Khari

D. Russell
192 Spencer Street, #1C Brooklyn, NY 11205 (718) 753-6372 kharir@gmail.com kharirussell.com

Profile
Motivated, polished business professional with documented fifteen year record of success and effective manager. Diplomatic, tactful and accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential information. Proven history of exceeding expectations and delivering results under budget. Flexible, versatile and able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Skills Summary
Team Leadership Project Management Strategic Planning Community Outreach Product Management Presentation Skills Conflict Resolution Product Trainer Negotiation Skills Sales Forecast Event Management Client Management Analytical Skills Communication Skills Social Media Maven

Professional Experience
COMMUNICATION: REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/TECHNOLOGY Prepare complex reports for upper management on recruitment analytics Serve as representative of the college for Recruitment & Veteran Affairs Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external key constituents Campus wide Hobsons Connect SuperUser Developed Hobson Connect communication plan for prospective students Design and deliver series of classes for colleagues and/or staff: Hobsons Connect Servicing veteran population Sales techniques for recruitment SALES/MARKETING/CUSTOMER SERVICE/PROBLEM SOLVING Increased veteran student populations by 35% Increased student applications by 27% Spring 2013 Transitioned Veteran Affairs from paper to VA-ONCE paperless system to facilitate faster service Created Veteran Affairs Boucher to assist Veteran students in receiving benefits Created campus council to better serve Veteran students needs Secured 1st charitable remainder trust in college history valued at $750,000 Collaborated with Executive Director in raising $2.9 million in the fiscal year 2007-08

DETAIL MASTERY & ORGANIZATION Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations as coordinator of Recruitment & Veteran Affairs at Medgar Evers, College, CUNY: Supervise and manage recruiters & support staff Develop recruitment strategy and messaging to increase student applicants Develop and manage recruitment communication and marketing plans Develop and monitor statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies, forecasting, and operational efficiency Produce semi-annual student open house & guidance counselor breakfast Developed and executed the Colleges annual development forum, Meet the Grant Makers Produced 2009 Medgar Evers College Gala

Khari D. Russell
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Employment History
5/09- Present 5/08- 05/09 5/07- 05/08 9/06- 5/07 6/06 - 9/06 10/04 - 6/06 10/02 -10/04 Medgar Evers College, CUNY Coordinator of Recruitment & Veteran Affairs Medgar Evers College, CUNY Director of Development (Acting) Medgar Evers College, CUNY Development Associate The Honorable H. Carl McCall Representative Schering-Plough & Co. Sales Representative GlaxoSmithKline Inc. Pharmaceutical Senior Sales Representative Merck & Co. Inc. Medical Representative

Education
Johnson C. Smith University- Charlotte, North Carolina, May 1999 Bachelors of Arts in Sociology Deans List SGA President NBSGA President The Jewish Board of Family and Childrens Services - Certification Military Cultural Competence Training for Those Who Serve in the Community Developed fundamental skills on how to address the unique needs of military personnel, veterans and their families, including readjustment and reintegration into civilian life. 4As Digital Landscape - Certification Acquired knowledge of the advertising digital landscape including concepts, strategies, mobile, social media and emerging markets. Center For Excellence in Advertising at Howard University - Certification Learned fundamentals of the advertising profession including concepts, strategies and business of working in an agency CUNY Fundraising Academy- Certification Mastered concepts of the fundraising profession including identifying and approaching potential donors and maintaining relationships with existing donors.

Technology
Raisers Edge Hobsons Connect CRM VA-ONCE Experience in SEO

192 Spencer Street, Apartment#1C Brooklyn, NY 11205 (718) 753-6372 kharir@gmail.com kharirussell.com