Management and Leadership
Summary: reader, researcher and runner who is an adept and solutions oriented seasoned professional with +15 years of experience. Background in various organizations with solid and progressive experience in planning, controlling, developing, analyzing, and directing business administrative functions through creative leadership.
Employment History & Experience
Corporate Experience
Sr. Computer Analyst Lazard, LLC., New York, N.Y. April 2001 - Present
Jr. Computer Operator Thomson Financial, New York, N.Y. Spring 2000 - Spring 2001
HPUX Computer Operator Credit Suisse, New York, N.Y. Winter 1999 - Spring 2000
Computer Operator USMC Winter 1995 – November 1998
Evaluate new ways for implementing automation or streamlining tasks Recognize challenges and formulate workable solutions Strong Communication Skills Work independently Empathetic Towards Client’s concerns Strong work ethic Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment Excellent attention to detail Pro-active with ability to stay focused Monitors system activities, resources, and performance Quickly diagnoses and effectively troubleshoot system problems Documents all problems taking, corrective action needed Verify system back-ups, job control, output, and distribution Maintains knowledge of current operating procedures/standards Monitors system applications Recommend temporary/permanent solutions to production processing Partners with Technical Support and Developers Works independently Make timely and sound decisions during production crisis Processes requests such as enabling/disabling user accounts Assists developers with testing and system availability Respond as required to off-hour anomalies
Staff Officer December 2010 – December 2018
Planned, directed, and coordinated specialized training and activities for 300 personnel
-Developed and supported effective relations with all company employees at various levels of organization
-Prioritized, assigned, and reviewed duties and work activities to meet productivity goals
-Coached and motivated employees towards improved performance
-Ensured consistent adherence to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
-Managed inventory control and storage / Keep up-to-date work records
Prepare and teach organizational material Consults/collaborates with other professionals to produce results Provides education and support to agency teams as needed Assists with quality improvement activities as appropriate Identify, prepare, and present organizational climate analysis Aid leadership with reference to
ethical and moral behavior Brief at staff meetings Conduct immediate management’s program for moral leadership Plan and execute organizational goals Lead and motivate others Completes proper paperwork
Make decisions under pressure Excellent ability to work across teams Social adaptability, flexibility, and adaptable to change
PhD Coursework Spring 2010 – May 2018
Consulting organizational dilemmas and give solutions and reporting Teach skills or concepts to others
Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines Comprehend new material and subject matter quickly
Prepare concise and logically-written material Organize and communicate ideas effectively Oral presentations Debate issues in a collegial manner Use logical argument/s to persuade others Explain complex or difficult concepts in basic terms Identify sources of information applicable to a given problem Synthesize large quantities of data Design and analyze surveys Develop organizing principles to effectively sort and evaluate data Manage projects from beginning to end Identify goals and/or tasks to be accomplished with realistic timelines Respond appropriately to positive and negative feedback Collaborate on projects Define and identify problems and possible causes Form and defend independent conclusions Design, plan, model, implements experiment design & test potential resolutions
Education
PhD, Organizational Leadership / Ecclesial, 2018, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
Honor Society Dissertation Topic: Charisma & Destructive leadership theory
Master of Divinity, 2010, magna cum laude, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA.
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration / Management, 2007, magna cum laude, American
InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL.
Professional Skills:
leadership organizational communication problem assessment and analysis coaching creative solutions decision-making public speaking diversity training Strong work ethic detail-oriented service-oriented
Awards & Volunteer Corner:
-Military honor of Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for leadership service in Afghanistan (2012)
-Community service – teaching in local seminary; homeless shelter; AIDS habitat; administrative services to various church organizations (2006 – 2009)
Technical Skills / Software:
Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Unix/basic shell scripting Typing
Backup management Operating systems (Windows and MacOS)
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)