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Catonsville, Md, Us

• Conducted pre-sale initiatives, including calling campaigns, data collection, and driving attendance to webinars and virtual workshops, enhancing customer engagement and lead generation. • Utilized Salesforce to update contact, course, account records and create follow-up tasks for the sales team, ensuring seamless communication and workflow. • Supported efforts to increase Inside Sales revenue by assisting with post-sale account management and identifying opportunities for revenue expansion. • Collaborated with the Mark Development team to develop strategic, data-driven insights that informed effective marketing and sales plans, driving Inside Sales growth.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Assumed principal responsibility for strategically adapting learning content in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, ensuring a seamless transition to alternative formats while improving educational efficacy and maximizing user engagement for 250+ people monthly.• Orchestrated monthly meetings for cross-departmental project management, overseeing agenda creation, collaborative brainstorming, delegating responsibilities, progress updates, and thorough analysis of past projects to ensure seamless coordination, motivated project success, and future improvements.• Innovated and bolstered a wide range of instructional design opportunities adhering to adult learning principles, including in-person and online seminars, small group discussions, self-guided programs, multifaceted interactive learning experiences, document creation, and audio and video content, utilizing discernment and analysis to determine the best practices for facilitation.• Designed and led multi-day participatory experiences, fostering personal growth and relationship development, drawing an annual attendance of 40 participants.• Coordinated effective leadership of weekly tactical meetings, guiding groups of 10–15 individuals to foster understanding of information, provide clear direction, and cultivating unity, resulting in streamlined communication and aligned objectives.• Crafted and delivered 12-15 captivating and contextually relevant teaching talks annually, captivating diverse audiences, including gatherings of up to 400 people. These efforts amplified organizational visibility and deepened attendees' knowledge through interactive and edifying sessions.• Provided needs-based assessment utilizing Kirkpatrick Methods to facilitate learning and development programs impacting 1200+ community members annually in leadership development.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Conducted biannual needs assessments via questionnaires, interviews, and informal discussions to discern optimal training needs, content, and methodologies. Utilized this data analysis to influence both in-house and outsourced training curricula, engaging over 50 participants annually. Tracked progress, communicated updates to superiors, and ensured successful training outcomes through thorough follow-up.• Pioneered and managed culturally relevant seminar events, held three times annually, focused on social justice, culture, and diversity. Spearheaded sourcing of expert speakers, securing venues, and assembling promotional materials, leading to engaging and impactful experiences with an annual attendance of 100+.• Developed, delivered, and delegated engaging content, spearheading quarterly courses addressing workplace and at-home relationships, diversity and equity, personality types, leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and personal growth, enhancing participant knowledge and holistic development for 50+ people annually.• Onboarded, trained, and supported new staff and volunteers for compliance and collaboration to seamlessly execute on time deliverables, projects, and objectives in growing nonprofit organization.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Researched, compiled, and meticulously documented data to maintain current analytics, manuals, and information—critical within the dynamic context of a startup. Consistently provided valuable feedback to senior leaders, facilitating data-informed decision-making throughout the organization's growth phase, both prior to and following the public launch.• Forged a thriving donor pipeline. Maintained consistent monthly communication with donors, cultivating enduring relationships and sustainable support for the organization's mission.• Pioneered and oversaw social media accounts, crafting impactful strategies that nurtured brand awareness, culminating in multiple speaking engagements centered around effective social media tactics.• Conducted cultural needs assessment, identifying collaborative opportunities with community nonprofits. Resulted in establishing enduring partnerships with multiple organizations.

Seneca, Missouri, United States

* Engaged and developed relationships with 30+ youth and families adding value to outreach focused non-profit that impacted young people and created a positive change in their lives.* Spearheaded diverse programs, such as retreats, camps, concerts, social events, and social justice awareness presentations, to foster social skills, leadership, and social responsibility among students.* Developed and delivered engaging and innovative curriculum for youth twice weekly and children weekly, ensuring comprehensive, age appropriate, and creatively enriched learning experiences.* Effectively led and organized volunteer efforts, guiding and empowering both youth and adult groups to actively engage with the community and foster a sense of empowerment.

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Church Planting And Student Ministry