VIVIAN O. BROWN
1610 Salina Street Austin, Texas 78702
[Send email to request phone number] 51-4279 [Send email using form at bottom] [Send email to request phone number] 75-7416
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position in a professional environment that will allow me to make a
positive contribution to the organization that will best utilize my education,
skills and talents and achieve the goals of the organization as well.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
I am a resourceful professional with strong leadership and organizational
skills. I have particular strengths in coordinating project activities from
inception to completion and excellent communication skills with the ability to
effectively motivate others. Other strengths include administrative, technical,
training, fund-raising, marketing and public relations. A proven public speaker
and motivator. Computer Literate: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel,
Power-point, Print Shop, Access, Micrografx Picture Publisher and other software
and graphic packages.
EDUCATION
Grambling State University MASTERS OF SCIENCE
Grambling, Louisiana Sports Administration
Grambling State University BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Grambling, Louisiana Industrial Technology and Drafting
Consulting Solutions CERTIFICATION
Austin, Texas Project Management
Girls Circle CERTIFICATION
Coati, California Girls Circle Facilitator
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCING
Managed all phases of day-to-day operations including hiring, training, and
supervising of employees. Wrote
and facilitated grants for a number of projects. Conducted staff development
training and personnel performance plans. Established job descriptions for staff
and volunteers.
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of budget. Generating new business by
way of fundraisers, sales and service
in addition to maintaining current clientele. Presented monthly and annual
budgets to board members. Performed daily operations of accounts payable
processes. Monitored all purchasing and accounts receivables. Served as liaison
between school and evaluator for grant projects.
Served as manager and agent for professional athletes and up-and-coming
entertainers. Negotiated contracts for
speaking engagements, endorsements, fundraising and appearances. Organized
photo shoots, ticket sales and
distribution of media information.
Supervised student teachers in an effort to prepare them for the field of
teaching. Conducted bi-weekly staff meetings.
Developed and implemented curriculum for students. Monitor mentor and mentees
visits. Conduct evaluations and
training. Planned activities and special events for staff and volunteers.
Planned and implemented various sports and social activities for twenty-one
(21) churches in the Southwest Region
Conference. These activities included successful basketball and volleyball
leagues for youth and adults.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Communicated with others to provide, exchange or verify information, answer
inquiries, address issues, resolve
problems and handle complaints. Acted as liaison between client and agency.
Interviewed clients or authorized
representative for research purposes to determine eligibility qualifications.
Wrote, facilitated, and awarded grants. Conducted focus groups in an effort to
successfully assess and identify
needs for funds being requested. Completed contract preparation for start-up
of new grants. Facilitated boys and
girls circle for after school program. Reduced absentees, disciplinary
problems and increased TAKS score by 20%.
Worked closely with suppliers and store managers. Responsible for television,
radio and newspaper advertising
for media promotions. Evaluated, summarized, and documented investigative
findings and prepared reports with
recommendations.
Maintained contact with parents, and various boards as it related to
personnel, financing and the vision of the
various projects that were being facilitated. Duties consisted of heavy contact
with vendors, catering, inventory,
fundraising and planning events which required regular contact with the
community and upper management.
TEAM LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Served as assistant to the Sports Information Director, Athletic Business
Manager. Responsibilities included: Working with media in the areas of
statistics, scheduling travel, public relations, marketing and ticket sales.
Conducted conferences and interviews with players and coaches for the media.
Helped prepare and design media guides, players profiles and assisted with all
areas of student athletics media and marketing.
Established standards and procedures relating to grant funding. Prepared
correspondences to comply with service
providers. Increased membership by (40) percent. Remained in the top five
percent of my team for overall metrics
which resulted in bonuses.
Worked with at-risk youth and their parents in an effort to create more
parental involvement in order to increase
educational awareness and the importance of continuing education. Conducted
home visits with students and parents. Assisted in coordinating math camps,
computer classes, college tours, field trips and presenting guest speakers.
Prepared monthly and annual financial status to report on assigned grants.
Assisted in developing policies and
procedures, making sure all guidelines were followed in order to meet state and
federal government regulations.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NYOS CHARTER SCHOOL, INC- (Charter School) Austin, Texas
Mentoring Coordinator (July, 2007 June, 2008)
McCULLOUGH ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Austin, Texas
Project Specialist (September, 2006 June 2007)
SHPERION @ DELL (Contracting Company) Round Rock, Texas
Sales Representative (July, 2005 April 2006)
MELALEUCA (Health & Wellness) Austin, Texas
Director II (December, 2006 Present)
CITY OF AUSTIN (HHSD-Family & Youth Services) Austin, Texas
Special Projects Coordinator (November, 2004 October, 2005)
TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY (Charter School) Austin, Texas
Project Facilitator for the GEAR-UP Project (November, 2000 August, 2001)
MOBIL OIL (New Exploration & Producing Ventures) Dallas, Texas
Operations Technician (bought out by Exxon 1999) (January, 1997 June, 1999)
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT GROUP Dallas, Texas
President/Sports Manager/Agent (June, 19912002)
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS YOUTH FEDERATION Dallas, Texas
Athletic and Social Coordinator (January, 1990 January 1994)
OTHER EXPERIENCES/VOLUNTEERISM
Served in the following positions: Treasurer and Board Member of Thurgood
Marshal Advisory Council, Executive Director and Board Member for Women in the
Public Sector Organization, Home & School Chairperson, Volunteer for the Black
Chamber of Commerce & The Dallas Greater Chamber of Commerce. Play-by-Play
Person & Statistician for BET & CBS, Counselor for NYSP (National Youth Sports
Program) and NFLPA (National Football League Players Association), Co-Founder
ABLE (Alpha Brilliant Leaders of Excellence), served as School Board
Member/School Teacher and Coach, Assistant Youth Ministry Director and
Coordinator for a Youth Sign Language Ministry, Facilitator/Teacher for the
Collegiate Division and Regional Director of Womens Ministry.
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