Dr. H.

Seasoned, results-driven global leader with 10 plus years of experience in areas of management, health and safety compliance, higher education, cross-cultural competence, and data management. Diversified skills with proven ability to understand and translate business objective and historical data into successful, profitable product with low risk. Skilled in project management, diversity, and leadership development, and facilitating, implementing, and adapting to change.

Assistant Professor and Instructional Designer - Wilmington University - New Castle, DE

(2022-09 - 2025-02)

• Subject Matter Expert course developer for undergraduate and graduate Health Science courses
• Developed course templates in Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard
• Designed and created engaging learning activities
• Conducted needs assessments and analyzed learning effectiveness
• Updated various items in Canvas such as syllabi and migrating classic quizzes to new quizzes.
• Led the development and designed of a new masters in health sciences program set to launch fall 20233
• Instructor for several undergraduate and graduate health science courses of up to 50 students per course: Health Policy, Health Education and Teaching, Essentials to Public Health, Human Growth and Development, Environmental Health, and Epidemiology

Executive Director - The GHIIL (The Global Health Institute for Innovation and Leadership) - Maryland

(2022-09)

• Develop and implement the organization’s strategic goals and vision
• Oversee the organization’s grants, budget, and partnerships
• Recruit, manage, and develop student global health leaders
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including board of directors, donors, partners, community members
• Proven record of accomplishment of leading teams and motivating other to achieve the organization’s strategic goals and vision
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
• Research and identify new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding opportunities
• Produce high quality proposals and management federal and local grants
• Facilitate trainings and on-boarding procedures

Associate Professor and Program Director - Howard University - Washington, DC

(2017-08 - 2022-08)

• Instructor for several undergraduate and graduate healthcare management courses of up to 75 students per course: Health Policy, Global Health, Community Health, Marketing, Human Growth and Development, Health Research and Operation, and Epidemiology
• Developed short and long-term instructional vision and works to establish a culture of high expectation and shared responsibility for equitable access to high quality and culturally relevant instruction.
• Established, and executed, processes to streamline assessment and evaluation tools providing an increased awareness of student performance and challenges needing attention
• Supervise 2 adjunct professors and 1 administrative assistant
• Participated in process planning and implementation of a new global health initiative
• Manage operational concerns for the department including, but not limited to, hiring, scheduling, supply chain, front desk, and serving as the operational resource for the allied health division
• Increased student engagement and student retention by 10%
• Audited and analyzed undergraduate health management program for accreditation and updated program documents with approval from AUPHA accrediting body
• Collected data and participated in several quality/performance improvement studies to ensure continuous top-quality education including analyzing student outcome indicators and conducting a SWOT and ROOT analysis.
• Led self-study and curriculum evaluation meetings and established rapport with faculty members and other staff, while utilizing various teaching, leadership, and communication strategies to address staff/personnel dynamics

Interim Department Chair - Howard University - Washington, DC

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Responsible for attracting talent and making the right hiring decisions, onboarding and continuously developing the team, setting goals and holding team members accountable for performance.
• Taught courses related to Health Management across undergraduate and graduate curriculum of up to 50 students per course
• Launched and implemented employee engagement efforts including the first Faculty Member of the Month and Health Management Faculty Member of the Year
• Coordinated grant writing training across multiple departments to educate staff on the process and importance of applying for grants
• Lead student satisfaction survey implementation for the Department of Health Management to monitor and identify opportunities for increasing student satisfaction and enrollment with a 35% response rate
• Steered process improvement and maintained relationships between Howard University and outside organizations to provide services and internship opportunities for students
• Managed financial reporting for the department to ensure compliance with the Office of the Dean
• Participated in program evaluation, supported student academic and professional advising (students and alumni), and program accreditation management
• Participated in student and faculty recruitment and academic program outreach activities

Adjunct Professor - Trinity Washington University - Washington, DC

(2016-08 - 2022-05)

• Establish learning targets at the beginning of each session and planned lessons accordingly
• Create an intellectually stimulating classroom environment and provide students with practical learning opportunities
• Create asynchronous and synchronous online undergraduate and graduate courses and resource tools for students
• Supervise coursework and curriculum in all nutrition related subjects for the Nursing Department
• Attend and actively engage in department meetings

Product and Consumer Marketing Consultant - ALLBLK - Washington, DC

(2020-09 - 2021-01)

• Developed strategies and managed market communications that drove product demand
• Communicated value and position to sales and lead marketing team and created to tolls to support selling process
• Performed thorough market research and competitive analysis to establish new strategic marketing initiatives
• Conducted focus groups and qualitative analysis to increase consumer engagement
• Drove marketing initiatives to increase brand visibility and market performance
• Exceeded profitability targets by 12% for FW20 season through negotiations
• Confidently manages complex process improvement projects across multiple team functions while listening to the needs of all stakeholders to drive innovation and improve efficiencies within teams.
• Personable and reliable approach to cross-functional communication with Design, Technical Design, Business, Marketing and Planning leading to a high rate of on-time deliverables.

Program Officer - Office of the State Superintendent of Education - Washington, DC

(2015-12 - 2017-09)

• Analyzed and assessed institutional strengths and limitations of grantees and prospective organizations applying for grants
• Provided relevant analysis and feedback to grantees to develop and finalize grant proposals
• Wrote grant recommendations to the DC Department of Health and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention as part of the grant approval process
• Managed School Lunch Program (USDA) Service Training (internal)
• Developed OSSE guidelines for USDA Procurement Review Instrument implementation.
• Work with sponsors via email, phone, or video conference
• Evaluated and monitored school sites participating in USDA or CACFP meal programs
• Monitored grants and local wellness policies by maintaining regular contact with grantees, contractors, and other stakeholders, including through regular site visits to assess grantee capacity and the progress of grants
• Created and executed sourcing events, agreements, RFI/RFPs while proactively identifying and addressing potential growth opportunities for category.
• Developed solutions to roadblocks and implemented solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• Created category goals, cost savings targets, and supplier performance scorecards for the category.
• Assisted and lead supplier and stakeholder negotiations. Identified key cross functional teams (e.g. contracts team, operations, finance, legal etc.). Established negotiation options by identifying key leverage points and executing the negotiation strategy.
• Designed and developed local health policies and learning standards for children attending k-12 school in the District of Columbia
• Analyzed financial and budget information up to $1 million, including the review and assessment of narrative and financial information of grantees to report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Led cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds to achieve clear metrics and outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in product development and innovation, contributing to successful projects.
• Applied technical knowledge in both upstream and downstream nutrition interventions, including research, implementation, and delivery approaches in developing country settings.
• Developed a cross-sectional data collection strategy and with creating survey instruments
• In coordination with the director and assistant superintendent, wrote occasional blog posts, op-eds, or position paper

Master of Business Administration - SCM and Management - Howard University

Doctor of Public Health - Health Education - Loma Linda University

Master of Public Health - Community Health - George Mason University

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science - Howard University