Anntoinettemarie Williams PhD
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Visionary leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Real Estate
Insperity/Acts CDC
Milwaukee, WI
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Successfully designed and manage $11M Home Ownership Acquisition fund budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Attract top of funnel opportunities for real estate investors
- Coach and mentor staff in Real Estate fundamentals to apply best practices and strategies.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards.
- Established team priorities and monitored performance.
- Oversee lease and asset management, negotiations and renewals and tenant relations for properties under management.
- Negotiated purchase contracts to acquire approved projects.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Pitched properties, redirected objections and consistently closed new real estate opportunities.
VP of Operations
Anntoinettemarie Speaks
Mequon, WI
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Identified issues with production, workforce and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of company.
- Led operational team in development, rollout and management of new product lines with net profit of 40K in second quarter.
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for 15 new advantageous partnerships.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Drove short-term and advanced promotional initiatives and planning processes.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
Interim Program Director
University Wisconsin, Veteran Upward Bound
Milwaukee, WI
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Establishes overall vision and implementation of Veterans Upward Bound
- Review and evaluate program objectives and performance.
- Ensure recruitment and enrollment targets are maintained.
- Advising and implementation of curriculum for nontraditional, post-secondary veteran students.
- Achievement of program objectives, compliance with federal guidelines, fiscal management, staff selection and training.
- Handles event planning for marketing and veteran community outreach events.
- Collaborate with other veteran organizations to ensure program, staff and student engagement.
- Oversaw 6 personnel focused on curriculum and service delivery, schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to $1.3 million operations budget
Instructor
University Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Veterans Entrepreneurship - Veteran Upward Bound.
- Assist 50 small business clients with development of business plans, financial analysis and loan packaging.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with business and industry sectors.
- Facilitate group meetings.
- Coordinated and provided individual counseling and guidance to prospective and existing small business owners in finance, marketing, organizational and/or specialized business needs.
- Created Networking opportunities for small business owners with monthly networking opportunities.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students.
- Oversaw curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Optimized learning plans, quantifying student progress through test administration
- Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students
Deputy Director
Next Door
Milwaukee, WI
03.2010 - 11.2016
- Served as Deputy Director of Early Intervention school/nonprofit with more than 300 employees, 3500 students and $22+million budget.
- Responsible for overseeing multiple federal (EHS, HS & MIHOPE) and state granted programs within department.
- Responsibility for department operations including, vision, strategic planning, fiscal management, employee hiring and evaluations.
- Responsible for new staff onboarding, training, professional development and yearly evaluations.
- Trained employees on data base and software integration and polices while maintaining confidential records.
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard hiring practices, recruitment metrics, interview techniques, and management systems and approaches.
- Write and submit grants for additional Home Visiting funding while completing Annual Performance Reports.
- Developed model for organizational transformation with focus on instruction and accountability, resulting in 4-year federal funding renewal contract.
- Designed and implemented of programs partnering with Department of Health Services.
- Secured over $300K in grants to develop Education Programming.
- Developed Professional Development Matrix to support staff.
- Led successful efforts to secure multiple partnerships with United Way, City of Milwaukee Health Department, University Wisconsin-Milwaukee Extension.
- Developed and Implemented mindfulness program which included research component in conjunction with Marquette University.
- Active member of agency's Senior Management Team.
- Develop department Policies and Procedures.
- Provides leadership and counsel to President through Strategic Planning Advisory Board Member.
- Assists with monitoring for Regional and Federal Compliance.
- Oversee multiple Program Assessment databases.
- Supervise up to 60 staff with 10 direct reports.
- Developed and implemented in-kind organizational model.
- Handles all aspects of event planning for Community Outreach events.
- Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
- Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.
Managing Broker
Primekey Investments
Milwaukee, WI
06.2005 - 06.2013
- Established and developed real estate agency, driving recruitment and operational growth.
- Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
- Obtained agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
- Collected fees and documented payment processes for property transactions.
- Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.
- Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction.
- Conducted research and contributed to property, tenant and market analysis to identify as thought leader and increase production.
Licensed Residential Real Estate Agent
Remax Lakeside
Shorewood, WI
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with over 100 clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
- Created and implemented marketing plans to drive sales and coached staff on new strategies for maximum results.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Used MLS and other realtor databases to find properties for clients.
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2022
Certificate (Community Leadership) - undefined
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI2016
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Leadership/Counseling
Grace Bible College,
Loris, South Carolina2004
Bachelor of Science - Education (Community Engagement & Ed. Policy)
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin2000
Skills
- Skilled public speaker
- Facilitation Skills
- Program Design
- Research/analysis
- Policies and Procedures
- Strategic Planning
- PC Operating systems, MS Office Suite, Adobe, Zoom, Stream yard, WebEx
- Organization Leadership
- Skilled public speaker
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff training/development
Timeline
Director of Real Estate
Insperity/Acts CDC
10.2022 - 11.2023
VP of Operations
Anntoinettemarie Speaks
07.2019 - 10.2022
Interim Program Director
University Wisconsin, Veteran Upward Bound
01.2019 - 07.2019
Instructor
University Wisconsin
01.2018 - 01.2019
Deputy Director
Next Door
03.2010 - 11.2016
Licensed Residential Real Estate Agent
Remax Lakeside
01.2006 - 01.2008
Managing Broker
Primekey Investments
06.2005 - 06.2013
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Michigan State University
Certificate (Community Leadership) - undefined
Marquette University
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Leadership/Counseling
Grace Bible College,
Bachelor of Science - Education (Community Engagement & Ed. Policy)
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee