Project Manager Development

RESUME

Earl D. Simmons, Sr. 864-***-****) (cell)

*** **** **** ***, *****, S.C. 29651 864-***-****) (home)

Career Summary

More than twenty-five years experience in business management, managing training

delivery and developing organizational talent. This includes frequent interaction with all

levels of the workforce from entry level employees to consulting or advising Sr.

Management regarding talent development strategies, processes, and goals. As a mentor,

supervisor and coach, I’ve counseled persons from various multi-ethnic and

socioeconomic backgrounds within profit and not-for-profit organizations. Including

organizing community and social grass roots activities. Led volunteers and staff in talent

development consulting; higher education counseling; and career goals and aspirations

planning. I’m a certified Project Manager and skilled public speaker as well as a trained

facilitator comfortable with utilizing various delivery tools and techniques from video

and web conferencing to ebriefings, Powerpoint, on-line training, and classroom delivery.

My knowledge of business processes, systems and culture have allowed me to be

effective in developing teams and partnerships. My role in the design and delivery of the

Accelerated Individual Development programs and ministry leadership roles reaffirmed

my commitment to developing individuals and communities.

Education

Masters Degree Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia

BS Degree in Economics and Business Management, Empire State College, New York,

NY

Certified Project Manager University of Chicago, International Institute of Learning

Bank Administration Institute's National Trust School of Business Diploma, University

of Wisconsin, Madison

American Institute of Banking Finance Diploma

Experience

AARP People Strategy Group Washington, D.C.

Training Specialist and Project Manager 1994 – Present

Responsibilities include:

1For the past 12 years, I’ve coordinated the complete delivery process of all

AARP talent management classes and programs to meet strategic business

needs as outlined in the People Strategy.

2Conducted various consultant interventions with diverse business clients such as

Information Technology; Legal Counsel for the Elderly; State Operations; and

others regarding organizationally sensitive individual and team development

needs.

3Assist Director of TLD in delivering talent initiatives, including identification of

high potential talent, accelerated development of high potential talent,

coaching of Empire State College students regarding career guidance and

support for overall talent needs.

4Provided support to Managers in Performance Management System during Mid-

Year and End of Year Review’s.

5Supports AARP’s Mentoring and Empire State College Degree programs as a

coach and mentor for participating employees.

6. Monitor and maintains overall administrative process for the self-nomination

of employees seeking to participate in AARP’s Accelerated Individual

Development program.

7. Contributed to the design, oversight, and delivery of Accelerated

Development programs via internal or external vendors.

8. Administer Web based briefings for reporting managers of participating

employees in the Accelerated Individual Development Program to ensure that

the employee and manager relationship is on target as it relates to employee

development.

9. Negotiate, manage, and oversee all vendor contracts related to Talent and

Leadership development.

10. Support department consultants and managers in implementation and delivery

of AARP's New Employee Conference and New Director and Manager /

Supervisor Orientation programs.

11. Managed, monitored, and provided budget oversight and reporting on more

than $800,000 annual operating budget.

Mt. Olives Baptist Church Washington, D.C.

Senior Pastor and Community Organizer 2000– Present

Sr.Pastor and Board President for Church and Community Development Center.

Provided management, supervision, teaching, and development oversight for staff and

volunteers. Developed education curriculum and business strategy for Family Life

Center. Conducted individual and family spiritual and personal counseling surrounding

life and psychological issues. Maintained budget and program responsibilities in

coordinating community and civic events.

References

Available upon request.

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