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Director of Education & Employment
Rocket Community FundDirector of Education & Employment
Mar. 2024• Lead the Education and Employment team to enhance employment pathways through quality education and job training opportunities. • Act as a professional ambassador for the company, managing internal and external communications and community engagement. • Develop and implement strategic plans, driving the execution to meet key performance indicators. • Leverage data-driven decisions to continuously improve performance indicators and grantee impact reporting. • Manage multiple education and workforce development partnerships, investments, and projects to drive positive outcomes for local students, schools, and residents. • Conduct market research and analysis to understand workforce trends at local, regional, statewide, and national levels, with a focus on key markets. • Build and maintain professional relationships with business and community leaders. • Coordinate Rocket Mortgage’s Summer Youth Employment strategy in collaboration with The Pulse’s Internship Experience Team. • Participate in citywide coalitions and working groups to advance the mission of the Community Fund.
Executive Director
OH WOW! Children's Center for Science & TechnologyExecutive Director
Oct. 2021 - Mar. 2024Youngstown, Ohio, United StatesI directed one of the region's preeminent STEM education providers, dedicated to delivering dynamic hands-on experiences by employing project and challenge-based learning to yield impactful educational results for K-12 youth. I oversaw strategic and operational functions encompassing the organization’s personnel, programs, expansion efforts, goals, and mission. Some of my key achievements and contributions: ◆ Successfully spearheaded a groundbreaking $5M capital campaign, with an instrumental role in expanding the facility to incorporate cutting-edge community education spaces. ◆ Orchestrated a dynamic 3-year strategic blueprint for enhancing organizational efficiency, fostering growth, and ensuring stability, including a restructuring initiative. ◆ Advocated for over $2 million in state and federal appropriations for programs serving 75,000 students annually ◆ Increased community engagement by 30% while boosting earned revenue by 45% through new partnership and sponsorship strategies. ◆ Led the execution of an impact reporting framework that quantifies and qualifies mission-centric outcomes.
Director of Programming | Strategy & Development Manager
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern MichiganDirector of Programming | Strategy & Development Manager
Oct. 2019 - Nov. 2021Detroit Metropolitan AreaI architected project plans for the entire lifecycle of strategic initiatives, spanning development, integration, implementation, and execution across the organization. I also governed member relationships and services for over 250 entrepreneurs. Some of my key achievements and contributions: ◆ Engineered and executed an enriching youth apprenticeship program, driving both workforce development and bolstering the capacity of the small business development brand. ◆ Obtained more than $2M in federal funding by constituting a robust strategy for the small business development brand, in close collaboration with the Resource Development team. ◆ Elevated memberships of small businesses from 14 to 250 within 18 months.
Transition Coordinator
Inspiring Minds YouthTransition Coordinator
Dec. 2016 - Jun. 2019Warren, OHI directed the Transition Department and effectively supervised 3 integral programs: Career Development, Senior Transition, and Mentoring. I nurtured strong community relationships and cultivated partnerships to enhance program impact and reach. Some of my key achievements and contributions: ◆ Innovated a college and career development program aimed at guiding students beyond high school and cementing their post-secondary growth. ◆ Exhibited adept financial stewardship by developing, executing, and monitoring a department budget totaling $200K. ◆ Spearheaded fundraising and development efforts to secure resources and advance program mission and objectives.
Program Assistant
Usher's New LookProgram Assistant
Oct. 2015 - Dec. 2016Atlanta, GeorgiaI streamlined and executed logistical operations for the timely delivery of various programs and initiatives. I engaged with program participants, offered support and guidance, and addressed questions or concerns. I shaped the program’s curriculum for maximum relevance and effectiveness. I coordinated schedules, handled correspondence, and maintained records. Some of my key achievements and contributions: ◆ Established and led the “League of Men” initiative, successfully driving the growth of an affinity resource development group that secured more than $100K in funding. ◆ Oversaw nationwide job shadowing assignments and the CEO-for-a-Day initiative, benefiting 500 students nationwide and offering unique insights into the business world. ◆ Coordinated regional service leadership training to advance the personal and professional development of 3,500 students. ◆ Forged strategic partnerships with four local colleges for student internship programs, offering real-world experience.
Student Assistant, Division of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Kent State UniversityStudent Assistant, Division of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Oct. 2012 - May. 2015Kent, Ohio, United States

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