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New York City Metropolitan Area

• Oversaw the daily management and implementation of both the Cure Violence (anti-gun violence program) and the Six Winners’ program (teen mentor program)
• Collaborated with various federal offices, departments, and community organizations to create a coalition task force, resulting in a significant reduction in gun violence in the community.
• Implemented support services for gun violence patients, including financial assistance, mental health counseling, and career counseling.
• Provided comprehensive summary reports to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene to secure additional grant funding to further the success of the program.
• Recruited adolescent participants, identified mentors, and coordinated with community groups and hospitals to expand program reach.
• Managed several groups of facilitators as well as coordinated support service development, including inviting guest speakers to share their success stories.

New York, NY

• Served as a project manager and actively coordinated with department heads to develop and deliver FDA reports in a timely manner.
• Conducted comprehensive training sessions for contributors on the intricacies of Consumer IND and NDA Annual Report submissions, resulting in on-time FDA submissions.
• Coordinated the merging of Consumer IND and NDA Annual Report calendars into the Docflow scheduling system.
• Provided ongoing support to contributors on the implementation of Docflow, contributing to increased efficiency and accuracy in submissions.
• Conducted quality checks on submission documents to ensure completeness and compliance with regulatory guidelines and requirements.

• Coordinated and assembled document packages from various departments to support ongoing INDs and NDAs
• Coordinated material organization across departments for IND submissions and ensured timely FDA submissions for Annual Reports, PADERs, and innovation products.
• Collected and organized materials for drafting comprehensive briefing books on pre-IND meetings with the FDA.
• Developed product labels for new and existing products, proofread and verified label content, and prepared labels for reviews and approvals.
• Organized and managed logistics for FDA meetings and rehearsals in Bethesda, MD.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Led the planning and execution of the New Year's Eve ball drop-in Times Square for multiple high-profile fashion shows and several retail/marketing promotions.
• Oversaw crowd management and technical elements for window unveilings, fashion shows, and celebrity events.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their event goals, objectives, and budget and developed detailed event plans, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Oversaw on-site event management and troubleshot issues to ensure a smooth and successful event experience.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Established sponsorships and partnerships and contributed to contract negotiations for speaking engagements and endorsements on behalf of Phat Farm and Russell Simmons.
• Oversaw and implemented the budget for Russell Simmons' New York Times Bestselling Book "Do You" tour and The Hip Hop Summit Action Network after-party tour.
• Developed and implemented targeted marketing campaigns that increased client sales and market presence.
• Conducted market research and analysis to identify new trends and opportunities and provided valuable insights to inform strategic decision-making.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Led cross-functional teams in the successful completion of special projects/ events, meeting, and exceeding project/event objectives.
• Developed plans, timelines, and budgets, as well as conducted risk assessments, and implemented mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and supervised staging, lighting, sound, and seating arrangements for large-scale events involving over 3 million public participants.
• Collaborated with multiple departments on major promotional campaigns with national visibility, including the Macy’s Annual Fourth of July Fireworks, Macy’s Flower Show, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Streamlined production processes, achieving a 50% reduction in production time for sales conference audio, video, slide presentations, and sales kits.
• Coordinated end-to-end execution of print, radio, and television advertising campaigns, ensuring seamless integration and maximum impact.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative marketing strategies that contributed to increased brand visibility and market share.
• Conducted market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.