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Director of Social Media and University Programs
BLK Men in TechDirector of Social Media and University Programs
Dec. 2024- Spearhead North America University programs and partnerships, cultivating strategic relationships and driving talent development initiatives that shape future industry leaders. - Advise Penn State and Indiana University as an external partner, delivering impactful career development programs and mentorship that empower and equip the next generation of leaders. - Co-lead large-scale networking and conference programs, fostering community and professional growth while engaging and supporting over 10,000 professionals annually. - Led the creation and execution of a dynamic social media strategy, resulting in a 120% increase in brand engagement across multiple platforms.
Senior Campus Program Manager
Dell TechnologiesSenior Campus Program Manager
Aug. 2023 - Jul. 2024Miami, Florida, United States
Talent Acquisition Lead
Dell TechnologiesTalent Acquisition Lead
Dec. 2022 - Aug. 2023As a pillar lead for Dell's hiring programs, I am responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enable and support the expansion of Dell's underrepresented group talent pools. I lead the company's efforts in underrepresented minority recruiting, partnering with key internal and external stakeholders to drive adoption and grow diversity talent acquisition programs. In this role, I discover, evaluate, and manage external partnerships to attract diverse talent and design specific campaigns to drive candidate awareness and engagement. Focusing on data-driven, compelling business cases, I prioritize initiatives that help Dell achieve its diversity recruiting goals.
Director of Talent Development
Dell TechnologiesDirector of Talent Development
Mar. 2022 - Dec. 2022▪️Managed 8 global employees to offer support and strategy to deliver on high-impact projects ▪️Served as operational support to 14 global employees ▪️Led key operational and team member engagement activities to support program continuity and growth ▪️Served as a liaison between the Director of University Relations and SLDP members to provide weekly updates ▪️Project managed the Changing the Face of Tech initiative to attract diverse talent to Dell Sprint Project: Services Induction Plan - Develop an intentionally designed employee experience that speeds time to revenue or productivity, drives retention and engagement, and improves employee lifetime value.
Human Resource Business Partner
Dell TechnologiesHuman Resource Business Partner
Jan. 2022 - Jun. 2022Florida, United StatesSLDP Rotation #2: Services - North America | HRBP: Partnered with leadership to shape and execute talent strategies, elevate employee engagement, and optimize organizational effectiveness, ensuring HR initiatives directly drive business success. ▪️Learning and Development: Developed and executed leadership training programs, increasing internal promotions. ▪️HR Analytics & Compliance: Introduced a $250k HR technology solution to streamline talent acquisition and onboarding, reducing time-to-hire. Sprint Project: Served as the project manager between Talent Acquisition and directors to hire five interns for Summer 2022.
Head of Marketing
BLK Men in TechHead of Marketing
Aug. 2021 - Mar. 2025Lead and implement marketing strategies and campaigns that boost brand awareness, drive customer and B2B acquisition, and fuel revenue growth. Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels while using market research to deeply understand customer needs and market trends. - Achieved a 185% growth in social media followers for BLK Men in Tech in under 12 months - Assisted in facilitating 30 programs centered on networking, corporate partnerships, and community service. - Analyzed social media performance metrics to refine content strategies, to increase in event sales by 50% - Developed social media campaigns for events and conferences, increasing attendance by 30% year-over-year
Adjunct Professor Of Marketing
Bethune-Cookman UniversityAdjunct Professor Of Marketing
Aug. 2021 - Mar. 2022Online
Product Marketing Manager
Dell TechnologiesProduct Marketing Manager
Jul. 2021 - Jan. 2022Remote SLDP Rotation #1: Designing and partnering with cross-functional teams to establish a more simplified partner program between Business Development Managers, Strategic Partners, and Sales Reps to increase revenue within DT Renewal. Service Sales – DT Renewals: Launching an improved DT Channel partner program for Legacy - APOS (After Point of Sales) strategic partners. The L-APOS Channel brings in more than $1.55 billion in revenue. ▪️ Partnered with cross functional teams to plan out Go-to-Market strategies ▪️Executed branding strategies, increasing brand recognition by 30% and ensuring consistent communication in 90 days ▪️Identified customer needs and trends, driving strategies and enhancements that boosted satisfaction by 20%.
