Bio

Transformational Expert. Commercial Strategist. Passion For People. Serving on many Boards and leading businesses through significant change in unprecedented times has given me great appreciation and resolve to align organizational goals and our amazing teams behind a shared vision and purpose to achieve the desired results. As an accomplished, innovative leader, I have 20+ years of demonstrated success of steering companies from start-up into maturity, propelling record sales growth, and building highly engaged and loyal teams for global entities. Throughout my career, I have blended diversity and depth with an innate passion for helping others to develop and succeed. I have the extraordinary ability to enter new environments and hit the ground running to deliver immediate value. A poised and polished communicator, I have extensive media training and keynote speaking experience. Deemed the first African-American to lead a major private aviation company, I was honored to earn accolades as a “Trailblazer” on the 2020 Ebony Magazine Power 100 list, ''Top Visionary Changing The Luxury World Right Now'' Robb Report 2021, ''Top Executive'' 2022 Savoy Magazine, and ''Most Influential Female Executive'' Women's Inc 2022 . Prepared to take the next step in my professional career as a trusted advisor and business growth leader, I welcome the opportunity to put my knowledge and expertise to work. ===LEADERSHIP ACUMEN=== ⏩Led strategic transformations of businesses and sales organizations, developed and repositioned brands, elevated product offerings, enhanced customer experience, and improved performance and profitability. ⏩Built effective operation frameworks to enhance operational effectiveness, bringing in top-tier leaders, establishing processes/systems, defining KPIs, and introducing accountability measures, providing guidance and oversight to expedite forward progress. ⏩ Devised successful strategies to fuel company growth, pivot businesses in new directions, and deliver on aggressive revenue/profit targets. Clearly articulated the vision, mobilized resources in support of a common purpose, and inspired teams to deliver excellence. ===STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE=== ✔Board Advisory & Mentorship ✔Media & Communication Expert ✔Aviation Industry Authority ✔Business Development & Transformation ✔Organizational Restructuring ✔Revenue & Profit Growth ✔Sales Strategy & Execution ✔Startups, Upstarts, & Turnarounds ✔Profit & Loss Management ✔Market Penetration & Growth ✔Premium Talent Development ✔Customer Experience/Engagement ✔Product & Brand Development