Founder & Director

• Apr 2020 - Present

The Black Literacy and Arts Collaborative (B.L.A.C.) Project is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization that was created as a means to cultivate a unique approach to visual and performance art, literacy, business and financial education, personal-efficacy, and mental health through fostering creative collaboration, education, and civic and community engagement with a specific aim towards positively impacting "at-risk" youth, communities, entrepreneurs and small businesses. The B.L.A.C. Project aims to serve all communities but has a specific focus on underprivileged and "at-risk" BIPOC populations nation-wide. Our programs serve as a connection point to educate our communities at the intersection of art, culture, and politics. Through artistic expression and engagement, we will empower our communities, change the landscape, and inspire new realities. Show less

Associate Director

• Aug 2021 - Present

HTAN DCC Scientific Project Coordintaor, Program Administrator II

• Apr 2019 - Present

Lab Manager/Web Designer/Graphic Designer

• Jul 2017 - Sep 2019

Respond to and initiate inquiries (questions regarding purchasing, personnel,facilities, administration, specialized programs, etc.) Explain policies, answerquestions, and independently resolve problems whenever feasible.• Prepare presentation materials for use by others, editing content and addingappropriate graphic and design elements. These responsibilities may includecreating basic web content.• Compose and/or prepare correspondence, memoranda, promotional materials,forms, newsletters, manuals, and reports using appropriate word processing andspreadsheet tools. Perform basic statistical calculations on data for reports andpresentations.• Plan, prioritize and schedule meetings and appointments for Directors and othermanagement. Make decisions on a daily basis regarding calendars.• Assist with grant proposals and serve as a resource for information related to theadministration of grants and contracts.• Perform specialized administrative duties required to support the specific programarea, using discretion to make judgments based on operating guidelines. Supportpurchasing requirements for department, researching items and obtaining pricequotes, entering information into university systems, receiving purchase orders,and maintaining P-Card information as required.• Support human resource and payroll processes as a primary contact or backup forpayroll preparation or certification, leave tracking, appointment papers, and otherrequirements.• Arrange and coordinate travel and travel reimbursement for staff.• Compile and maintain information that may require web or library researching,gathering, compiling, and updating data and records.• Perform other administrative duties as required to support the mission andfunction of the unit Show less

Small Business Owner

• Jan 2008 - Aug 2021

Manager Business Development

• 2014 - Jul 2017

Develop goals and objectives that tend to growth and prosperity Design and implement business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals Ensure that the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities (e.g. people, material, equipment etc.) Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness Maintain relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers Gather, analyze and interpret external and internal data and write reports Assess overall company performance against objectives Represent the company in events, conferences etc. Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines Show less

Database Administrator

• 2013 - 2014

Identify database requirements by interviewing customers; analyzing department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems. Recommend solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications. Install revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements. Maintain database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products. Prepare users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems. Provide information by answering questions and requests. Support database functions by designing and coding utilities. Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less

Community Relations Specialist

• Jun 2006 - Sep 2013

Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media Coordinate all public relations activities Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media Manage media inquiries and interview requests Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis. Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them Show less

President

• Jan 2010 - 2013

Approve programs Create budget Design websites Design Book Covers Interior Book Design Conversion to eBook Oversee Interns Payroll and Royalty management Approve programs Create budget Design websites Design Book Covers Interior Book Design Conversion to eBook Oversee Interns Payroll and Royalty management

Assistant Laboratory Manager

• Dec 2008 - May 2012

Event Planning Assisted in ordering various materials for research Lab management Assisted in researchers getting their VISA's Administrative Duties Work in tandem with the entire Endocrinology department on various projects Work with Harvard Medical School on events and students interning in the department Etc... Event Planning Assisted in ordering various materials for research Lab management Assisted in researchers getting their VISA's Administrative Duties Work in tandem with the entire Endocrinology department on various projects Work with Harvard Medical School on events and students interning in the department Etc...