Emmanuel-Jahi Boddy
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Multifaceted business, marketing, and operations leader with a unique blend of global experience, analytical depth, and people-centered leadership. A solid foundation in academic operations and student success initiatives at the Community College of Philadelphia provides a deep understanding of complex workflows and institutional dynamics. Extensive experience in managing retail operations, leading educational initiatives, and executing multimillion-dollar marketing campaigns for high-profile clients has honed the ability to drive results through creativity and operational discipline. Currently preparing to pursue a Master's in Business Marketing & International Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania, with a vision to become a global innovator in marketing and entrepreneurship, leveraging data-driven strategies and cultural intelligence to shape the future of business.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marketing Manager
RJ Builders
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw cross-functional coordination between marketing, construction operations, and procurement teams to ensure on-time delivery of materials, vendor compliance, and asset movement.
- Directed digital and operational campaigns that increased customer foot traffic by 35%, improved supply turnaround efficiency, and strengthened brand positioning across multiple project lines.
- Implemented AI-powered process improvements, increasing targeted engagement by 40% and improving operational workflow visibility for department heads.
- Developed large-scale proposals, RFQs, vendor communications, and reporting packages that supported $12M in quarterly revenue growth.
- Specialization: Operations Integration, Vendor Coordination, Procurement-Driven Marketing
- Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure campaign effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
- Improved customer loyalty by implementing effective email marketing campaigns and personalized offers.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill development within the marketing department.
- Elevated brand visibility by developing and executing comprehensive marketing campaigns across multiple digital platforms.
- Streamlined internal communication processes, ensuring alignment between marketing objectives and organizational goals.
- Implemented data-driven marketing strategies, utilizing analytics tools to track campaign success and refine tactics as needed.
- Organized successful trade show exhibits, showcasing products or services effectively to potential customers or partners.
- Boosted sales performance through the creation of engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
- Oversaw budget allocation for marketing projects, ensuring efficient use of resources while maximizing ROI.
- Managed digital marketing initiatives, including SEO, PPC, and social media campaigns, driving online engagement.
Financial Aid Supervisor/ DA Student Success Coach
Community College of Philadelphia / Temple University
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
- Coordinated staff schedules and training programs to enhance team performance and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing departmental capabilities.
- Advised 300+ students annually across academics, financial aid, crisis support & retention.
- Designed international study-abroad curriculum (London + Dubai) for 2024–2025 theatre & business cohorts.
- Improved program-wide student retention 28% through workflow rebuild and case management.
- Led advising teams, created new student resources, and coordinated tutoring & onboarding.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Supported diverse learners by providing culturally responsive coaching methods and acknowledging individual strengths.
- Mentored new Student Success Coaches by sharing best practices in coaching methods, communication strategies, and resource navigation.
- Facilitated productive goal-setting sessions with individual students resulting in actionable steps to achieve their academic and personal objectives.
- Reduced student attrition rates with early intervention strategies and consistent follow-up on academic progress.
Business Management Development Program Coordinator
School District of Philadelphia
08.2021 - 08.2025
- • Designed and launched a district-wide Business Management program serving over 350+ high school students annually, improving career readiness and academic engagement by 42%.
• Built full curriculum modules in marketing, operations, finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership, increasing student completion rates by 35% within the first semester.
• Led a team of 12–18 tutors, instructors, and support staff; coordinated schedules, training, and performance oversight, improving instructional efficiency by 28%.
• Managed classroom operations for 5–7 business cohorts per term, ensuring consistent delivery of project-based instruction aligned with state academic standards.
• Increased student participation in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship pathways by 60% through targeted outreach, branding, and school-wide presentations.
• Supervised high-impact tutoring initiatives across the district, supporting more than 500+ students and improving assessment scores in core business foundations by up to 22%.
• Provided academic, behavioral, and career coaching to 150+ students each term, reducing absenteeism and improving on-track-to-graduate indicators by 18%.
• Collaborated with school administrators, vendors, and community partners to secure resources and program materials, reducing overall operational costs by 15%.
• Developed and delivered marketing workshops and real-world business simulations, increasing student performance in applied learning assessments by 30%.
• Organized field trips, career fairs, and industry-partner events introducing 200+ students to entrepreneurship, marketing agencies, and local business leaders. - Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
- Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Championed program improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
- Assisted in the development of grant proposals, securing funding for vital program initiatives.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with several media outlets to secure new content.
- Verified the accuracy of program laws and compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback, and directives from station owners.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless execution of events, leading to enhanced operational efficiency.
- Optimized budget allocation by closely monitoring expenses and adjusting plans as needed.
- Facilitated partnerships with local organizations to expand program offerings, broadening community impact.
- Elevated participant feedback by implementing a comprehensive survey system, leading to significant program improvements.
Project Manager
House of St. Allessandro
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed cross-country and international design projects, including theatre production logistics in London and Amsterdam and marketing activations with Emirates in Dubai.
- Oversaw asset movement, materials preparation, and vendor workflows for high-stakes creative productions.
- Increased conversion rates by 25% by integrating data-driven creative decisions and streamlined production processes.
