Angela L. Campbell
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and programs related to Science & Technology, Outreach & Marketing to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs), Small Business Development, minority students' capability enhancement and minority recruitment. Expertise in managing multiple complex projects within a program simultaneously, using strong reasoning skills to develop strategic plans and solutions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Interventionist
David Lawrence Junior K-8 Center
2023.10 - Current
- Provided leadership to a cross-functional team of educators to develop effective science intervention strategies
- Suggested strategies for educators to assess and document student progress with established goals.
- Help educators to establish strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
President/CEO
VICTORY CONSULTING & DISCOVERY CORPORATION
2014.05 - Current
- 3/2022-Present: Aquafarmer Consultant, VICTORY AQUAFARMS (DIVISION).Consultant to entrepreneurs interested in standing up Sustainable Aquaculture and Aquaponics Operations.
- 5/20/2014-Present: President/CEO
- Spearhead all Divisions on daily operations,
- Establish R&D collaborations with U.S. Universities and government agencies.
- Write proposals for grants and contracts for S&T, Workforce Development, and Educational Services Divisions.
Licensed Insurance Agent
PHP Agency Inc.
2018.05 - 2020.01
- Sold customized Insurance through multiple insurance carriers to suit customer-specific needs.
- Marketed and sold life insurance policies and annuities.
- Generated new business via telephone, networking, social media, Eventbrite, and other lead sources.
- Applied product, industry, and market knowledge to make coverage recommendations.
- Met with prospective customers and business owners in home, business, and other settings.
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
- Promoted business protection products to new and existing clients and business owners.
- Finalized sales and collected necessary premiums.
- Conducted annual reviews of existing policies to update information.
AFRL HBCU/MI Program Manager
Air Force Research Laboratory Wright Patterson AFB
2007.09 - 2013.09
- Provided program oversight for several Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR/STTR) efforts totaling $3.7M. Hosted meetings, conducted technical compliance reviews to monitor contractor progress in Phase I efforts to determine if Phase II awards would be granted.
- Spearheaded AFRL/RX STTR Pilot program to increase the number of STTRs technical topics submitted by AFRL/RX S&Es and to train 36 professors from 15 HBCU/MIs and MSIs on the DoD STTR process encouraging them to establish partnerships with small businesses to engage in STTR proposals and efforts in Materials and Manufacturing technical interests.
- Led a diverse cross-functional team of professionals as Program Manager (PM), exhibiting strong leadership and perseverance, allowing the successful execution of acquisition strategy for $45.9M Air Force Research Laboratory Research Collaboration Program (AFRL-RCP).
- Collaborated with staff from various Air Force Offices (Contracting, Legal, Policy, Personnel, Plans and Programs) to create opportunities for Academia, Industry and Small Businesses (SBs), to engage in Materials and Manufacturing and Sensors related research and development (R&D) activities in fulfillment of AFRL mission technical needs from FY13-FY18.
- Led Outreach and Marketing initiatives within and external to AFRL to diversify its technology portfolio and workforce. As PM on the AFRL Diversity Task Force Council University Partnerships subgroup, spearheaded collaborative alliances between several AFRL Technical Directorates (TDs). This led to the successful establishment of long-term partnerships with academic institutions, including HBCU/MIs, and SBs, to provide technical, financial and infrastructure support for AFRL. Students involved in resulting research efforts of the program earned, B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in AFRL-related STEM.
- Researched and recommended new recruiting venues to AFRL. Recruited HBCU/MI graduates to work in AFRL through career fairs, visits to schools, conferences, etc.) Recruited HBCU/MI faculty to work in AFRL summer research programs, and serve on senior-level DoD and Air Force Advisory Boards.
- Hosted Annual AFRL HBCU/MI Program Reviews with 25 Mentor and HBCU/MI Universities and over 500 Student, Faculty, and AFRL S&E participants in attendance presenting their work and engaging in various networking and collaboration activities.
- As PM executed the strategy, planning and overall contract management of an $18.5M Research and Development (R&D) HBCU/MI Program (2009-2013) within the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Technical Directorate (AFRL/RX).
- Orchestrated a 70% increase in AFRL/RX-sponsored small business and university contractual awards
- Exhibited strong attention to detail in overseeing all aspects of the program including risk identification, business management, budgeting, timeline setting and technical, programmatic, and financial metrics.
- Exhibited strong flexibility in managing program constraints and adapting to unexpected changes, ensuring program and projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Established monitored and reviewed, numerous contractual agreements, facilitating research, education and training opportunities for HBCU/MI Professors and students. Enhanced research capabilities of HBCU/MI faculty, students, and research programs and provided development, education, and training for potential employee candidates in all of AFRL/RX Core Technical Competencies. Students involved in the resulting research efforts of the program earned, B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in AFRL/RX-related STEM.
- Provided technical and administrative mentoring, guiding resident student researchers and summer interns throughout AFRL/RX. Provided training to the students regarding, in-house policies and guidelines, laboratory safety, security, and scientific literature relevant to their research projects.
- Evaluated the work of summer interns with their technical mentors; engaged in resolving workplace issues regarding laboratory safety incidents and student office space allocations.
- Assisted AFRL/RX Branch supervisors in rating civilian and military (active and reserve) employees who were engaged in the execution of the AFRL HCU/MI program.
Materials Research Engineer
Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson AFB
1992.10 - 2013.09
- Conceived, planned, organized, and conducted theoretical and experimental in-house research programs.
- Managed/directed contractual research and exploratory development programs improving optical thin films and developing required techniques to fabricate and characterize for Air Force applications.
- Interpreted and analyzed resulting data, disseminated technical results and conducted in-house research and exploratory development efforts employing established laboratory techniques.
- Consulted with numerous DOD agencies in technical areas related to scanning probe microscopy, optical coatings, thin-film biomaterials.
- Authored eighteen peer-reviewed publications and four invited publications.
FULLTIME CAREGIVER of Mother, Evelyb C. Campbell
Self Employed
2013.01 - 2023.01
- Caregiver for mother with advanced dementia.
- Assisted her with Activities of Daily Living
- Managed medications, communications with doctors, and handled all finances
- Executor and Trustee for estates.
- Advocated for her when she became unable and was her primary caregiver 24/7.
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLMaster of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLBachelor of Science - Chemistry
Spelman College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Attention to Detail
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Education and Training
- Flexibility
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Oral Communication
- Outreach
- Partnering
- Reasoning
- Self-Management
- Teamwork
Timeline
Science Interventionist
David Lawrence Junior K-8 Center
2023.10 - Current
Licensed Insurance Agent
PHP Agency Inc.
2018.05 - 2020.01
President/CEO
VICTORY CONSULTING & DISCOVERY CORPORATION
2014.05 - Current
FULLTIME CAREGIVER of Mother, Evelyb C. Campbell
Self Employed
2013.01 - 2023.01
AFRL HBCU/MI Program Manager
Air Force Research Laboratory Wright Patterson AFB
2007.09 - 2013.09
Materials Research Engineer
Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson AFB
1992.10 - 2013.09
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
University of Florida
Master of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Spelman College
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