Program Manager
Bethune-Cookman UniversityProgram Manager
Nov. 2020 - Aug. 2021Daytona Beach, Florida, United StatesThe purpose of this program was to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in students while establishing social & entrepreneurial impact on the surrounding communities. My responsibilities included the documentation of the progress/achievements of the Entrepreneurial Outreach Program. Established an impactful presence through the University and local businesses. I created a positive social presence digitally. Developed a presentable portfolio which represents the work of the Entrepreneurial Outreach Program. Enhanced the personal branding of participating candidates. Program managed eight interns for the 2021 Summer where they learned about leadership, teamwork, idea generation, and financial literacy.
Adjunct Professor Of Marketing
Claflin UniversityAdjunct Professor Of Marketing
Aug. 2020 - Jan. 2024South Carolina, United States*I had the opportunity to teach the first digital marketing course at the University. Courses: Intro to Digital Marketing Principles of Marketing eCommerce Foundations
Marketing Instructor
Bethune-Cookman UniversityMarketing Instructor
Jul. 2018 - Aug. 2021Daytona Beach, Florida AreaProfessed and oversaw about 150 students through the College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Adviser of the American Marketing Association Chapter at BCU. Serving as the representative for the College of Business to the Faculty Development Committee of BCU. Facilitated courses such as Introduction to Business, Introduction to Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Professional Leadership, Business Seminar, International Business, and Online courses. Connecting with corporate partners such as Amazon, Target, Dell, and other corporations to help students secure internships & full-time positions.
Program Host
Words Wine into PurposeProgram Host
Jul. 2018 - Jul. 2020Orlando, Florida AreaWords, Wine into Purpose is an interview vlog which could be found on YouTube and Facebook Platforms. The goal of the show is to introduce our targeted audience to people and ideas to foster inspiration to help viewers find their dreams, their purpose, and become the best versions of themselves.
Business Teacher / DECA Adviser
DECA Inc.Business Teacher / DECA Adviser
Dec. 2015 - Aug. 2018Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaManaged the DECA program of 300 students by facilitating career preparation, goal setting and opportunities in leadership. Engaged students in a small learning community and provide opportunities for leadership and increased retention rate to 90%. Established and aligned the Academy of Information Technology Curriculum with the NAF Academy certifications and standards. Developed business based opportunities including internships, demonstration labs, field trips, and projects.
Founder / Digital Marketing Consultant
GentPiction Marketing AgencyFounder / Digital Marketing Consultant
Jan. 2015 - Jul. 2022Daytona Beach, Florida, United StatesGentPiction is a Digital Marketing Agency which helps small businesses establish an online presence through strategic coaching and consulting. - Develop digital marketing strategies for SMB clients to increase brand awareness, engagement, and sales - Led marketing agency to generate over $3 million in revenues for SMBs through marketing campaigns - Helped SMBs create content and understand their target audience through market research and funnels Partnerships with BECON-TV, FL Fashion Week, and Dans Le Groove, Abeille Creations and the City of Delray Beach. Experienced with: ▪️Instagram ▪️Facebook ▪️LinkedIn ▪️WordPress (Elementor & Divi theme) ▪️Squarespace ▪️Weebly ▪️Wix ▪️Shopify
Leasing Consultant
Equity ResidentialLeasing Consultant
Aug. 2014 - Mar. 2016Pembroke PinesImproved sales operations and renewals by meeting the sales quota and property management software (MRI program.) Converted over 100 prospects to leasing clients through phone calls, meetings, and property tours which yielded over $300,000 in sales.
Sales Marketing Manager Intern
BridgestoneSales Marketing Manager Intern
May. 2013 - Dec. 2013Tallahassee, Florida AreaManaged (10) store teammates as well as merchandising, advertising and promotion of products and services. Increased sales over a 6-month period by 68%. Directed technicians to establish time commitments meeting standards and exceeding customer expectations.

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