GENA LOVETT
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven Chief Operating Officer drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service quality.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Vice President & Investor
WORLDVIEW DEVELOPMENT
01.2017 - Current
- Worldview Development USA, Sustainable Economic Development (SED) programs consist of collaborations with small-large corporations and organizations to create sustainable economic development projects in Urban Areas of the USA
- Exploring and gaining insight into implementing sustainable development projects in urban areas of the USA
- Leading and guiding the process of selling carbon credits for Mangrove Trees planted in Myanmar to companies internationally
- Organizing and supporting environmental projects including environmental risk reviews, program development, and various environmental safety initiatives
- Overseeing and managing public and private partnerships and financial development, compliance, and fundraising.
Founder & Managing Partner
LITTLE WOLF CAPITAL, LLC
01.2015 - Current
- A minority-owned New York company that assists with creating financial partnerships, concierge services, capital raising, and consulting
- Ms
- Lovett has over 20 years of experience in financial services
- Provides consulting on capital raising, finance options, and operational support
- Advises, creates, and supports small businesses and start-ups.
Treasurer, Board of Directors
The Association of Junior League International
01.2021 - 01.2025
- The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) is a women's organization dedicated to advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training
- Assumed the day-to-day duties of the CFO/management of the financial and operational affairs with the Director of Finance in June 2022 until the CEO arrived and thereafter
- Also served as the Chair of the Finance/Audit and Investment Committees
- Manages the outsourced accounting firm for accounting work
- Responsible for overseeing and working with staff to prepare and revise the approximately $6 million operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2022 and present them to the Board of Directors for approval and ensure that the organization adheres to them
- Revised the internal controls and financial policies and procedures for a virtual organization
- After the Finance Committee reviews and provides comments, it will be presented to the Board in March 2024
- Provides monthly financial statements and a Treasurer's Report, which includes key financial events, trends, concerns, and fiscal health
- Oversee the Investment manager/advisor and ensure they adhere to the Investment Policy, as well as make any other necessary decisions
- Developing a risk management plan
- After the Finance Committee reviews and provides comments, it will be presented to the Board in March 2024
- As the Audit Committee Chair, oversaw the annual financial audit and implemented protocols and measures from the management letter results
- Overseeing with the Finance and Audit Committee the 2024 Auditor RFP process
- Oversees the completion of the IRS Form 990 with the auditors including revisions and the presentation to the Board of Directors for review
- Presents the annual financial report at the AJLI Annual Conference to member Junior League delegates of 500+ of 295 Leagues in 5 countries for a total membership of 115,000
- Ensures that the member Junior Leagues are compliant with the organization's policies and bylaws in the accounting area
- Assist with overseeing the banking activities and ensuring the organization is in compliance with the bank's requirements
- Ensure cash flow meets the organization's needs
- Approve transfers of cash to the investment account.
Script Generator/Writer
The Beat 139 Podcast
01.2018 - 01.2020
- The Beat 139 is a Harlem-based Podcast company formed in 2019 whose mission is to provide a platform for artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and promoters
- With over 575,000 cumulative radio listeners in the Atlanta Metro Area and a YouTube channel boasting over 14,400 subscribers and 3 million views
- Conducted in depth research along with various sources to understand the guests and other story elements
- Created blueprints for script based on research
- Discussed content details with the podcast hosts ensure that it meets desired standards
- Ensured there were no legal and copyright issues that could occur with the production of the script
- Prepared required documents to obtain legal clearance for interviews and photos.
Principal & Chief Operating Officer
ALEXANDRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Alexandra Investment Management, LLC was a global multi-strategy hedge fund specializing in event-driven, relative value strategies
- Managed the day-to-day operations, including fund accounting, human resources, technology, and administration with staff up to 35 people
- Oversaw and assisted with the development of the budget, forecast, and cash flow projection with an operating budget of more than $20 million dollars with Assets under Management (AUM) of more $1.5 billion
- Managed financial reporting and communications to investors monthly, quarterly, and annually including year-end audit and tax filings
- Fostered, established, and represented Company with key relationships with both domestic and international financial institutions that supported the Company's investment activities
- Balanced the needs of the investment team with operations while improving the efficiency of the front and back office by developing internal controls and procedures for operations and risk management policies
- Increased focus on core business by eliminating/selling four proprietary software systems and replacing them with state-of-the-art technology systems
- Facilitated the sale of the proprietary software systems which netted the firm a profit
- After the sale, I served as Alexandra's representative on the Board of Directors of Paladyne Systems, Inc
- Communicated and interacted with external consultants, and other internal management groups within area of responsibility
- Negotiated contracts with the assistance of outside counsel for the deferred compensation plan, real estate, and equipment, with resolutions to yield seamless and higher service levels
- Organized and managed hiring and training operations and accounting staff
- Negotiated employee settlement packages and performance reviews
- Supported General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer's process for regulatory Compliance and documentation, including SEC registration as a Registered Investment Advisor
- Served as Secretary for the Board of Managers of the Investment Advisor and Corporate Secretary for Alexandra's Funds.
