Award Winning Author // Brand Evangelist & Business Strategist
Greater New York City Area
Award Winning Author // Brand Evangelist & Business Strategist
Greater New York City Area
Marketing & Branding
New Media Development
Student Empowerment
Strategic & Financial Analysis
Communication
Administration
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Skills & Tools
Microsoft Excel Proficient, Access, Essbase, Rumba Mainframe systems, HTML, Google Apps Suite, Google Analytics, Adobe Photoshop, Search Engine Optimization, SMS & Email Marketing Technologies, Variety of Web Office 2.0 Collaboration and Social Media Tools, A/B Testing, WordPress 2.0, PC/MAC, FTP Clients
(Educational Institution; Hospital & Health Care industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Prepare recommendation reports for corrective action and present Compliance Director
• Enter, track and assess daily trends in payment requisitions utilizing department software
• Prepare Ad hoc reports for NY state and Cornell University internal audit and special requests
• Receive and answer correspondence in the name of the College Compliance Director
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
July 2006 — March 2009 (2 years 9 months)
Hemma 2008-09 - New Media and Business Development Advisor – secured startup funding of $50k
[thehemmacollection.com]
earBudding Inc 2006-08 - Marketing and Operational Stragtist–secured startup fuding of $25K
Effervescence Inc 2006 - Business Development - secured startup funding of $15k [bit.ly/effervescence_inc]
Beeing Co. 2009 - Search Engine Optimization [ilovebeeing.com]
(Publishing industry)
August 2004 — February 2009 (4 years 7 months)
Co-authored with Adrian Grant of "Students of Life" A guide to getting the most out of yourself and your college experience. In "Students of Life" Grant and Thomas site the importance of recognizing that there are other elements of the collegiate experience that can - and should - be developed while students work towards their degree. “For all searching for college success, this book is a must read, as it will guide students in developing a strong sense of self-awareness, providing useful and practical tools for their improvement not only in school, but also in life” Terrance Dean, Men’s empowerment expert and Author of “Reclaim Your Power!”
Author of Students of Life: The compact guide to get the most out of yourself and the college experience
• Created social media marketing campagin using facebook, myspace, bloging to generate over 6,000 sales
• Executed sales strategy achieve five-figure revenue growth in company’s first year
• Established distribution channels and delivery systems to reach over 50 national locations
• Facilitated/keynoted nationwide workshops on student development and self-empowerment
• Negotiated sponsorship deals with Con Edison, Random House, National Mentoring Partnership, etc
• Supervised and worked closely with interns, staff, consultants and vendors
Speaking Engagments
Weslyan University, New York University, National Foundation of Teaching Entrepreneurship, Eagle Academy, Alfred University, Paul Smith College, John Jay College
(Facilities Services industry)
May 2006 — June 2008 (2 years 2 months)
• Prepared weekly/monthly department wide performance of assets under management for P&L support
• Supported and conducted the opening/billing of over 60 third party money managers
• Management Training Program, rotated through sections working in accounting, finance, legal, billing, etc.
• Coordinated on going investor relations support for the liquidation of Mosaic Capital hedge fund
• Researched and compiled data presented to senior management in construction of ad-hock finance projects
(Financial Services industry)
July 2004 — January 2005 (7 months)
• Researched and complied data for options and stock trading strategy
• Streamlined a business development strategy for prospecting to generate new clients
• Complied and maintained a database of current and potential client contact biographical information
• Acted as a liaison between NYU and company for financial literacy programing
(Entertainment industry)
2002 — 2002 (less than a year)
Best Film Award 2002 , NY Digital Film Academy
Finance , Entrepreneurship , 2001 — 2005
Course work in Cultural & Tourism Studies: South Africa Jan. 2004, Finance: Sweden March 2004
Community Service, Kung Fu, New Technology, Expressive Arts,
Student Enrichment for Academic Development Program, Higher Education Opportunity Program, NYU Peer Counselor, NYU Residents Assistant
2004 President's Service Award: Programing
2005 President's Service Award: Leadreship
2004 & 2005 Academic Achievement Program:KINGS Leadership Award
2004 Organization of Black Women Leadership Award
2005 Stern Sphinx Award for Exceptional service in student activities