Ruby Sprowls
14953 Winthrop
Detroit, MI 48227
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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:
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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
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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.
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14953 Winthrop
Detroit, MI 48227
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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:
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Program schedule and quality management
Communications management
Human resource management
Cost management
Procurement management
Risk /issue management
Change management
Organizational Development and Project Management
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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.
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14953 Winthrop
Detroit, MI 48227
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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
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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
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