Tequila Cooper-Shabazz Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

As CEO of QuiVA (Qui Virtual Support Solutions), I lead a mission to empower virtual professionals, with a focus on helping 1 million women transition from remote workers to business owners and leaders. QuiVA provides a global network of associates with access to coaching, learning resources, and meaningful opportunities, supported by infrastructure that enables them to thrive in their zones of genius. Through strategic leadership, impactful partnerships, and advocacy, I’m dedicated to creating equitable pathways for success, transforming the virtual workspace into a platform for innovation, growth, and empowerment.

Chicago

BRIJ is a network of African-Americans that are intentional with their spending and giving. Our network takes great pride in reciprocating support with other members that we know give back to African-American communities. I am directly responsible for recruiting new members to join our collective and invite them to engage daily via our Facebook Group BEBA. Within BEBA, we track engagement, spending and giving of members and supporters within the African-American community at-large. This data is used to further economic development in African-American communities, and has been of great support to start-ups and small businesses seeking market research. The 1st Friday of each month, I lead an interactive networking and master session covering various ways to get directly involved with rebuilding our communities.

Responsible for acquiring new local direct and agency business leads through cold calling and canvassing. Scheduling in-person appointments with decision-makers to discuss their current advertising and goals. Research advertising sources, trends and budgets using Nielsen Data through One Domain, Kantar Media, Media Center and Scarborough Reports. Create and present multi-media campaigns to decision-makers which include television, mobile, digital and social media advertising. Input orders and make-goods; distribute pre and post logs; provide timely account management using Wide Orbit software. Engage existing and potential clients through phone calls, social media, on-site visits and networking events with industry updates and changing trends in television advertising.Software/Technology: OneDomain, WideOrbit, Microsoft Office, Social Media, KantarMedia, Internet

Responsible for cold calling 50+ leads per day, qualify hiring needs of small-mid size businesses and scheduling conference calls with decision makers.Research business hiring trends using Wanted Analytics and Social Media.Deliver custom web-presentations offering online and print recruitment products and professional recruitment services.Develop sales proposals and quotes for decision makers. Maintain pipeline consistently exceeding monthly sales quota by 25%-50%. Input orders and maintain accounts using Sales Force CRM software. Train and mentor new hires. Selected to be part of a small team promoting Tribune Hiring Solutions service nationally. Ranked in the top 5 of 100 Tribune Sales Executive in TRG.President Club Recipient 2009. On pace to become President Club Recipient 2010. Promoted to Outside Sales Executive for KDAF-TV33 in Dallas, TX with personal reference from CEO and VP of Tribunes TRG. Software/Technology: Microsoft Office, Internet, SalesForce.com, I-Link, Wanted Analytics, Hoover and Manta

Greater Chicago Area

Greater West Town Project is a not-for-profit organization serving the West Side of Chicago with employment and education training. I worked directly with their high school division-West Town Academy serving as a Mentor and Employment Coach. I was directly responsible for assisting young adults ages 17-21 years old complete their high school education and employment training. My primary goal was to provide mentorship and guidance on what to do after receiving their diploma. I can proudly say that at least 90% of my students went on to college, trade school, the military or full-time employment and still keep in touch with me today. Responsible for creating partnerships with Chicago High School Principals and Counselors in order to recruit students who have dropped out, or at risk of dropping out of school. Proctor testing for enrollment; work directly with principal on extra-curricular programs. Develop basic resume writing and job training courses for at-risk youth ages 17-21 years of age. Build and manage community business contracts for placement of youth into entry-level employment creating opportunities for more than 75 students. Conduct employment and placement assessments using standardized test. Manage 200 case files on Chicago’s underserved youth. WIA certified. Develop relationships with area colleges, universities and trade schools. Create e-mails, correspondence and memos; provide reports to Principal. Recognized for outstanding and cutting edge employment training classes and mentorship.Software/Technology/Certifications: Microsoft Office, State of Illinois WIA Certified

Prior to going out of business FinanSure Home Loans specialized in selling and refinancing mortgages to home owners nationwide. I was responsible for providing credit consultation and loan options for new home owners and those looking to refinance. Responsible for cold calling 75+ local and national home owners per day.Perform credit and lending consultation to home owners via phone and in-person. Responsible for closing maintaining pipeline and monthly sales goals; exceeding by 100% closing over $500k-$750k in business per month.Conduct training presentations to new hires covering effective cold calling and sales methodology. Awarded Loan Officer of the month in August 2004, February and July 2005, August 2006 and January 2007. Attained status as one of the top Sales Associates for 4 consecutive years. Software/Technology/Certifications: Microsoft Office, Certified IL and WI Loan Officer

WTTW/Channel 11 is the primary PBS station for Chicago, IL. WTTW is ranked as one of the top 5 PBS stations in the country, and is best known for it's educational programing and creative pledge programming. I assisted the On-Air fundraising team with member service, research, accounts payable/receivable, data and gift organization, community and partnership building. Additionally, I assisted with handling membership issues, recruiting/supervising volunteers and caterers for pledge drives. Handle all department correspondence and vendor relations. Assist VP and Director with marketing and fundraising ideas for quarterly pledge drives. Build relationship with area high schools and caterers for volunteer opportunities during pledge drives. Train and supervise volunteers. Coordinate family/community activities for PBS members. Serve as liaison between members and station. Research pledge premium gifts; manage vendor relationships. Support executive production team during drives; manage volunteers and caterers; monitoring revenue goal using Raisers Edge and FileMaker Pro. Organize and manage station pledge drive video library and remaining premium gifts. Generate quarterly reports using Raisers Edge and Microsoft Excel capturing revenue earned and tracking department budget. Administrative support to Fundraising Team; manage calendar, travel, e-mails and calls.Ranked #2 PBS station nationally with highest fundraising revenue and innovative ideas. Software: Microsoft Office, RaisersEdge and FileMaker Pro

Organizational Management & Leadership, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: President of Black Student Union, 1999

High School Diploma, General