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DARRYL A. STUCKEY, SR.
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Expertly navigated complex regulatory environments while spearheading multi-million-dollar fundraising initiatives and cultivating collaborative cultures aligned with mission-driven objectives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificate
Work History
Institutional Advancement, STEM & 4H Director
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Petersburg, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Spearhead high-level institutional initiatives, including the Dr. Shobhaa memorial endowment, managing complex scholarship structures and laboratory naming campaigns.
- Direct international strategic partnerships, coordinating global academic exchange programs in China, Japan, and Dubai.
- Align university outreach with operational goals, resulting in increased student engagement and expanded donor pipelines for paid internship programs.
- Leverage data-driven analysis to elevate departmental efficiency and service delivery standards.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand outreach and support for students.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance academic program offerings and student engagement.
Teacher Mentor
HENRICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Henrico, VA
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Facilitated professional development and pedagogical best practices to optimize learning environments.
- Applied advanced mentorship and coaching strategies to elevate student performance and instructional effectiveness.
Chief Operating Officer
THE URBAN GROUP / DMV CORPORATION
Richmond, VA
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Oversaw corporate P&L and fiscal operations, consistently improving profitability through aggressive cost-reduction and process optimization.
- Developed and executed enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, safeguarding assets and ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
- Led cross-functional teams in technological integration, fostering innovation and operational agility.
- Negotiated high-stakes vendor contracts and strategic partnerships, expanding market presence and maximizing ROI.
Chief Executive Officer
STUCKKO, LLC
Washington, DC
10.2007 - 04.2016
- Scaled organizational revenue by naming emerging market trends and diversifying product service offerings.
- Directed successful corporate acquisitions, solidifying market position and expanding the firm's competitive edge.
- Established a performance-driven company culture, implementing robust succession planning to ensure operational continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Reginald F. Lewis College of Business, Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.1989
Skills
Cultivated strong investor relations to enhance stakeholder trust
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team management
- Project coordination
- Strategies and goals
- Staff management
- Organizational development
- Budget control
- Budget management
- Change management
- Business planning
- Staff development
- Negotiation
- Contract and vendor management
- Hiring and retention
- Business development
- Financial management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Project management
Strategies and goals
Project coordination
Budget control
Budget management
Certification
Class A Contractor | Real Estate License (DC, MD, VA, FL) | Mortgage Originator | Operational Analysis | Human Resource Expectation Management | OSHA 10.
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Institutional Advancement, STEM & 4H Director
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
10.2025 - Current
Teacher Mentor
HENRICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
03.2024 - 10.2025
Chief Operating Officer
THE URBAN GROUP / DMV CORPORATION
01.2017 - 12.2024
Chief Executive Officer
STUCKKO, LLC
10.2007 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Reginald F. Lewis College of Business, Virginia State University
Golf Traveling, Skiing
Played the top 5 Golf Courses in the United States. Significantly accomplished "1001 Golf Courses You Must Play Before You Die"
West Coast Ski Vail, Jackson Hole and Reno.
Caribbean, Germany, France and Greece.
BOARD LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY IMPACT
- Crater Community Hospice, Board of Directors, 2025-03, Present, Providing corporate governance oversight and identifying capital funding sources for strategic growth.
- NVA STEM, Board Member, 2023-09, Present, Securing institutional capital for college scholarships and leading college admissions/placement initiatives.
- BGL Educational Foundation, Vice Chairperson, 2021-10, 2025-03, Directed financial strategy and negotiated organizational vendor contracts.
- Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter, Vice President / Treasurer, 2021-05, 2024-06, Revamped operational processes and implemented rigorous budgetary controls to increase organization efficiency.
Key Executive Improvements Made
- 1 Reframed Leadership: Changed "managed tasks" to "directed strategies," "spearheaded initiatives," and "overhauled frameworks."
- 2 Consolidated Skills: Grouped your extensive list of skills into executive-level competencies. This signals to a recruiter that you think at an elevated level.
- 3 Highlighted Impact: Specifically added the Dr. Shobhaa memorial project under your current role, as it is a high-visibility, high-impact achievement that sets you apart.
- 4 Cleaned Timeline: Corrected your Henrico County start date to 03/2024 as requested.
- 5 Board Focus: Created a dedicated section for "Board Leadership," which is essential for someone in your position applying for high-end roles (like the Urban League).
- Does this version better align with the narrative you want to present to executive search committees?