Lead all aspects of the business, from client acquisition and project management to team development and strategic planning to drive growth while delivering high-quality consulting services to our clients. Recruit, train, and manage a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional services. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and… Show more Lead all aspects of the business, from client acquisition and project management to team development and strategic planning to drive growth while delivering high-quality consulting services to our clients. Recruit, train, and manage a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional services. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the firm, optimizing profitability and managing expenses. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, and actively contribute to thought leadership through publications, presentations, and networking events. Show less

The MWCCE uses the National Issues Forums model and materials from NIF to facilitate forums throughout the United States. MWCCE is responsible for coordinating and convening local and national civic partnerships. MWCCE advises and assists in promoting, implementing, reporting and evaluating the National Issues Forums (NIF) program locally and nationally.· The Midwest Center for Civic Engagement is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes public engagement of issues… Show more The MWCCE uses the National Issues Forums model and materials from NIF to facilitate forums throughout the United States. MWCCE is responsible for coordinating and convening local and national civic partnerships. MWCCE advises and assists in promoting, implementing, reporting and evaluating the National Issues Forums (NIF) program locally and nationally.· The Midwest Center for Civic Engagement is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes public engagement of issues that affect local communities and the nation. · We believe that in a democracy people need to come together and talk--to deliberate about common problems. · A democracy requires an ongoing public dialogue so that we can decide how we want to act together in our communities and in our state. · Deliberation opens people up to new ways of thinking about community issues. It creates new opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. Deliberation helps people to see new possibilities. Show less

Providing leadership for key aspects of the company’s operations with an emphasis on achieving revenue and growth goals, client services, and managing talent.

Working across all programs to bring an agency-wide lens on the planning, execution, integration and success of UCAN's programs and services with a significant internal and external presence. Working directly with UCAN's Executive Leadership and the leaders of Teen Parenting Services Network; Foster Care and Family Works; Educational Services; Counseling and Youth Development Services and Violence Intervention and Prevention Services.

I am responsible for the engagement, stewardship, and retention of Grantmaker Members. I also oversee the learning and action of all Member Networks at Forefront, implementing action plans around specific industry social issues with philanthropic, government and nonprofit leaders to set the strategic collective direction for programs and community impact.In this position, I also work collaboratively across the organization to provide the full suite of member services.

Chicago United promotes multiracial leadership in business to advance parity in economic opportunity. Chicago United supports the business community’s need to maximize the use of corporate and entrepreneurial talent and brings together diverse senior business leaders to break through barriers to realize the benefits of diversity and inclusion.Chicago United is the premiere organization creating an environment where racially diverse CEOs and executive level management can share common… Show more Chicago United promotes multiracial leadership in business to advance parity in economic opportunity. Chicago United supports the business community’s need to maximize the use of corporate and entrepreneurial talent and brings together diverse senior business leaders to break through barriers to realize the benefits of diversity and inclusion.Chicago United is the premiere organization creating an environment where racially diverse CEOs and executive level management can share common experiences to promote multiracial leadership in governance, management, and business partnerships while delivering best practices for diversity practitioners and building relationships among leaders who share common values. Show less

• Developed and implemented enterprise-wide supplier diversity program to ensure equal opportunity in the Bank of Montreal Financial Group’s daily and strategic procurement activities. Worked closely with the Bank's Vice President, Sr. Manager Enterprise Supplier to implement and report on goals and strategies• Identified Bank wide contracting and purchasing opportunities to ensure that diverse businesses have the opportunity to bid competitively. Worked closely with procurement management… Show more • Developed and implemented enterprise-wide supplier diversity program to ensure equal opportunity in the Bank of Montreal Financial Group’s daily and strategic procurement activities. Worked closely with the Bank's Vice President, Sr. Manager Enterprise Supplier to implement and report on goals and strategies• Identified Bank wide contracting and purchasing opportunities to ensure that diverse businesses have the opportunity to bid competitively. Worked closely with procurement management and Bank staff in regards to these opportunities.• Sought out diversity businesses for sourcing from traditional and non-traditional areas to bid on opportunities that have been identified. Maintained listing of diverse businesses that wish to be considered for opportunities and share these suppliers with the appropriate business leaders within the Bank of Montreal and Harris Bank.• Developed materials for management, buyers, contract team and other employees regarding the benefits and Bank commitment on supplier diversity business development. Developed and maintained printed and web based materials that support mission, processes and goals.• Developed and provided informational seminars to minority and women business owners regarding the Banks procurement requirements and opportunities. Serve as contact for diverse businesses interested in doing business with the Bank.• Represented the Bank at all CMSDC, NMSDC, WBDC, Chicago United and all other forums and meetings, both internal and external to the Bank, related to supplier diversity. Prepare appropriate reports and monitor purchasing and contracting Bank wide and report progress to Vice President, Sr. Manager Enterprise Supplier Diversity on regular basis.• Studied and recommended changes to Banks procurement procedures and policies which affect diverse businesses participation. • Reviewed federal, state and local government legislation and programs and advised management of their impact on the Bank. Show less

• Directly managed an entrepreneurial program (M.E.R.I.T.) for people with criminal backgrounds from beginning to end.• Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.• Developed full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.• Effectively communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.• Estimated the resources and participants… Show more • Directly managed an entrepreneurial program (M.E.R.I.T.) for people with criminal backgrounds from beginning to end.• Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.• Developed full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.• Effectively communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.• Estimated the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.• Developed and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.• Proactively managed changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.• Coached, motivated, supervised and influenced participants to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.• Conducted project post mortems and made recommendations in order to identify successful/unsuccessful project elements. Show less

Provide program infrastructure and continued program managment for entrepreneurship program for people with criminal backgrounds.

• Provided leadership and program management for Procurement Technical Assistance Center funded to assist Illinois small businesses in determining their capacity and niche to pursue government and corporate contract opportunities.• Developed and maintained Corporate Partnership programming to ensure continued corporate and government financial and non-financial support for organizational sustainability.• Established mentoring opportunities for established Women Business Enterprises in… Show more • Provided leadership and program management for Procurement Technical Assistance Center funded to assist Illinois small businesses in determining their capacity and niche to pursue government and corporate contract opportunities.• Developed and maintained Corporate Partnership programming to ensure continued corporate and government financial and non-financial support for organizational sustainability.• Established mentoring opportunities for established Women Business Enterprises in order to stay current in industry.• Recruited woman business owners for certification program in Midwest markets increasing numbers served.• Promoted women owned businesses to government and corporate buyers ensure their participation in contract bids.• Oversaw delivery of soft share bid alerts to businesses in time sensitive manner.• Provided leads to clients on business opportunities, both public and private sector resulting in actual contract awards.• Recruited small business owners for participation in the Established Business Program for higher visibility and utilization.• Reviewed contract documents to assist business owners to access contracting opportunities.• Counseled and trained business owners on managerial and technical aspects of expanding small businesses to build capacity.• Analyzed the financial, operational, managerial and marketing problems of Women Business Enterprises and recommended appropriate strategies for change.• Developed and implemented with appropriate staff, marketing and promotion strategies for the Established Business Program. Show less

Served as faculty of the Public Policy Institute, training organizations and individuals on how to moderate deliberative forums and develop framework for dicussion guides for local, national and international issues.

Provided program management for high school diversity programming for educators and students.