Executive Director Business

ROOSEVELT DUCELUS Suwanee, GA 470-***-**** ************@*****.*** LinkedIn

Business Executive Director and Philanthropic Chairperson

Global Branding Organizational & Leadership Development Key Business Partnerships

Resource Management Champion of Diversity

Finance & Budget Management HR Strategist Strong Financial Acumen

As a dynamic Business Executive, I have accumulated over 10 years of extensive experience in translating business vision into organizational initiatives. My initiatives have consistently improved performance, growth, and employee/community engagement. What sets me apart is my unique perspective and appreciation for implementing strategic initiatives, which has been instrumental in increasing operational efficiency and driving positive change within organizations and for top executives.

A genuine influencer who thrives on tough challenges and translates visions and strategies into actionable, value-added goals. As a community advocate, I am passionate about implementing enriching programs that significantly foster advancement. I am able to forge solid relationships with internal and external partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. A transformational leader experienced in brand development and in creating a collaborative environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Communications Strategist

Public Relations Expert

Strong Verbal/Written Communication

Metrics Driven

Training and Development

Six Sigma Methodologies

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Strong Data Analysis

Complex Reporting Capabilities

Policy Development, Interpretation and Implementation

Planning and Forecasting

Full-Cycle Project Management

Community Advocate

Problem/Conflict Resolution

Multi-Government Partnership

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Restructuring

Superb Client Relations

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

A global ambassador to various non-profit organizations, serving on the board of directors (e.g. the Joseph Garilus Diabetes and infectious Diseases Prevention foundation—St. Louis, Missouri, Enlight-Abilities—Chipata, Zambia and Femme Forte—Kampala, Uganda). Service areas include protecting human rights, creating equal opportunities for those disenfranchised/disabled, women empowerment, cultural engagement and fundraising. My fundraising efforts have been instrumental in raising more than $145K in just 2 years, a testament to my dedication and effectiveness.

Led various educational endeavors (e.g., serving as a volunteer teacher to inner-city males—at Miller’s Preparatory Academy for Boys, creating and teaching an acclimation course at Baltimore City College (partnering with the International Rescue Committee), and authored a book highlighting the substitution of government by NGOs in Haiti. Additional educational endeavors include teaching stints in Brazil, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Haiti, France, Belgium, China, Cuba, Colombia, England and Turkey.

Foreign affairs efforts include partnerships with foreign service officers (U.S. Department of State), interlocutors from the Global Ties, and 25 dignitaries from around the world. To facilitate international relations, I created a robust non-profit/NGO management program. I also served as a federal contractor with the U.S. Department of State for more than 10 years.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rx Buggy LLC (Medical & Pharmacy Logistic), Suwanee, GA 2019 – Present

President & CEO

Manage and optimize logistics operations, including warehousing, distribution, transportation, and inventory management, to ensure operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to the storage and transportation of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, including GDP (Good Distribution Practice).

Develop and implement logistics strategies in alignment with company goals, focusing on enhancing productivity, scalability, and sustainability.

Analyze data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance logistics processes.

Prepare and manage the logistics budget, ensuring effective cost control and financial performance.

Selecsource, Suwanee, GA 2016 – 2019

Branch Manager & Key Strategist

Led all facets of the branch to ensure continued growth, market expansion, client satisfaction, and account management. Responsibly and successfully managed a budget of $5.6M, a team of 437 employees, contract negotiations, inventory management, talent acquisition, and succession planning. Efforts resulted in securing 150+ accounts across tenure, an attrition reduction of 65% (within the first 3 months) and placing 98% of staff within the hourly workforce division.

Analyzed data and drafted executive-level reporting, highlighting staffing/turnover, KPI adherence, and staff play sheets. Frequently partnered with the executive team to convey findings and introduce strategic measures to align outcomes with objectives better.

Utilized DSX (Demand Solutions planning software) as the primary forecasting system tool.

Marriott International, Port-au-Prince, Haïti 2015 – 2016

General Business Strategist (Practicum)

Strategically led day-to-day operations to increase sales and the brand’s footprint in the marketplace. Operational areas included procurement, data analysis, creating KPIs and monitoring adherence, mitigating risk and loss and increasing service levels. Utilized Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC—Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) to reduce expenditures by 45% (saving more than $734K throughout tenure).

Oversaw all aspects of various architectural projects (using Dapulse, Smartsheet, Robohead, Liquidplanner and Clarizen), exceeding the organization’s projected goals. Efforts resulted in a 55% increase in efficiency and productivity.

Led vendor relations efforts and negotiations to meet the maintenance and fiscal needs of the brand effectively.

American University of The Caribbean, Les Cayes, Haiti 2013 – 2014

Adjunct Professor & Administrative Personnel

Graduate School USA International Institute, Washington, D.C. 2011 – 2013

Program Manager/Business Data Analyst

Created a streamlined process to increase operational efficiencies. Developed a database to house transcribed raw data using innovative metrics, FME, ArcGIS, Excel, KML, and AutoCAD.

Liaised with the organization’s Director, the Department of the State and MRP (multi-regional project) management officials to coordinate project itineraries and deliver technical presentations as warranted.

U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. 2009 – Present

International Liaison (Contract)

Partner with the DoS program officers, program associates, and stakeholders to communicate workload demands, prepare and develop evaluation criteria of contractual statements of work, and convey analyzed data for forecasting.

United States Air Force, Warner Robbins, AFB 2004 – 2010

Vehicle Maintenance Personnel (Senior Airmen E4)

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration Georgia State University—J. Mack Robinson College of Business Atlanta, GA

Master of Business Administration Commercial Diplomacy, International Business & Trade

University of Paris I—Pantheon-Sorbonne Paris, France

Master of Business Certificate Federal University of Rio de Janeiro—COPPEAD Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences International Affairs & Economics Morehouse College Atlanta, GA

Occupational Certificate Project Management Professional Graduate School USA Washington, DC

LANGUAGE FLUENCY

French Spanish Portuguese Creole

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