A.J. Watson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

The Ascendancy Group is a strategic consulting and executive coaching firm dedicated to the empowerment and support of leaders working to scale their social enterprises in the service of improving life outcomes for people in the United States and around the world. We believe that what works in one place CAN work in other locations, but not without thoughtful and intentional planning, execution, adaptation and implementation. When supported properly, these enterprises and leaders have the potential to change the lives and trajectories of youth and families around the world.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Becoming A Man (BAM)® is a school-based counseling, mentoring, violence prevention and educational enrichment program that promotes social, emotional and behavioral competencies in at-risk male youth. B.A.M’s curriculum addresses six core values that relate to both personal and academic success: integrity, accountability, self-determination, positive anger expression, visionary goal-setting and respect for women.Over the course of 30 weekly sessions, BAM participants engage in developmentally-based lessons and challenges that promote their emotional literacy, impulse control, social competence, positive peer relations and interpersonal problem-solving skills.To learn more visit our website: http://www.youth-guidance.org/bam/

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

FOCUS Training is a Speaking, Training and Consulting firm that specializes in Interactive professional development for executives, managers and staff. Helping organizations and individuals to "Achieve Excellence, Through Understanding, and ACTION!" As an Executive Trainer I am responsible for activity and trainer development, client management and new business acquisition.

Chicago, Illinois

The Surge Fellowship is the signature program of the Surge Institute and serves as a best-in-class, cohort-based experience that unites, accelerates and empowers 20-25 emerging leaders of color in education

Greater Chicago Area

Becoming A Man (B.A.M.) is a school-based counseling, mentoring, violence prevention and educational enrichment program that promotes social, emotional and behavioral competencies in at-risk male youth. B.A.M’s curriculum addresses six core values that relate to both personal and academic success: integrity, accountability, self-determination, positive anger expression, visionary goal-setting and respect for women.Over the course of 30 weekly sessions, B.A.M. participants engage in developmentally-based lessons and challenges that promote their emotional literacy, impulse control, social competence, positive peer relations and interpersonal problem-solving skills.To learn more visit our website: http://www.youth-guidance.org/our-programs/b-a-m-becoming-a-man/

Greater Chicago Area

Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is the nation’s leading organization advancing the development of academic, social and emotional competence for all students. Their mission is to help make evidence-based social and emotional learning an integral part of education from preschool through high school. Through research, practice and policy, CASEL collaborates to ensure all students become knowledgeable, responsible, caring and contributing members of society

Greater Chicago Area

Analyzed education reform landscape, identifying common interests with over 50 leading ‑ edge organizations and developed a cultivation and conversion strategy

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Led a project to analyze Store Dollar Productivity and find opportunities to improve annual goaling process, driving greater expense rate leverage from stores organization

Mcallen, Texas Area

Strategic consullting role, where I analyzed the organizations Cultural & Professional on-boarding process and developed an interactive culture curriculum and comprehensive job manuals

The 2009 Virginia Gubernatorial Campaign for former DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe. As a field organizer in the Richmond, VA region I was responsible for reaching out to elected officials, community leaders and activists to identify supporters and activate volunteers to complete voter identification and turnout activities.

The GE Financial Management Program (FMP) is a two-year rotational development program that combines four six-month rotations through multiple finance functions and roles with graded coursework in accounting, controls, operations and strategy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Greater Chicago Area

Worked as a Level II Installation Technician and IT Helpdesk professional within the largest division of Abbott Labs, a global leader in healthcare.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Progressively worked my way from part-time staff member to Assistant Store Manager and ultimately Store Manager where I was responsible for the full operations of our DECA School Store. Managed retail inventory planning and pricing, staffing schedules and strategic initiatives.

Mba, Strategy And Human Capital

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Clubs - Student Government Association; Student Liaison & Fellow - Consortium for Graduate.

Managing Latin America Seminar, International Business Strategy

1) Understanding Latin America: Understanding the similarities and differences between Latin American countries and their regional.

The Changing Business Environment In Europe, International Business Strategy

Studied the political and economic sturcutures of the Euro Zone, accounting & tax implications of European finanial policy and European.

Bba, Finance, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Chairman - Hilltop Student Newspaper; Business Manager - Hilltop Student Newspaper; Finance Committee Chairman.

Scaling For Impact, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management