- Produced proposals, presentations, digital assets, and stakeholder documentation for high-value clients in media, entertainment, and luxury retail.
- Specialises in: Global Projects, Production, Logistics, Brand Systems
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Oversaw implementation of new project management software, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimise project outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment and address project concerns.
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
Deputy Operations Director
Save-A-Lot (Super-Value)
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Managed statewide distribution, supply chain coordination, and stock controls across a high-volume retail operation generating $14.4M annually.
- Implemented enhanced receiving, shrink-reduction, and inventory protocols that tightened loss prevention and improved stock accuracy.
- Supervised shipping/receiving teams, enforced chain-of-custody procedures, and reduced vendor discrepancies by establishing strict PO verification workflows.
- Strengthened operational efficiency and workforce productivity, resulting in earlier project completion, increased sales, and improved customer experience.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully execute large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Liaised between the organization and affiliates and managed networking relationships with funders, partners and vendors.
- Developed thought leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas in support of budget, financial and operational goals.
- Directed business marketing operations and future campaigns based on customer satisfaction, employee development, and company expansion, with underlying benefit analysis to stakeholders regarding company ROI.
- Collaborated with local policy makers and federal agencies to accomplish key organizational objectives regarding funding, policy, and community investment planning.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention rates.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximise utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to the board of directors.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Advanced professional development opportunities for staff members through targeted training programs designed to build skills essential for success in their roles.
- Specialisation: Distribution, Inventory Governance, Team Leadership
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient store performance and customer satisfaction.
Education
Master's - Business Marketing
University of Penn (The Wharton School of Business)
University of Pennsylvania07-2028
No Degree - Business And Managerial Economics
Temple University (Fox School Of Business)
Philadelphia, PA08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Jackson State University
Jackson, MI06-2018
Skills
- Operations & Distribution
- Inventory Auditing & Stock Reconciliation
- Warehouse Workflow Optimization
- Receiving, Shipping & Delivery Coordination
- Asset Tracking & Materials Management
- Chain-of-Custody Enforcement
- Procurement & Vendor Governance
- Purchase Orders (PO) Oversight
- Vendor Negotiation & Compliance
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Supply Allocation & Replenishment
- Leadership & Analytics
- Staff Training Performance Management
- AI-Supported Forecasting & KPI Dashboards
- ERP, CRM, and Inventory Systems (Salesforce, Marketo, Metricool, GA, Adobe Analytics)
- Strategic Planning Risk Reduction SOP Development
- Creative & Global Experience
- International Project Leadership (Dubai, London, Amsterdam)
- Large-Scale Production, Set Design & Logistics
- Digital Marketing & Brand Operations (Paramount, Tesla, Emirates)
- Social media marketing
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- SEO optimization
- Market data collection
- Logistics expertise
- MRP and ERP systems
- Digital marketing
Certification
- Certifications: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Salesforce, Project Management (IBM), Ethical Hacking, Channel Sales Management, SQL Queries, Marketing Cloud, Data Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite.
- Systems: Salesforce, Marketo, Asana, Metricool, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Adobe Suite, DOMO, BigQuery, MicroStrategy.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- International Media, Theatre & Marketing Internships
- Paris, London, Amsterdam, Dubai | 2022–2026
- Coordinated global logistics for theatre sets, costumes, and touring inventory for Shakespeare-aligned European theatre programs.
- Supported Emirates-linked media and marketing logistics, ensuring on-time asset delivery and secure digital distribution for film/advertising projects.
- Collaborated with Paramount-affiliated teams on multimillion-dollar fundraising and digital marketing campaigns.
- Education, Operations & Student Success —
- Community College of Philadelphia & Philadelphia School District (2022-2025)
- Served as a Catto Scholarship Success Coach managing student caseloads, academic workflows, and operational resource distribution.
- Developed business, theatre, and media curriculum for local high schools and district-wide summer programs.
- Supervised high-impact tutoring departments with responsibilities in scheduling, staffing, and performance tracking.
SECURITY, COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
- Chain-of-custody enforcement across materials, assets, and digital files.
- OSHA-aligned safety standards for material handling and storage.
- Distribution controls ensuring accuracy in receiving, shipping & inventory movement.
- Confidential workflow safeguarding: student records, vendor contracts, budget files.
- Compliance reporting, audit readiness, PO accuracy, and risk mitigation protocols.
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
- International multi-million-dollar marketing campaigns in Dubai, London, Paris, and Amsterdam.
- Multimillion-dollar creative, marketing, and operations activations.
- Cross-cultural communications and global vendor negotiation.
Timeline
Marketing Manager
RJ Builders
12.2023 - Current
Financial Aid Supervisor/ DA Student Success Coach
Community College of Philadelphia / Temple University
09.2022 - Current
Business Management Development Program Coordinator
School District of Philadelphia
08.2021 - 08.2025
Project Manager
House of St. Allessandro
02.2020 - 01.2024
Deputy Operations Director
Save-A-Lot (Super-Value)
01.2019 - 11.2023
Master's - Business Marketing
University of Penn (The Wharton School of Business)
No Degree - Business And Managerial Economics
Temple University (Fox School Of Business)
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Jackson State University