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Maintain and motivate the organization by creating a positive work environment & and ensuring consistent communication to push the organization to provide world-class services

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Learning to appreciate the moments with those we love and care for have more meaning when all you have left is the memories, choose to embrace the happy moments you had rather than focus on the fact they are no longer with you.

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Turns out I love creating as much as I love politics. Not that the made-for-TV stuff today, but real governing. Extensive experience as a Social Media Manager, Strategist, Marketer, and Creator, adept at developing and implementing comprehensive social media campaigns across various platforms to drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversionCapable of achieving impressive results, including significant increases in social media followers, engagement rates, and website traffic for clients or organizations. Expertise in developing and executing social media strategies tailored to target audience demographics, market trends, and business objectives, ensuring maximum impact and ROI.leveraging analytics and data-driven insights to optimize social media performance to continue implementing strategies for continuous improvement.Exceptional content creation skills, including the ability to craft compelling and visually appealing social media posts, videos, and graphics that resonate with target audiences and drive high levels of engagement.Strong knowledge of social media advertising platforms and campaign managementSkilled in community management, fostering meaningful relationships with followers and customers, promptly addressing inquiries, managing feedback, and cultivating an active and engaged social media community.Proficient in social media listening and monitoring tools, though I love reading I avoid choosing niches to the the spectrum rather than the funnelsDemonstrated ability to stay abreast of emerging social media trends, platforms, and best practices, continuously innovating strategies to keep brands at the forefront of digital marketing and capitalize on new opportunities with creative social media campaignsStrong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, and content teams, to ensure consistent brand messaging I regret is failing to emotionally support my partner

Missouri, United States

An ambitious chance to be Marijuana Cultivator, I felt it was a great opportunity to prove that all people in Missouri with ambition can attempt to open businesses big or small. An uncle once told me, I lost more money trying to succeed before I finally became a success. Below are a few lessons I share for others to learn from my mistakes.Resilience and Adaptability: Failing a large business venture teaches the importance of resilience and adaptability. It highlights the need to bounce back from setbacks, embrace change, and adjust strategies when faced with unexpected challenges.Thorough Market Research: Failure in a business venture emphasizes the criticality of conducting thorough market research. It highlights the importance of understanding customer needs, competition, and market trends to ensure the viability and relevance of a business idea Effective Risk Management: Failing a large business venture underscores the significance of effective risk management. It highlights the need to identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively, including financial risks, market risks, and operational risks, to protect the business's sustainability and growth.Customer-Centric Approach: Failure teaches the importance of a customer-centric approach. It emphasizes the need to listen to customers, incorporate their feedback, and continuously evolve the product or service offering to meet their needs and preferences.Continuous Learning and Growth: Failing a business venture serves as a powerful lesson in continuous learning and personal growth. It encourages entrepreneurs to reflect on their mistakes, analyze what went wrong, and identify areas for improvement. It fosters a growth mindset and the ability to apply lessons learned to future entrepreneurial endeavors.

Jefferson City, Missouri

1. Vast experience in political operations and public policy, serving as Chief of Staff for a prominent senator, effectively managing the senator's office and overseeing legislative priorities.Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, resulting in the successful passage of key legislation and impactful policy changes.Strong leadership skills demonstrated by effectively managing a team of staff members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.Extensive knowledge of the legislative process, adept at building coalitions and fostering relationships with stakeholders to garner support for policy initiatives.Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, successfully representing the senator's interests and effectively communicating complex policy issues to diverse audiences.Proficient in managing a demanding schedule, coordinating meetings and events, and prioritizing competing priorities to ensure the senator's objectives are met.Highly skilled in conducting policy research, analyzing data, and drafting briefing materials, providing the senator with comprehensive information to inform decision-making and legislative strategy.

Kansas City, Mo

Proven track record of successfully leading and executing complex business transformation projects, resulting in significant cost savings and increased operational efficiency for clients.Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, demonstrated by the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to address organizational challenges and drive business growth.Extensive experience in providing expert guidance and leadership to C-suite executives, offering valuable insights and recommendations to improve overall business performance.Exceptional project management capabilities, including the ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams, allocate resources, and meet project deadlines within budgetary constraints.Proficient in conducting comprehensive business analyses, including market research, competitor analysis, and financial modeling, to provide data-driven recommendations and inform strategic decision-making.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Deep understanding of each client's industry best practices and trends, allowing for the identification of opportunities and risks to drive competitive advantage and ensure long-term sustainability for clients.Proactive problem-solving approach, combined with a strong ability to identify and mitigate risks, enabling clients to overcome challenges and achieve their business objectives.Demonstrated commitment to professional development, staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices through continuous learning and participation in relevant conferences and workshops.

Kansas City, Mo

Unlike most in this field, I worked privately often signing non-disclosure agreements, because I wanted to help those people in positions often overlooked when considering who needs help. It was a great experience that allowed me direct access to the C-Level POV. Many relationships have continued beyond the contract. I closed the company to pursue my newest endeavor, at the urging of a few former collaborators. (Previously Abraxas Unlimited Inc.) -Worked privately with executives in the public and private to create new operational plans, plan strategic market transitions, analyze internal efficiency, identify & evaluate new markets, and teach new technologies.-Listen and help them work through problems faced internally and externally to help develop solutions that would either minimize and in best case scenarios avoid situations that would negatively impact their organization-Privately and Discreetly taught the latest technology/software to enhance personal skills-Advised on current market trends to help determine whether their business model was sustainable in their present market place. -Provide insight into the political process, advise best practices in cultivating relationships, and provide an understanding of current public policy

Ranking Member on Appropriations- General Administration, Member of the Budget Committee, Member of Elementary and Secondary Education, Member of Fiscal Review, Former Vice-Chair of Special Standing Committee on Urban Issues. Member of the Democratic "Blue Dog" Caucus of socially progressive, fiscally conservative Democrats. Elected to represent over 34,000 constituents in Jefferson City.

Created the employee and management training programs for the company to utilize in establishing the branch offices in Uganda, Ghana, and Colombia. Charged with creating and initiating a capital campaign for the company to increase presence through construction and community out reach programs designed to cultivate relationships with individuals in the public and private sector. Assisted C.E.O. in writing company hiring policy to ensure inclusive and diverse hiring policy so the company could find, hire, and retain talent. The program also included a continued enrichment component, to ensure employees were a pool of well trained employees and managers all contributing to continued company growth and success.

-Generated new business strategy to update store's sales approach to the current market -Implemented new policy of product display to increase in brand awareness in order to create a additional visibility in the niche market-Advised on new tactics to create new revenue streams by expanding the business through e-commerce-Awarded for consistent leadership & upholding company policy by creating and sustaining customer/vendor relationships that led to expanded accounts-Co-Authored company employee development manual used to train all employee's on the company's expectation's of their performance *Responsible for management training -Recognized for ability to maintain communication between management and employees to create a positive work environment.