Objective: To continue academic and experiential training in the administration of human development and culturally competent services within academia in order to develop skills and competencies that translate into successful administration within public and non-profit sectors. Research Interest: Public policy, public administration theory, nonprofit management, social welfare reform, social engineering, governance, social movement theory, organizational development and African-American studies. Education: Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) May 2014 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Graduate Certificate: Nonprofit Management (C.N.M.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) December 2011 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Major: Psychology Concentration: Clinical Psychology Bachelor of Science (B.S.) December 2011 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Major: Human Services/Counseling Minor: Sociology-Social Welfare Relevant Coursework Nonprofit Studies Nonprofit Law, Governance & Ethics; Financial Management for Nonprofits; Nonprofit Fundraising; Fund Development in the Nonprofit Sector; Program Development, Implementation & Evaluation; Principles of Nonprofit Management Human Development 1
Interpersonal Communication; Human Services Methods; Career Development & Appraisal Experimental Methods; Diversity Issues in Human Services; Psychoeducational Groups; Intervention & Advocacy with Children; Family Guidance; Child Welfare; Deviant Behavior; Social Psychology; Psychology of the Exceptional Child; Psychology of Adolescence; Child Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Theories of Personality Public Policy & Community Studies Social Problems; Introduction to Social Work; Social Welfare; Quantitative Methods; Experimental Methods; Research Methods; Quantitative Methods (graduate-level course); Public Policy Analysis; Principles of Public Administration; Public Administration Theory; Seminar in Public Administration: Integration Theory & Practice *Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)* Professional Experience Wilder Graduate Scholars Fellow/Analyst VCU Office of Development & Alumni Relations 08/2013 present Provide analytic and research support to the Associate Director of Development Research and Prospect Management Assists low-performing gift officers with optimizing their portfolio Specializing in fundraising analytics, moves management and portfolio management Helps interns and staff achieve unit s goal of providing relevant, timely and actionable information, with specific emphasis on data presentation and utility Mental Health Support Worker Community Intervention Associates, Richmond, VA Provided clinical intervention Coordinated wrap around services amongst mental health agencies Instructed and modeled activities of daily living 02/2013 08/ 2013 Reviewed documentation and facilitates peer supervision to MHSW staff Administrative/Logistical Support Specialist Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church, Norfolk, VA 01/2012 08/ 2012 2
Provided Senior Pastor, Director of Ministries, Church Administrator, Ministry and Lay Leaders with administrative and logistical support for the facilitation of effective ministry General oversight and management of the administrative office Facilities management, scheduling and event planning Data entry, data analysis, clerical support, presentation development and community relations Coordinated logistical and administrative needs with nonprofit affiliate (Garden of Hope, Inc.) Inmate Programs Intern Norfolk Sheriff s Office, Norfolk, VA Co-facilitated life skills groups Provided therapeutic treatment to clients Drafted and implemented client treatment plans Maintained client case notes 05/2011 12/ 2011 Youth Program Coordinator (AmeriCorp VISTA) Garden of Hope, Inc., Norfolk, VA Developed and evaluated program curriculum Recruited and trained volunteers and staff Guided staff in the implementation of program objectives Recruited and screened mentors Coordinated mentoring efforts Led psycho-educational and life skills groups 06/2009 12/ 2011 Served as youth programs liaison to the executive staff and board of directors. Maintained student and program database Generated and distributed reports Planned and executed program presentations (i.e. new/returning student and parent orientation, stakeholders luncheons, sponsorship meetings/recruitment, board meetings, etc ) Drafted and maintained program budget Recommended and implemented program policy Served as custodian of student records Cultivated professional relationships with vendors and partners 3
Site Supervisor Hanover County Parks and Recreation, Ashland, VA 06/2007 08/2008 Supervised and evaluated staff to include volunteers, recreation aides and therapeutic recreation aides. Established and maintained proper relations with parents Supported the staff in child development and proper discipline guidelines Documented monetary transactions, incidents and other things as needed Coordinated field trips and created activity schedule Communication liaison between host-school and Parks & Recreation personnel to ensure appropriate cooperation Professional Qualifications Certificate of Nonprofit Management (Virginia Commonwealth University) Qualified Mental Health Professional Adult (QMHP-A) Certified Diversity Practitioner (Old Dominion University Diversity Institute) Awards & Recognitions National Founder s Forum Fellow, American Society for Public Administration Wilder Graduate Scholars Fellow, Virginia Commonwealth University Black History in the Making, Virginia Commonwealth University Tau Upsilon Alpha National Honor Society for Human Services Distinguished Service Medallion Recipient, Patrick Henry High School Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award, Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond Member of the National Latin Honor Society High School Journalism Award, Richmond Times Dispatch Leadership & Service Research Symposium Chair, VCU Graduate Student Association (2013-2014) Graduate Student Representative, VCU University Graduate Council (2013 2014) Secretary, Kappa Foundation of Fredericksburg Board of Directors (2012-present) Mentor & Sponsor, K.F.F., Inc. Beautllion Militaire Program (2013-present) Vice President & Chief Development Officer, T.R.U.S.T., Inc. (2012-present) President, Old Dominion University s Ebony Impact Gospel Choir (2008-2010) 4
Co-Chairman, ODU Black Male Summit and UMOJA (Unity) Conference (2008-2009) Treasurer, Program & Social Action Chairman, ODU NAACP (2007-2009) Member, ODU Student Government Association House of Representatives (2007-2009) Selected Presentations & Publications Anthony Starke, Smarter Government as Smarter Governance. American Society for Public Administration, 2014 Annual Conference: Founder s Fellows Roundtable, Washington, DC. March 2014. Anthony Starke, "I Was Here: Servitude by Design". T.R.U.S.T., Inc. Servant Leadership Conference, Norfolk, VA. January 2013. Organizational Affiliations and Professional Memberships Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. T.R.U.S.T., Inc. ODU Diversity Institute Alumni Society Corporation for National & Community Service, AmeriCorp VISTA Alum National Organization for Human Services American Society for Public Administrators Tau Upsilon Alpha, National Organization for Human Services Honor Society 5