Education
B.B.A -
Philander Smith College
Diploma - Financial Management
New York University
Google | Certificate in Foundations of Project Management -
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Consensus Building
- Community Outreach
- Employee Relations
- Entrepreneurship
- Internal Controls
- Multiple-Site Management
- Needs Assessment
- Non-Profit Organization Management
- Operations Management
- Opportunity Identification
- P&L Management
- Project Planning & Management
- Public Policy
- Strategic Planning
- PERSONAL SKILLS
- Creative Spirit
- Decision Making Ability
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Negotiation
- Organized
- Problem Assessment
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- I oversaw the organization's annual operating budget of approximately $4.5 million, 15 Board of Directors, 21 Management Council, 19 employees, and 2,900 volunteers
- Oversaw the development and implementation of the League's 3-year Strategic Plan including the new governance structure, consisting of a Board of Directors (BOD) and a Management Council (MC)
- Realigned the Community Area into four community councils and reestablished the Community Advisory Council
- New York Women's Agenda (NYWA) | 2013 – 2017
- President of the Board of Directors
- The New York Women's Agenda is a coalition of women professionals, organizations, and community activists who support the diversity and interests of New York women through collaboration, advocacy, and education
- The organization has been Sunset
- Oversaw the change in the organization's Strategic Direction in phases
- Completed the rewriting of the By-laws and restructured the Board of Directors composition from 47 to 23 people and amended the mission statement
- Planned and implemented new program plans and event development in collaboration with NYWA and member organizations
- Organized and arranged to sunset the organization
- Women's Prison Association (WPA) | 2001 – 2008
- President of the Board of Directors
- WPA is the nation's first organization for women impacted by incarceration
- It addresses the root causes of systems involvement, knows the data, and is focused on individuals' needs and nuances
- Oversaw the organization's annual operating budget of $9 million, 21 Board of Directors, and 121 employees
- Implemented a 5-year Strategic Plan, which led to the acquisition of another organization that fit with our program
- Participated and assisted in the fundraising for the Women's Advocacy Project IWAP)
- Provided services for approximately 3,000 women and families.
References
REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
Interests
NON-PROFIT ACTIVITIES , Association of Junior League International Treasurer | 2021-2023| 2023-2025 New York Junior League | Member of the Investment Workgroups; Presidential/ Senior Advisor, DEI Workgroups | 2019 - Present Abyssinian Baptist Church Audit and Investment Committees | 2019 – Present 100 Women in Finance, Member| Former Angel.FOR-PROFIT ACTIVITIES MP Global Connect Inc. and Worldview Development, USA | Advisory Board Member, Provides Treasurer's Training to new board members and Leagues upon request. __________________________, The Junior League of the City of New York (NYJL) | 2008 – 2010President of the Board of DirectorsThe New York Junior League is a volunteer organization of women from all generations and walks of life, bound by a single goal: improving the health and well-being of women, children, and families in our city.
Additional Information
- ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS , NYU Alumni SCPS Bart Lawson Award for Professional & Public Services Women's Prison Association Isaac T. Hopper Award Police Athletic League Award Recipient New York Women's Agenda Rising Star Award NY Junior League - Outstanding Volunteer NYC Commission on Women's Issues NYC Media/Women's History Month Honoree in the Documentary Series Forbes Woman Magazine Cover Featured in magazines and on the internet and guest speakers at several events.
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Treasurer, Board of Directors
The Association of Junior League International
01.2021 - 01.2025
Script Generator/Writer
The Beat 139 Podcast
01.2018 - 01.2020
Executive Vice President & Investor
WORLDVIEW DEVELOPMENT
01.2017 - Current
Founder & Managing Partner
LITTLE WOLF CAPITAL, LLC
01.2015 - Current
Principal & Chief Operating Officer
ALEXANDRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
01.1998 - 01.2014
B.B.A -
Philander Smith College
Diploma - Financial Management
New York University
Google | Certificate in Foundations of Project Management -
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