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Baltimore, Md, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Produces and distributes high-quality unscripted, audio, and visual podcasts, ensuring wide distribution across various podcasting platforms to include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Effectively engaged target audiences and maximizing brand exposure through compelling content.

Expertise in editing food & comedic unscripted content, skillfully crafting engaging and humorous narratives that resonate with audiences while maintaining a keen understanding of comedic timing and storytelling.

food & comedic unscripted content

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Norfolk, Va, Us

First to hold the title and serve as a senior administrative leader at a school with record of institutional struggles with diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Implemented comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across two campuses, impacting a diverse community of 550 PK3-12 students, 120+ faculty, and staff. Provided strategic guidance on DEI practices and policies to senior administrators.Developed and executed a sustainable DEI strategic plan, aligning institutional goals with the academic cycle. Successfully integrated DEI principles into key areas such as academic affairs, student engagement, athletics, human resources, and family engagement.Designed and implemented a robust bias and racially charged incident policy and reporting system, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, students, and families. Ensured compliance and accountability through efficient internal processes and policies.Led the implementation of restorative practices for student conduct, driving positive outcomes and fostering a supportive learning environment. Tracked progress and measured success, utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making.Developed and delivered interactive training sessions on employee engagement, cultural competence, and social justice topics. Prepared comprehensive learning materials, facilitating the growth and development of staff members in alignment with organizational goals.Spearheaded an assessment of equitable hiring practices for diversity and inclusion, resulting in updated recruitment materials and a standardized interview policy. Demonstrated a commitment to creating a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Williamsburg, Va, Us

Led the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of undergraduate admission equity and access programs, ensuring inclusivity and diversity within a large applicant pool of 18,000+. Developed innovative marketing and media campaigns to promote these programs effectively.Demonstrated strong attention to detail by meticulously reviewing and processing over 1600 individual applications for admission consideration. Administered institutional-based funding to deserving candidates and effectively advocated for students in admission committees.Cross-functionally collaborated with colleagues to develop comprehensive virtual admissions programs, resulting in a historic increase in the number of diverse admitted students at William & Mary. Employed strategic marketing techniques and media solutions to drive success.Managed and nurtured external relationships with prospective students, families, high school partners, and community-based organizations through various communication channels, including phone, email, and Zoom. Utilized excellent interpersonal skills and marketing acumen to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.Orchestrated engaging virtual recruitment and engagement activities specifically tailored for academically and personally distinguished students from New York State and the Richmond area of Virginia. Leveraged graphic design, copywriting, video editing, creative marketing strategies and media platforms to attract and effectively engage prospective students.Spearheaded social media management efforts within the undergraduate admissions team, delivering comprehensive marketing strategy training, designing captivating content, and executing implementation across four major social media platforms. Skillfully enhanced engagement and utilization of the office's social media presence, significantly amplifying brand exposure and driving meaningful student engagement.

Comm+University was a program established to aid those in the College service city not just to perform community service but to collaborate in community engagement from a socially just lens.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Part of the 5th cohort of Baltimore Corps Fellowship. Served as enlisted talent intended to accelerate social innovation in Baltimore by advancing a city wide agenda for equity and racial justice across sectors.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Recipient of Baltimore Corps Elevation Award. The Elevation Award is a planning grant of $10,000 and personalized support to people of color with lived experience in Baltimore City who are piloting novel approaches to strengthen communities within Baltimore.Project: Comm+UniversityComm+University is a community-based program with interest in higher education community outreach. Comm+University seeks to assist the urban area university that desires its employees and students to operate within a social justice lens when strategically planning community engagement by decreasing the distance (physical and conceptual) between university and community via the building of Comm+University through dialogue and shared understandings of community needs and university resources.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Successfully planned and coordinated large-scale projects, taking ownership from inception to completion. Defined clear objectives, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring effective project execution.Monitored project progress and made necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes. Presented project results to upper management, effectively communicating achievements and demonstrating the value of completed projects.Led evaluations for equity in the hiring process and conducted trainings for summer coaches and volunteers. Developed assessment tools and formalized hiring practices to ensure fair and inclusive recruitment processes.Identified and secured facilitators for social justice, youth development, and racial equity trainings for a full-time staff of 5 and a summer staff of 12. Contributed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and professional growth within the organization

