Organizational Development & Strategic Planning Consultant @ Simmonds Ballentine, LLC (www.simmondsballentine.com)
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Owner & Consultant at Reparations Books & Media
- Blogger at Reparations: The Blog
- President at Simmonds Ballentine, LLC
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- Press Assistant at U.S. Senate
- Educational Consultant at Tutor.com
- Special Assistant at US House of Representatives
- Teacher - Special Education at St. Louis Public Schools
- Education
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- University of Maryland University College
- Lindenwood University
- Harris-Stowe State University
- Bowie State University
- University of Delaware
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Jabriel Ballentine’s Summary
Mr. Ballentine is an entrepreneur with several years of experience as an organizational development consultant and program/policy analyst. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, campaign management and communications. His experience on Capitol Hill has enabled him to establish a network of relationships that facilitate greater ease in gaining support for issues that are important to his clients. In addition, Mr. Ballentine’s background allows him to effectively navigate the political environment, influence the policy-making process, and take action at the appropriate time to achieve maximum impact.
You can visit his website at: www.simmondsballentine.com
Jabriel Ballentine’s Specialties:
Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Nonprofit Management, Grassroots Organizing, Capacity Building, Government/Public Affairs, Communications
Jabriel Ballentine’s Experience
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Owner & Consultant
Reparations Books & Media
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)
October 2007 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Come and Get Your Reparations!
For years, Black people around the world have sought after reparations for slavery and colonialism. Carter G. Woodson's thesis in The Mis-education of the Negro is that there was a program of education designed to have a negative social impact on the people of Africa and the African Diaspora. Thus, the only way to overcome that program is through a program of re-education.
Reparations: The Bookstore is that re-education plan. Simply defined, reparations means "repair nations." For us to seek repair from others is a plan for failure. The only effective repair is that which comes from within. Whatever problem facing our respective communities, we have the solution should we only use our intelligence.
Through Reparations: The Bookstore, you will find the various keys to unlock doors to social prosperity.
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Blogger
Reparations: The Blog
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
May 2006 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Reparations is easiest broken down: Repair Nations. Not speaking from a Christian perspective makes reparations seem selfish. Not speaking from a Nationalist perspective is paramount to wishing to be fixed by someone other than ourselves. Our perspectives are skewed & we're about to launch another "we shall overcome" type movement, marching & looking for additional handouts. Self-sufficiency & social justice is key, not finding some new crutch on which to lean. Come and get your Reparations!
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President
Simmonds Ballentine, LLC
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Government Relations industry)
November 2005 — Present (3 years)
Developed a Government Relations agenda and strategy for my Clients, taking into account the objectives of their respective organizations. Designed and Implemented Media Relations initiatives to support the various Government Relations strategies. Represented Clients before Congressional and other decision makers. Worked to garner the support of the Members and staff for the issues pertinent to my Client’s objectives. Organized and moderated meetings for Clients with potential partners. Prepared Clients for meetings before Congress. Designed and maintained databases to track and report on program success. Drafted speeches on a wide range of topics for Members of Congress, candidates for public office, Bishops and other clergy, a former Attorney General and other dignitaries. Developed Marketing Campaigns on Client’s behalf. Self-published a full-feature magazine, and several newsletters. Designed business cards, brochures, fliers and other collateral.
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Press Assistant
U.S. Senate
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Legislative Office industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
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Educational Consultant
Tutor.com
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; E-Learning industry)
October 2007 — December 2007 (3 months)
With Tutor.com, I am responsible for marketing Company services in the DC Metro Area. As for these services, Tutor.com offers an innovative means to help middle - high school aged student find the help they need - on demand tutoring. Unlike competitors, there are no appointments to be made and no location to which a child must be taken. Tutoring is done live, in the convenience of the child's home - or wherever they access the internet. Tutoring sessions can be as short or as long as the Client desires.
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Special Assistant
US House of Representatives
(Government Agency; 1-10 employees; Legislative Office industry)
January 2005 — June 2005 (6 months)
Monitored Bills and policies affecting specified issue areas and advising the Member on the best stance or most effective response. Worked with the Member to develop the legislative agenda for the Session of Congress and assisted in drafting preliminary legislation for submittal to Legislative Counsel. Helped organize Committee hearings, including pulling research, drafting statements and preparing witnesses. Drafted correspondence to Member’s constituency to articulate the Member’s positions on legislation as well as other works of the Member in service of the District. Served as link between grassroots organizations and the Federal Government, keeping the community informed on various Government initiatives, coordinating forums on the Hill for community groups and representing the Member at the meetings of community organizations. Established and maintained relationships with various Member and support offices, to ensure effective interoffice relations.
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Teacher - Special Education
St. Louis Public Schools
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
September 2003 — June 2004 (10 months)
Teacher in public education, instructing students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Managed a case load of students, developing their Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Management Plans. Tailored curriculum to fit individual student needs. Served as a mentor to many students - even those not in my classes.
Jabriel Ballentine’s Education
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University of Maryland University College
BS, Business Administration, 2006 — 2006
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Lindenwood University
History: Secondary Education 2004 — 2004
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Harris-Stowe State University
Urban Education 2002 — 2003
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Bowie State University
Finance 2001 — 2001
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University of Delaware
Engineering, Finance 1998 — 2000
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Rotary International, St. Thomas VI,
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated -
Reparations PAC
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