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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Lead, implement and manage the overall long-term art and culture initiativesCurate artist education and business development Set and measure strategic operational goals and KPIsPlan and monitor the day-to-day operationsSupervise, train and oversee staff and internsOversee standard operations procedures for events, retreats and meetingsOrganize customer support to enhance customer satisfaction Manage operational budgets to promote profitabilityDevelop policies and procedures and encourage adherenceManage relationships with external partners and vendors

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Increase of economic impact by 25% annually Attendance and community impact growth 35% annually Collaborate with the leadership team to create and implement a fundraising planMaintain relationships with existing sponsorsObtain financial support from individuals and organizationsManage annual special events and corporate event planning Generate development materials such as grants and case statements

The School At Marygrove

Created inclusive environments that honored and supported diversity of backgrounds and perspectivesLead dual enrollment Art Series in partnership with Wayne State University Provided leadership to staff and students in positive, structured, and achievement-oriented environmentLiaised with institutions of higher education for admissions and recruitment initiativesExecuted operational strategies on administrative operational leadership teamReported to stakeholders and lobbied with community partners, parent networks and non-profitsImplemented evaluations, data collection, and survey forms

Detroit, Michigan

Coordinated district wide study abroad programs Appointed to Culturally Relevant Education Committee to impact district wideAppointed to Employee Engagement Crew to retain new employees across the districtSenior Grade level teacher lead for graduate symposium Trained by International Institute for Restorative Practices Approved expenditures and monitored the operating budgetReported to stakeholders and lobbied with community partners

Negotiated cultural requests, foreign teacher contract and on-boarding terms Foreign teacher advocate for the University of Michigan and Beijing Royal School Increased future-student enrollment by 20% via summer programming Developed Oral English and Debate Club curriculum and interim assessmentCoordinated Awards and Talent Show PerformancesAwarded long-term performance contract

Westland, Mi - John Glenn High School

Managed staff on team building, programming and policies Facilitated courses in performance art, leadership, iPad Film, debate and healthCollaborated with school administration in event planning and program growthMaintained spreadsheets, attendance and student profiling Conducted quarterly site evaluation for all stakeholdersIncreased student population 15% each year

Novi, Mi

Appointed Retail to Business Subject Matter Expert for Novi LocationExceeded sales expectations by 115% for 24 months consistentlyHighest closed percentage rate of Business sales in Novi location in 2011, 2012 Trained new employees on Point of Sales Systems, tablets and commissions Led grass roots initiatives for increasing sales and referrals Taught device education of mobile products for clients on and off site

Livonia, Mi

Interviewed clients and completion of loan applicationsWorked with underwriting department for loan approvalScreened and assessed applications for eligibilityIdentified potential risks for default Prepared loan closing documents

Ypsilanti, Mi

Acquired A-LIST and B-LIST performers for EMU Performance Arts SeriesBalanced annual budget of $250,000 Prepared offer letters, contracts and performance ridersCollaborated with on campus departments and student organizations for marketing and promotions Managed venue operations, transportation and hospitality needsReceived Student Gold Medallion Award for Innovative Student Competition EASTERN IDOL

Master’S Degree, Urban Education And Leadership, Graduated

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication, General, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Poetry Society of EMU, First Year Mentor Program, New Student Orientation Assistant, America Reads, Digital.