The key responsibilities as the Chief Impact Officer areStrategic Leadership- Developing and implementing the organization's impact strategy aligned with its mission and values- Ensuring impact considerations are integrated into overall business strategy and decision-making- Identifying opportunities to create positive social and environmental impact through the organization's activitiesImpact Measurement and Reporting- Defining impact metrics and key performance indicators- Tracking and measuring the organization's impact using qualitative and quantitative data- Communicating impact results to internal and external stakeholdersProgram Oversight- Leading community impact initiatives and programs- Overseeing grant-making and community investment strategies- Ensuring effective implementation and evaluation of impact programsStakeholder Engagement- Building partnerships with nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations- Serving as an ambassador and spokesperson on impact-related issues- Engaging employees to connect their work to the organization's broader purposeOrganizational Alignment- Embedding impact-driven practices across all departments- Advising leadership on aligning business activities with stated purpose and values- Educating staff on how their work contributes to the company's impact goalsInnovation and Thought Leadership- Staying informed on trends and best practices in corporate social responsibility and sustainability- Identifying innovative approaches to drive greater impact- Providing thought leadership on social and environmental issues relevant to the organization

As a Chief Experience Officer (CXO), I am a senior executive who provides leadership in creating and delivering exceptional customer experiences for students. I am responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance student satisfaction, parent loyalty, and family retention. I develop targeted campaigns, allocate resources, and monitor key performance metrics. I also identify new market opportunities and adjust strategies to meet changing market conditions and trends Part of my responsibilities include overseeing budget management, enhancing digital and social media presence, leading content creation, and improving customer engagement. I act as a mentor for our in-house teams, sharing my extensive knowledge of education and guide the group toward success.

As a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), I am a senior marketing executive who provides leadership and expertise on a part-time or project basis to businesses. I am responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer growth, and revenue generation. I work closely with the company’s leadership to develop targeted campaigns, allocate resources, and monitor key performance metrics. I am also tasked with identifying new market opportunities and adjusting strategies to meet changing market conditions and trends. Some of my responsibilities include overseeing budget management, enhancing digital and social media presence, leading content creation, and improving customer engagement. I often act as a mentor for in-house marketing teams, sharing my marketing knowledge and guiding the group toward success.

Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators. We bring like-minded yet diverse individuals together to connect, learn, teach, help, build, and belong. We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup program, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 3.5 million individuals worldwide.

The Sports Philanthropy Network’s mission is to assist athletes, teams, leagues and other sports organizations harness the power of sports to do good things in their communities. We love programs which focus on social change, education, opportunity, empowerment and other social causes. We also love helping other non-profits benefit from our experience so that we can help them find athletes to assist them in their outreach and fundraising efforts.

As the fractional Chief Marketing Officer of BSDE, I have a number of roles: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute BSDE's comprehensive marketing strategy in alignment with organizational goals and values; Lead the marketing team, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and dedication to the organization's mission.Brand Management: Drive the development and maintenance of a strong and cohesive brand identity for BSDE; Ensure consistent messaging across all channels, reflecting the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.Digital Marketing Excellence: Oversee the optimization of BSDE's online presence, including website, social media, and other digital platforms; Leverage data-driven insights to refine digital marketing strategies, maximizing engagement and impact.Partnership and Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish strategic partnerships that amplify BSDE's reach; Initiate and nurture relationships that align with the organization's mission and contribute to its growth.Event Planning and Community Engagement: Play a key role in planning and executing events that spotlight BSDE within the local and regional community; Engage with community members, partners, and supporters to strengthen relationships and foster a sense of belonging.Content Creation and Galvanizing the Community: Develop compelling content, including blogs, newsletters, and lead magnets, to galvanize the community and highlight BSDE's impact; Drive content strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.Data-Driven Decision-Making: Implement data mining activities to identify opportunities, measure marketing effectiveness, and inform strategic decisions; Regularly analyze performance metrics, adjusting strategies for continuous improvement.

