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Mccalla, Alabama, United States

Coach executive management in strategic planning to increase revenue profitability and organizational growth. Assist individuals and businesses in obtaining start-up capital and designing business plans. Conduct hands-on business development courses covering vital aspects of business operations such as process improvement, SWOT analysis and forecasting. • Spearhead and successfully implement ongoing training programs for new and current personnel.• Manage the organization’s core functions in Finance, Administration, Communication, and Development.• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff.• Assist and train board of directors of businesses and non-profit organizations.• Present lessons and innovative approaches in grant making at various conferences and seminars.• Aid US federal and state health and social service agencies in the development of programs targeting hard-to-reach populations, minorities and other disadvantaged.

Coordinated and managed all aspects of multiple program assessments, data collection and reporting methods. Oversaw the proposal, contract, and award phases of grants and endowments and managed project spending, reports and invoicing. Coached executive management in strategic planning to increase revenue profitability and organizational growth. • Assisted and trained board of directors of businesses and non-profit organizations.• Organized and conducted meetings with staff.• Presented lessons and innovative approaches in grant making at various workshops and seminars.• Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated support staff.• Established and communicated policies and procedures for different programs to staff.• Managed communications with all involved parties in the programs.• Advertised workshops and events via social media platforms. • Tracked implementation of standard Federal grants through reviewing and monitoring submissions of semi-annual, final, and financial reports.• Reviewed legal contracts.• Reviewed grant reports for content and substance to ensure goals were written in measurable terms and provided a complete overview of grant activities.• Managed grant writing, research and training classes.• Managed post-awarding guidance of grants.• Negotiated terms and conditions of agreements and other legal documents.• Facilitated panel review sessions for Federal grant solicitations.• Worked with team members to ensure funds were awarded properly.• Provided on-going training to program and finance staff as it relates to grant administration and organizational policies.• Managed the organization’s core functions in Finance, Administration, Communication, and Development.• Aided US federal and state health and social service agencies in the development of programs targeting hard-to-reach populations, minorities and other disadvantaged communities.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Responsible for selling and merchandising Frito-Lay's complete line of quality products to existing and new accounts while driving a Frito-Lay truck.•Travel to local stores to encourage them to purchase inventory from the company.•Inspect products to be delivered to ensure highest quality.•Maintain a good relationship with current clients to ensure future business.•Ensure effective customer communication between all involved parties so as to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.•Establish connections and relationships with potential customers.•Deliver items and inventory sold on a weekly basis.•Strive to meet a monthly sales goal.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Merchandise store shelving, coolers and displays with products in assigned accounts.• Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf.• Transport products to and from backroom to shelf location. • Use equipment to transport products.• Display promotional material such as signs and banners in accounts.• Keep back room stock in neat and orderly condition.• Communicate store issues to store managers and Pepsi management.• Build customer relationships at the store level.• Serviced accounts during designated times established by management.• Used hand held devices to write/input orders.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Manage, direct and review the benefits, retirement and wellness programs. Plans include: self-funded medical, self-funded dental, fully insured vision, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, basic life and AD&D and long term disability. Also interact with estate planning attorneys, certified public accountants, financial consultants, investment advisers, and family wealth managers. •Responsible for the self-funded retiree health care program and Medicare supplement program. •Maintain retiree payments and eligibility and assist with annual retirement meetings. •Oversee the 401(k) and retirement/savings plans, manage vendor performance, ensure compliance by meeting reporting and disclosure requirements, and manage internal and external audits. •Manage the assets of the trust accounts as per the directives of the organizational policies, client preferences and the relevant statutory regulations. •Structure the investment portfolios for the clients and advise them on profitable investment options. •Provide financial planning services to high net worth individuals. •Help employers regarding: asset management, income tax planning, college planning, insurance (life, disability, long-term care), estate planning, budgeting and debt management. •Deliver presentations to CEOs, CFOs, HR Directors and Benefit Administrators, on various financial planning topics, including 401(K) offerings, asset allocation and risk reduction to increase participation.

Responsible for prospecting new clients and setting-up a continuous prospecting system using variety of sources. Responsible for writing Individual and Corporate Accounts by conducting effective presentations.• Write life, health, accident, property and casualty insurance.• Build relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.• Promptly resolve all customer requests, questions and complaints.• Promote and sell insurance products and services to prospective customers.• Help customers apply for policies in a manner that will optimize approval.• Assist families with preparing home and personal budgets and utilize information to show benefits of life insurance.

Nourish the church Body through Bible-based teaching and preaching. Provide leadership to identify church needs and envisioning new ministry. Facilitate successful planning and execution of all events for the congregation.• Manage activities and programs of Zion Christian Faith Church.• Manage ministry staff and assigned duties to paid workers.• Set specific goals to stabilize and unify the church membership as well as improve retention.• Launch a visioning and strategic planning team comprised of select church leaders.• Coordinate and moderate the planning of meetings with Ministry Leaders, Media Team, and Family Enrichment Center workers. • Assist in the coordination of support program for new leaders/members.

Greater New Orleans Area

Built a practice from scratch with an outstanding success record of favorable verdicts and settlements in both criminal and civil litigation. Initiate and defend cases handling initial pleadings, discovery, motions, trial preparation, and negotiations. • Provide leadership to law firm as CEO and attorney for law firm.• Manage legal office providing legal advice in estate planning, real estate, landlord/tenant, personal injury, worker compensation, civil and criminal defense, and administrative matters.• Monitor expenditures, oversee paralegals and administrative staff, and consult with colleagues as a primary source of information for complex matters.• Collaborate and negotiate national and statewide class action suits.• Draft wills, trusts, incorporations, and bi-laws.• Successfully present opening statements, examinations, cross-examinations, and closing statements.• Interview clients to determine case merit and viability, execute terms, review fees, and discuss case strategy directly with clients.• Meet and confer with opposing counsel, fill complaints, answer cross-complaints, negotiate and settle cases prior to litigation.

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor’S Degree, Criminal Justice