist

    • Apr 2013 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    - Grew minority/veteran-owned consulting firm to serve national and international clients, focusing on economic development, organizational culture, and creative services.- Collaborated with organizations like Johns Hopkins University and Maryland Institute College of Art to improve employee engagement and productivity, focusing on supporting internal staff in lower-wage jobs transition to higher salaries.- Designed entrepreneurial mindset programs for youth entering the arts, returning citizens, and creative startups expanding globally.- Co-facilitated workshops with renowned entrepreneurship experts, reaching over 500 participants.Snap shot of Client Highlights:- Jubilee Arts Program: Designed and delivered entrepreneurship training for youth, increasing program participation and stakeholder support.- Creative Startups: Facilitated online learning experiences for startups in diverse locations, impacting over hundreds of entrepreneurs.- Work2Live WELL: Developed and delivered unconscious bias training to high-ranking officials, promoting inclusive workplaces.- Civic Works: Designed and delivered resiliency and professional development training, preparing over 400 individuals from marginalized communities for employment.

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  Listen Productions

  • Denver, Colorado, United States

  • Chief Brand Officer | Co-Owner | Editor | Director

    • Dec 2020 - May 2024
    • Denver, Colorado, United States

    Lead marketing strategist, ensuring the LP brand message is strong and consistent across all channels and marketing efforts. Involved in the creation of video/film content from ideation to completion.

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  Create U NETWORK

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Co-Founder | Executive Director

    • Jan 2016 - Dec 2020
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Served as an advocate for increased representation and support for underinvested entrepreneurs to create a more equitable small business economy. Managed the day-to-day organization's activities which included assisting members with entrepreneurial training and support, budget development and oversight of team. Certified CO.STARTERS facilitator.

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  Center for Urban Families

  • United States
  • Individual and Family Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Manager | Alumni Relations & Services

    • Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

    Managed daily operations of programs valued at $500,000, developing systems to improve communications, accountability, and service delivery to the organization's 5000+ alumni base. Recruited, hired, trained, advised, influenced, and motivated a staff of 5 and 60-member volunteer teams.

  • Manager | STARRT Ex-Offender Mentorship Program

    • Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

    Managed daily operations of programs valued at $250,000, redesigning a new comprehensive training curriculum that increased formerly incarcerated mentees' chances to succeed in the transitioning process by reducing mentees' rearrests by 70%.

  • STRIVE National Certified | Lead Career Development Instructor

    • Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

    Delivered a globally recognized career assessment and “Self Marketing” curriculum to over 1000+ clients, focusing on personal and professional development, proper organizational behavior, leadership, basic computer literacy, resume preparation, interview techniques, team building, and goal setting. Training efforts led to over 70% of clients securing liveable wage employment.

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Business Management Associate | Los Angeles Show Branch

    • Jul 2008 - May 2009
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Monitored market conditions and competitor activity (e.g., Hertz, Avis) and adjusted sales approach to address latest market developments. Recognized by regional managers as top sales performer consistently ranking in top 10% of sales representatives in the competitive Los Angeles region.

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  Nielsen

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • National Marketing & Sales | EVS Specialist

    • Jan 2007 - Jul 2008
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Managed multiple national projects to collect television ratings for notable TV and entertainment brands. Project management from conception to completion, performing market research, business recruitment, contract negotiations, travel arrangements, vendor management, equipment setup, and follow-up.

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Eligibility Counselor

    • Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

    Interacted with a minimum of 100 patients per day, informing them of services provided by the local VA Medical center and the criteria necessary to be qualified to receive benefits.

  • Employee Liaison & Job Developer

    • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

    Focused on military veterans, matching the essential skillsets with the employers' needs, consistently securing jobs with a salary of $30,000 or more. Conducted pre-screening services, resume development, first-tier interviewing, and other essential human resource-related services.

  • Career Counselor

    • Dec 2004 - Jul 2005

    Performed job market research based on Veterans’ skillsets resulting in more appropriate employment placement matches, and longer-term employment placement.

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  United States Air Force

  • Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

  • Team Lead | Aircraft Weapons Systems

    • 2000 - 2004
    • Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

    Handpicked by senior leadership to spearhead a small team to work on a highly critical project valued at $700 million, correcting issues with weapons systems on fighter jets (F-15/F-15E/F-16/A-10).