Experience

IGNITION MEDIA GROUP

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • 2018 - Present

  Detroit Metropolitan Area • Direct operations for a strategic advisory consulting firm creating and executing projects for clients with integrated marketing, digital media, event management, partnerships and PR. • Contribute to the generation of $1M+ in annual revenue, overseeing the P/L with Accounting. • Report to CEO, manifesting the firm’s mission/vision, while working on projects for enterprise ventures including Archer Corporate Services and Central Kitchen & Bar. • Lead clients to incorporate diversity… Show more • Direct operations for a strategic advisory consulting firm creating and executing projects for clients with integrated marketing, digital media, event management, partnerships and PR. • Contribute to the generation of $1M+ in annual revenue, overseeing the P/L with Accounting. • Report to CEO, manifesting the firm’s mission/vision, while working on projects for enterprise ventures including Archer Corporate Services and Central Kitchen & Bar. • Lead clients to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion best practices into business models, talent management, succession planning, board of directors selection and philanthropic initiatives. • Author diversity and inclusion communications for audiences on behalf of executive teams. • Identify partnerships, media/publications and organizations to increase the public presence and exposure of key national and local consumer and business-to-business clients. • Manage a team of six, tasked with project, client, communications and event support. • Identify opportunities for businesses, sponsors, political figures and philanthropic organizations to effectively collaborate through the strategic matchmaking practice. • Facilitate discovery and planning sessions with clients, in addition to creating tangible reports, recommendations, dossiers and deliverables tailored to address client objectives. Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate

  • 2011 - 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Initiated continuous improvement to the administrative and financial operations by managing goals, overseeing operations and supporting implementations of new technical systems. • Maintained strict compliance with operational standards to maximize project success rate. • Directed the facilitation of program/project level PMO work for high profile healthcare initiatives. • Conducted comprehensive qualitative analysis exercises through risk management to identify opportunities… Show more • Initiated continuous improvement to the administrative and financial operations by managing goals, overseeing operations and supporting implementations of new technical systems. • Maintained strict compliance with operational standards to maximize project success rate. • Directed the facilitation of program/project level PMO work for high profile healthcare initiatives. • Conducted comprehensive qualitative analysis exercises through risk management to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and mitigate project issues. Show less



City of Detroit

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • 2006 - 2011

  Detroit, Michigan • Consulted on technology services across all divisions/departments, inclusive of information processing, telecommunications and network services, with a budget of $1M in equipment. • Collaborated on disaster recovery plan to ensure continuity of all technology resources. • Developed Communications Management Plan to track/share progress of technology projects. • Researched and recommended technology initiatives to the CIO and IT Directors. • Prioritized objectives, formulated… Show more • Consulted on technology services across all divisions/departments, inclusive of information processing, telecommunications and network services, with a budget of $1M in equipment. • Collaborated on disaster recovery plan to ensure continuity of all technology resources. • Developed Communications Management Plan to track/share progress of technology projects. • Researched and recommended technology initiatives to the CIO and IT Directors. • Prioritized objectives, formulated selection criteria and facilitated vendor reviews for IT RFP/RFQs. • Saved the City $100K+ the successful negotiation of a hardware/software maintenance contract. • Decreased telecommunication program management and equipment maintenance costs 20% by researching opportunities to streamline operations and vendor oversite. Show less



Jen Enterprises

• United Kingdom
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • 2004 - 2006

  Detroit Metropolitan Area • Secured engagements with clients including Detroit Credit Card & ATM Processing, Charles H, Wright Museum for African American History Contemporary Friends and North Point Advisors. • Advised clients and developed strategies for transformational projects, operations management, and investment research for agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals. • Developed budgets up to $100 to plan/execute fundraising/campaign events and projects. • Redesigned internal… Show more • Secured engagements with clients including Detroit Credit Card & ATM Processing, Charles H, Wright Museum for African American History Contemporary Friends and North Point Advisors. • Advised clients and developed strategies for transformational projects, operations management, and investment research for agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals. • Developed budgets up to $100 to plan/execute fundraising/campaign events and projects. • Redesigned internal processes for clients to increase efficiency and achieve savings. Show less



Wachovia Corp

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • 1999 - 2004

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • Managed IT projects for Wachovia Insurance subsidiary, Pivot/Info-One. • Defined project scope and determined deliverables to be allocated across delivery resources. • Reported project status, issues and timeline to executive management regularly. • Assisted the President and selected for an internal consulting group tasked with the planning and execution of a Quarterly Leadership Meeting for executives and management.