Experience

The Enterprise Center

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

• Director of Innovation District/ Director Workforce Development

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  - Lead efforts in developing and implementing innovative workforce strategies to align with the organization's growth objectives. - Spearhead inclusion and diversity initiatives, fostering an equitable workplace culture and enhancing representation across all levels. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver training programs that upskill employees and drive professional development. - Establish partnerships with local educational institutions and community organizations to create pathways for underrepresented individuals in the workforce. - Contribute to the development of strategic plans and initiatives aimed at driving innovation and economic growth within the region. - Oversee the implementation of the Innovation District of Chattanooga Framework Plan to help grow Chattanooga’s innovation economy - Coordinate and track all sponsorship and grant activities, and ensure that communications flow is managed correctly. - Conduct required research, solicit, and secure supporters to meet corporate sponsorship goals. - Develop and submit high-quality sponsorship proposals, appeals, and reports in coordination with various departments. - Prepare official corporate briefings and information packets for prospect meetings. - Act as the first point of contact between sponsoring companies and staff members - Coordinated and organize festivals, workshops and seminars such as Startup Week, Placemaking Week, Nightfall Music Series, Noon Tunes andStartup Awards - Manage Floor Five conference rooms and large meeting spaces - Oversee the implementation of the Innovation District of Chattanooga Framework Plan to help grow - Chattanooga’s innovation economy through the four strategies outlined in the plan. - Implement Strategic Goals from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, and processes gathering and directing necessary teams Show less



Chattanooga Business Elite

• Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

• Co-Founder

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Chattanooga Business Elite is a collective group of creatives, entrepreneurs, community leaders, business owners, and advocates working together to inform and connect black individuals in Hamilton County and surrounding regions. CBE is committed to inspiring, developing, and celebrating black people from all walks of life for the purpose of building a thriving and inclusive Chattanooga community Chattanooga Business Elite is a collective group of creatives, entrepreneurs, community leaders, business owners, and advocates working together to inform and connect black individuals in Hamilton County and surrounding regions. CBE is committed to inspiring, developing, and celebrating black people from all walks of life for the purpose of building a thriving and inclusive Chattanooga community



Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leadership Chattanooga Class 2020-2021

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Leadership Chattanooga prepares promising local professionals for prominent business, cultural and political roles through a 10-month leadership development program. Presented by the Chattanooga Chamber Foundation, Leadership Chattanooga provides comprehensive leadership training through: Monthly meetings exploring various aspects of leadership and challenges facing our community Experiential learning opportunities including a police ride along Interaction with the community’s top leadership, including meeting with state leaders in Nashville Community service projects Show less



Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Protege Leadership Cohort (Professional Development)

  • May 2019 - May 2020

  Protégé Chattanooga is a nine month team-based mentoring program in which early and mid-career professionals build lifelong networks while learning from local executives and their peers Protégé Chattanooga is a nine month team-based mentoring program in which early and mid-career professionals build lifelong networks while learning from local executives and their peers



TechTown Foundation

• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim CEO/Director of Operations/ Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2020

  - Oversaw day-to-day operations, including human resources management, budgeting, and program implementation. - Developed and executed workforce development strategies that resulted in improved employee retention and performance. - Led efforts to create a diverse and inclusive work environment through targeted recruitment and training programs. - Implemented HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. - Collaborated with external partners to secure funding and support for workforce development initiatives. - Coordinate, manage, and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization - Review financial statements and data, use data to improve profitability - Prepare and control operational budgets - Manage all aspects of Non Profit financial operations, including - Report on the financial performance of the operations on a monthly basis (actual and rolling estimate results) to Board members; meet all submission deadlines - Submitted Sponsorships and fundraising application grants - Responsible for Tech WorkForce grant $150,000 - Recruited State of Tennessee $175,000 grant (5 school calendar years) - Pop Up Technology Camps $100,000 grant - Digital Literacy in Partnership with Comcast $20,000 (3x) - Raised $10,000 each summer for 50 underprivileged kids to attend camp - Plan financial strategies - improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals - Implement policies and procedures - Monitor adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures - Establish organizational structure - Delegate tasks and accountabilities - Establish work schedules - Monitor and evaluate performance - Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity - Monitor, manage, and improve the efficiency of services - Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity Show less



NBCUniversal

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• PR Consultant, Production Coordinator Consultant, Social Media Consultant,

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

  Thicker Than Water Season 1-3 http://www.bravotv.com/thicker-than-water Bravo’s “Thicker Than Water” is a reality TV show that follows the family matriarchs Ben and Jewel Tankard and their blended family of eight children. The Tankard’s love and laugh through the perils and pleasures of life. Self-dubbed the "Black Brady Bunch," this southern family integrates their strong religious conviction with their penchant for the finer things in life. Responsibilities • Grew the Show Social Media Following to over 100,000 likes • Gather and organize content to be dispersed through Bravo social media communities on platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and any new/emerging social media platforms on a need basis • Traffic content calendars for approval through all necessary stakeholders including production, legal, creative, and marketing. • Write and edit compelling social media content with the purpose of engaging the networks online communities • Monitor and participate in social conversations on behalf of the networks to increase viewer engagement • Troubleshoot urgent community management issues that may arise • Handle invoice submission and tracking • Support digital/social media components and amplification across network departments • Liaise with internal departments to gather key priorities that need to be socialized. • Act as contact point between digital marketing agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders • Filter and focus programming information into social media priorities • Analyze and report out status of network communities to senior executives • Monitoring and reporting on new social and digital platforms as they arise • The ability to work well across departments: representing studio production/editing/, while collaborating with other company-wide departments • Understand the technical processes involved in television production, including camera, lighting, sound and editing Show less



BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

• Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

• HR Intern/ Customer Service Trainee

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  Responsibilities • Day to day coordination of our recruitment efforts and administrative support for the HR team. • This role will support an HR Manager and an HR Specialist. • The HR Intern will assist in rolling our HR initiatives related to recruitment and the Americas internship program, as well as ad-hoc project and administrative support. • This is a great opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. • As part of our Internship program, you’ll get to work on exciting project and have the opportunity to network and learn about our industry through a variety of experiences: • Professionally handle incoming telephone calls from Internal and External customers • Take appropriate action to resolve the question or complaint timely and accurately • Enter telephone inquiry report of contact into customer service intake screen • Maintain telephone performance goals established by the specified division • Maintain acceptable MTM quality accuracy based on division guidelines • Manage personal route list daily • Provide the same high quality service to “walk-in” inquiries that is provided for telephone inquiries • Work with all departments in the division or company to resolve customer service inquiry issues • Attend available training sessions to further enhance skills • The ability to talk while keying is essential • Ensure timely and accurate completion of daily/weekly telephone reports • Stay up-to-date regarding online resources, such as Online Help, BlueAlert, Medical Policy, and all other electronic resource changes when applicable • Keep abreast of changing divisional guidelines and government regulations. • Research and determine cause of problem and effect of resolution • Effectively educate caller on available web toolsPerform miscellaneous projects as assigned • This position requires flexibility due to rotations in schedules and requires adherence to assigned schedules • Work overtime as required Show less



207 Entertainment

• CEO

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Negotiate for space contracts and book event space. Approve promotional flyers and other event materials. Prepare budgets and track event finances. Book and cut radio and TV ads to promote events. Book talent to perform at or promote event. • Headed a guerilla marketing street team comprised of up to 100 members • Book and cut radio and TV ads to promote events • Recorded Voice overs and voice tags that were used to promote local and national artists • Responsible for overseeing event budgets • Used social media to increase event attendance by 800% Show less