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Towson, Md

Provide innovative solutions and consultations to nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Consulting services focus on:1. Non-profit capacity building and organizational development - emphasizing strategic planning, organizational excellence, fund development, board development, social enterprise, program design and evaluation, strategic alliances and marketing2. International and domestic entrepreneurial development programs – creating new and strengthening or expanding existing programs, with a specialty in women’s business development3. Small business start-up / expansion - assessing business challenges and opportunities and proposing innovative solutions; developing feasibility studies, business plans and financial projections; executive business coaching

Directed a comprehensive entrepreneurial training and support services program including: strategic planning; board development; public speaking (including providing expert testimony to both Senate and House Committees on Capitol Hill and MD's General Assembly); program design and evaluation; fund development; public and private sector grants and contracts management; public relations; and, financial controls.IMPACT: Increased annual operating budget from $63k to $1.5m. Expanded program from serving 50 clients annually to serving 240 new clients plus up to 1800 graduates each year. Consistently awarded nationally and regionally competitive, multi-year federal and state grants / contracts. Was solicited to assist Jordan and Egypt develop women's business development programs. Received numerous awards and honors, including the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organization's Standards for Excellence Certification. Launched a social enterprise (international and domestic consulting service) to generate earned income. Over 86% of program graduates launched businesses; 80% business retention rate.

Owned and operated all aspects of a full-service, retail florist / specialty store in Baltimore's premiere retail development / tourist attraction area including financial controls, buying, personnel management, marketing and merchandising functions. IMPACT: Purchased existing business and converted it from a cash and carry flower shop to a full-service business with wire services, delivery network, corporate accounts and comprehensive marketing plan. Significantly increased sales volume and gross profit margin while decreasing administrative overhead to attain greater profitability.

Bachelors Degree, English Major

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Executive Certificate, Business And E-Commerce

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Real Estate Certificate

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