Lisa Colavito, MS
Adjunct Professor at College of Southern Maryland- Claim this Profile
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Candace Pruett, DBA
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa at the Maryland SBDC over the past 6 years. Lisa is detail oriented, client focused, and demonstrates excellent teamwork among colleagues. Her passion for client support and customer service are beyond extraordinary providing a quick response time, an abundance of resources, and in a professional manner. Lisa participated on cross-regional team calls where her input was valuable to assist with the strategic mission, not only for management consultants, but the statewide SBDC network. She has a passion for helping others, especially entrepreneurs, and is certainly seen in her valuable work.
B. F. Glenn
Lisa helped me dive deeper into my services to bring my very first business plan to fruition! It helped me bring order to my entire business model. Her expertise and professionalism allowed me to analyze where my business was headed and gain a realistic understanding of how it would get there. I would recommend Lisa to any business owner who is apprehensive about their next steps.
Candace Pruett, DBA
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa at the Maryland SBDC over the past 6 years. Lisa is detail oriented, client focused, and demonstrates excellent teamwork among colleagues. Her passion for client support and customer service are beyond extraordinary providing a quick response time, an abundance of resources, and in a professional manner. Lisa participated on cross-regional team calls where her input was valuable to assist with the strategic mission, not only for management consultants, but the statewide SBDC network. She has a passion for helping others, especially entrepreneurs, and is certainly seen in her valuable work.
B. F. Glenn
Lisa helped me dive deeper into my services to bring my very first business plan to fruition! It helped me bring order to my entire business model. Her expertise and professionalism allowed me to analyze where my business was headed and gain a realistic understanding of how it would get there. I would recommend Lisa to any business owner who is apprehensive about their next steps.
Candace Pruett, DBA
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa at the Maryland SBDC over the past 6 years. Lisa is detail oriented, client focused, and demonstrates excellent teamwork among colleagues. Her passion for client support and customer service are beyond extraordinary providing a quick response time, an abundance of resources, and in a professional manner. Lisa participated on cross-regional team calls where her input was valuable to assist with the strategic mission, not only for management consultants, but the statewide SBDC network. She has a passion for helping others, especially entrepreneurs, and is certainly seen in her valuable work.
B. F. Glenn
Lisa helped me dive deeper into my services to bring my very first business plan to fruition! It helped me bring order to my entire business model. Her expertise and professionalism allowed me to analyze where my business was headed and gain a realistic understanding of how it would get there. I would recommend Lisa to any business owner who is apprehensive about their next steps.
Candace Pruett, DBA
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa at the Maryland SBDC over the past 6 years. Lisa is detail oriented, client focused, and demonstrates excellent teamwork among colleagues. Her passion for client support and customer service are beyond extraordinary providing a quick response time, an abundance of resources, and in a professional manner. Lisa participated on cross-regional team calls where her input was valuable to assist with the strategic mission, not only for management consultants, but the statewide SBDC network. She has a passion for helping others, especially entrepreneurs, and is certainly seen in her valuable work.
B. F. Glenn
Lisa helped me dive deeper into my services to bring my very first business plan to fruition! It helped me bring order to my entire business model. Her expertise and professionalism allowed me to analyze where my business was headed and gain a realistic understanding of how it would get there. I would recommend Lisa to any business owner who is apprehensive about their next steps.
