Experience

100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.

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

• Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States



Supportive Housing Communities

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

• Chief Development Officer

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Lead and implemented a cohesive, targeted strategy to achieve revenue goals for philanthropy, while expanding and diversifying sources of funding from both regional and national funders (secured over $300k in COVID-19 funding). Recorded, reported, and tracked trends in giving. Managed the donor database and tracked all gifts, pledges, and reports via BetterUnite. Collaborated with the CEO and board of directors in building a strong record of fundraising, fiduciary responsibility, and social… Show more Lead and implemented a cohesive, targeted strategy to achieve revenue goals for philanthropy, while expanding and diversifying sources of funding from both regional and national funders (secured over $300k in COVID-19 funding). Recorded, reported, and tracked trends in giving. Managed the donor database and tracked all gifts, pledges, and reports via BetterUnite. Collaborated with the CEO and board of directors in building a strong record of fundraising, fiduciary responsibility, and social impact. Provided coaching and evaluation of the development team. Managed, planned, and executed annual luncheon, including obtaining sponsorships, preparing related marketing materials, managing volunteers, and event promotion to increase attendance and funding exceeding annual giving at 110%. Supervised business development, digital communications, and public relations. Show less



Don Negron Wellness

• Wellness Coach & Minister

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2020

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Coached executives and individual clients by creating measurable action plans to reach goals for emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. Focused on creating sustainable work/life practices that resulted in increased work-performance and positive culture. Offered marriage coaching and equipped couples with emotional and communication tools to create a healthy union. Officiated weddings in the state of North Carolina and Georgia.



The United Way of Transylvania County

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2018 - Oct 2019

  Brevard, North Carolina Led, managed, and directed the business operation, fund development, and community investment of the United Way of Transylvania County. Promoted the organization’s mission of mobilizing donors, volunteers, and community partners to improve the lives of youth and their families. Inspired the organization’s board of directors with strategic plans that lead to new funding resources, donors, grant opportunities. Led the organization's mission through innovative community partnerships, corporate… Show more Led, managed, and directed the business operation, fund development, and community investment of the United Way of Transylvania County. Promoted the organization’s mission of mobilizing donors, volunteers, and community partners to improve the lives of youth and their families. Inspired the organization’s board of directors with strategic plans that lead to new funding resources, donors, grant opportunities. Led the organization's mission through innovative community partnerships, corporate relationships, and the allocations process. Show less



The Negron Group, LLC

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  Atlanta, Georgia Led economic and social mobility planning with the city of Atlanta and Macon focused on improving outcomes for under-funded areas. Consulted with Clark Atlanta University office of the President and enrollment management to develop a work plan for improving the recruitment, admission, and support of Hispanic/Latino students to Historically Black College and Universities. Provided executive coaching to faith-based entrepreneurs at Centerform (Atlanta, GA) to build social capital and fund… Show more Led economic and social mobility planning with the city of Atlanta and Macon focused on improving outcomes for under-funded areas. Consulted with Clark Atlanta University office of the President and enrollment management to develop a work plan for improving the recruitment, admission, and support of Hispanic/Latino students to Historically Black College and Universities. Provided executive coaching to faith-based entrepreneurs at Centerform (Atlanta, GA) to build social capital and fund development strategies. Show less



Operation HOPE

• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Market President, Southeast Region

  • Jul 2015 - Feb 2017

  Greater Atlanta Area Directed all aspects of non-profit focused on Credit Reinvestment Act, Youth & Adult Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Community Development. Managed a staff of 65 employees, 1000 volunteers, and 3800 members. The annual budget was $3.5 million and led a senior team of 5 to exceed organizational impact. Accountable for strategic planning, human resources, finance management, fundraising, management leadership, and policy-making (in joint efforts with the Board of Directors). Served as… Show more Directed all aspects of non-profit focused on Credit Reinvestment Act, Youth & Adult Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Community Development. Managed a staff of 65 employees, 1000 volunteers, and 3800 members. The annual budget was $3.5 million and led a senior team of 5 to exceed organizational impact. Accountable for strategic planning, human resources, finance management, fundraising, management leadership, and policy-making (in joint efforts with the Board of Directors). Served as public a bilingual (Spanish) spokesperson for the organization; delivered presentations to various groups and managed media relations. Show less



United Way of Greater Atlanta

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Director, Education/Community Engagment

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Atlanta, Georgia Led community investment and educational programming (middle, high school, post-secondary & careers) as part of the senior management team. Engineered and created strategic plans to improve educational outcomes and community impact within the Atlanta 13-county metro region. Organized educational and grant budgeting, staff management, and strategic partnerships (corporate, non-profit, state, and federal). Established essential relationships with local and national foundations, agencies… Show more Led community investment and educational programming (middle, high school, post-secondary & careers) as part of the senior management team. Engineered and created strategic plans to improve educational outcomes and community impact within the Atlanta 13-county metro region. Organized educational and grant budgeting, staff management, and strategic partnerships (corporate, non-profit, state, and federal). Established essential relationships with local and national foundations, agencies, corporations, and individual donors to give to the annual funds. Created and led donor recruitment models to attract new investors to fund community impact and educational programs via the Alexis de Tocqueville donor groups. Show less



Year Up

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach / Admissions Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  Atlanta, GA Led the diversity recruitment and retention team. Chief diversity liaison overseeing budgeting, staff/student recruitment and management, and strategic partnerships for master’s level interns. Maintained essential relationships with local foundations, agencies, corporations, and individuals, including the regional advisory boards. Structured and led team in developing and evaluating core program standards towards compliance, fidelity, and quality assurance through performance benchmarks.



Georgia Gwinnett College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Minority Outreach Programs

  • 2008 - 2011

  Founding director of the office. Established policy and procedures for minority outreach at the college and within the community. Forecasted and exceeded projections for annual diversity, recruitment, and retention numbers of underrepresented students and operation funds. Orchestrated individual donors and giving plans cultivating new and existing donor relationships. Served as a spokesperson, developing a multimedia marketing program to elevate college visibility via research, assessment… Show more Founding director of the office. Established policy and procedures for minority outreach at the college and within the community. Forecasted and exceeded projections for annual diversity, recruitment, and retention numbers of underrepresented students and operation funds. Orchestrated individual donors and giving plans cultivating new and existing donor relationships. Served as a spokesperson, developing a multimedia marketing program to elevate college visibility via research, assessment, and strategic communications. Drove design and publication of all external bilingual materials for admission and recruitment including press packets, web design, brochures, newsletters, and social media presence. Show less