OVERVIEW Experienced, technologically proficient, innovative and energetic administrator with service in education, non-profit, government, development/ fund raising, youth issues and business arenas. Significant experience includes budget preparation and management; staff selection, supervision, motivation, training, and evaluation; short and long-range planning; team building; educational and general marketing and public relations including designing and writing related materials. Background includes successful design and implementation of development activities, student programs and services, and marketing and public relations materials. Also, experienced previous success in developing effective school, business, and community partnerships. Very well developed written and oral communication skills including public speaking. EDUCATION MASTER OF ARTS
Counseling Psychology, 1994
Bowie State University, Bowie, MD Specializations: Adlerian Psychology, Educational/Cognitive Psychology
MASTER OF ARTS
Higher and Adult Education, 1971
Teacher’s College, Columbia University, New York, NY Specializations: Human Resource Development, Student Personnel Administration
BACHELOR OF ARTS
History, 1968
Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee CERTIFICATES: Introduction to Grants and Cooperative Agreements Monitoring Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Federal Personnel Uniform Administrative Requirements Cost Principles
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Field Director
Boy Scouts of America, National Capitol Area Council
Bethesda, Maryland
Provide executive leadership to assure an effective plan of service, growth and management for the Scouting program within the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County, Maryland.. Manage and develop Professional and administrative staff, give leadership to the recruitment, training and guidance of key personnel so as to assure the attainment of goals and objectives. Recruit and train adequate volunteer personnel so that all assigned operating committees and programs are functioning effectively. Maintain a close relationship with community media and leaders to insure that public awareness of Scouting is increased. Develop a plan of action for the organization of units, membership management, fund raising and program delivery within the service area affording Scout age youth the opportunity to join. Develop close and harmonious working relationships with staff and volunteers in keeping with the aims and goals of the Boy Scouts of America. (2002-Present) Louis Stokes Professional Leadership Fellow (NAFEO)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Cleveland, Ohio Responsible for the implementation of programs and services to support Minority University Sponsored Research Programs. Provided technical assistance to universities and non-profits to position themselves for funding opportunities, in cutting edge scientific-research and grants that benefits NASA’s goals and objectives. Proficient and certified in grants writing and cooperative agreements by the National Grants Management Association.
(2001 to 2002) Vice President of Business Development
Paramotion Telecommunications, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland Chief Operational Officer for a telecommunications firm specializing in the installation, maintenance, and training of voice and data equipment and services. Responsibilities included strategic planning, organizational development, personnel management, human resources development and training, fiscal management, employee supervision, evaluation and government relations. (1995 to 2000) Associate Director of Student Retention Services
Center for Learning and Academic Support Services,
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland
Directed and supervised all aspects of a university-wide academic support and enrichment effort. Created and directed programs, services, and interventions for students at all levels of academic ability and performance including tutoring, academic counseling and advising, and placement and proficiency testing programs. Assisted in the creation and supervision of the Summer Emerging Scholars Program, a residential “academic and personal development boot camp” to allow non-admissible applicants a chance to be reconsidered for admission after completing the program successfully. This innovative program won an awards and recognition for innovation and excellence and was written up in the Washington Post and other local newspapers; cited by the Maryland General Assembly. Directed the development process, including the identification, cultivation and solicitation of funding sources and major gifts for the program. (1991-1995) Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Winning Dimensions, Inc.
Washington, DC
Responsible for performing a marketing analysis and developing and supervising the implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan for a Financial Planning and Management consulting firm that focused upon fund development, human resource management and Insurance services.
(1985-1991) Management Analyst
DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs,
Washington, DC Responsible for coordinating the conduct of studies in connection with the development of specific work procedures and policy plans relative to the reorganization of department functions and the automation of departmental data and activities. Made oral and written presentations to senior agency staff. Performed wide-range studies of the Alcohol Beverage Control Division, Bulk Mail System, developed Employee Clearance procedures, and assisted in the coordination of the Agency Departmental Manager’s and staff mini advances for over seven hundred employees. (1985)
Vice President
B.C. Associates,
Washington, DC Responsible for directing the overall management and administration of a firm focusing on Youth. (1981 - 1985) OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (1971 - 1981): Manager
W.R. Sloan and Company
Vienna, Virginia Development and Volunteer Activities Director
Bureau of Rehabilitation,
Washington, DC Director of Recruitment & Pre-Admissions Counseling
Medgar Evers College, City University of New York,
Brooklyn NY Assistant Director of Admissions
Medgar Evers College, City University of New York,
Brooklyn NY Community Development Coordinator & School Board Liaison
New York City Board of Education #12,
Bronx, NY Organizations/Memberships: Friends of Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University General Alumni Association, Fisk University, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Board of Trustees of Fisk University 2004-2007 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce Regional Director, Revere Bank, Laurel, Maryland Bowie State University, College of Education Advisory Board
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