i am an experienced emotionally intelligent leader/woman of color with a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology, a graduate certification in Organizational Conflict Management, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.  Currently in the process of renewing my certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), I am a savvy professional who will swiftly contribute favorably to your organizational bottom line. With experience in a variety of leadership and individual contributor roles working with diverse populations from both a program management and direct service perspective, I bring a real world and hands on perspective intrinsic for business in today’s world.  Additionally, with the skill set of a seasoned entrepreneur  I am certain I will add value; immediately increasing your organizational Return on Investment.   A strategic thinker, I possess the power, drive and acumen to build sustainable organizational systems. A dynamic communicator, trainer and facilitator, I have extensive experience working in a variety of group settings and organizational cultures with diverse populations.  Additionally, I am an accomplished administrator/leader with tertiary experience in program/project & contract management.  I bring the capacity to engage, motivate and challenge for best results leveraging a background in Organizational Psychology, Human Resources/Organizational Effectiveness, Conflict Management/Resolution, Cultural Competence/Diversity Awareness, Team Dynamics, Values Based/Situational Leadership and Business Process Re-engineering.    A summary of my experience includes: Managing multi-faceted outreach efforts involving strategic planning, data evaluation, policy development, goal setting, ongoing support, and enhancement of communication methodologies ·   Building powerful relationships with Bay area/other community including faith based, Workforce Investment and private industry ·   Extensive experience with Career Pipeline & WIA/Workforce Development experience including serving on both the Oakland Workforce Investment Board  & SF Workforce Investment of San Francisco (WISF); serving as Oakland WIB Youth Council chair ·   Proven experience in working with a variety of client populations including youth, high needs; at promise & leadership ·   Experience in budget. oversight and contracting/contract management & expansion ·   Executive management leadership skills, flexibility, and practices for providing executive advice, consultation, and decision-making to departmental management/organizational leadership ·   Ability to plan, organize, and direct multi-disciplinary staff; knowledge of appropriate techniques in the areas of establishing partnerships, customer service, training, motivating staff, recognition, progressive discipline; and a leader’s role in contributing to and achieving an equal opportunity workplace ·   Ability to perform major policy-influencing functions effectively and contribute to the design and implementation of public outreach strategies for a variety of organizational entities. ·   Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend and/or implement effective courses of action, make independent, sound, ethical decisions regarding sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality using collaborative, evidence-based processes, without jeopardizing the integrity of the organization; and carry out the organization’s mission. ·   Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with a variety of entities including local,community and state ·   Knowledge of Project: Management and associated skills and competencies