Ruby Sprowls

Ruby Sprowls

$20/hr
Business Development/Internet Marketing
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Age:
69 years old
Location:
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Experience:
10 years
Ruby Sprowls 14953 Winthrop Detroit, MI 48227 -- Currently, I am looking to secure a position where I can utilize my project management, organizational, training, interpersonal, and advocacy skills in servicing others while simultaneously becoming an asset to the people I service and the organization that I represent. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In my several administrative positions with executive management of organizations, both for profit and nonprofit, and as part of my strengths and experiences I have: - Developed and implemented several innovative programs, products and services. Worked with constituent groups including boards, committees, volunteers, and external audiences. Built and retained exceptional staffs and created creative work environments. Overseen and coordinated all aspects of budgeting and fiscal management. Led organizations and departments through periods of substantial growth and transition. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Development and grants management, with the responsibility for multi-million-dollar grant budgets for local and national small business initiatives that impact entrepreneurs in poor or disadvantaged economies. Sometimes my duties involved securing program funding from foundations and corporate grants for various programs. Strategic planning and facilitation, leading to various strategic planning processes for both national and local organizations, leaving me experienced in translating missions and goals into operating plans with clear benchmarks and annual objectives. Organizational development and capacity building, involving the design and provision of technical assistance for community-based organizations in the areas of board and program development, community assessment, and process/outcome evaluation. I have been an active member in various boards and advisory committees. Budget management, with an extensive background in developing and monitoring program and organizational budgets. I have participated in designing financial protocols and procedures to control costs and monitor disbursements. Advocacy work and constituency building, leading to extensive experience in articulating issues in micro enterprise development, financing and business education as they relate to economic and social development. Policy development and analysis, Well-versed in assisting federal and state government agencies and national organizations to develop policy positions. Administration, Management and Supervision • • Managing an operating budget, carried out the acquisition of short and long-term facility, and staff requirements. Analyzing wage and salary data to determine competitive compensation plans. 1 Ruby Sprowls 14953 Winthrop Detroit, MI 48227 • • • • • • -- Hiring, training, managed and supervising project staff. Coach, mentor, and lead personnel within a technical and service team environment. Overseeing the analysis, maintenance and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization. Writing quality assurance policies and procedures Preparing personnel forecast to project employment needs Spearheading targeted neighborhood marketing program for HUD’s Self Sufficiency Self Employment Program Executed and maintained program management processes and disciplines in the areas of: • • • • • • • Program schedule and quality management Communications management Human resource management Cost management Procurement management Risk /issue management Change management Organizational Development and Project Management • • • • • • • • • • • • • Creating metrics to track measure and evaluate data on return on investment, cost benefit analysis, course evaluations, and workplace performance. Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives for both for-profit and non-profit businesses. Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization. Define and initiate projects and assign resources to manage cost, schedule, and access the performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program. Responsibility for design, development and implementation of each business development training modules Assisting minority business owners and entrepreneurs in developing government procurement contracts and business plan development Developing and implementing business development workshops for adult learners. Designing online courses using the current learning standard. Creating Web portal creating a dynamic website improving communication with partners and clients Writing course guides and training brochures that enhanced the public’s understanding and outreach of the program. Performing ongoing customer/market research and demographic profiling to identify and capitalize on unmet market needs ahead of the curve. 2 Ruby Sprowls 14953 Winthrop Detroit, MI 48227 • • • • -- Providing technical assistance to other community-based organizations in the areas of ecommerce business development, evaluation, and fundraising. Developing and implementing promotional, sponsorships and community relation events. Directing the development of advertising campaign that successfully launched each training or summit activity Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent. Proficient Technical Experience Microsoft Office (Access, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, One Note, Project Management) Adobe (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Acrobat) Corel (Paint Shop Pro, Word-processing, Database, Presentations) WordPress Google Docs Employment History Marketing Your Product for Profit Organizational Development/Training & Business Consulting Owner 7/2011-Present Ford Motor Company/Visteon Training Coordinator/Knowledge Manager QS 9000 Training and Compliance Manager Dearborn, MI 5/96-6/03 Director, Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative Path Stone Corporation/St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Canton, NY 7/04-6/2011 City of Detroit/Contracter - Developed HUD Self-Sufficiency Outreach Business Development Project Manager Detroit, MI Education Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Development, 82 Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan Board Experience Community Education Advisory Board, SUNY Canton Executive Committee, Advisory Board, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County 3
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