Dynamic and experienced Senior Program Manager, Small Business Consultant, Small Business Specialist with expertise in design, implementation, and evaluation of small business development and best practices. Skillful and knowledgeable of program, project and time management, assessment, planning, facilitation, case coordination, evaluation, training and advocacy for options and services to meet small business owners’ comprehensive business needs, Certified GrowthWheel Business Advisor; a business advisory system used by small business advisors from around the world, 8(a) Accelerator Project Manager, Assistant Grant Manager, Team Supervisor.
Hi, I’m
ANNJEANETTE DUNCANSON
Bowie,MD
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Bowie Business Innovation Center (BIC) Center of Excellence (COE) for 8(a) Government Contracting
Senior Program Manager
2024.08 - Current (1 month)
Job overview
- Implements and manages all programs and activities associated with the Center of Excellence for 8(a) Government Contracting
- In addition, the 8(a) COE Program Manager serves as the point of contact and liaison between Bowie State University and other HBCUs that participate with the Center.
Maryland Women’s Business Center & Bowie State University Women's Business Center
Senior Program Manager
2014.01 - 2023.08 (9 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Managed daily operations of both the new Bowie State University Women’s Business Center and the Maryland Women’s Business Center
- Lead staff, contractors, and volunteers to execute duties of both centers
- Worked with Managing Director, host organization CEO, and Advisory Board to set direction for the location strategies, implemented work plans and tracked progress
- Gathered accurate data and information to meet grant requirements and applications as needed
- Submitted program reports to federal and local funders
- Liaised with federal, state, and local business ecosystem on behalf of Managing Director
- Identified, organized, and scheduled workshops on a wide range of business topics working with volunteer trainers and partners
- Provided professional management and technical assistance counseling to small businesses in such areas as financial analysis, business plan development, marketing analysis and development of marketing strategic plans, contract procurement, and loan packaging
- Trained and supervised business counselors, contract counselors and interns
- Developed annual performance goals for business counselors in accordance with program goals and grant requirements, and ensured such goals were met
- Maintained a library of resources to assist clients and worked to ensure updated and accurate information was available to clients
- Developed and managed relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, community members, nonprofits, businesses, and government officials at local, state, and national levels
- Received SBA national award for outstanding Boots2Business Instructor to US military.
Maryland Small Business & Technology Development Center
Business Consultant/instructor
2012.10 - 2013.12 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Provided professional case management consulting and counseling, financial and technical assistance to the local, small and minority business community
- Implemented, directed, and taught pilot program for Business Planning via the NxLevel for Micro Entrepreneurs course work
- Implemented, directed, and managed the center's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program via the Branch Avenue in Bloom program
- Presented SBA's 'Boots2Business' business development program to area Veterans at Joint Base Andrews and Naval Hospital Bethesda.
Prince George's Economic Development Corporation
Small Business Specialist
2007.02 - 2011.09 (4 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Provided professional case management consulting and counseling, financial and technical assistance to the local, small and minority business community
- Implemented general business practices, market trends geared toward contracting opportunities, loan packaging and technical assistance needed to assist the local, small and minority business community
- Assisted Director on special projects with emphasis on a cadre of firms that included Construction, Information Technology, Sales, Marketing, General Management, and others
- Prince George's County Small Business Initiative (SBI) liaison
- Designed, implemented, and launched the SBI Green Construction CEO Executive Series
- A comprehensive course of study geared toward CEOs of County construction firms.
Education
Troy University European Region Ram Stein, Germany
M.P.A.
01.1994
University Overview
Livingstone College Salisbury, NC
B.A. from English
01.1980
University Overview
Skills
- Scope Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Leadership
Certification
- Certified Event Planner, American Management Association
- Certified GrowthWheel Business Advisor
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- South County Economic Development Association (SCEDA) - Business Member/Previous Board Member
- Greater Washington Society of Association Executives (GWSAE)
- Bowie Chamber of Commerce
- Who’s Who in International Management
Recent Accomplishments
Recent Accomplishments
- Implemented the Bowie Business Innovation Center (BIC) Center of Excellence for 8(a) Government Contracting program
- Managed the Bowie Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) as the only employee for nine years
- Provided business counseling, coaching, and business training during the nine years
- Liaised with federal, state, and local business ecosystem on behalf of MWBC’s Managing Director
- Transitioned the Bowie MWBC office from physical university location to telework without break in service or assistance during the pandemic
- Transitioned the Bowie MWBC in-person training to online training without break in service during pandemic
- Worked with staff to assist with telework, online business training, staff training and business communication
- Single handedly relocated the Bowie MWBC from Bowie State University Center for Graduate Studies to new Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community
- Held both the Bowie MWBC and the new Bowie State Women’s Business Center together while in between several Managing Directors
- Collaborated with co-located office partner Bowie Business Innovation Center to host Maryland Secretary Jimmy Rhee for small business event prior to joining BIC
- Designed, coordinated, and implemented the new Bowie State University Women’s Business Center grand opening and ribbon cutting with Senator Ben Cardin, SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman and Bowie State President Aminta Breaux, team, and staff
- Assisted Managing Director with interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes for new Business Consultants for the Maryland Women’s Business Center and the Bowie State Women’s Business Center
- Certified as a GrowthWheel Business Advisor while attending and counseling veteran women business owners participating in US Veteran Administration’s GrowthWheel business development program
- Provided Boots2Business training to US military
Timeline
Senior Program Manager
Bowie Business Innovation Center (BIC) Center of Excellence (COE) for 8(a) Government Contracting
2024.08 - Current (1 month)
Senior Program Manager
Maryland Women’s Business Center & Bowie State University Women's Business Center
2014.01 - 2023.08 (9 years & 7 months)
Business Consultant/instructor
Maryland Small Business & Technology Development Center
2012.10 - 2013.12 (1 year & 2 months)
Small Business Specialist
Prince George's Economic Development Corporation
2007.02 - 2011.09 (4 years & 7 months)
Troy University European Region
M.P.A.
Livingstone College
B.A. from English
- Certified Event Planner, American Management Association
- Certified GrowthWheel Business Advisor
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