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Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Pennsylvania Licensed Real Estate Agent offering exceptional real estate service to my clients by keeping current of market trends and utilizing the latest technological tools available, providing expert guidance throughout the entire real estate transaction process.

Pennsylvania, United States

Experienced working within the corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors.Consulted on a myriad of community and social impact projects including:Co-leading the marketing strategy for Goldman Sachs' groundbreaking One Million Black Women initiative - a $10 billion fund focused on infusing capital into Black women-owned business. Serving as Interim Co-Executive Director, successfully built a strong team focused on asset growth and expanding national visibility for a client producing new corporate partnerships and donors yielding over $750k of funding and increased social media followers by 659% in 6 months.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Collaborated in the design/ implementation of a new concentration at Esperanza College of Eastern University. Developed and teaching curriculum and lesson plans for course on The Church and The Community.

Greater New York City Area

Ensured successful management and operation of the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) Leadership Institute including the curation of program curriculum, coordinating and executing professional development programming, training and leadership opportunities as well as oversee CUP’s Seat of Influence board matching program. Key thought partner to the Executive and Managing Directors supporting programs and initiatives to advance the career progression of professionals of color in New York and Los Angeles and inspire, elevate and empower the next generation of diverse business and civic leaders.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Served as deputy to the Regional Administrator; oversaw $4.3 B in annual procurements; managed 35M+ square feet in 770+ owned / leased properties. Represented GSA on interagency activities and task forces including: Co-Chair of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Interagency Workgroup on Environmental & Federal Sustainability (Executive Order 13693).

Philadelphia, Pa

Directed and implemented 4+ programs/yearly; overseeing a budget of $2.2M including: Teen Pregnancy Prevention (nation-wide) and RealTime Mentoring Programs (13 locations across 6 states: CA, FL, NJ, NY, OH, PA.)  Project Management: Developed strategic objectives to meet federally and privately funded program deliverables. Directed 14 regional contractors.  Grant Writing: Researched, wrote, and was awarded grants totally $2.5M within one year.  Donor Relations: Established trust and built rapport with individual donors and corporate sponsors. Training: Developed and coordinated nation-wide training workshops including: National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast / Conference in Washington, DC.; 650+ in attendance and the Esperanza Capacity Institute on board development, program evaluation and fund raising. Quality Control: Oversaw program evaluation, monitoring, and compliance audits; conducted annual site visits, recommended corrective action and conducted follow up.

Camden County, Nj

We host and provide consulting services for special events, performances and productions, as well as present interactive and creative workshops and seminars.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Facilitated creative arts education workshops, programs, and artistic productions throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan region. Partnered with various community organizations / schools to address poverty, crime, and discrimination. Implemented HeartSpeak & Art of Growing Up curriculums.

Los Angeles, California

Perform comprehensive organization assessments on area faith-based agencies.Conduct and compile research on community and economic development, civic engagement models, and various style of faith based leadership models.Campaign across the community to engage faith-based agencies in a Capacity Building Program, through verbal presentations, utilizing written and visual marketing materials.Prepare and present response papersRepresent the organization before various constituents, community groups, educational groups, civic and religious groups, etc.

Led 2-week Liberian outreach; trained community leaders and ministers to utilize performing arts to engage youth. Coordinated 100+ female participants (5-22 years old) to promote positive body image, educational attainment, and prevent prostitution. Fundraised enabeling 100 girls to attend school for one year.

Executed the state funded $5M Camden Home Improvement Pilot Program (CHIPP); a soft loan program providing up to $20K/homeowners toward improvements. Resource Management: Strategically managed customer expectations; matched resource capabilities and funding through customer segmentation analysis and potential impact. Facilitated organizational structuring, oversight, and fundraising efforts. Systems Management: Established and maintained scalable processes to ensure project goals; maintained strict funding limits; and construction deadlines. Developed and oversaw a data entry and screening process. Portfolio included: MLK Jr. Blvd. Median Beautification; Kaighn Ave and Broadway Commercial Corridor Development; and Parking Development

Ma, City & Regional Planning

Ba, Urban Studies & Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega

Summer Engineering Program