DAN S STOKES
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Expert in navigating complex and ambiguous environments while maintaining project momentum and adhering to user-centered principles. Experienced manager with a strong background in team leadership and successful project delivery. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and operational coordination to optimize efficiency. Proven success in driving process improvements, enhancing productivity, and fostering relationships across all organizational levels to meet business objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Innovation Works/Ignite Capital
Baltimore, USA
11.2021 - Current
- Led the Social Entrepreneur (SE) Development Pipeline, managing entrepreneur lifecycle support, assessments, and customized technical assistance for 300+ Social Entrepreneurs across five stages of business growth.
- Managed CRM systems to track entrepreneur engagement, enterprise performance, program outcomes, and operational efficiency.
- Created go-to-market strategies and refined value propositions, supporting proposal and RFP development to enhance entrepreneurial and organizational partnership success.
- Developed social impact frameworks and performance measurement strategies, aligning initiatives with community and economic development goals to drive measurable outcomes.
- Collaborated with the Ignite Capital Fund to identify funding opportunities and prepare entrepreneurs for investment readiness and capital acquisition.
- Built and facilitated advisory and peer support groups to provide sector-based guidance, accountability, and strategic business support.
- Strengthened relationships with ecosystem partners, funders, mentors, and stakeholders, expanding resource accessibility and enhancing sustainability of the entrepreneur support pipeline.
- Led engagement initiatives that fostered collaborative learning, peer networking, and ecosystem connectivity among entrepreneurs and partners.
- Served as a primary organizational point of contact, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, entrepreneurs, funders, and external stakeholders.
- Provided mentorship to B2B, B2C, and B2G entrepreneurs on growth strategy, customer acquisition, operational execution, and market expansion.
Lead Program Coordinator
University of Maryland, Baltimore - Institute of Human Virology
Baltimore, USA
01.2015 - 11.2021
- Led cross-sector collaborations to align affordable housing initiatives with local policies.
- Managed high-touch casework for individuals with HIV, facilitating access to critical resources and support services.
- Oversaw global and community projects, driving MOUs and proposals to enhance sustainability strategies.
- Acted as liaison with the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Human Services, facilitating program alignment.
- Designed financial literacy programs to foster long-term economic resilience.
- Assisted in grant applications to secure funding for ongoing research projects.
- Monitored program budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization, making recommendations for improvements.
- Assisted vulnerable individuals in navigating health and social services to secure housing, benefits, and educational opportunities.
Housing Coordinator/Non-Medical Case Manager
University of Maryland, Baltimore - Institute of Human Virology
Baltimore, USA
01.2015 - 11.2021
- Delivered comprehensive case management services to homeless individuals, facilitating access to essential resources and support.
- Completed thorough assessments of financial, medical, environmental, and behavioral health needs to guide effective intervention strategies.
ACA Program Manager Lead
Baltimore Medical System
Baltimore, USA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted analysis and coordinated grant programs and activities for The Affordable Care Act (ACA) initial launch, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed strategic initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams, leveraging expertise to optimize program outcomes.
- Managed budgets and resources for community health programs, optimizing allocation to maximize outreach and service delivery.
- Led administrative support for functional programming, overseeing operations to enhance program delivery and participant engagement.
Antiretroviral Technician / Program Specialist
Chase Brexton Health Services
Baltimore, USA
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Delivered case management to patients, crafting individualized treatment plans to address specific needs and circumstances.
- Maintained program statistics and generated reports on HIV-positive clients to inform service delivery in metropolitan and surrounding areas.
- Led and educated staff in data collection procedures and diligently tracked mileage for precise reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland GC
College Park, MD04-2026
Skills
- Social impact measurement
- Grant writing
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional team management
- Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship management
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Decisive decision-making
- Adaptability
Certification
Next Level Leaders Certificate of Completion, Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute, 03/01/26
Timeline
Manager
Innovation Works/Ignite Capital
11.2021 - Current
Lead Program Coordinator
University of Maryland, Baltimore - Institute of Human Virology
01.2015 - 11.2021
Housing Coordinator/Non-Medical Case Manager
University of Maryland, Baltimore - Institute of Human Virology
01.2015 - 11.2021
ACA Program Manager Lead
Baltimore Medical System
01.2013 - 01.2015
Antiretroviral Technician / Program Specialist
Chase Brexton Health Services
01.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland GC