Experience

Tarrant To & Through Partnership

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Strategy & Growth

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  • Lead and manage team to oversee organizational and programmatic data and analytics • Lead system analysts team and CRM management (Salesforce) • Serve as team lead on Institution of Higher Ed (IHE) and ISD growth strategy including personnel recommendations to support growth and platforms to increase operational efficiency. • Develop strategy to increase the number businesses and corporate partners completing company profiles and partnering with T3. • Develop and implement a data-driven, organizational strategy and aligned goals to support the expansion of higher ed, secondary, and community partnerships. • Work alongside the Director of Development to support the completion of grants by assisting with grant narratives and outcomes tracking. • Collaborate with the advancement team to support the execution of annual fundraising strategy. • Serves as an ambassador and spokesperson for T3; purposefully articulates our mission and story to external constituents, partner organizations, and potential funders to grow our programs • Co-develop and implement the Impact Network model with the ED • Conduct research on best practices in advising, persistence and workforce development • Partner with the ED and the Sr. Director Education Strategic Initiatives to coordinate the completion of Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) with all school districts throughout Tarrant County.Work with the ED to execute MOUs and DSAs with new IHE, ISD, and corporate/community partners • Secure new business relationships by leveraging Tarrant County chamber leadership for existing and expansion districts and IHE’s • Ensure all expansion ISDs and IHEs are successfully onboarded, by maintaining a leadership presence during the first year of implementation. • Collaborate with the data team to collect and analyze qualitative/quantitative data • Collaborate with ED and Managing Director of Operations & HR in developing expansion plans, organizational growth strategies, and forecasting for future growth Show less



Texas Christian University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  TCU Neeley School of Business TCU Neeley School of Business



The Ladder Alliance

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Develop, foster, and maintain strategic relationships with non-profits, school partners, corporations, funders, and foundations • Created new stream of revenue through partnership with Workforce Solutions, partner agencies, and corporations • Created strategic goals with implementation plans to increase number of certifications earned in all programs by 50% within two years • Analyze data for stakeholder reporting and program effectiveness • Refine existing programs and create new programs to align with current and future workforce needs in Tarrant County • Elevated quality of workforce program through procurement of validated, accredited curriculum • Secured $1.2M in funding within first nine months • Created strategies and stewardship plans which led to raising additional $500,000 within first six months • Increased DEI efforts through policy updates and culture assessments • Implemented change management strategies to increase staff effectiveness leading to an in 140% YoY increase in clients served within nine months • Directed and implemented grant management and grant writing strategies • Developed business strategies including Grow with Google partnership, Google Career Certificates partner, and Google Scholarships Show less

• • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

  -Responsible for the overall administration of the program ensuring compliance with all federal (external funding) rules and university policies. -Responsible for writing grant for renewal-Understand Uniform Guidance, EDGAR, and U.S. Department of Education regulations.-Recruits and supervises professional staff and provides leadership for student programming. -Responsible for the budget design, expenditure of program funds, and maintaining liaison with the U.S. Department of Education, Texas Christian University, community leaders, and school personnel Show less

• • Jun 2016 - Oct 2021

  College Advising Corps, a national 501(c)(3), places high-achieving college graduates from institutions of higher education in low-income, underrepresented communities throughout the country to advise and guide local youth to pursue higher education and other post-secondary opportunities.• Manage the day-to-day operations of the TCU College Advising Corps, including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating the 54 advisors placed throughout Dallas-Fort Worth• Leverage internal data collection initiatives to enhance program administration, specifically developing and implementing management dashboards to maximize evaluation, self-assessment, and goal-setting processes• Assist in managing 4.5 million-dollar budget from multiple government, NGO, and local sources• Analyze performance data with program staff and creating data-driven strategies to address program efficiency• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with state agencies, higher education organizations, institutional partners, stakeholders, and school district personnel across the state• Lead quarterly recruitment efforts and brand awareness as initial point of contact for potential candidates and managing the TCU CAC internship immersion program• Create and refine training curriculum and a including a six-week, intensive summer training• Structure and organize monthly professional development opportunities for College Advisers• Research and implement new initiatives to propel program mission and reach Show less

• • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Adjunct Instructor for School of Interdisciplinary Studies



The University of Texas at Arlington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator II

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Create, implement and manage College 101 Middle School Mentor Program • Manage grant budget and maintain program compliance with grant • Manage grant funds received from federal, state, and third-part sources • Hire, train, and manage student mentors • Streamline and assess data for optimal impact • Maintain positive and productive relationship with K-12, community, and business partners • Create, review, and manage reporting for grant and stakeholders • Work with community and campus stakeholders for implementing initiatives • Research current information and effective methods for and innovative strategies in the GO Centers • Coordinate, plan, and manage activities and events for community and K-12 partners Show less



Texas Wesleyan University

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Admissions Counselor

  • Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

  Represent the University both on- and off-campus to a prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories, including travel to distant sites in the state of Texas. Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University. One-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations is an important responsibility of this position. Admissions counseling occurs primarily by in-person appointments, phone calls and emails. Review and score application essays and other materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions. Coordinate and contribute to the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University. These programs require significant collaboration with the Office of Minority Affairs and other departments and offices across campus. In close consultation with the Associate Director for Recruitment, manage ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media. Assist in the development and delivery of on-campus events and programs for counseling groups and individuals. Show less



RadioShack

• United States
• Blockchain Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Develop a business plan for each assigned product line to achieve budgeted goals in sales, margin, supply chain impact (including turns), and drive execution of that plan • Conduct competitive shopping comparisons as needed to ensure product mix is competitive in the marketplace • Take lead on new projects and initiatives engaging other departments•Work directly with planning, allocation and chain merchant teams to oversee purchase order processing •Maintain pricing reports and update pricing and store tags through all necessary systems• Work closely with inventory, finance, and accounting team• Create and maintain comprehensive reports about business and report out as needed• Actively searches for new items, suppliers and categories; work with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues • Monitor and interpret daily/weekly reports to ensure sales and margin goals are being met • Responsible for lifecycle of products withing category, which include first time buys and exit strategies • Assist in developing other members of the merchandising team • Utilize appropriate industry resources to gather data• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and understand products and relevance Show less

• • Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  Reconciling individual wireless transactions in high chargeback storesValidating store associate wireless activation processesKnowledge of XML, Microsoft Suite, Outlook and other programsContacting store managers to review process and protocol of wireless programMaintain records, spreadsheets, and work with little to no supervision


Dr. Phillip Cohen Office
• Assistant Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2011