Baltimore, Md, Us

GIVE is a nine month fellowship offered through Business Volunteers Maryland that prepares rising leaders in Baltimore for civic engagement and community leadership.Fellows are part of a network of 300+ fellows and 125 companies in Baltimore who have committed to community engagement through sponsoring GIVE classmates.GIVE Fellows/ GIVErs receive a wealth of knowledge and experiences that support professional growth and leadership skills within the context of Baltimore and its service community.My advisory project during the fellowship was with the Baltimore Hunger Project

Baltimore, Md, Us

Managed a unit for a youth advocacy non-profit aimed at decreasing youth recidivism rates in Baltimore city through mentorship.Hired and supervised a team of AmeriCorps members while providing feedback, assessment of performance goals, and professional development support. Developed case management planning for justice involved youth and families from Northwest Baltimore city ages 8-18 as well as staff administering services. Managed team and organization relationships with community partners and stakeholders to include: counseling services, career and youth workforce development opportunities, health resources, education supports, BCPSS, DJS, DSS, and other youth focused non-profits Facilitated impact driven training ensuring the delivery of trauma informed and strengths based direct services.The Choice Program is an intensive community based intervention program with offices throughout Maryland. The Service Coordinator serves as an entry-level front line manager and service provider for youth and families referred through the Department of Juvenile Services. Specific duties include: direct supervision of case management staff; ensures services are delivered including providing direct service as needed; handles referral and intake process; oversees family-centered service planning; serves as the primary representative to local partners; and performs other duties as assigned.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Supported the Coppin State University Athletics department in amping up community partnership, corporate sponsorship, and fan engagement.Enhanced social media presence and increase engagement of fans on alternative platforms through the content curation and management on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Supported alumni engagement at the MEAC tournament. Designed and scripted content for the athletic department website. Analyzed insights and draft reports for department consideration

Baltimore, Md, Us

Organized a portfolio to engage young alumni (0-10yrs removed)and undergraduate students.Produced programs, events, and services designed to meet the needs of targeted audiences. Increased habits and understandings around institutional giving resulting in an increase in first time donationsDeveloped and maintain relationships with alumni, students, faculty, executive level administrators, and community partners. Managed and supported gift processing and grant writing. Served as the point of contact for sponsors and vendors. Generated donations and in-kind gifts.Created social media strategy and built presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter from 0 - 3000 followers per platform.

Radford, Va, Us

Launched first Greek Life educational and leadership development programsProvided annual and quarterly reports to the VP for Student Affairs on the challenges and success of Greek Life with recommendations Collaborated across campus with various departments for a community of 1200+ student, composed of 25 fraternities and sororities. Advised student leaders, chapters and councils for 2 councils: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the Panhellenic Council (PC). Drafted and implemented culturally competent risk management policies for undergraduate black greek lettered organizations. Managed relationships with Black Greek alumni chapters. Evaluate bias of the FSL awards and assessment process resulting in a restructure of the evaluation process for Greek Life chapter Star Awards. Revitalized the annual culturally based programming for NPHC during Radford Alumni Weekend. Supervised Greek life office graduate assistants and work study students.

Blacksburg, Va, Us

Recruited underrepresented student groups in graduate study through programming and culturally informed tailored support Coordinated campus visits and department appointments on behalf of the Virginia Tech Graduate School. Facilitated intercultural dialogue and hosted programs for underrepresented graduated student affinity groups including Black, Latinx, LGBTQ, and Jewish identifying students.

Blacksburg, Va, Us

Cranwell International CenteAssist in coordinating undergraduate international student orientation. Develop and facilitate trainings for the Global Ambassador Orientation Leaders. Lead international student programming and engagement.Multicultural Programs and ServicesDeveloped a curriculum and assessment tools for a culturally competent mentorship program.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Co-manage a case load of youth involved in the Baltimore City Department of Juvenile Services living in northwest Baltimore city. Mentor and serve as justice advocate. Ensure school fulfillment of special education services (Individual Educational Plans and 504 plans) for clients. Maintain 2-3 face to face contacts with each youth daily. Map youth identified performance objectives.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Manage budget and operations for residence hall floor. Draft incident reports and liaised conduct concerns and sanction between residents and the department of conduct. Implement student development programming in residence halls. Build strong professional relationships with students. Provide academic and career peer advisement.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Mentored and tutored a cohort of rising freshman required to attend pre-college to obtain formal admission into the institution. Serve as a 24 hour university, program, and policies resource. Developed and presented proactive, retention focused educational and community building program. Promote personal responsibility for learning and socialization on a college campus through development of upper and lower class-man relationships.

Master Of Arts In Education (M.A.Ed), Higher Education And Student Affairs

Bachelors Of Art, Political Science