Employee development, management and training
Resume:
Qu’ran Calhoun
ac4mj3@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Business Administration, Wayne County Community College, Detroit, MI
Anticipated Graduation Date (TBD)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEIU: National Fast Food Workers Union (DETROIT 15 (D15): 2015 to Present
SENIOR LEAD ORANIZER/COALITION LIAISON
Participate in the design and implementation of training programs for members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in the community.
Manage outreach within the region to selected constituents, traveling extensively to service as a face for National Fast Food Workers Union.
Knowledge and experience with working/collaborating with local/non local unions, non-profit organizations, and public figures in coalition on issue or advocacy campaigns.
Effectively organizing rallies and other community events with turnouts of up to 1000+ participants.
Actively, servicing as a face of Fast Food Workers Union and represent NFFWU at local meetings and events.
Meticulously track daily work production from organizers and discuss in briefs/debriefs.
Collaborate with Field Directors to build, manage, and organize Detroit 15 Campaign for Fast Food Workers.
Organize D15 in-state and out-of-state events for National Fast Food Worker Campaigns.
Implement continuous performance improvement to gain and retain new and existing Fast Food Workers as volunteers and participants.
Facilitate and host town hall meetings.
GOOD JOBS NOW: 2015-2013
LEAD ORGNANIZER/SUPERVISOR
Led a team of eight community organizers for various political campaigns; concurrently ran two canvas teams totaling 30 employees for the Mayor and Governor elections.
Successfully managed three teams for the presidential campaign (Barak Obama).
Managed political projects to ensure registered and non-registered voters received proper literature regarding political campaigns.
Analyzed and managed daily reports to ensure productivity was being met.
Streamlined meetings in an effort to increase productivity.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
Directed negotiations on bargaining unit determinations and election procedures
Developed leaders as well as recruited and trained organizing committee members
SEIU-Service Employees International Union: 2013 (3 month assignment)
LEAD ORANIZER
Lead the Homecare Campaign Blitz. Value-add responsibilities include:
Managed a team of five organizers to promote SEIU for Homecare workers
Facilitated campaign meetings and debriefings
Analyzed and managed daily reports to ensure productivity was met and/or exceeded.
GOOD JOBS NOW: 2012-2013
ORGANIZER
Organized door-to-door community campaigns to support registered and non-registered voters.
Organized and facilitated community meetings.
Facilitated presentations for larger scale corporations in an effort to create more jobs for Detroit residents.
Facilitated leadership trainings to promote community awareness related to crime, job statistics, and housing information.
GENERAL MOTORS: 2008-2012
PAINTER/CONTRACTOR
Various value-add responsibilities include:
Customized paint colors to match computer aided manufacturing specifications.
Handled raw materials with safety prevention to ensure a safe work place as required by OSHA.
Maintained orders and shipments of foreign/ domestics paints.
SHORE MORTGAGE, INC. 2007-2008
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Maintained accounts while developing new business
Developed and maintained client relationships
Developed innovative proposals and delivered strategic sales presentations for realtors on new programs
Used financial analysis to ensure that clients were informed in evaluating their financial goals
MORTGAGE INSTITUTE OF MICHIGAN 2006-2007
LOAN OFFICER
Managed and developed a book of business for the mortgage industry.
Processed residential and commercial mortgage loans including Conventional, FHA, and VA mortgages.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
Refinanced homes loans to decrease debt liability/ratio.
Participated in business development activities including realtor open houses and homebuyer seminars.
Developed skills in the area of HP12C in calculating quotes and amortization.
Provided excellent customer service both oral and written.
MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION: 2002-2006
LOAN MANAGER
Led and managed a department of more than 15 employees; including three managers.
Assisted loan officers in assisting clients through the entire loan process: from data collection and analysis through loan conclusion
Maintained positive client relationships.
Maximized client asset portfolios that provided capital for re-investment opportunities.
Focused on marketing activities and promotional strategies to attract new business.
Provided excellent customer service both oral and written.
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REFERENCES
Andre Johnson
Detroit Recovery Project, CEO
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Katrina Carmichael, M.Ed.
Educator
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