Rashad M. Gray Email & Phone Number

Warwick, New York, United States

Business Program Development for a company specializing in manufacturing rubber, plastics and metal components for Agriculture / Off-Highway; Automotive; Aviation & Space; Construction; Defense; Energy / Oil & Gas; Healthcare; HVAC; Industrial; Instrumentation; Marine; Musical Instruments; Optical; Recreation, Sports; Transit.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

 Senior member of operations management team at The Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University. Responsible for the day to day fiscal and administrative arena operations at Cleveland State University as an Operations team manager. Job incorporates aspects of human resources, information management, budgeting, purchasing, strategic planning and contract management. Led project teams comprised of student workers, employees, union stage workers and day workers in order to build for events such as concerts, shows, conventions and sports events. Works closely with client and supervisor to ensure that client needs are being met and that excellent customer service is provided, as well as suggest and implement improvements for the future.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

 Internship at a refugee and immigrant resettlement agency. Participated in refugee placement process for a non-profit, international non-governmental organization (NGO). Studied the policies and process of placement into the US immigration system and the difficult lives of displaced people. Gained skills in public affairs, public relations, emergency procurement, and risk management. As an affiliate of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (H.I.A.S), US Together, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) mutual assistance agency founded in 2003 as a response to the needs of refugees and immigrants in central Ohio. Its mission is to coordinate, organize, and initiate services to immigrants and refugees through education, advocacy, support services, information, referrals, and networking opportunities in order to strengthen the community that we live in.As a Refugee Resettlement Agency and an affiliate of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, we accept cases from all over the world that are forced to seek refuge in another country due to the inability to stay in their native country. Services are provided through our Columbus, Cleveland and Toledo offices to hundreds of nationalities that are starting their new lives in the United States. Through all interactions, we strive to keep in accordance with our mission.

Cleveland, Ohio

 FX Associate and Analyst for KeyBank’s International Trade & Foreign Exchange Desk. Global financial market researcher, financial risk manager and advisor on foreign exchange solutions. Seller of FX products (Spots, Forwards, Windows, Swaps, and Options) and services. Produced $725K in profit for the FX department between 4Q 2012 and 4Q 2014. Former writer and publisher of the Daily FX Market Commentary for KeyBank.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

 Sold Key Private Banking products and services to current and prospective clients. Cross-sold business banking, treasury management & services, insurance, mortgage, and fiduciary & investment products and services to my distinctive client base. Advised Key Private Banking and High Net Worth clients on financial strategies, products and services.  Managed a portfolio of mixed assets valued over $80 million for Key Private Bank. Multiyear top performer at 209% to goal in 2009 with over $23 million in new loans and $12 million in new deposits during the Great Recession. Continued trend year to year until promotion in 2011. Awards/Accomplishments: Key Bank MVP Award Recipient for Outstanding AchievementRecipient of multiple Key Bank Certificates of Accomplishment for 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

 Rented cars and sold products to business and retail customers. Top performer.  Received multiple awards for sales and customer service.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Policy & Management With A 2Nd In History & Policy

Activities and Societies: CMU Voting Technology Research Project - 2001 (Published; Award Winning) Received the Stephen Omer Lee Award.

Doctor Of Philosophy - (Ph.D.), Educational Policy Studies, Third Year

Policy Studies specialization provides doctoral students with opportunities to engage in the study of policy analysis, planning.

Master Of Education - (M.Ed.), Urban Secondary Teaching (Curriculum And Instruction)

The Master of Urban Secondary Teaching Residency Program (MUST) is a 14-month accelerated, selective, field-based graduate teacher.

Master’S Degree (M.A.), Global Interactions (Dual Concentrations In Global Business & International Political Relations)

The MAGI degree was designed to meet the growing demand for commercial, political and economic global experts. The degree was developed.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General

The Monte Ahuja College of Business Administration offers a world-class MBA degree. All of the programs are accredited by the Association.

Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Varsity FootballActive Duty Midshipman USN Expert Rating in Rifle Sharpshooter in Pistol

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football, Varsity Track, Varsity Precision Shooting, Varsity Chess, Choir, and BandWestern Reserve.