Carol Garza
Columbia,MD
Summary
Experienced and forward-thinking professional with a proven track record in team leadership, strategic planning, and organizational management. Skilled in equipping employees to autonomously handle daily operations and effectively meet customer demands. Recognized for diligent training and mentoring, leveraging exceptional management abilities to drive results. A visionary manager who excels in fostering a results-driven approach to achieve organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
Harlem Media Institute, Incorporated (HMI)
2016.12 - Current
- HMI is a nonprofit think tank, and the mission is to study gentrification in Harlem, New York City, at the intersection of housing, socioeconomics, labor, higher education, AI, and technology
- And convene community engagement.
Contract: Marketing Strategist and Researcher
Food & Wine Solutions
2016.12 - Current
- Lead staff on full-cycle campaigns and write copy for print and digital communication
- Design creative concept briefs for internal audiences and clients, and plan deliverables and set deadlines.
Consultant: Director, Producer and Project Manager
Concentric Educational Solutions
2022.03 - 2023.10
- Responsible for the ideation, execution, and management of the educational documentary, 'One Door at a Time: Finding America's Missing Students', that addresses the acute absenteeism, opportunity gaps, and teacher shortage in Baltimore City's public schools and urban districts across the United States.
Associate Director of Community Engagement
Rivington House, The Nicolas A. Rango Health Care Center
2009.03 - 2013.06
- Served in the role of volunteer, and promoted to staff in the role of Associate Director of Community Engagement.
Retail Specialist and Learning Professional
Apple, Inc.
2009.10 - 2011.10
- Served in the role of Professional Learning Specialist to help educational institutions transform their teaching and learning environments with Apple products.
Programs and Organizational Development Manager
CIMA: Center for International Media Action
2007.03 - 2009.03
- Designed and curated programs, workshops, and seminars, that raised public awareness about CIMA's mission, vision, and key media development issues
- Facilitated donor fundraising, and raised revenue to pursue the organization's strategic goals.
Education
M.S. - Nonprofit Management
School of Professional Studies, Columbia University
New York, NY05.2024
M.A. - Media Studies
The New School University
New York, NY05.2002
B.A. - Art
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, MD05.1993
Skills
- Team Leadership and Development
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication and Presentation
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Visionary leadership
- Customer Acquisition
- Business Process Improvements
- Financial and Business Analysis
- Change Management
- Market Research and Analysis
Technology
MS Office Suite; Adobe CS; InDesign; CRM; Tableau; Google Docs; Canvas; SPSS; CAP60; Knowledge of Salesforce, VMock AI, Jobscan AI., MacBook and Apple devices. Personal computers (PC).
Activities
- Board Member, Town Center Residential Community Association, 05/01/24 - 04/01/26.
- Director of Public Relations/Fundraising Committee, Notre Dame of Maryland University Class Reunions: 2023 and 2013.
- Transition Team Committee Member for Housing, Governor Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, 2022.
- Tech Teacher, Black Girls Code (BGC.org), New York City Chapter, 2019 - 2021.
Timeline
Consultant: Director, Producer and Project Manager
Concentric Educational Solutions
2022.03 - 2023.10
Founder & CEO
Harlem Media Institute, Incorporated (HMI)
2016.12 - Current
Contract: Marketing Strategist and Researcher
Food & Wine Solutions
2016.12 - Current
Retail Specialist and Learning Professional
Apple, Inc.
2009.10 - 2011.10
Associate Director of Community Engagement
Rivington House, The Nicolas A. Rango Health Care Center
2009.03 - 2013.06
Programs and Organizational Development Manager
CIMA: Center for International Media Action
2007.03 - 2009.03
M.S. - Nonprofit Management
School of Professional Studies, Columbia University
M.A. - Media Studies
The New School University
B.A. - Art
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
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