Professional Experience:

Content Director – July 2020 to Present
A Gate Called Beautiful Ministry – Remote 
  • Create content (blogs, social media posts, and bi-weekly newsletter) for distribution.
  • Executed book marketing campaign resulting in 2500 book downloads. 
  • Manage website and social media (Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter) accounts. 
  • Promote the ministry via online streaming videos and in-person public speaking. 
  • Organize charitable programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the Sutton Family Foundation.
 
Social Studies Teacher – April 2015 to May 2020
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Plan detailed lessons that incorporate Florida State education standards.
  • Maintain accurate, complete and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in-order to evaluate students' progress.
  • Communicate with parents about student progress and act as a liaison between parents and school.
 
Program Coordinator – November 2013 to April 2015
ASCEND AT THE ASPEN INSTITUTE – Washington, DC
  • Strategically manage calendar for Managing Director; schedule and prioritize internal and external appointments, conferences, speaking engagements, and special events.
  • Coordinate frequent, often complex travel arrangements with meticulous attention to detail, including drafting itineraries, managing reservations, and processing expense reimbursement forms.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for staff meetings, briefings, forums and conferences.
  • Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
  • Conduct site visits and check-in calls with group of learning partners to identify gaps in knowledge, support needs, and opportunities to connect learning partners to other Network partners for advancement of two-generation work.
 
Legislative Aide/Administrative Assistant – June 2011 to August 2013
National Community Action Foundation – Washington, DC
  • Manage diverse policy portfolio, including but not limited to, the Community Services Block Grant, Labor HHS, Head Start and LIHEAP.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to Executive Director and administrative staff.
  • Represent organization at congressional receptions, hearings and briefings.
  • Transcribe detailed memos, policy briefs, and correspondence to Community Action Network.
 
Additional Experience:

Intern – January 2011 to May 2011
CONGRESSMAN DAVID SCOTT (D-GA) CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE – Washington, DC
 
Data Entry Operator (January 2009 to August 2010)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE – Tallahassee, FL
 
Education: 

Florida agricultural & mechanical university – Tallahassee, fl
Master of Applied Social Science, 2009
GPA: 3.6/4.0
(Concentration in Political Science)
 
Florida agricultural & mechanical university – Tallahassee, fl
Bachelors of Science Degree in Political Science, 2008
Cum Laude
 
Organizations & Certifications:
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VICE PRESIDENT (2018 – 2019)
Lake Aire Homeowners Association
 
Florida Teacher Certification (2017 – 2022)
Social Studies 6 – 12