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VLTRNPresident
Sep. 2024 - Mar. 2025Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaAs President and CFO of VLTRN LLC, I am responsible for both strategic leadership and financial management of the company. My role encompasses overseeing day-to-day operations, driving business growth, and executing long-term strategies, while maintaining a strong focus on financial planning, risk management, and operational efficiency. I lead the development of key partnerships, including branding, marketing, and product distribution, ensuring that VLTRN LLC’s services are delivered with the highest level of quality and innovation. Additionally, I manage capital structure, fundraising efforts, and securities offerings, positioning the company for sustainable growth and profitability. My experience includes creating and managing investment vehicles, strategic partnerships, and financial products that support the company's diverse initiatives in branding, apparel, and beyond. Key Accomplishments: - Spearheaded multiple strategic partnership agreements, expanding VLTRN’s service offerings and market reach. - Managed complex financial transactions, including debt securities offerings and promissory note issuances. - Oversaw the launch of the VLTRN 6-month 38% Interest Yield Fund, issuing secured bonds backed by hard money loans. This dual role allows me to integrate financial insights with strategic business initiatives, enabling VLTRN LLC to achieve its vision while maintaining financial strength and operational excellence.
VLTRNChief Financial Officer
Aug. 2024 - Mar. 2025Los Angeles, California, United StatesI am the CFO for VLTRN LLC, the main operating company for a Los Angeles based Black family office.
Black Executive Men CommunityMember
Apr. 2024Black Executive Men Community supports corporate Black men with opportunities for meaningful friendships and career advancement through our online platform and in-person events. Interested parties can apply here: www.blackexecutivemen.com/community
The Black History FoundationBoard Member & Secretary
Jun. 2023Wyoming, United StatesI am a board member and Secretary of The Black History Foundation, a nonprofit whose purpose is to preserve Black History.
The BNIC Network LLCPresident
Jan. 2022United StatesThe BNIC Network LLC is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Temple Rose Holding Company Inc. and is its main operating company. It is a series LLC formed in Wyoming that is also the Parent Investment Club (PIC) of a network of subsidiary investment clubs that for a new type of legal structure: a Close Private Crowdfunding Network (CPCN). This network allows likeminded people to practice cooperative group economics (aka crowdfunding) on steroids, with little if any oversight by the SEC.
StootyAdvisor
Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2023Strategic Advisor for Stooty, focusing on providing corporate financial advice.
Temple Rose Holding Company Inc. Chairman Of The Board/CEO
Dec. 2020Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaI am the head of a Black-owned and controlled holding company that will become the economic engine to rebuild the Black community so it can become self-reliant, self-sufficient, and self-determinant. We currently own or invest in operating companies in the industries of crypto investing, real estate investing, and blockchain-based software development.
The BNIC4RBDPresident
Dec. 2020 - Dec. 2021Detroit, Michigan, United StatesI was the President of The Black Nationalists Investment Clubs for Rebuilding Black Detroit, a Series LLC. We define a Black Nationalist as as ANYONE who supports the Black community to become self-sufficient, self-reliant, and self-determinant as expressed through their behavior, actions and words, regardless of their skin color, so-called "race", religion, gender, sexuality, or political affiliation.
CALM ( Child Abuse Listening Mediation )Contract CFO
Sep. 2015 - Jul. 2017Santa Barbara, California AreaI was contracted as the CFO for CALM, a non-profit company where I managed all financial aspects for this organization with an annual budget of $7 million and an $11.5 million endowment fund.
Help Keep My Money LLCPresident
Aug. 2014Lancaster, CAI am the President of Help Keep My Money, LLC, a Black-owned business management consulting company that provides government management services to municipalities, business management services to companies and non-profits, as well as real estate management services to investors.
Santa Barbara County ADMHSCFO/Deputy Director of Finance and Administration
Oct. 2011 - Aug. 2014Santa Barbara, California AreaI was the CFO and Deputy Director of Finance and Administration for the Santa Barbara County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department. I was responsible for the development and administration of an annual $106 million operating budget and all accounting, fiscal, and administrative activities and duties for the department. I oversaw Administrative Services and Support, Fiscal, Facilities, IT, Safety, Quality Control Management, and Medical Records.
Santa Barbara County ADMHSCost Analyst II/Fiscal Business Manager
Jun. 2009 - Oct. 2011Santa Barbara CountyAs the Fiscal Business Manager from December 2010 to October 2011, I exercised primary control over the Mental Health Fund's $40 million operating budget of ADMHS. I was responsible for all billings to Medi-Cal, Medicare, 3rd parties and clients. I directed the production of annual budget and other management reports and served as lead negotiator with authority to commit to blended funding agreements with other County departments or outside agencies and approve appropriate controls for the MOUs governing such agreements. I analyzed the department’s overall data requirements for its various divisions and directed the development and implementation of systems and procedures to meet those requirements. I engaged other departmental managers and executives in developing long-range fiscal strategic plans and developed financial plans such as capital budgeting, planning, and investigation of financing methods. In my role as a Cost Analyst prior to being promoted to the Fiscal Business Manager, I coordinated ADMHS programs whose funding crossed departmental lines with detailed cost analysis and cost reports. I was responsible for reporting, calculating, and estimating federal and state reimbursements and service charges, as well as analyzing and negotiating state rates for services provided. I consulted with County Administrator staff regarding budgets for major programs and the Auditor-Controller staff to assure full cost recovery and proper reporting. I participated in the development of specialized cost accounting systems. I also managed $16 million worth of service contracts for Community Based Organizations who provided mental health services to the community.
Union Pacific RailroadManager of Intermodal Operations
Oct. 2006 - May. 2009I was a frontline manager for the company's Premium Operations Department, which is responsible for the company's intermodal line of business. I was responsible for interacting with intermodal customers (such as UPS) and insuring that intermodal freight was properly shipped in a timely and efficient manner. This position required me to constantly make decisions regarding the efficient use of limited resources (manpower, locomotive power, railroad cars, etc.) in order to meet pre-determined train schedules.
City of LancasterMaintenance Services Manager
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2005I served 16 months as the Maintenance Services Manager where I was responsible for maintaining the City's street infrastructure (all streets, sidewalks, dirt shoulders, right-of-way landscaped areas, City trees, street sweeping, and storm water drainage system) with an annual operating budget of more than $4 million. Prior to that time, I held a Management Analyst II position where I was responsible for administrating programs, contracts and projects as assigned by the Public Works Director. I administered the Public Works Department's $7.7 million operating budget and worked with Human Resources in addressing department personnel matters. While assigned to the positions above, I simultaneously served the last three years as the Mayor's and Vice-Mayor's transportation staff liaison to the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA).
City of Culver CitySanitation Manager
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 2000Culver CityI managed all aspects of the City's solid waste collection and disposal programs and was in charge of the City's $7 million Refuse Enterprise Fund. These programs included residential collection, commercial collection, industrial/construction waste collection, recycling collection, transfer station operations, and the City's recycling promotion program. As the division head, I managed three divisions with 50 employees divided among 20 different collection and disposal routes.
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