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Orange, New Jersey, United States

•Act as school district liaison to the City of Orange Township City Hall, University Partnerships and Community Based Organizations.•Develop the Strategic Plan for Government Relations, Community Partnerships and Community Schools in the Orange Public School District.•Serve as the grant administrator for the $2.5M Full-Service Community School Grant and $2M 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant.•Create and implement District Social Media Initiatives and transition to virtual… Show more •Act as school district liaison to the City of Orange Township City Hall, University Partnerships and Community Based Organizations.•Develop the Strategic Plan for Government Relations, Community Partnerships and Community Schools in the Orange Public School District.•Serve as the grant administrator for the $2.5M Full-Service Community School Grant and $2M 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant.•Create and implement District Social Media Initiatives and transition to virtual programming.•Supervise seven Community School Coordinators, two Project Directors and Community School Staff.•Establish district COVID-19 protocols and testing program for all students and staff members.•Deliver high-level administrative support to school board during regular operations and special meetings.•Assist with business communications via email, social media and mailings.•Develop classes and events fostering loyalty and educating groups about offerings.•Conduct analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans. Show less

•Maintain active troubleshooting and negotiating involvement through closing.•Negotiate retail leases for commercial tenants.•Assist clients with thorough knowledge of short sales processes, mortgage loan processing and foreclosures.•Monitor local residential property market to adjust sales tactics, prices and overall business effectiveness.

Rosa Parks Community School In Orange, Nj

•Supervised AmeriCorps Members and twenty-eight Service-Learning Students as they assist teachers and students in elementary school in various capacities.•Provided a variety of resources from the Montclair State University and Drew University to support the students, families and staff of Rosa Parks Community School.•Strengthen the partnership between Montclair State University and Rosa Parks Community School and developed additional collaborations with other universities and local… Show more •Supervised AmeriCorps Members and twenty-eight Service-Learning Students as they assist teachers and students in elementary school in various capacities.•Provided a variety of resources from the Montclair State University and Drew University to support the students, families and staff of Rosa Parks Community School.•Strengthen the partnership between Montclair State University and Rosa Parks Community School and developed additional collaborations with other universities and local organizations to provide supplementary resources and services for the students, families and community.•Created programs designed to increase family engagement and increase community involvement within the school.•Conducted staff and parent interviews to gain a better understanding of the needs of the school and surrounding community.•Built strong relationships with school partners and diverse community stakeholders. Show less

San Antonio, Tx

•Ensured an annual independent audit was conducted in accordance with Federal regulations regarding the program's $61M budget.•Reviewed and approved criteria for defining recruitment, selection, and enrollment priorities for the Head Start Program's 6,789 participants.•Ensured the annual self-assessment of the grantee was carried out and the programmatic and fiscal intent of the grant application was processed.

•Advise management on lease negotiations, site selection and facility management•Top achiever consistently exceeding quota by over 15% in a highly competitive marketplace•Actively sell service offerings the Director level•Secured company’s registration as an approved small business vendor in Louisiana and the Federal government•Team leader for K-12 internet radio marketing program •Investigate and identify government procurement RFP’s and deadlines•Provide guidance on… Show more •Advise management on lease negotiations, site selection and facility management•Top achiever consistently exceeding quota by over 15% in a highly competitive marketplace•Actively sell service offerings the Director level•Secured company’s registration as an approved small business vendor in Louisiana and the Federal government•Team leader for K-12 internet radio marketing program •Investigate and identify government procurement RFP’s and deadlines•Provide guidance on sales opportunities in the region related to the secured vendor status•Ensure monitoring and tracking mechanisms are in place to secure government sales opportunities •Work with the appropriate sales operations personnel to properly document the process for booking and billing approved sales Show less

•Relationship management with facility and property managers to ensure product and service quality•Generated a 6.5% increase in sales during 2008 and ranked in the Top 10% out of 60 reps with a $1.5 million sales volume•Increased new product sales by 30% by targeting key accounts when competitors threatened market share of company’s #1 product in 2007•Prepared quotations, bids and contracts for private and public sector clients in New Jersey•Promoted TKA products to including… Show more •Relationship management with facility and property managers to ensure product and service quality•Generated a 6.5% increase in sales during 2008 and ranked in the Top 10% out of 60 reps with a $1.5 million sales volume•Increased new product sales by 30% by targeting key accounts when competitors threatened market share of company’s #1 product in 2007•Prepared quotations, bids and contracts for private and public sector clients in New Jersey•Promoted TKA products to including elevators, commercial wheelchair lifts and stair lifts to architects and builders•Coordinated with a team of service engineers and draftsman to deliver value added service to clients.•Managed multiple and ongoing, business opportunities particularly focused on selling services and retrofits•Sold and expanded renewable service agreements, including multi-year agreements, to both new and existing customers Show less

