Ronald L. Walker II

• Managed a high-performing Hospitality team responsible for generating annual revenue of $30 million.
• Managed and leased over 600 residential units across various locations
• Oversaw the activities of the company's marketing, social media, and IT strategy divisions.
• Partnered with CEO in formulating approaches to acquire additional funds through debt and equity channels.

Provides high-level strategic advice and access to growth capital to local and national companies, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits.

• Advise on optimizing resources for maximum ROI by senior management teams.
• Design and execute actionable plans to increase profitability and reduce costs.
• Establish KPIs to track progress towards goals and objectives.
• Conduct strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders for seamless execution of initiatives.
• Guide the company in achieving long-term objectives and evaluating operations against established metrics.
• Established strategic alliances with prominent industry figures to enhance brand exposure and facilitate growth.
• Identify inefficiencies in current operations and propose optimal solutions.

• Liaised with the Massachusetts Legislature and Executive Branch while acquiring and serving national and international customers.
• Managed a diverse team of lobbyists, government relations, and communication experts
• Oversaw the day to day operations of the company and leadership of the advisory board
• Developed and executed strategic plans to ensure compliance, efficient HR and financial operations, as well as effective leadership advisory board management.

• Appointed by Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker (2015-2023).
• Successfully led the implementation of strategic initiatives across multiple regulatory agencies involved in labor & workforce development such as the Department of Unemployment Assistance, Career Services, Labor Standards, Industrial Accidents, and Labor Relations.
• Managed Commonwealth Corporation operations, including the administration of workforce training funds and leadership of the Joint Task Force in countering fraudulent employment endeavors across multiple state agencies.
• Oversaw operations with a $100M budget and 2K staff members
• Implemented measures resulting in a decrease in the unemployment rate from 4.9% to 2.8% starting in 2015.
• Established a groundbreaking opioid initiative, enabling judges and insurance companies to offer access to treatment alternatives through court services.
• Elevated Department of Unemployment performance significantly with a near 30% decrease in staff numbers and resolution of a $28 million deficit
• Implemented processing efficiencies by migrating the DUA's largest customer service facing system in the Commonwealth to 'The Cloud', a first-of-its-kind initiative in the US.
• Named Chair of the Workforce Skills Cabinet by the Governor, Chair of the Chronically Unemployed Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Supplier Diversity Committee.

• Collaborated with company partners to develop and actualize strategic plans to advance the company's mission and objectives and promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
• Developed and implemented a business plan to secure venture capital funding.Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
• Offered high level strategic advice and growth capital to business owners, corporations, non-profit leaders, and government agencies.
• Generated 75% of total revenue across multiple business lines, serving a national customer network of 200 clients.
• Increased market penetration to state and local governments, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofits.

• Managed the Greater Boston Retail Banking operation with 40 Business banking centers and over 200 employees.
• Oversaw deposit growth through effective management of sales, revenue, and operations with a focus on small business lending.
• Oversaw a multi-disciplinary team consisting of the sales management director, operations director, regional business banking lenders, wealth management representatives, and the human resources director.
• Achieved unprecedented success by elevating the region to become the commercial and retail deposits leader, surpassing expectations with over $1 billion.
• Successfully built and oversaw six branch locations in Boston, ensuring financial accountability and adherence to operational standards.
• Served as the Chairperson of Sovereign Bank Massachusetts Advisory Board, appointed by the President.

• Led the initiative to enhance small commercial deposits and real estate lending in Northern New England.
• Chaired the advisory board for Fleet and was responsible for 15 Greater Boston retail branches.
• Successfully managed the bank's $100 million CRA Loan Program while boosting deposit and loan activity across multiple business lines.
• Served as a member of the bank's Foundation.