Independent Business Consultant
Greater Denver Area
- Current
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- Youth in Action Coordinator & 2009 Denver Walk Like MADD Corporate Chair at Mothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado
- Past
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- Registered Investment Executive at National Planning Corporation
- District Manager at Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems LLC
- Adjunct Instructor at ITT Technical Institute, Thornton, CO
- Police Patrol Officer at City and County of Broomfield
- Volunteer Victim Advocate at City of Thornton & Northglenn Police Departments
- Academic Dean at Parks College/Corinthian Colleges Incorporated
- Volunteer School Board Officer at Gethsemane Lutheran School, Northglenn, Colorado
- Volunteer School Librarian at Gethsemane Lutheran School, Northglenn, CO
- Education
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- University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
- University of San Diego School of Law
- University of Northern Colorado
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Vanessa Samuels, MBA’s Summary
Organized, action oriented, Senior Operations Manager with proven ability at executing multiple tasks with 9 plus years of proven leadership effectiveness within the corporate, educational, financial and legal industries. Extensive experience and success in: New Business Start-ups; P&L Management; and Regulatory Affairs & Audit Principles. Outstanding communication skills and solid analytical skills, detail-orientated, strong individual contributor as well as an effective facilitator for project management and key leadership roles including; coaching and training all levels of staff to become key company contributors. Demonstrated success in increasing incremental income and profits through: creative problem solving and cultivating positive relationships with; subordinates peers and customers creating consistent record business profitability, efficiency and results on all levels for the organization.
Vanessa Samuels, MBA’s Specialties:
•Executive Level Presentations •Financial Analysis
•Problem Solving •Customer Service/Support
•P&L Management •Internal Audits and Inventory Control
•Client Relationship Management •Marketing
•Human Resource Management •Facilitating Teams
Vanessa Samuels, MBA’s Experience
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Youth in Action Coordinator & 2009 Denver Walk Like MADD Corporate Chair
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Youth in Action Coordinator: Participate in activities such as; sticker shock, alcohol compliance checks, shoulder-tap surveys and roll call briefings with community youth. Youth in Action’s mission is to reduce the social and retail availability of alcohol to minors and to support the enforcement of underage drinking laws. Activities to achieve this also consist of; school seminars, youth projects, data collection and networking with the media.
2009 Chair of the Denver Walk Like MADD Steering Corporate Committee: Lead my fellow committee members in the planning and implementation of events surrounding the Walk Like MADD (WLM) event, including; preparation, fundraising, mentoring corporate teams, collecting funds, networking, event planning, media liaising and wrap-up activities. -
Registered Investment Executive
National Planning Corporation
(Financial Services industry)
June 2008 — March 2009 (10 months)
Series 6, Series 63 and Life & Health licensed. Responsible for creating, implementing and continually reviewing individual and business client’s financial strategies, focusing on; building wealth, preserving wealth, and estate planning. Provide excellent customer service, network with business owners, clients and referrals, as well as cultivate customer relationships by demonstrating compliance with FINRA, employment laws and all State and local guidelines and laws. Specialties include; college planning, retirement planning (IRA, Roth IRA, 403b, 457, 401k, etc.), portfolio design, asset protection, income replacement, domestic partnership planning, early retirement strategies (72t, 72q), corporate retirement plans (design, implementation and continual education), events planning and educational seminars.
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District Manager
Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems LLC
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Law Enforcement industry)
June 2007 — November 2007 (6 months)
Supervised operations of 5 satellite offices within the 18th Judicial District for the company, managing; 4 Assistant District Managers, 45 Case Managers, 1 Victim Advocate Coordinator, 5 Office Staff and over 6,000 Criminal Offenders. Oversaw HR policies and procedures, trained new personnel, wrote the training manual and handled personnel conflicts. Ensured all offices were operating within all State, and Federal laws as well as within local Judiciary and company policies and procedures. In charge of regulatory affairs and internal and external audits.
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Adjunct Instructor
ITT Technical Institute, Thornton, CO
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
Teach general education and criminal justice courses to utilizing; lectures, group discussion and group work, gues speakers, student reports, use of audio equipments and handouts. Also responsible for student retention and entering student attendance and grades into the ITT Technical Institute database.
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Police Patrol Officer
City and County of Broomfield
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Government Administration industry)
October 2004 — June 2007 (2 years 9 months)
Perform routine patrol of assigned geographic area, follow-up investigation, crime prevention, traffic safety, accident investigation, community relations, and non-criminal services. Testify in court and at Department of Motor Vehicle driver revocation hearings. Draft police reports, Warrant Less Affidavits and Search Warrants. Work in partnership with other employees, departments/divisions, agencies and the public in delivering effective and innovative services. Also served on the Liquor Enforcement Team and on the Bike Patrol Team as a Certified International Police Mountain Bike Patrol Officer.
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Volunteer Victim Advocate
City of Thornton & Northglenn Police Departments
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Law Enforcement industry)
2001 — 2004 (3 years )
Assist the Police Departments' Victim Advocacy Division in helping victims of crimes. Volunteers to be on call three 12 hour shifts a month. When on call, respond to calls within twenty minutes, providing; victims of crimes; necessary paperwork, verbal support, and direction to supporting agencies. Position requires an FBI and CBI background check, as well as successfully passing a voice analysis test and drug screening.
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Academic Dean
Parks College/Corinthian Colleges Incorporated
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)
October 2000 — May 2004 (3 years 8 months)
Responsible for the implementation of educational programs appropriate to the mission of the Institution and for maintaining educational standards for all programs. In charge of managing the scheduling of course offerings; maintenance of sufficient academic supplies; and ensuring adequate space for classes. Directly responsible for the recruitment, selection, hiring, orientation, supervision, evaluation, development, and firing of faculty and staff. Responsible for maintaining an acceptable rate of students enrolled in their program of study in accordance with Institution, accreditation, and company guidelines. Investigate student’s concerns and ensure that appropriate action is taken.
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Volunteer School Board Officer
Gethsemane Lutheran School, Northglenn, Colorado
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years )
Organize, run and supervise the school as a member of a School Board, with regards to the hiring and terminating of teachers, school policies and all budget and fiscal matters.
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Volunteer School Librarian
Gethsemane Lutheran School, Northglenn, CO
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)
1998 — 2000 (2 years )
Organized and ran the school library for the Pre-Kindergarten and First Grades. Catlogued , shelved and checked out books.
Vanessa Samuels, MBA’s Education
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University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
MSJA (MBA) , Judicial/Business Administration , 1989 — 1990
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University of San Diego School of Law
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate , General Litigation, Family Law, Probate & Estate Planning , 1989 — 1989
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University of Northern Colorado
BA , Sociology/Criminal Justice with a Minor in Forensic Science , 1986 — 1989
Additional Information
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Vanessa Samuels, MBA’s Interests:
Management Training, Leadership Training, Professional Networking, Motivating Teams Gardening, Rollerblading, Jetskiing and Leading a Healthy Lifestyle.
Vanessa Samuels, MBA’s Groups:
ASTD (American Society of Staff Training & Development), (AMA) American Management Association, (IPMBA) International Police Mountain Bike Association, CCPA (Colorado Police Protective Agency), University of Denver Sturm College of Law Alumni, University of Denver Pioneer's Alumni, DDRO (Denver Downtown Residents Organization) and CWCC (Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce), SMDC (South Metro Denver Chamber)
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Executive Suite -
ASTD National
Vanessa Samuels, MBA’s Honors:
Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified
Occupational Teaching Certificate, Colorado State Board of Education
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