Risa R. Murray, Mba Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

United States

Driving economic mobility, increasing access to capital, and improving strategic alignment for more than 100 small businesses. Enhancing the CEO’s sense of ease and data-driven decision-making with gifted communication of critical business insights. Uncovering the marketing “secret sauce”, documenting efficiencies, and researching opportunities for funding (or growth), I have successfully: - expanded operational capacity for historically underserved members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem - empowered entrepreneurs in workshops and coaching sessions with an enhanced mindset and skillset - enlisted the support of 10 new community partnersAs an ambassador within and outside the organization, I design and deliver high-stakes presentations with visuals to communicate complex financial information. I manage monthly meetings, travel, complex calendaring, and event planning (virtual and in-person), proactively anticipating and addressing all logistical, technical, and content-related needs. I achieve this with attention to detail, strong time management skills, and consistently delivering work to the highest standard.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

First Annual Convening: led vendor selection for registration technology, breakout sessions, city tours, and the silent auction.negotiated group rates for lodging, catering, entertainment, and IT. designed essential materials for participants, and speakers in MS Office, and Canva. Optimization of C-suite performance by leveraging knowledge of the CEO's priorities. Managed heavy calendaring, and provided project updates in Asana for the CEO and donors. Demonstrating superior time management, creativity, and cultural sensitivity.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Managed talent acquisition and select HR operations for 95 national partners. Served as the point of contact for onboarding, payroll, program dates, participant feedback, and performance reviews. Executed a detailed, regional recruitment strategy to identify and attract highly qualified candidates. Selected for special project teams and initiatives including: - curriculum design for Honeywell, Gates, and Urban League partnerships - redesign of the program feedback survey for participants - DEIB Culture and CelebrationsSet up multiple project timelines in Asana, ensuring clear assignment, follow through, and completion of tasks during recruitment/onboarding cycles and improvements to the award-winning, seven-month business curriculum.

Denver, Colorado

Support for COOProvided daily operational support to the COO and Campus Directors to meet ambitious enrollment and recruiting goals for 2020 - 2021, with outreach and marketing to families and students of diverse multilingual and minoritized communities. Directed workflow for a cross-functional team of six; managed a $200,000+ budget.Support for Campus OperationsI coached ten campus leaders and APOs in weekly check-ins to identify their “special sauce” and fine-tune value propositions for prospective parents. I also led weekly check-ins with the Director of Data, Marketing, and External Affairs regarding the use of survey data, focus groups, and community canvases.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Instructional Effectiveness91% of students achieved subject mastery in Business - year two; up by 20% from year one. Demonstrated effective planning, implementation, and differentiation of lessons using English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI). Modeled the use of formative and summative data to inform teaching strategies. Training and CollaborationFormed multicultural teaching teams; and designed project-based learning experiences aligned with MOE curriculum standards. Led bi-monthly PD in-person and online (via school-wide LMS, and Teams) to encourage student-centered instructional strategies aimed at improving content mastery. PD sessions consistently receive a rating of 4.7 or higher.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

I achieved a 90% or higher on parent satisfaction surveys for customer service, quality of instruction, value, and participants' overall experience. 100% of budget goals were met in the first operating year, generating $250,000 in revenues. I ensured monthly financials and quarterly vendor contracts were ready for the COO's review. I monitored adherence to ADA reporting, safety compliance, and procedures. I introduced the tech integration for quarterly registration cycles and oversaw student showcase nights and staff appreciation.People OperationsHired founding staff for STEAM-focused after-school and school-time programming. Designed onboarding experience and ongoing training modules with 100% staff retention in year one. Led "daily staff check-ins" and conducted weekly walk-throughs to establish SMART goals. Communicated actionable feedback regarding safety, classroom management, transitions, lesson planning, teacher-parent interactions, and customer service.

United States

Innovative undergraduate instruction in accounting and finance.Monitored and recorded student progress using formative and summative assessments.Maintained learning management systems (LMS), Banner operations, and completed drop/add/audits. Provided advisees with clear, concise communication of degree requirements. Ensure timely completion of professional development and continuing education.#fayettevillenc #cumberlandcounty

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Family Medicine Certification

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance And Marketing