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ffective leader and community advicate known for success winthin
educational, corporate and non profit organizations. Accustomed to
utilizing interpersonal and human services skills within initiatives, multi-
tasking and driving teams to accomplish goals and objectives. Advanced
attention to detail and timeliness in managing assets and resources for
employers. Career affords experience
Synopsis of Skills
. Cultivated and developed community and corporate partnerships to
enhance program quality
. Efficient and effective spokesperson for programs
. Strong capacity toward networking with local, state and national
agencies to maintain program stability and stimulate growth
. Ability to recruit and supervise volunteers for community outreach
programs
. Knowledge of state and agency rules to ensure compliance of
organizational procedures
. Understanding of business and management principles involved in
strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling,
leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people
and resources.
. Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of
land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics,
locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and
human life.
. Capability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to media
and create press releases based on mission and goals of programming
. Skilled at using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
problems.
. Identifying complex problems and reviewing relevant documentation to
develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
. Ability to meet the needs of internal and external customer needs,
meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer
satisfaction
. Appoint individuals to faculty positions, and evaluate their
performance.
. Participate in faculty and college committee activities.
. Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
. Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments
concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of
products.
Professional Experience:
Horry Geogetown Technical College - Conway, SC
Director
2/2000-2/2002
Represented institutions at community and campus events, in meetings with
other institution personnel, and during accreditation processes. Provide
assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes,
conducting orientation programs, issuing transcripts, and scheduling
events. Established operational policies and procedures and make any
necessary modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and
other research information. Confered with other academic staff to explain
and formulate admission requirements and course credit policies. Directed
activities of administrative departments such as admissions, registration,
and career services. Developed curricula, and recommend curricula revisions
and additions.
Trident Urban League - Charleston, SC
President/ CEO
9/1998-1/2000
Broome County Urban League - Binghamton, NY
President/ CEO
6/1990-8/1998
Directed and coordinated organization's financial and budget activities to
fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Confered
with board members, organization officials, and staff members to discuss
issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems. Analyze operations to
evaluate performance of a company and its staff in meeting objectives, and
to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or
policy change. Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding
and implementation of programs. Negotiate or approve contracts and
agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and
other organizational entities. Review reports submitted by staff members to
recommend approval or to suggest changes. Appoint department heads or
managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them. Direct human
resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and
activities, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and
establishment and organization of major departments.
Education:
N.Y. University NYC
Bachelors of Science
Washington University St Louis, MO
Masters of Education