Experience

Young Community Developers

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

• Fellowship Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions, and common goals• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation• Delivered feedback to internal/external leadership training needs and employee performance• Developed and maintained relationships with partners/donors for job placement and funding• Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business/community needs



Bridge Builder Consulting, LLC

• Founder/Chief Consultant

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Urban Ed Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellowship Director

  • Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Coordinated and implemented the "Man the Bay" fellowship program, to include: recruitment, on-boarding, training, job placement, coaching, and residency• Manage a team to include instructors and facilitators• Cultivate and maintain program partnerships, including HBCU pipelines and local school districts• Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course pathways, program matriculation, and career options• Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns, diversify instructional strategies• Developed/managed materials for onboarding, program curriculum, fellow progress tracking, and experiential learning opportunities



100 Black Men of Omaha

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Researched, planned, implemented and managed mentoring and tutorial-based programming• Implemented effective outreach methods resulting in 100% capacity for programming enrollment• Supervised Program Recruiter, Match Support Coordinator; conducted semi-annual/annual reviews• Managed a six-figure budget to include contracted labor, materials/supplies, donor contributions• Advised and implemented proper metrics for evaluation, including program engagement and retention analytics • Researched, planned, implemented and managed mentoring and tutorial-based programming• Implemented effective outreach methods resulting in 100% capacity for programming enrollment• Supervised Program Recruiter, Match Support Coordinator; conducted semi-annual/annual reviews• Managed a six-figure budget to include contracted labor, materials/supplies, donor contributions• Advised and implemented proper metrics for evaluation, including program engagement and retention analytics



NorthStar Foundation

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

• Academic Manager

  • May 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Managed six-figure budget to include staffing, educational materials, and contracted services• Recruited/maintained student enrollment of 100 middle school students with 75% daily attendance• Hired, onboarded/trained, and supervised school-year and summer staff, and daily volunteers• Provided necessary feedback to team to optimize costs and overall performance/productivity• Researched/implemented effective instructional and behavioral methods for middle/high school students within the largest public school district in Nebraska• Coordinated with external service providers to meet needs of targeted demographics



University of Nebraska at Omaha

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retention Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - May 2018

  • Conducted outreach/recruitment of African-American students; increased enrollment by 7%• Created and managed a new learning community; increased FY-SY retention rate by 7%• Established employee affinity group, 30+ members across two University of Nebraska institutions• Developed and managed internship program with a Fortune 500 company• Created/advised Black Excellence; advised the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)• Served as the lead for the Vice-Chancellor's "Committee for Black Student Success"• Planned and hosted annual new student welcome brunch for African-American students



Nebraska College Preparatory Academy

• Diversity and Community Outreach Counselor

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Managed a six-figure budget to include programming, tutors, and educational materials• Provided direct oversight of a 60+ student caseload of low-income, FAFSA eligible students• Academically advised program participants; student average GPA: 3.79• Coordinated senior capstones, including topic proposals; research; and public presentations• Scheduled and attended college fairs across the Lincoln and Omaha metropolitan areas• Processed financial requirements/documents for international students with temporary visas