De'Von P. Gomez
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly organized and self-motivated Leader offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective manager and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations in driving business growth and creating a positive work environment; while promoting organizational efficiency. As a professional with more than 7 years working within positions that are business drivers, De'Von is deeply committed with a hardworking mentality to maintain quality of business. Determined and experienced in mentoring and motivating team members to meet and exceed company/organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
National Events Manager-Remote
Year Up Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Manages 3-6 site-specific or National events and supporting staff yearly with special focus with Executive Ops and Development
- Ensures to build, develop, and foster relationships internally and externally for business engagement and development
- Supports creation and maintenance of standardized tools and process that promote efficiency, control costs, and maximize ROI for all events at Year Up
- Generates all income/expense reporting, while managing all expenses for each event and meeting
- Collaborates closely with direct manager, event team members, and key stakeholders to coordinate and execute planning
- Commissions Independently as well as collaboratively while taking initiative and managing multiple tasks and projects at one time
- Understands and works in helping to close opportunity divide and its drivers
- Fully operational with several data bases and processors such as but not limited to Salesforce, Microsoft suite, Adobe cloud suite, Project management tools, donor relation tools and development assistant tools for event business needs and etc
- Performs all data stewarding and Program processors for Team
- Facilitates trainings and development
- Functions closely with in marketing and communications logistical and creative outputs for strategic development.
Assistant Director, Student Multicultural Center
Kent State University
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Led teams of up to 30 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Solved problems in areas such as academic and administrative policy, student admissions funding/sponsorship, curriculum research and development, and budget development up to 800k in fiscal year.
- Developed large-scale programs related to identity, with focus on racial/ethnic communities.
- Strategic Planning and Cultivating strategic partnerships.
- Commissioned Leadership and professional development with DEI focused training
- Maintained and prepared all marketing materials for presentations with campus and community partners, donors, and sponsors.
- Oversaw Mentorship development programming for incoming students.
- Implemented programming that included donor communications, fund stewardship and reporting, and gift acknowledgments.
- Co-Chair of University wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee
Outreach Program Officer
Kent State University,Student Multicultural Center
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Coordinated/directed conferences and events for student/faculty/staff programming, handling large budgetary responsibility: including departments four major events for university's diverse student population
- Negotiated with local and state officials to secure additional resources, enhancing program office offerings 68% without exceeding budget.
- Used salesforce and development software to create and edit sponsorship and donor proposals to manage business partner's and donor's portfolios
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Provided information and support from center to all undergraduate underrepresented students
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets, and turned strategic mandates into actionable program plans.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Determined staffing plans to achieve program goals and objectives and participated in hiring decisions for new program staff.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to implement special marketing, retention and fiscal projects, increasing program and organizational capacities.
- Developed DEI admission assessment protocols to determine feasibility and sustainability of programs, leading to more effective and efficient service delivery.
- Provided professional, academic, and financial advising to population group/students
Administrative Program Coordinator
Kent State University,Student Multicultural Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed all logistic support for events and programs from implementation to completion
- Managed web content updates and ongoing site maintenance to provide consumers with easy information access.
- Led onboarding activities for 5 student and 2 full-time employees to equip staff in daily responsibilities.
- Created and maintained detailed records of office expenses to accurately predict future budget requirements while overseeing appointment scheduling, payroll and financial reimbursement of expenditures.
- Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
- Developed and implemented organizational systems to streamline daily operations.
- Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence administrative processes.
- Tracked department course registrations and class lists Salesforce and other software.
- Managed newsletter distribution and special projects for programming and business needs.
- Created presentations and other materials to support organizational activities.
Marketing and Communications Manager
Kent State University,Student Multicultural Center
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences to reach 80% engagement.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Generated over 30% sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
- Contributed expertise to multiple committees to enhance outreach and branding strategies.
- Led and managed team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on University targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Handled media content, database, News, blog, journalist tracking and retention
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
Cultural Leadership Development Coordinator
Kent State University,Student Multicultural Center
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted with programming and event execution
- Organized integration of critical leadership competencies into existing workflows.
- ·Oversaw 3 high impact program management, development, and execution
- Managed Creative design & market campaigning
- Knowledge and implementation of leadership theory and theory to practice
- Built strategic partnerships across multiple department Business segments to help executives and senior leaders improve management structures and team cohesiveness.
- Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
Education
MBA - Strategic Business Development & Marketing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH05.2015
Skills
- Adaptability, Critical Thinking
- Customer Service, High Emotional Intelligence
- Self-initiative, Solution oriented
- Verbal, & Presentation Skills
- Strategic Business Development
- Strong Organization and Attention to Detail
- Negotiation, Budgeting
- Creativity, Collaboration & Communication
- Brand Development, Content Creation
- Fast leaner
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Excellent Database, Software, Computer skills
Timeline
National Events Manager-Remote
Year Up Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Director, Student Multicultural Center
Kent State University
11.2021 - 07.2022
Outreach Program Officer
Kent State University,Student Multicultural Center
01.2020 - 10.2021
Administrative Program Coordinator
Kent State University,Student Multicultural Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
Marketing and Communications Manager
Kent State University,Student Multicultural Center
08.2018 - 07.2019
Cultural Leadership Development Coordinator
Kent State University,Student Multicultural Center
01.2017 - 07.2018
MBA - Strategic Business Development & Marketing
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Kent State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Ohio Dominican University
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