Proficient Manager

Tarik J. Brown

**** ***** **** ****, ******, Texas 75237 • 347-***-**** / ***********@*****.***

Business Development / Program Director / Trainer / Consultant

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An inspirational, motivating professional with experience in business development, recruitment, security, education, investigation, management and program implementation, with a focus on the development and advancement of people in the workforce. A strong leader and manager determined to help build a successful organization through team interaction, intensity, and a strong work ethic. Recognized as an insightful, effective communicator, and diversity hiring/human resources, efficient time management, and analytical/investigative skills utilized to manage and train others to achieve their fullest potential. Facility management and security experience. Key Strengths:

• Business Management • Program Developer • Project Management • Training & Development • Recruiting/Staffing • Human Resources • Curriculum Development • Communication • Presentation Skills • Leadership Skills • Team Building • Mentoring

• Interpersonal Skills • Organizational Skills • Fund Raising • Policy & Procedures • Quality Control • Analytical Skills

• Client Relations • Editorial Skills • Writing Skills • Public Speaking • Motivational Skills • Investigative Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABC Educate Me – Executive Director 2006-Present

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the company and overall development and implementation of tutorial systems in Texas.

• Supervise professional, and support staff. Manage program operations including overseeing fund development, staff development, fiscal/grants management and fund raising events. Obtained several contracts funded outside the NCLB Act.

• Recruit, hire and train coordinators and volunteers to provide services to low-income families in Math, English and Phonics in the states of California and Texas. Manage 60+ staff employees fostering strong teamwork.

• Develop student training materials and assessment tests, as well as arrange and implement training sessions for teachers and administrators on Eduss software and computer functions.

• Responsibilities include the planning, implementation and coordination of all aspects of service. Develop, initiate and revise policies and procedures for general operation, and conduct individualized tutorial sessions for students of special circumstances. Ensure that all employees and tutorials are in compliance with the standards of the Texas Education Administration Office. Supervise and evaluate staff performance.

• Assemble and oversee project teams, delegating individual responsibilities to ensure completion in a timely fashion.

• Conduct audits of firm practices and ensure projects completed fall within budgetary restraints.

• Manage and maintain professional relationships within the community.

• Implement marketing plan and maintain marketing materials.

• Conduct meetings and presentations with school board and public officials.

Civilian Compliant Review Board – Director of Investigative Training 1998-2006

• Managed a staff of 40 investigators responsible for overseeing 1500 confidential investigations regarding allegations of policy misconduct annually.

• Supervised all investigative hires, staff development and diversity hiring, and managed all regulatory and compliance matters.

• Conducted audits of case files and collaborated with Human Resources Division and Agency Counsel to resolve difficult legal and union issues.

• Made jurisdictional decisions on all case referrals.

• Evaluated staff investigators on an interim and annual basis, and maintained investigative budget.

• Established the investigative staff’s goals and objectives by setting short-term objectives and priorities.

• Designed and implemented investigative techniques including interviewing skills, research methods, fieldwork, and document analysis and evidence assessment.

• Provided recommendations for the implementation of agency policies and procedures to Executive Staff.

• Arranged and led focus groups to improve the general operation and security functions of the agency.

• Conducted EEO and sensitive personnel investigations.

• Developed crisis management and contingency planning through security awareness training.

Federal Defenders of Philadelphia – Capital Habeas Corpus Unit Investigator 1996-1998

• Represented persons sentenced to death in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Investigated clients’ criminal and personal history in order to locate mitigating evidence for the defense.

• Re-investigated guilt-innocence issues for appellate division attorneys to introduce new evidence in court.

• Analyzed and summarized original trial transcripts.

Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem – Senior Investigator 1990-1996

• Conducted client interviews, obtained witness statements and canvassed crime scenes to obtain evidence.

• Prepared pre-pleading and pre-sentencing reports and assisted with training and supervising new investigators and interns.

• Responsible for early intervention team assigned to court arraignments.

EDUCATION

New York University – Bachelor of Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences: Political Science

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