Experience

Urban League of Middle Tennessee

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

• President and CEO

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Responsible for charting and evaluating the vision and mission of ULMT by working with key staff members, the Board Chairman, and the Board of Directors. Represent ULMT in the community through media, participation in strategic initiatives, and collaborative partnerships.•Provide oversite for ULMT’s governance, policies and procedures resulting in the completion of annual reviews, updated strategic plan, comprehensive training and evaluation of overall organizational stability;•Provide leadership that ensures accountability to minimize risks and exposures to ensure program initiatives support the organizations Strategic Business Plans for maximum revenue growth and organizational effectiveness; •Creation of a funds development process that has resulted in a funding pipeline from Foundation, Corporations, Businesses, Individuals, and Churches (i.e. increase in revenue by 50% in the second year of funds development oversight ($400,000 to $600,000).



Sophia's Heart - Nashville

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

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for the overall management of a Homeless Foundation – 77,000 sq. ft. Nashville facility, local Board of Directors, staff, and other stakeholders to advance the vision and mission of the organization. In addition, working with both the Local and National Board to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization's philosophy, vision, mission, strategies, annual goals, and objectives. Worked with staff, volunteers, residents, and other public and private organizations to ensure that all program services were carried out as designed to support the work of the organization. • Developed strong collaborative partnerships and communications with the local community leaders and organizations by sharing information about the organization to maintain an active community presence in a wide variety of venues that advanced the vision and mission of the organization. • Provided daily oversight for operations and the implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and procedures as set by the Board of Directors.• Coordinated the research and implemented the site selection of Sophia’s Heart 1.4-million-dollar acquisition of 59.3 acres.• Conducted the procurement process for obtaining the following work orders (Phase I Environmental study, boundary survey, sewer design, and zoning application) as part of the master development plan for Sophia’s Heart new home. • Redesigned Sophia’s Heart website and marketing materials to strengthen the organization's brand in the community and its social media campaign.



CitiValet, Inc.

• Vice President of Marketing and Sales

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Provided organizational development and market positioning. Transformed a slow-moving corporate service into a profitable business. • Worked closely with the CEO, COO, and major investors to revamp organizations mission statement, goals, services and sales strategies to increase company revenue.• Developed and implemented marketing strategies that introduced businesses and business executives to valet and corporate concierge services. • Provided organizational development and market positioning. Transformed a slow-moving corporate service into a profitable business. • Worked closely with the CEO, COO, and major investors to revamp organizations mission statement, goals, services and sales strategies to increase company revenue.• Developed and implemented marketing strategies that introduced businesses and business executives to valet and corporate concierge services.



Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Nashville's Homelessness Commission

  • Dec 2005 - Apr 2012

  Responsible for the planning and coordination of Nashville’s 10-year strategic plan to end chronic homelessness on behalf of the Mayor’s Metropolitan Homelessness Commission. Provide staff support to the Homelessness Commission, Metro Social Services Homeless Service Program. Other responsibilities include networking with Nashville’s Coalition for the Homeless, Nashville’s Continuum of Care Committee, Nashville’s Homeless Management Information System, and Service Providers that serve the Homeless. • Provided executive management and operational support to the Metropolitan Homelessness Commission (MHC), The Key Alliance (MHC Fundraising Arm), Metro Social Services, and homeless service providers, resulting in city-wide public policies to serve the homeless on a daily basis. • Directed city-wide coordination to over 100 homeless service providers that resulted in individuals and families obtaining housing through programs to improve the delivery of homeless services.• Managed SSI/SSDI (Social Security Income/ Supplemental Security Disability Income) program, resulting in over 300 homeless individuals collectively receiving over 6.3 million in SSI/SSDI benefits.• Created a 501(c)3 organization known as The Key Alliance that served as the fundraising partner of the Metropolitan Homelessness Commission to raise awareness and funds to support the implementation of the City of Nashville’s plan to end chronic homelessness.