As the lead marketing consultant for Social Contract, a 2023 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies honoree, I have a number of focuses:Event Strategy Development: Conduct an analysis of Social Contract's current positioning and target audience; Develop a comprehensive event strategy aligned with Social Contract's goals and expertise.Outline key themes and topics that resonate with the target audience.Event Calendar Planning: Create an annual event calendar incorporating a mix of virtual and in-person events; Identify industry conferences, webinars, workshops, and networking opportunities for participation.Speaker Engagement: Identify speaking opportunities at relevant conferences, seminars, and webinars.Coordinate speaker submissions, abstracts, and presentations that showcase Social Contract's expertise.Establish relationships with event organizers for continued collaboration.Event Collateral Development: Develop compelling event collateral, including presentations, brochures, and promotional materials; Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all event materials.Digital Marketing Campaigns: Plan and execute targeted digital marketing campaigns to promote Social Contract's participation in events; Utilize social media, email marketing, and other channels to generate pre-event buzz.Content Creation: Produce engaging and informative content related to Social Contract's areas of expertise; Create blog posts, articles, and whitepapers that can be used for pre-event promotion and thought leadership.Networking and Relationship Building: Facilitate networking opportunities with key stakeholders, partners, and industry influencers; Establish and maintain relationships with event organizers, potential collaborators, and media partners.Metrics and Analytics: Implement tracking mechanisms to measure the success of each event; Provide regular reports on key performance indicators, including audience engagement, lead generation, and brand visibility.

The Wharton-AltFinance Institute is a partnership with Apollo Global Management, Ares Management, and Oaktree Capital Management to launch the $90 million AltFinance: Investing in Black Futures™, an initiative that will fund recruiting, training, and career opportunities at three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) over the next ten years. My role is to take on the educational component of the initiative. We are creating a virtual institute open to interested students at all HBCUs, providing coursework and educational tools developed by top professors and finance professionals. Offered to full-time students enrolled in degree programs at their HBCUs, the coursework is non-credit and not part of a degree program but rather a supplement to their learning journey. The institute makes accessible the resources and expertise of America’s oldest collegiate business school to promising and talented black business students, introducing them to the emerging and influential alternative finance industry.

The DBA is a practitioner’s degree, intended for those planning to work in the business field. This well-crafted academic program prepares students to discover, describe, study and solve practical problems faced in contemporary organizations every day. This selective DBA program is designed for working executives who already possess an MBA, or business-related graduate degree, and want to achieve greater, climb higher, and fully master contemporary business practices for themselves and their organizations.

I was responsible for the creation of the second entrepreneurship course -- Entrepreneurial Marketing -- at the University of Delaware and was a part of the creation of the Horn Program of Entrepreneurship.

Responsible for the creation of Wilmington University's first online doctoral class. Taught courses in Wilmington University's Doctor of Business Administration program.

To expand the current pool of people of color to serve on Delaware's nonprofit boards through recruitment, leadership training, and ongoing support provided for boards and candidates. The need for these services in Delaware is well-documented.

Working with individuals and families in the area of education planning, retirement planning, and charitable giving.

Responsible for teaching Introduction to Marketing, E-Commerce, and Consumer Behavior classes in Temple's Fox School of Business Prepared lesson plans, syllabi, course schedules, and assignments Experienced in the Temple University Blackboard system and other related web portals6/2003 ­ present Ameriprise Financial Advisors

Responsible for the recruiting and training of new advisors for American Express while simultaneously managing own practice Actively participated in recruiting fairs and conferences to locate talented individuals who had the potential to become advisors Taught classes in Marketing and Practice Procedures for new advisors Supervised new advisors during client meetings Conducted seminars on retirement planning, college planning, and estate planning for self and other advisors

Passed Series 7 exam to buy and sell publicly traded securities Passed Series 66 exam to buy and sell mutual funds and demonstrate an understanding of Delaware's security laws Passed Delaware's Life, Accident and Health Exam to buy insurance products Marketed my services as an advisor through referrals and seminars Analyzed clients' financial situations through financial planning software

Worked in various departments of MBNA including: Backline Loss Prevention ­ processed paperwork for MBNA cardholders who wanted to discontinue the use of their cards Customer Retention - received incoming calls from cardholders wanting to cancel their MBNA credit cards. Responsible for assuaging the cardholder's angst and convincing them to continue use of their credit card Database Marketing ­ responsible for assisting MBNA people their use of statistical data used in targeting potential MBNA cardholders based on location and identifying profitable geographic areas for the company.COURSES TAUGHT