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Strategic PlanningCreates and implements comprehensive organizational development plans for all levels and locations of the organization in the Americas region.Partnered with the global business to develop an ongoing succession planning strategy. Program Design Assesses training needs to create, modify, and improve programs.Develops, organizes, and conducts trainings using various methods and mediums including multi-day workshops and large-scale virtual presentations.DevelopmentOversees all Individual Development Plans. Conducts and coaches 360 assessments. Leads Predictive Index team building training and activities.Performance ManagementCollaborates with business partners to oversee annual performance reviews and goal-setting processes.Consults leaders and team members through performance issues.Employee Engagement Leads employee engagement initiatives including the annual survey and subsequent action plans.Analyzes data from employee surveys and leads focus groups promoting continuous improvement and retention.CultureManages employee appreciation and recognition initiatives.Designs and supports communications for the region. Serves on the DE&I Council promoting DE&I education and awareness.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Leadership │ Project Management │ CollaborationProspected, cultivated, and recruited a committee board of C-Suite executives to leveragerelationships in support of the Scouting program.Managed strategic partnerships with corporations.Adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Developed and successfully executed a safe two-day,overnight Sporting Clays event..Established timelines, met deadlines, led 100 volunteers and staff, managedvendor relationships, and maintained a budget.Gathered materials and information necessary for competitive proposals.Served as the representative of the Atlanta Area Council with the United Way ofGreater Atlanta and other foundations.Collected, analyzed, and reported data on the performance of the Scoutingprogram to organizations and the community.Developed effective relationships with individual donors and increasedstewardship.Conducted multiple internal training sessions for staff to equip them with tools for effectivecommunication and sales.

Greater Atlanta Area

Program Management | Community Outreach Revamped and restructured the Marietta After School Scouting Program (MASSP), improving partnerships with stakeholders and increasing Scout participation. Within <5 months: Created and hired a Program Coordinator position. Increased number of programs by 50%. Secured in-kind and monetary donations, enhancing operations. Serves as a spokesman, promoting Boy Scout awareness and community activities. Prospected, recruited, oversaw, and maintained a Board of Directors equipped with functioning committees. Conceptualized and incorporated analytical systems designed to maximize fund development and membership campaigns.Training Facilitation Created and implemented comprehensive training sessions for new hires and volunteers. Incorporated different styles of training, utilizing complimentary resources. Coached and mentored staff to consistently exceed, increasing annual fundraising goals. Project Management | Fundraising Champions opportunities to leverage partnerships, increase donor base, develop community relationships and promote Boy Scout community service. Yielded outstanding results: Boosted number of campaigns, earlier donations, and individual donor gifts. Secured +$25K donors and increased community based donors by 130%. Standardized reporting mechanisms and reduced preparation time by 30%. Designed a donation tracking tool, combining accurate auditing and milestone functions. Increased efficiency overall efficiency by 25%. Selected over peers to oversee and complete annual district level fundraising campaigns simultaneously. Authored and secured grants from various community foundations and organizations. Generated a tracking system, streamlining supply accountability and reducing location processes by 80%.

Atlanta, Georgia

Research | Community OutreachAssisted business development team on preliminary research for potential sporting events. Maintained current communications through ASC social media forums such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and blogs. Leveraged networking skills to introduce trending sports and influence the ASC’s expansion within the sports industry. Yielded tremendous results:ASC hosted the Southeastern Regional competition for CrossFit Games, Terminus Wake Park, and USA Rugby.Significantly increased revenues associated with new sporting activities.Orchestrated all event aspects supporting the 2014 Atlanta Sports Awards and 2014 Naismith Awards Banquet including ticket sales, seating, event set-up, and winner notifications.Streamlined ticket sales, tracking and documentation process. Improved operations by 75%.

Kennesaw, Ga

Organize and lead CrossFit group classes and Olympic weightlifting for groups up to 20 athletes. Personal training. Membership sales. Social media marketing.

Marietta, Ga

Lead CrossFit group classes up to 15 athletes. Maintained facilities.

Conyers, Ga

Monitored databases concerning national and international field and league development for 200+ members. Fund-raising and event planning.Community relations. Social media marketing and planning.

Woodstock, Ga

Erickson Accredited Coach (Eac)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Sports Management

Activities and Societies: President, Kennesaw State University Sports Management Majors Club (2013-2014) Vice-President and Co-Captain.