The Columbus Rising Project, Inc. is a social enterprise that helps provide access to Digital services, Internet resources and Information to help reduce the impact of the Digital Divide on underserved communities.

Responsible for innovating and implementing data initiatives/strategies across company while maintaining compliance through data governance.• Collaborate across teams and identify opportunities to use data to improve business outcomes• Maintain compliance for established emerging laws around privacy and biometrics such as CCPR and GDPR • Draft Data Security Policy and Privacy Policy as well as establish company wide best practices around account access and protocols. • Manage IoT relationships as well as monitor metrics pertaining to machine data usage, connectivity• Research and implement strategies for data driven opportunities to monetize • Help improve database design as well as data infrastructure and architecture

• Product Management for P.O.S. software and backend dashboard analytics view including design, functionality and features. • Collaborate with sales and software teams to iterate features, discuss feedback, and connect sales metrics to product features.• Gather data and feedback through concept testing and research to improve product, delivery, and make recommendations to implement .• Onboard customers and define requirements for engineer team. • Research and propose innovative strategies that advance the companies future position • Responsible for national and local installation of demo PopShop hardware and setup of software

• ESB team for financial institution responsible for Integration of Zelle P2P application.• Successfully completed and delivered 80% P2P Operations• Designed and implemented xsd schema files using IFX/BIAN standards, completed mapping documents• Created WSDL, implemented error handling, logging, and Publishing to MQ • Practiced Agile including daily stand ups, 2 week sprints, retrospectives, paired programming, sprint planning

-Responsible for researching and compiling data for in demand careers in Information Technology, Allied Healthcare, and Hospitality/Culinary Arts-Assisted in development and coordination of summer youth employment program, worksite visits, compile data, generate reports and interpret analytics through Wufoo online database.-Established new relationships and cultivating existing relationships of over 36 approved Training Providers, track and update training program criteria through Excel -Connect service provider agencies with information and resources on workforce certifications and credentials helpful in obtaining employment -Reviewed all ITA applications for youth department and make recommendations on funding-Maintain knowledge of WIOA law, CCMEP and implementation for programs.-Worked as a liaison to St. Stephens, ETSS, and Wright Choice placing 562 youth with agencies, conducted worksite visits, help review and maintain 1286 applications for TANF eligibility, helped organize orientations and collection of documents

Create and execute projects that utilize arts/creative based outreach programming as a method for community engagement and personal development- Assisted educators and youth service providers in the area of cultural competency to create relevant approaches to engaging youth.- Consulted for The Ohio State University, The Wexner Center for the Arts, the Jazz Arts Group, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, The King Arts Complex, Godman Guild, the Central Community House, Transit Arts, Muse Machine, Florida PAL, Illinois Teen Institute, Youth to Youth, HBCU Connect, REACH Communications, the After-School All-Star Program, along with many schools, universities and churches.-

-Worked as a liaison for various organizations to bridge community and business efforts-Supervise a staff of 5 on connection with underserved youth from diverse backgrounds, ages 14-21-Worked as a liaison to St. Stephens, ETSS, and Wright Choice placing 562 youth with agencies, conducted worksite visits, help review and maintain 1286 applications for TANF eligibility, helped organize orientations and collection of documents-Balance multiple tasks and time efficiently in high pressure environments to achieve optimum output-Successfully co-coordinated and managed Cap City Nights Festival (Beatty Recreation Center), serving 650+ people

The R.E.A.C.H. Communications, Inc. team has over 20 years of combined experience in youth development, education, creative marketing and the performing arts. We work with school systems, colleges & universities, faith-based and community organizations to develop and deliver highly attractive, relevant and responsible messages to young people. All of our messaging tools effectively engage audiences from all walks of life. Through the use of Research-based Marketing Strategies, Live Presentations, Workshops & Trainings, and Campaign promotion, we are able to convey your message in a way that is both entertaining, educational and will move your audience from inspiration to action!