Development Consultant Community Relations

OBJECTIVE

Dynamic self-starter, exceptional communication skills, high-initiative, extraordinary management, organizational and verbal abilities ● Superior ability in interpersonal and leadership venues with a solid foundation in community relations ● Exceptional people skills. Demonstrated strong work ethic, coupled with exceptional integrity and vision to enhance your service to community.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

POLITICAL STRATEGIST/CONSULTANT: Work with political allies and nonprofit organizations for the benefit of successfully effecting campaign outcomes.

NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP: Proven ability, highly knowledgeable in various levels of non-profit, donor presentation, specializing in the creation and implementation of budget, labor, data management, and scheduling, marketing, and program and grant oversight.

CLERGY: Exceptionally supported various levels of church protocol and tasks. Strong ability with people dynamics, and events, while engaging in interfaith, community, civic, educational, and recreational activities. Demonstrated ability in planning and leading in fundraising activities and events to support the organization’s vision and goals.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Excellent relations with community leaders and stakeholders. Over 30 years’ experience in the electoral arena with ability at various levels of the political process from local board to national level political campaigns. Proven ability in governmental, business, and non-profit office management. Exceptional marketing strategist and hands-on coordinator at the county and state political levels.

COMMUNICATION: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with ability in moderating, presentations, special projects, and motivational speaking. Polished presentation skills. Proficient in all aspects of social media marketing tools to include Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, etc.

BUSINESS and OFFICE MANAGEMENT: Proved ability with non-profit, business and office management, arranging calendars, and coordinating schedules and events, while masterfully handling multiple tasks. Efficient keyboarder, keenly adept with most popular word processing, office, and communication software applications, inclusive of, but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fowler Wainwright International Institute of Professional Coaching • San Antonio, Texas July 2012 Certified Professional Coach: Empower, mentor, encourage identification of goals and aims, develop plans and self-improvement.

University of Phoenix • San Antonio, Texas • September 2010

Business Development Studies: Consumer research and teamwork performance.

Georgia Academy for Economic Development • Atlanta, Georgia • November 2006

Continued Learning: A close-up look at local government planning and economic development.

Jane Fonda Center at Emory University • Atlanta, Georgia • July 2003

Managing Pressures Before Marriage: Abstinence Coach- An educational series for teens, young teens, and preteens.

Beulah Heights University • Atlanta, Georgia • April 1997

Bachelor of Arts: Religious Studies, Cum Laude

Evangelical Training Association Standard • Atlanta, Georgia • July 1997

Continuing Christian Education Studies

American Chaplaincy Training School • Atlanta, Georgia • June 1995

Correctional Chaplaincy Training

Annie’s List • Austin, Texas • October 2013

Campaign Training

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE

Sound Mind Concepts San Antonio, Texas • September 2012 to 2020

Personal Development Consultant: CEO •

Superb consultant having the ability to encourage personal development, organize campaigns and empowerment solutions.

Tag Team Parents Metro Atlanta, Georgia and San Antonio, Texas • 2002 to 2018 Motivational Coach and Consultant: •

Supplied exceptional training to youth for achieving personal success, growth, and value. Designed an innovative plan to bridge the development gap for students. Successfully created and implemented a plan of action for coalition-building among vested groups – school, parents, and community businesses. The series of training focuses on “real world” learning and empowerment solutions. We introduced basic principles that teach students self-discipline to achieve personal success, growth, value, and a positive attitude. Assisted San Antonio Independent School District with the desired goal of building self-esteem, retention, and prevention of dropouts among transitioning students.

New Creation Christian Fellowship Windcrest, Texas • December 2014 to 2016

Capitol Stewardship Public Relations and Events Campaign Co-Director,

Events and Fundraiser, and Support Services for a $2.5 million campaign •Leadership Responsibilities: Coordinate efforts for all events, communication, administration, media/information, and hospitality.

Confidential Search Solutions San Antonio, Texas • July 2009 to 2015

Career Consultant and Executive Recruiting: Senior VP •

Professional development training, outplacement, business networking, client recruiting, job placement and career coaching.

SA Youth (Non-Profit) San Antonio, Texas • March 2010 to February 2011

Program Director:

Responsible for management and grant oversight of recovery program to provide direction to 120 at risk high school students in a non-traditional setting; collaborating with San Antonio Independent School District to allow students to earn a high school diploma while gaining practical job skills in Construction, Technology and Environment. Responsibilities included leadership of 12 staff members, report to key funding sources-Workforce Development, AmeriCorps, United Way, and YouthBuild as well as finding community and corporate partners to aid students with lifelong success.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES/ ASSOCIATIONS / SERVICES

· River Ridge HOA Board of Directors • 2022

· Johns Creek Beautification • 2022

· Leadership Johns Creek Alumni • 2021

· Bexar County Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program

Advisory Committee (SMWBE) • Appointed by County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Tommy Calvert • 2018-2020

· Commissioner Eminent Domain • Appointed by Probate Court, NO. 2 Judge Veronica

Vasquez • 2018 2020

· Sheriff and Citizens Organized for Public Engagement (SCOPE) team 2016-2020

· Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens Academy (FBI) Alumni • 2017-Present

· National Association of Professional Women • 2012-14

· National Coalition of 100 Black Women • 2012-15

· Northeast Bexar County Democrats • 2011-2020

· Alamo City Black Chambers of Commerce, Board of Directors • 2009-13

· Oak Village Homeowners Association, President, Board of Directors • 2009-11

· National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Board • 2013-Life Member

· American Heart Association, Board of Directors • 2006-08

· Board of Visitors, Emory University Alumni • 2006- Present

· Child Abuse Protocol for DeKalb County • 2006

· Leadership DeKalb Alumni• 2006

·Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Board of Directors • 2005-2007

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