Experience

Farmers Market Coalition

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of FMC, leading the organization's staff, programs, and partnerships and working in close coordination with the Deputy Director in overseeing all operational and administrative functions. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and leads staff in executing the daily operations of the FMC in alignment with the coalition’s mission and strategic plan. Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning 1. Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy which pursues its mission and reflects the organizational values, especially those supporting sustainable local food systems and racial equity. Budget, Finance, and Fundraising 1. Lead the organization’s fundraising efforts to ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work through federal and foundation grants, individual and corporate donations, and event sponsorships. Show less



Lokal Artisan Foods, LLC

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Founder / Owner

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  - Launched French Toast Bites in 2018 - January 2019 - Created, produced and brought "The Only French Toast Spice You'll Ever Need™" to market - Active participant in the open-air food market economy - July 2020 - First Black woman to own and operate a food business on Penn's Landing (Philadelphia, PA) - November 2020 - Became first Black woman in the state of PA with a signature Beer - March 2021 - French Toast Bites Coffee hit the market - Launched French Toast Bites in 2018 - January 2019 - Created, produced and brought "The Only French Toast Spice You'll Ever Need™" to market - Active participant in the open-air food market economy - July 2020 - First Black woman to own and operate a food business on Penn's Landing (Philadelphia, PA) - November 2020 - Became first Black woman in the state of PA with a signature Beer - March 2021 - French Toast Bites Coffee hit the market



Montgomery County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  HOS 251 - Hotel, Tourism, and Casino Operations HOS 251 - Hotel, Tourism, and Casino Operations



Lansdale Farmers' Market

• Retail

• Market Manager

  • May 2013 - Jul 2019



TEDxPhiladelphia

• United States
• Think Tanks

• Co Organizer (Sponsorship & Development Chair)

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  Fundraising strategist and relationship builder. Responsible for growing an existing fundraising revenue stream to produce and sustain TedxPhiladelphia events. Fundraising strategist and relationship builder. Responsible for growing an existing fundraising revenue stream to produce and sustain TedxPhiladelphia events.



Saint Mark's High School

• Wilmington, DE

• Director of Marketing & Communications

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2016



Philadelphia Academies, Inc.

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

• Hospitality Management Instructor

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2015

  • Deliver quality instruction and management of students enrolled in the Hotel, Restaurant, Travel & Tourism Academy (HRTT) in three School District of Philadelphia schools (Benjamin Franklin, Horace Furness and Bok) • Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction and differentiation with a heavy emphasis on Philadelphia’s creative economy • Prepare and equip students to obtain internships with PAI partners including the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Aramark, Holiday Inn Express and Inn at Penn • Prepare & Encourage students to continue post-secondary education in the Culinary Arts or Hospitality fields • Project Management: Develop and oversee the implementation of “Chef Apprentice Program” with the Inn at Penn as well as the “Marriott Junior Executive Program” with Marriott Corporation • Member and student advisor for professional organizations including: National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) and National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers (NABHOOD) • Coached two consecutive 1st Place teams in Hotel Business Plan Competition sponsored by University of Delaware Show less



Bucks County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2014



Ardent Meeting & Event Management

• Events Services

• Meeting & Event Consultant (Principle Planner & Founder)

  • Jul 2006 - Nov 2013

  • Conference Development and Management - Consult with clients to determine objective and requirements for proposed conference or meeting - Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to expressed needs - Site selection and contract negotiation with suppliers - Coordinate services for events including but not limited to accommodations, transportation, facilities, food & beverage, signage, displays, audio/visual, printing and security - Review bills for accuracy and approve payment - Provide direct administrative detail - Organize pre and on-site registration of event participants - Train & supervise event volunteers • Event Concept Creation and Implementation (Philly Neighborhood Food Week October 2009 and 2010) - Created and successfully implemented a city wide dining event designed to highlight independent restaurants in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Thirty plus restaurants participated each year and as a result in participation restaurants/neighborhoods experienced increased revenue and traffic. - Sponsorship acquisition - Created print and digital marketing campaign with a heavy emphasis on social media - Market research - Post event recap and evaluation Show less



Benjamin Franklin High School

• Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Planning & Management Lecturer

  • Dec 2010 - Jul 2011



American Heart Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Youth Market Director (Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties)

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2010

  • Retention of current schools and recruitment of new schools to participate in the “Jump Rope For Heart” and “Hoops For Heart” community service programs • Act as AHA information liaison to schools or community groups in territory • Build strong, positive relationships with relative school district personnel in territory • Conduct event planning meetings with recruited schools, set fundraising goals with coordinators • Participated in Public Relations efforts for events as needed Show less



Special Olympics PA

• Associate Competition Director - East

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007



Atlantic 10 Conference

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Asst to Commissioner

  • 2003 - 2007

  • Championship Manager for Conference’s men’s basketball championship (‘04, ’05, ’07) • Experience with working with member University Presidents, Directors of Athletics and Coaches • Work closely with Men’s & Women’s Basketball officials to ensure correct scheduling and payment • Site selection, contract negotiations, budget management, coordinated accommodation, circulate and managed pre and post event communications for Conference’s Annual Meetings ( ’04, ’05, ’06, ’07) • Championship Manager for Conference’s men’s basketball championship (‘04, ’05, ’07) • Experience with working with member University Presidents, Directors of Athletics and Coaches • Work closely with Men’s & Women’s Basketball officials to ensure correct scheduling and payment • Site selection, contract negotiations, budget management, coordinated accommodation, circulate and managed pre and post event communications for Conference’s Annual Meetings ( ’04, ’05, ’06, ’07)



Philadelphia 76ers

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • 2001 - 2003