Experience

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  Youth Empowerment Project (YEP)

  • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

  • Career Readiness Instructor

    • Dec 2020 - Mar 2022
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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  Peace Corps

  • Senegal

  • Economic Development Service Agent

    • Feb 2019 - Mar 2020
    • Senegal

    Built business capacity among the disadvantaged youth and women population of Senegal. Coached women in the small and micro business sector. Promoted youth and women entrepreneurship at the grassroots levelDeveloped and maintained relationships with key organizations in Tambacounda, Senegal (Government, NGOs, public schools, and local businesses)

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  Audubon Charter Schools

  • New Orleans, Florida

  • Bilingual Teacher

    • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
    • New Orleans, Florida

    Promoted well-developed thinking skills, creativity, and multi-cultural understanding within learnersLed classroom instruction in French program for primary and secondary student

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  Enriched Schools

  • Greater New Orleans Area

  • Guest Educator

    • Oct 2017 - Jan 2019
    • Greater New Orleans Area

    Being part of a great team "working to ensure that every day counts for all kids"

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  Digital Risk, LLC

  • West Palm Beach, Florida Area

  • Corporate Trainer

    • Apr 2012 - Oct 2014
    • West Palm Beach, Florida Area

    Lead Trainer for a staff of 275 individuals, effectively facilitated hundreds of training sessions to support company and client objectives. Completed said training in technical and professional skills using blended learning techniques. Structured learning content and conducted content delivery for projects of varying scopes and purposes. Planned and developed curricula to respond to new client needs and update existing curricula to respond to ongoing staff and organizational needs. Able to quickly master new concepts and complex ideas and effectively transferred gained knowledge to learners. Led onboarding for over 300 new hires and facilitated their integration into the organizational culture. Initiated and promoted feedback processes with internal and external clients ensuring continuous improvement to training solutions. Collaborated closely with department leaders ensuring appropriate training is provided to associates to maintain a flexible and productive staff. Performed all functions while maintaining a positive tone and high expectations in and out of the classroom, motivating learners and enhancing the development process.

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  Fondation Etre Ayisyen

  • Port-au-Prince, Haiti

  • Technical Director & Int. Executive Director

    • Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
    • Port-au-Prince, Haiti

    Directed startup foundation with a staff of 12 employees and a team of 30 volunteers, earning funding from international organizations such as USAID and Mercy Corps. Developed and led entrepreneurship education program, designed to empower individuals from disenfranchised communities and promote self-reliance and wealth creation. Co-led strategic planning and development of entrepreneurship institute launched in developing country and funded by Grameen Bank. Conducted dozens of week-long seminars, teaching marketing research, management, public speaking, & other business skills. Led team to successful project completion by facilitated cooperation between staff members, focusing group on common ideas and securing buy-in from all parties.

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  BNY Mellon

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Portfolio Officer

    • Apr 2005 - Sep 2010
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Provided customized wealth management strategies to high net-worth individuals and families, creating wise investment of property, preservation of asset values, and maximization of income. Maintained excellent relationships with clients leading to a 100% retention rate during a volatile market period. As voting officer of Trust Administrative Committee, reviewed and approved discretionary requests and new client business, ensuring adherence to legal and audit requirements. Spearheaded annual review of regional trust accounts for internal audits, improved region’s compliance rating by 35%. Restructured several account maintenance procedures which increased efficiency in operations and client servicing. Maximized effectiveness of sales staff through training and development, contributing to consecutive years of exceeded sales goals.

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  Northern Trust

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Trust Administrator

    • Aug 1999 - May 2004
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Contributed to record earnings, 30% over plan, serving as Relationship Manager on client portfolio of $300M. Responsible for the review, analysis, and interpretation of trust agreements, wills, court orders for the successful management of client trust and estate accounts. Provided excellent quality service to clients, responding to requests and inquiries with timeliness and efficiency in a manner that promoted high client satisfaction and retention. Created and implemented innovative procedures, which increased productivity and raised quality standards.