Reginald Grayson Email & Phone Number

New York, New York

– Manage client/broker relationships and expectations to ensure optimal service and maximized productivity – Achieve an average $20M+ in volume, year-over-year, specializing in new condo development sales and marketing– Advise sponsors and developers on market trends with regards to unit size, finishes, and pricing, etc.– Create personal transactions through cold calling, hosting open houses, and networking events – Maintain a 100% success rate in closing all co-op apartment deals

– Led end-to-end planning and execution of the college’s $50M capital fundraising campaign – Spearheaded prospect development, moves management, solicitation strategies, marketing materials, and donor relations

– Provided full cycle project and operational support to the President as part of a 9-member executive management group– Advised the president on myriad issues, including student retention, marketing and communications, and fundraising – Built and managed high-level relationships with the college’s Foundation Board members, major donors, and senior stakeholders– Oversaw the development of the College’s 5-year Master Plan––including managing the master plan committee, organizing town hall meetings, updating web content, and developing and executing a communications plan

– Launched and managed business operations of a special events consulting firm––achieving $1M in annual revenue in 2007– Advised clients on logistical, programmatic and design elements to achieve their fundraising and marketing goals – Planned and managed a $450K Conference in Cincinnati, OH for the Procter & Gamble Alumni Association––oversaw all VIP relationships, including former CEOs of Gillette, eBay, Burger King, and Procter & Gamble– Managed relationships with corporate sponsors, advertisers, the International P&G Alumni Board; and event planning committee

– Led an 18-person unit, charged with assisting small businesses in New York City with securing government contracts – Conceived of and brokered a groundbreaking public/private partnership in which several Fortune 500 firms agreed to accept the City’s certification––thereby opening up billions of dollars of corporate procurement opportunities to city-certified MWBEs– Developed innovative programs with the Mayor’s Office of Operations to create more city contracting opportunities – Developed “Train the Trainer” programs––enabling entrepreneurs to get help completing the certification application from local not-for-profits in their neighborhoods who spoke their language– Directed all external relations, including responses to press inquiries in coordination with the Office of the Mayor– Spoke frequently at public events––represented the agency’s interests on numerous cross-agency committees

– Provided advice and executive support to the Library President as part of the 12-member Cabinet– Oversaw 2 direct reports (Office Manager and Executive Secretary), ensuring streamlined daily operations– Planned board meetings––prepared briefing materials and drafted the chairman’s key talking points– Analyzed key documents and communications to ensure content was personalized and curated to targeted stakeholders– Managed relationships with high-net-worth donors, prospects, and foundations including the CEO of Blackrock and the Managing Partner of Cravath, Swaine & Moore

– Created a marketing plan to reinforce the library’s brand as a premium event venue in New York City– Developed and administered the annual operating budget––including advertising, video production, and public relations – Created monthly financial reports for the Senior Vice President for Finance Administration– Launched a Beverage Program that which resulted in generating $200K in new revenue within the second year of operation

Master Of Science - Ms, Real Estate Development & Investment

Diversity And Inclusion Certificate

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Association of Black and Hispanic Business Students

Bs, Urban Planning

Served as President of the Student Body Served as Member of the Board of Trustees, ex-officio