Credentials
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Marketing SME
Maryland Small Business Development CenterJun, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE
The National Society of Leadership and SuccessDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
GoogleDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 2
The National Society of Leadership and SuccessDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
GoogleDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Prepare Data for Exploration
GoogleDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Process Data from Dirty to Clean
GoogleDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 1
The National Society of Leadership and SuccessNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
SBDC Consultant Certification
Maryland Small Business Development CenterOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
FRANFIT
FranNetApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Senatorial Citation
Maryland SenateOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Maryland Global CampusJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Content Marketing
HubSpot AcademyNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing Certification Course
HubSpot AcademyNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Digital Marketing
HubSpot AcademyNov, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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College of Southern Maryland
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Member of CSM DEIB Committee
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Outreach and Retention Coordinator
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Feb 2022 - Present
Community Continuing Education and Workforce Development
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Industry Engagement Specialist
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Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
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SBDC Business Consultant
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Dec 2019 - Nov 2021
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SBDC Program Assistant
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2019
The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, provides Training and Counseling services to new and existing businesses. Designed for all stages of business development, themed workshops range from business planning, to how to comply with legal and tax issues. Mission: To provide proven, expert advice and training to current and aspiring small businesses in Maryland. We do this with integrity, one business at a time, through a network of knowledgeable, professional staff and engaged stakeholders. We provide guidance in the areas of money, management, and marketing. Our efforts result in successful businesses that create economic impact and a better quality oflife in our communities. Show less
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Operations, People, Accounts
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Apr 2008 - Present
I know how to use technology to work smarter not harder. I have experience and confidence in helping companies with: Brand Development Media Choices Web Site Traffic Growth CRMs Full Potentials Database Creation and Management Business Intelligence Research Excellence and Consultative Finesse / Rapport Builder. Strategic Consulting including mapping business and sales developments. Invested Initiative Instigator. Innovative and Creative. Communications Expertise PowerPoint; DataShare; Webinars - the Graphics and Content in the Right Mix Telephone: Knowing What to Say to Get a Conversation and Appointment Public Speaking: Don't Just Display It - Say It! Comfort Level 100% Show less
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CBS Radio
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Executive
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Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
I work with business owners and leaders to shape their organization's communication and marketing. On-Air, Online, and On-site. CBS RADIO, a division of CBS Corporation, has cutting edge tools, formats, and iconic talent across the United States, with stations covering news, sports, talk, rock, country, Top 40, classic hits, and urban formats, among others. Their National assets reach nearly 70 million unique over-the-air listeners on a weekly basis, the division operates 126 radio stations across 27 markets, including all of the Top 10. In every market it's always about that local community. Operating within CBS RADIO is CBS Local Digital Media, a unique brand responsible for the convergence of the division's new and traditional media platforms through creative original content and advanced delivery methods. Show less
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Ricoh Americas Corporation
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2013
In Ricoh's core Imaging and Solutions, Industrial Products, and Other business categories, they offer innovative approaches and solutions based on their values to accommodate advanced contemporary information requirements. I worked with business and industry in the Greater DC Baltimore area to learn more about their needs for business imaging solutions. In Ricoh's core Imaging and Solutions, Industrial Products, and Other business categories, they offer innovative approaches and solutions based on their values to accommodate advanced contemporary information requirements. I worked with business and industry in the Greater DC Baltimore area to learn more about their needs for business imaging solutions.
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Operations Manager
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Dec 2008 - May 2012
● Management, hiring, coaching of staff; managing delivery routes to best service volume and maximize profit to payroll and product cost ratios. Create the optimum mix of staffing, performance, and cost of goods sold. Store opened Nov 2007, under my management expenses reduced first year by 16%; sales increased second year 30%. ● Quality, performance and detail oriented. Evaluate the effectiveness of operations. ● Merchandising and Marketing - Responsible for the quality and the availability of all inventory in the store including fresh produce, basic materials and “up-sell” merchandise. ● Business Development - Marketing campaign developed to create a solid customer base from local business and industry. Conduct telephone and face to face marketing meetings to present our products and their benefits. ● Communication and Computer Skills. Show less
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Salon Coordinator / Operations Manager
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Feb 2004 - Nov 2008
Management of service technicians and receptionists. Set the tone for customer service staff and maintained their training. Determine and manage schedule coverage and salon pricing to best serve salon’s clientele volume. Quality, performance and detail oriented. Evaluate the effectiveness of operations. Track employees’ productivity, training and attendance. Track employees’ numbers to share at employee evaluations, discuss individual and group progress, and collaborate on strategies to continue to grow profits. Show less
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Education
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University of Maryland Global Campus
Master's Degree - MS Management-Marketing, GPA 3.9 SUMMA CUM LAUDE -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor's, Business Administration -
The American College of Financial Services
Series 7, General Securities Rep -
Broome Community College
Associates, Business, Marketing, Management