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Cheryl Judice

Higher Education Administrator, Professor And Researcher; Retail Business President And Owner
Evanston,IL

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Hecky Powell Inc., driving revenue growth and fostering innovation. Expert in project management and financial oversight, I cultivate strategic partnerships and inspire teams to achieve exceptional results. Committed to enhancing educational opportunities, I successfully managed grant programs at Northwestern University, mentoring STEM and SBE graduate students.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President/Owner

Hecky Powell Inc., D/b/a/ Hecky's Barbecue
Evanston, Illinois
05.2020 - Current
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Adjunct Sociology Professor

Northwestern University, SESP
Evanston, Illinois
01.2010 - Current

Instructor in Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP)

  • Expanded course offerings by developing a new elective class based on emerging trends in sociology.
  • Manage students completing practicum course requirements

Vice-President

Forrest E. Powell Foundation
03.1994 - Current
  • Administration of foundation grants and scholarships;
  • Fundraising for the foundation;
  • Creating, developing and implementing three foundation programs;
  • Hiring two program staff

Director - Two Federal Grant Programs

Northwestern University - The Graduate School
04.2005 - 11.2013

Lead two National Science Foundation grant programs for PhD graduate students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and SBE (Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences).

  • Supported graduate students by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased matriculation in graduate school programs.

Education

Master of Arts - Sociology

Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, Illinois
05.2001 -

Ph.D. - Sociology

Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
05.2001 -

Skills

Project management

Strategic visioning

Leadership team building

Financial management/fundraising

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with eight research universities in the development of a regional program on graduate education serving 220 students.
  • Achieved program goals through effective grantmanship and fund development


Certification

Certified grantswriter

Timeline

President/Owner

Hecky Powell Inc., D/b/a/ Hecky's Barbecue
05.2020 - Current

Adjunct Sociology Professor

Northwestern University, SESP
01.2010 - Current

Director - Two Federal Grant Programs

Northwestern University - The Graduate School
04.2005 - 11.2013

Master of Arts - Sociology

Northwestern University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Lake Forest College
05.2001 -

Ph.D. - Sociology

Northwestern University
05.2001 -

Vice-President

Forrest E. Powell Foundation
03.1994 - Current
Cheryl Judice Higher Education Administrator, Professor And Researcher; Retail Business President And Owner
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