Project Manager Administrative Assistant

ROBERT BOYD

(Email): **************@*****.***

I am a seasoned executive, known for creating and implementing innovative

strategies. My successful start up experience includes several high profile

businesses, my own ventures and two not for profits. Recognized as an excellent

fundraiser, I have negotiated hundreds of leases and contracts worth tens of millions

of dollars. In government and the private sector, I have managed operations, large

budgets, staffs and contractors in multiple cities simultaneously. My work has been

acknowledged by others with numerous honors, awards and articles.

Professional EXPERIENCE

ROBERT BOYD CONSULTING, Washington, DC 2009-Present

Managing Director

Previously located in Monrovia, Liberia, providing confidential strategic planning, project management,

asset management, political consulting and economic analysis services to businesses, government,

nonprofits and NGOs

NATIONAL ALLIANCE for PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, Washington, DC 2007-2008

Chief Operating Officer

Recruited to position organization to transform grass roots charter movement into a major industry serving

kids and parents seeking quality public education options and to lead Communications, Advocacy, IT,

Policy and Industry Quality and Growth areas

• Doubled professional staff size in first six months and launched new team building strategy

• Recruited new key academic and professional consultants to support work of the Alliance

• Generated additional $2.7 million from Gates Foundation in first 9 months to conduct studies linking

work of charter support industry to academic performance ultimately shifting industry to a demand

based economic model

• Launched 3 year state level advocacy project in a dozen states using state of the art, corporate type

microtargeting and targeted messaging practices in support of legislative and policy initiatives

• Negotiated and authored over $4 million in new contracts in first 9 months

• Used personal network to build new relationships

DONORSCHOOSE.org, Dallas, TX 2005-2007

Executive Director for Heartland Region

Responsible for start up operations, marketing and fund raising in 9 state area

• Designed strategy and successfully completed start up of 4 state region in first six months

• Earned editorial support of every major newspaper in Texas and Louisiana in first 6 months

• Facilitated over $1.25 million in funding to over 1000 schools and 75,000 students in first year

• Raised over $500,000 from 8 new foundations in first 9 months

• Built key relationships with major school districts earning an award from Houston ISD

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The ZONE SPORTSPLEX, Dallas, TX 2000-2005

Developer/President/CEO

Created concept to bring order to the chaos of amateur sports

• Designed and built a 61,000 SF youth sports complex in North Dallas, on time and budget

• Directed all aspects of concept development including engineering, design, marketing and finance

• Raised $2 million in private equity

• Oversaw all aspects of operations including security, maintenance and scheduling

• Negotiated non recourse long term ground lease with $2 million tenant construction allowance

ERNST & YOUNG, Dallas, TX 2003

Consultant

• Advised executive team on recruitment and retention policies

BLUEBONNET SAVINGS BANK, Dallas, TX 1991-2003

Member, Board of Directors

Directed oversight and policy of a $4.5 billion federally insured savings bank

• Directed tens of millions of dollars of CRA investments in education and affordable housing efforts

• Chaired committee that oversaw sale of over $2 billion in government assets

• Bank earned over $600 million in net profits during term of service

• Served 3 years as Chair of Audit and Ethics and 10 years on HR and Compensation committee

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dallas, TX 1995-2000

Minister

Responsible for the spiritual life, religious education and counseling of youth and families

• Licensed Local Pastor, Appointed Associate Pastor, University Park, UMC

• Designed, authored and successfully implemented new youth curriculum, doubling attendance

• Profiled in Park Cities People Magazine for commitment to family values and Biblical teaching

• Earned a Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education as a Chaplain at Parkland Memorial Hospital

• Spiritual Director to Emmaus, Kairos and Chrysalis Communities

S. W. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS, L.L.P., Dallas, TX 1991-1995

Managing Partner

Founded partnership to provide affordable housing in southwestern U.S

• Successfully negotiated purchase of 220 unit North Dallas apartment complex, including the raising of

$2 million in private equity and financing of $5 million in debt

• Directed management and oversaw $600k renovation of complex

• Successfully negotiated $25 million debt and equity line to bid for assets of the Resolution Trust

Corporation

CARLETON S.W. CONSTRUCTION INC., Dallas, TX 1991-1995

Executive Vice President and Co-Owner

Founded company to provide concrete subcontracting services on public works projects

• Negotiated and oversaw operations for over $3 million in contracts for DFW Airport and Dallas Area

Rapid Transit

• Negotiated $200k line of credit, and $3 million in Surety Bonds

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ROBERT BOYD COMPANY, Dallas, TX 1989-1991

Consultant

Founded company to provide strategic project services to corporate clients

• Provided strategic sales and marketing services to Pepsi Cola South resulting in conversion of over $2

million per year in key account sales

• Provided design and development services to The Baptist Foundation of Texas on the vacant Foley’s

department store in downtown Dallas. Design efforts assisted client in sale of building to DART.

• Successfully assisted Mac Andrews and Forbes in media relations regarding the purchase of First

Gibraltar bank resulting in positive editorial from the Dallas Times Herald

• Provided design and planning services to Jim Kelly Enterprises, resulting in a $5 million historic

renovation in downtown Buffalo, NY

• Consulted on failed Festival Marketplaces and struggling Urban Redevelopment projects for the

National Main Street Project of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Partners for Livable

Communities in Dayton, Toledo, Richmond and Atlanta

WEST END MARKETPLACE, Dallas, TX 1986-1989

Chief Operating Officer and General Manager

Recruited to turn an abandoned warehouse area into a vibrant entertainment district

• Completed renovation and tenant construction worth $25 million on time, successfully creating Dallas’

top downtown attraction

• Directed all aspects of day to day operations including security, maintenance and scheduling

• Generated over 5 million visitors and $30 million in gross sales per year

• Profiled for outstanding work in Dallas Business Journal, Dallas Morning News and Dallas Times

Herald, and honored as an Outstanding Young Man in America, as an Outstanding Leader of the Future

by Ebony Magazine, and with a Texas Doers Award

• Raised over $250k for local charities and negotiated over $2 million in corporate sponsorship

agreements including over $1 million from Pepsi

• Taught Courses in Downtown Development for the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

• Served 3 years on the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau Board and Recognized by Dallas

proclamation for work on the Committee to Oversee the Financing of the Dallas Convention Center

Expansion

CONGRESSMAN HAROLD FORD SR., 9TH DISTRICT, Memphis, TN 1985-1986

Chief of Staff and Administrative Assistant

Appointed Principal Aide to direct staff offices in Washington D.C. and Memphis, Tenn. and improve

relationships with Memphis’ law enforcement and business communities

• Ford named 1986 Law Enforcement Supporter of the Year after sponsorship of key legislation, and

recognized for contributions to business community after gaining over $300 million in tax concessions

favorable to Memphis businesses, including Federal Express and Holiday Inns

• Directed 20 FTE’s and $1 million annual operating Budget

ELKINGTON AND KELTNER PROPERTIES, Memphis, TN 1983-1985

Vice President, Beale Street Historic District

• Completed construction and tenant improvements valued at $20 million on time and budget

• Responsible for all day to day operations including security, maintenance and scheduling

• Successfully created Memphis’ top downtown attraction drawing over 2 million visitors per year

• Negotiated leases that generated more than $1 million in annual revenue and sponsorship agreements

worth over $1 million from Coke, Anheuser Busch and others

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CUMMINS ENGINE COMPANY, Columbus, IN 1981-1982

Project Manager, Corporate Facilities

Oversaw multiple facilities projects in support of the manufacturing divisions

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, New York, NY 1980-1981

Project Manager, Office of Economic Development

Managed multiple neighborhood commercial redevelopment projects and department budget

PAID POLITICAL CONSULTANT, New York, NY 1976-1980

Developed issues and managed logistics for political candidates in New York

• Issues Director, John Lindsey for U.S. Senate, 1980 (lost)

• Issues Director, Committee to Elect Judge Bruce Wright, 1979 (won)

• Aide to Candidate, Bob Abrams for Attorney General, 1978 (won)

• Aide to Candidate, David Dinkins for Borough President, 1977 (lost)

• Deputy Campaign Manager, Re-elect Sen. Joseph L. Galiber, 1976 (won)

Education

Certificate in Charter School Leadership, Harvard University

Graduate School of Education, Cambridge MA 2008

Master of Divinity, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 1995-1999

Perkins Promise of Ministry Award, Crusade Fellowship, and Knowles Fellowship

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Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX 1996

Master of City and Regional Planning, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 1978-1980

• Specialties in Political Analysis and Economic Development

• Harvard University Scholarship and Whitney M. Young Jr. Fellowship

BA, American Political Culture, Brown University, Providence, RI 1974-1978

• Brown University Scholarship

Community Involvement

Board experience includes: Chairman, City of University Park Public Safety Committee, City of University

Park Commission on Racial Profiling, The Greater Dallas Community of Churches, Executive Committee of

Greenhill School (Chair of HR committee), United Way of Greater Dallas, Dallas Chapter of American Red

Cross, North Texas Food Bank, Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau, Partners for Livable Communities,

and the Southern Dallas Development Corp.

Project leader for Serve Annapolis

Pastoral Consultant and substitute Preacher for Our Redeemer Church in Washington DC.

Served over 20 seasons as children and youth sports coach in Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Football and

Basketball

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