Leonard Howard Jr.
Interim Executive Director at Run Hope Work- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Run Hope Work
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Executive Director
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Jun 2022 - Present
Run Hope Work is a multi-faceted program for at -risk DC young Adults . Our regimen of running , workshops, and hands on job training transforms ambitious DC young adults into motivated, job ready members of the workforce . Our graduates are trained in a variety of trade certifications to include the basics of painting, flooring , glazing and construction labor. Run Hope Work is a multi-faceted program for at -risk DC young Adults . Our regimen of running , workshops, and hands on job training transforms ambitious DC young adults into motivated, job ready members of the workforce . Our graduates are trained in a variety of trade certifications to include the basics of painting, flooring , glazing and construction labor.
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P.R.E.P. INC
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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CEO
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Sep 2015 - Present
Workforce Development company in the DMV area , specializing in teaching residents and returning citizens job skills in the areas of IT, construction , and automotive repair. We also partner our participants with local employment opportunities after they finish our program . Workforce Development company in the DMV area , specializing in teaching residents and returning citizens job skills in the areas of IT, construction , and automotive repair. We also partner our participants with local employment opportunities after they finish our program .
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Enterprise
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Branch Rental Manager
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Jul 2013 - Feb 2016
Assistant Manager of a high volume flagship rental branch, with over 300 fleet of cars. Supervise, train and coach employees on the daily operations, sales goals and overall performance matrix to ensure individual and company goals are obtainable. Establish, implement and monitor the performance goals of the sales associates and coach them into career advancement opportunities. Effectively develop sales teams by understanding industry trends and execute sales strategies, based on revenue forecasts. Continuously develop customer relationships with mid-size business customers such as Geico, State Farm and All State to increase business revenue growth. Successfully foster beneficial relationships with internal and external consumers and vendors to create a rebate program that rewards customer’s loyalty *Accomplishments: Responsible for 20% of fleet growth and days earned growth. Achieved an 88% average score on Customer Service matrix. Ranked 14th in the “Top Performer” performance matrix out of a nomination of 24 qualified Assistant Branch Managers. Contributed to the exponential sales growth of the store and ranked 50th out of 315 top sales branch managers in the company. Show less
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City Council of the District of Columbia
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Deputy Chief of Staff
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Jun 2012 - May 2013
Successfully assisted with guidance and support to the council member and office of the DC Mayor Acted as a company liaison and promote the mission of the mayors office and solidify influential relationships with community leaders , organizations on a local , regional , and national level . Dedicated and devoted subject matter expert in working with the media and the public to harness and promote effective thought provoking digital marketing campaigns. Appropriately managed two affordable 20-unit construction projects and oversaw operations . Effectively provided primary budget oversight of 500,000 in constituent service fund donations . Show less
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Spingarn STAY High School
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Entrepreneurship Instructor
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Aug 2009 - May 2012
Developed innovative approaches that were modeled as standards of excellence in meeting district goals. Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs . Established positive relationships with students , parents , fellow teachers and school administrators . Responsible for 20% increase in graduation rate Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching , lesson plans and instructional material . Show less
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Education
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Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General