•Negotiated all contracts and projects resulting in $5 MM in sales•Pro-forma and P&L analysis for new and existing properties •Developed business opportunities with Modular Home Manufacturers•Licensed Realtor for residential and commercial real estate in New Jersey and Louisiana (04') with Keller Williams Realty •Met with local government officials regarding zoning issues and legislation•Prospected locations for project development•Co-owner Residential Finance America… Show more •Negotiated all contracts and projects resulting in $5 MM in sales•Pro-forma and P&L analysis for new and existing properties •Developed business opportunities with Modular Home Manufacturers•Licensed Realtor for residential and commercial real estate in New Jersey and Louisiana (04') with Keller Williams Realty •Met with local government officials regarding zoning issues and legislation•Prospected locations for project development•Co-owner Residential Finance America Mortgage Company (06’-08’) Show less

•Increased territory sales by 5% ranking in the Top 10% out of 50. •Promoted an injectable biologic for Rheumatoid Arthritis to Rheumatologists in Louisiana and Mississippi•Conducted advocate development with physician groups utilizing promotional resources and marketing programs•Developed strategically targeted, account specific business plans that reflect an in-depth understanding of immunology, local, regional and national market forces impacting product sales•District point… Show more •Increased territory sales by 5% ranking in the Top 10% out of 50. •Promoted an injectable biologic for Rheumatoid Arthritis to Rheumatologists in Louisiana and Mississippi•Conducted advocate development with physician groups utilizing promotional resources and marketing programs•Developed strategically targeted, account specific business plans that reflect an in-depth understanding of immunology, local, regional and national market forces impacting product sales•District point person for launch of a new biologic for the treatment of Osteoporosis Show less

•Developed and managed field communications to support more than 2,000 field sales representatives promoting Fosamax, resulting in a positive impact on the brand•Created monthly voicemail messages for Vice President of Sales for delivery to the sales force regarding sales numbers, competitive information and new developments•Led three major communication projects, including co-promotion with Ortho-McNeil, fulfilling project goals under demanding deadlines•Created real-time national… Show more •Developed and managed field communications to support more than 2,000 field sales representatives promoting Fosamax, resulting in a positive impact on the brand•Created monthly voicemail messages for Vice President of Sales for delivery to the sales force regarding sales numbers, competitive information and new developments•Led three major communication projects, including co-promotion with Ortho-McNeil, fulfilling project goals under demanding deadlines•Created real-time national communications on product, market, and competitive issues, swiftly addressing information related to FDA advisory board hearings and product approvals•Designed and executed communication plans for key market events to outline strategies for overcoming objections and competitive messages•Conducted project-specific field teleconferences to reinforce product/competitive knowledge, promotion tactics, and steps for implementation•Managed medical and legal approval process for field communications Show less

•Composed and presented communications to National Osteoporosis Specialty Sales Force of 120 representatives, including communication plan preparing for launch of 1st in-class competitor•Created monthly executive summaries for Western and North Central regional cross-functional teams, conveying information related to product performance updates, marketing strategies, and tactical implementation•Led and developed teleconference content for business managers and senior business directors,… Show more •Composed and presented communications to National Osteoporosis Specialty Sales Force of 120 representatives, including communication plan preparing for launch of 1st in-class competitor•Created monthly executive summaries for Western and North Central regional cross-functional teams, conveying information related to product performance updates, marketing strategies, and tactical implementation•Led and developed teleconference content for business managers and senior business directors, focusing on competitive information to assist in identification of competitive strategies•Addressed sales force’s requests for new sales aids and market expansion programs. Provided resources related to new clinical data, promotions, and training on Musculoskeletal Diseases•Contributed to the development of semester meeting objectives to support strategy, promotional messages, and product positioning for osteoporosis sales force, medical liaisons, and business managers Show less

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Certified Broker Price Opinion Representative

Certified Green Professional

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