Employment History
MELANATED PEARL CORPORATION, Hampton, GA
FOUNDER, Chief Executive Officer, 2017-Present
Melanated Pearl Corporation (MPC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization designed to help Black women accomplish personal, professional, and financial success by providing a virtual space to seek advice, share resources, and share stories of triumph. The mission is to celebrate the resilient, innovative spirit of the Passionate Engaged Activists, Resisting Limitations (PEARL) Girls across the world.
- Manage day-to-day operations for the organization.
- Support and engage nonprofit partners to expand and increase their reach to further our organization’s mission.
- Developed and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
BELLXCEL, FORMERLY BELL, Boston, MA
Senior Director, Product Development, 4/2019 – 10/2019
Ensured the BellXcel approach to PD and adult learning is infused in the design and build of end-to-end PD modules, is grounded in adult learning principles, aligned to market research, and that adheres to the goals, timelines, and priorities of the BellXcel Product Roadmap.
- Drove the modularization and build-out of end-to-end PD units related to six BellXcel categories and in adherence to content development and branding guidelines, improving product delivery dates.
Senior Director, Professional Development and Quality, 9/2017 – 4/2019
Facilitated training development for more than 500 executives and youth development advocates. Students enrolled in BELL powered summer learning programs gained an average of two months in literacy skills and three months in math skills. Improved professional skills of 91 percent of educators surveyed. About 82 percent of scholar parents said they were more involved in their child’s education and more than 92 percent stated they would recommend BELL to other parents.
- Assisted in the design and developed of the vision and strategic plan to advance the organization’s mission; Maintained and grew a vibrant, inclusive network of diverse partners, community leaders, women in office, donors, trainers, mentors, recruits and others to ensure meaningful connections
- Ensured that partners were actively participating with the national affiliate model.
- Identified opportunities to expand programmatic offerings to support the mission of the organization
National Senior Director, Partnership Implementation, 1/2016 – 9/2017
Oversaw training requirements including, training budgeting, planning, preparing documentation, scheduling training sessions, facilitating training, keeping records of courses, amending, and revising programs. Diagnosed training needs with the help of line managers. Facilitated training development for more than 200 executives, principals, and instructional leaders.
- Supported BELL during its unprecedented growth in 2016 as the academic and enrichment model reached more students during the summer than any other time in the organization’s 25-year history, serving 14,272 Pre-K-8 students at 135 sites, including more than 50 local Y associations, in 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
- Enrollment increased by 10 percent compared to 2015. Increased student program enrollment from 2,000 students in 2015 to 4,500 students (across 22 states) in 2016, which resulted in learning gains of two months in reading and just over one month in math. • Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors.
- Administer the organization’s database.
Senior Manager (1st role), Power Scholars Academy National Director, 5/2012 – 12/2016
Supported BELL’s National Summer Learning Partnership Expansion Model. Improved the participation of students from 300 in 2013 to 2,000 in 2015. The Power Scholars Academy pilot launched in three cities in summer 2013: Hartford CT, Chicago IL, and Orlando FL.
- Led a follow-up effort to evaluate the success of the first-year pilot and developed a scale-up plan.
- Supported BELL during its unprecedented growth in 2016 as the academic and enrichment model reached more students during the summer than any other time in the organization’s 25-year history, serving 14,272 students at 135 sites, including more than 50 local Y associations in 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, increasing enrollment by 10 percent compared to 2015.
- Increased student program enrollment from 2,000 students in 2015 to 4,500 students (across 22 states) in 2016, which resulted in learning gains of 2 months in reading and 1.5 months in math.
ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Public Schools is the sixth-largest school district in the state of Georgia, serving 52,000 students across 88 schools.
Assistant Principal, Math Facilitator, AVID Coordinator, Teacher, 6/2000 – 5/2012
- Created various courses and modules aligned to Georgia Teacher and Leadership Standards and maximized the development of teachers, staff, coaches, and supervisors.
- Designed various courses and programs, including daily lesson plans and materials, to follow the data-driven instruction for improved, student-focused methodologies.
- Completed classroom observations and evaluations of staff. Recorded staff’s performance to target developed a staff reward system.
- Managed sets of customized lesson plans and schedules to optimize all aspects of the student data and discipline. Coordinated actively with subject matter experts to design curricula that were differentiated and achieved learning objectives.
- Assessed the training needs of multiple departments and gathered feedback from stakeholders.
Additional roles included:
- Sixth Grade Math/Student Support Team (SST) Chairperson Morrow Middle School (2005 – 2006) with Clayton County Public Schools
- Summer Institute Director Atlanta Preparing Leaders of Urban Schools (PLUS) (2002 – 2005) with Atlanta Public Schools
- Sixth Grade Math Teacher KIPP WAYS Academy (Charter School) (2004 – 2005) with Atlanta Public Schools
- IT Math Consultant/Instructional Coach Slater Elementary (2003 – 2004) with Atlanta Public Schools
- TEACH for AMERICA · Atlanta, GA · (6/2000 – 5/2002)
Professional Summary
- Proven Learning and Development Leader and Master Trainer.
- Youth and adult learning advocate with experience within multiple industries.
- Experienced fundraiser and budget management leader, proficient in program implementation, recruitment, and providing customized support for program partners.
- Initiative taking, talented, self-disciplined and entrepreneurial leader.
- Tenacious brand ambassador, collaborating to drive brand recognition for growing leaders and organizations.
Leadership Coach – Community Organizer – Digital Designer –Communications Specialist – Financial Literacy Advocate, Professional Development Training Master, and Entrepreneur
Certified Georgia Educator
Community Engagement
- Board Member, Clayton County Library · 6/2019 – Present
- Budget Oversight Committee, Clayton County Public Schools · 1/2019 – 5/2019
- Health & Wellness Chair, Women of Clayton County (WOCC) · 7/2017 – Present
- Board Member, Communication Chair, Atlanta Coalition for Educational Equity (A.C.E.E.), formerly ONE Atlanta · 6/2015 – 12/2019
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Clayton County Juvenile Court · 8/2014– 1/2019
Educational Background
- Master of Arts in Writing and Digital Communication | Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA · 5/2020
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education | Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA · 5/2003
- Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies | Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA · 5/2000
