Hi! I'm Deneine C. Powell. I work with Businesses and Non-Profits to create, develop and execute on strategic and business plans.
Deneine C. Powell's Bio:
Deneine C. Powell's Experience:
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Executive Director at Groundwork Milwaukee
February 2015 - Present -
Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant at Lilly & Hampton, Inc.
November 2009 - PresentStrategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting human resource policies and structuring operational practices Facilitated and designed programs aimed at increasing effective communication throughout the organization Through the facilitation of workshops and classes used individual and group 360 feedback, personality styles and group development theory to align business and leadership practices, and to build relationships to gain commitment. Coached and advised leadership, management and executive level personal and professional goals.
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Adjunct Instructor at Marian University
2005 - PresentEntrepreneurship
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Manager, Planning and Communications at Center for Self Sufficiency
Present | Greater Milwaukee AreaResponsible for the management of communications, marketing, fund development, and planning functions for the agency as a whole and its various programs.
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Sr. Marketing and Business Development Manager at Milwaukee Community Service Corps
May 2012 - December 2013 | Milwaukee, WI -
Head of Academic Affairs at Keller Graduate School of Management
June 2009 - November 2009Led, managed and had fiscal oversight of the academic programs for undergraduate and graduate schools. Recruited, interviewed, and recommended faculty who meet accreditation standards.
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Instructor at University of Wisconsin
June 2005 - June 2009Entrepreneurship
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Managing Director at UW-Parkside SBDC
June 2005 - May 2009Provided coaching and guidance for for-profit businesses. Scope of responsibilities included operations, human resources, program management, marketing, public relations and community outreach. Recruited adjunct faculty for workshops and programs.
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Vice President of Business Development at The Group Inc. (Milwaukee, WI)
2006 - 2008Responsibilities included identifying business opportunities and contracts for projects in budget. Development and execution of new business events, business developments, promotion and special project management. Responsible for maximizing project fee income by revision of contracts. Assisted in the re-branding of the companies by developing new positioning statements, corporate identity and new business plans.
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Entrepreneur/ Principal Owner at Seven Stones
June 2001 - July 2007Founded this organization, its mission and staffed the departments to provide a full service alternative health care, wellness center and holistic day spa. Recruited, trained and supervised a staff of 35. Managed $300,000 annual budget. Key accomplishments: Transitioned center from paper-based, manual systems to fully computerized processes allowing improved identification of client trends. Supervised a staff of 35 employees and contractors. Developed policies and procedures for all departmental functions to ensure compliance and quality customer care. Successfully developed and executed creative positioning, brand and image, sales and collateral materials, and marketing programs for center. Directed marketing campaigns including TV, radio, print, and web advertising, direct/e-mail programs, public relations, executive level seminars and high-visibility grand openings/ open houses.
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Client Service Manager at Metavante
1997 - 2001Ensured that client needs were met in a way that improved customer satisfaction and increased profitability for their organization. Responsible for the relationship between Metavante and it's banking clients which included: Answering the inquires, questions and complaints of customers. Organizing promotional programs to grow and retain clients. Coordinated and supervised arrangements for over 130 conferences and workshops throughout the United States. Negotiated with conference facilities to decrease overall cost of conference facilities by $175,000 over a two-year period. Authored and maintained monthly Y2K communication updates for over 1200 customers nationwide. Developed and implemented a problem tracking process to assist in identifying problematic trends in customer service follow ups.
Deneine C. Powell's Education:
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Marian College of Fond du Lac
1998 – 2000Master of Science -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
1992 – 1996BAConcentration: Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, Women's Studies, African American Studies
Deneine C. Powell's Interests & Activities:
Marketing, entrepreneurship, business development, guitar, barefoot running, business plans, triathlons, yoga, travel, France,Costa Rica, Brazil, Thailand, Education, Supporting the Arts,gardening,marketing plans, sustainability, ecology, environment, Zeta Phi Beta, Empower UCLA,