Functional Skills
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Business Analysis
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Change Management / Org Design
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Divestitures
Employee Engagement
ERP Management & Configuration
Experiential Marketing
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Self Employed
Corporate Strategy & Development
Freelance Consultant
5/2017 - Present
Providing project management as well as organizational and creative strategy services. Oversaw PMO for a nationwide team designing and implementing an extensive digital platform for high school students and teachers. Developed a review process to isolate, categorize, and correct issues across a portfolio of digital assessment materials. Developed and led in-person & digital training for course area specialists throughout the platform item review process. Managed virtual interdisciplinary teams to drive efficiency and streamline communications between developers and area specialists. Synthesized activity into tiered, weekly status reports shared with various management and executive-level groups organization-wide.
The Soze Agency
Marketing
Senior Director of Strategy, Co-Owner
1/2020 - 2/2023
Designed and built agency strategy department (serving as its Head) – establishing project processes, growth roadmaps, recruitment and hiring plans, etc. to ensure consistency and effectiveness across agency efforts while maintaining alignment with internal and external goals and values. Led the development of all project deliverables including client discovery, audience and landscape research, comms frameworks, content platforms, creative asset design, event production, and more. Facilitated creative concepting and brainstorming across integrated teams. Served on agency co-ownership and executive leadership teams, managed department staff and project teams, built and maintained key stakeholder relationships, developed agency resourcing plans and business development strategies, and developed and facilitated leadership team training and development retreats.
DoSomething.org (DoSomething Strategic)
Other
Senior Strategist
11/2017 - 9/2018
Conducted critical research & landscape analysis and leveraged insights to drive and support innovative engagement strategies, guiding client efforts to engage young people with brands and social causes. Managed creative engagement strategies from ideation to execution for top brands and organizations including Nike & PwC. Developed communication guides for internal and external brand outreach around new and existing initiatives. Developed key training programs and materials for staff learning and development. Managed key relationships and communications with primary stakeholders for current and potential projects. Developed and managed social media campaigns and talent. Provided comprehensive project resource and talent acquisition &management for various national campaigns across multiple digital mediums including social media and film.
Black Girls CODE
Operations
Senior Program Manager
1/2017 - 4/2017
Led strategy and execution of BGC programs for all seven east coast chapter regions. Oversaw program development, implementation, evaluation, research and continuous process improvement. Developed and managed key relationships and strategic partnerships for business development and securing program execution and organizational sponsorship. Managed program staff and volunteer teams hiring, training, performance & professional development.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Management Consulting
Management Consultant
6/2008 - 5/2016
Managed project workflow, production, and professional development. Developed, piloted, and implemented Project Portfolio Management Offices (PPMO). Managed phased ERP design, pilot, and implementation for major firm divestiture. Developed and implemented change management plans, key outreach activities, tools, and targeted communications. Managed and coordinated training development and execution for staff and leadership. Provided senior leadership with strategic guidance, recommendations, and detailed reporting. Served on internal recruit mentteams and as a mentor/coach for newly hired staff and interns. Developed materials and led internal courses for staff interested in various Project Management certifications. Evaluated, planned, and executed firm mergers and strategic acquisitions. Researched and executed new account penetration efforts to grow existing and new client relationships.