Experience

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  Baltimore Development Corporation

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • 2005 - 2023
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    • Provided executive leadership and direction, effectively setting the strategy for successful operations throughout the development and execution of internal policies, planning functions, and human capital matters that included talent recruitment, mentoring, and onboarding. • Oversaw cross-departmental teams comprising Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), and Marketing in addition to engaging with Finance and leading Board Management responsibilities. • Leveraged exemplary communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with C-Level executives that included the President, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer, facilitating enterprise-level decision making that bolstered BDC growth and success. • Led grants management, contract management, legal and regulatory matters, compliance, and ethics, ultimately ensuring alignment with BDC goals, mission, and operational standards. • Maintained ongoing relationship and partnership building as a key liaison with the BDC Board and various city agencies, community groups, and business interests.

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  TESST College of Technology

  • Instructor, Business Applications/Network Information

    • 2003 - 2005

    • Displayed strong coaching and development abilities to provide classroom instruction in applications and systems training for adults by utilizing lecture and demonstration formats. • Created learning aides, instructional materials, and assessments to ensure diversified methods of education and review for all types of learners.