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USAIDManagement & Program Analyst (Senior)
Sep. 2023 - Mar. 2024Washington, District of Columbia, United States
WNBPA (Women’s National Basketball Players Association)Certified Agent
Dec. 2022Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
USAIDProgram Specialist
Aug. 2022 - Sep. 2023Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Seaworthy CollectiveMember of the Board of Directors, Strategic Advisor & Startup Mentor/Collaborator
Jan. 2021Miami-Fort Lauderdale AreaSeaworthy Collective, founded in 2020 in Miami, Florida, drives regenerative ocean and climate impact through our community of current and aspiring entrepreneurs known as sea change makers. The community is supported by both Seaworthy Foundation, the non-profit social impact arm, and Seaworthy Ventures, the for-profit economic impact arm. Seaworthy Foundation our 501(c)(3) builds community and inclusion for ocean and climate impact innovation through accessible opportunities and education. I serve as one of two of the Foundation's Social and Educational Program Directors working along with the Board of Directors where I also serve as a Member. Seaworthy Ventures leads regenerative blue economy development by advising and investing in our community’s co-created and existing BlueTech (AKA ocean and climate impact technology) businesses. As a Strategic Advisor, I work closely with Senior Leadership on both the profit and non-profit side of the organization. This involves the development of Corporate Partnership strategy and other initiatives and engagements. This includes investor relations, planning, development and management. I also serve as a Mentor/Collaborator to Cohort Startups. In this role, I bring my unique expertise/perspective to startup development and educational programming to encourage radical collaboration in the ocean innovation and preservation space. Within the larger community, I provide guidance, mentorship, strategy, and processes across business sectors, facilitate introductions to catalyze exponential growth, share my passion for the ocean and ecosystem as a whole and evangelize the significance/value of the Blue Economy & BlueTech to the World so that we can preserve and protect the beautiful and dynamic planet we call home.
FEMALead Program Delivery Manager - Infrastructure Group
Oct. 2017 - Oct. 2019Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area-Serve as the primary POC/Manager for the applicant (State and local municipalities, etc), providing client service & guidance throughout the entire Public Assistance delivery process. -Conduct key informational meetings with Applicant(s) in all phases of the implementation process, from the exploratory call, to bi-weekly updates, up to the Exit Briefing. -Facilitate the delivery of Public Assistance grant funding on behalf of Applicants; this includes (but is not limited to) developing the list of damaged sites, scheduling site inspections, summarizing applicant damages, coordinating requests for information and questions for applicant from FEMA staff working in a centralized location away from the disaster area, and managing Applicant expectations. -Serve as the primary interface with eligible Applicants affected by Presidentially declared events. Works with the Applicants to resolve their disaster related needs. Ensures Applicants projects are processed. Navigate the administrative grant applicant process. -Track and communicate progress of all projects through the entire program delivery model in coordination with the Applicant. Provide accurate responses to Applicant questions. -Engage in special considerations (EHP, Mitigation, etc.) as soon as potential opportunities or concerns arise; discusses potential Hazard Mitigation opportunities with the Applicant. Hosts key information gathering/confirmation meetings and assistance delivery to Applicant recovery priorities; ensures program eligibility requirements are communicated (both eligibility and ineligibility). -Support Applicants through the Public Assistance process, communicating requirements for Requests for Information and scheduling site inspections and/or validations. Gather from applicant all required documentation to enable FEMA through the Consolidated Resource Center (CRC) and Grant Manager to write grants so the applicant can be returned to their Pre-Disaster condition as soon as possible.
HHLP and RCIManagement Consultant
Feb. 2017 - Sep. 2017Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area-Analyze current company vision and values for potential additions, re-work/re-build -Recognize long and short-term improvements in company strategy and culture for maximization of profitability -Lead Market specific research and vertical targeted analysis for internal leadership team
Stradivarius ConsultingPrincipal & CEO
Jan. 2017Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaAdvising organizations, companies, and brands while developing leaders through the fundamental steps to creating an innovative and timely culture, strong corporate structure and generating profitability & success both professionally and organizationally. Offer project management consulting services for organizations, companies and brands that need process and structure around business operations, strategy as well as planned development for internal and external customer success. Applied and functional planning form a unique process and approach to project management that has seen success in various verticals and industries over time. -Lead all day to day activities/engagements for the company and its partners. -Serve as primary liaison between the company and prospective, as well as current clients. -Based on the nature and scope of engagement, direct several consultant groups/teams, delegating aspects of project. -Ensure end to end delivery of total product the client seeks, is implemented thru the entire life cycle of the project by verifying that the consultancy addresses the client’s needs in every single interaction and engagement. -Oversee and guide external consultant teams during projects and phases of implementation. Areas of Expertise: • Providing proven methods for establishing, building, adjusting, and growing business thru Organizational Management and Business Intelligence, transforming data into actionable insights. • Assist organizations with designing and implementing sustainable infrastructures for platforms and processes. • Teach change management initiatives to organizations going through the process of scaling and transforming. • Consultation in specific industries and skills, from accumulated years of experience and working knowledge. • Individual 1:1 leadership coaching, advising, group workshop sessions and speaking engagements to improve the skills and capabilities of leaders at all levels. www.stradivariusconsulting.com
Patterson & Associates ConsultingSolutions Consultant
Oct. 2015 - Dec. 2016Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area• Identify improvements in client management, human resource management, accounting and financial control for enterprises/government municipalities
• In collaboration with CEO, led BD activities, set strategy for emerging opportunities for growth, conduct market analysis and competitive research
• Create customized project proposals (project scope, enterprise models, terms/conditions, etc.)
• Serve as Project Manager (set/manage timelines, benchmarks, change orders, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing business processes workflows • Conduct various tests on extraction, transformation and loading of data
• Manage end user training sessions and new process implementation
• Create final project analysis reports and provide post implementation support as needed
Ace EnergyEnergy Efficiency Architect
Jun. 2013 - Dec. 2013Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area• SMARTEnergy Specialist with expertise in SMARTAutomation, SMARTLight, and SMARTMeter
• Worked under the Director of Technology and CTO on projects
• Designed and integrated custom energy solutions for clients
• Developed energy management strategy for clients pre- and post- consultation • Partnered with internal support/implementation teams with enterprise LEED Certification and Recertification
• Assisted with energy metering/monitoring network installations for new building construction and building retrofits
• Integrated building meters and wireless modems • Created custom networks and dashboards for "real-time" energy usage readings/status for water, steam, electricity, gas, and wind
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