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Dehavalyn Black
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Bennett College
Location: Greensboro, NC
Joined: Aug 29th, 2011
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I am a highly adaptable, purpose-driven, innovative, goal-oriented achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills. I have an excellent record of consistently and effectively delivering results and possess the ability to quickly learn challenging concepts. I am trained in Sig Sigma principles and processes, which means my approach to problem solving is thoughtful, strategic, and practical – yielding the most efficient result in the least amount of time.

My core competencies lie in organizational planning, strategic planning, program development, project management and process improvement strategies. I am known for astute business acumen, keen intuition, and the ability to build strong collaborative partnerships.

I am looking to expand my career where growth opportunities exist.
Education   (request update)
Other College... class of 1996
Undergrad Major: Chemical Engineering
Campus Organization:
Delta Sigma Theta
Experience
I currently work with Bennett College as Director of Strategic Initiatives
I have 12 years of experience working in the Finance/Economics industry.
Director of Strategic Initiatives / Special Assistant to the President | Bennett College
From July 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
 Develop strategic plans for institution and advise senior staff. Serve as internal advisor to President on expansion initiatives and represent President in meetings.
Market Development Manager | Lord Corporation
From July 2008 to July 2011 • 3 year(s)
 Researched and analyzed attractiveness of new growth markets. Managed portfolio of market expansion opportunities and provided M&A due diligence research.
Project Manager / Finance Manager | American Express Company
From July 2004 to July 2008 • 4 year(s)
 Led management consulting projects for top-tier clients and provided strategic support. Completed competitive intelligence research and process improvement initiatives achieving significant cost savings.
Business Development Manager | The Coca-Cola Company
From December 2000 to August 2002 • 2 year(s)
 Managed profitable drink volume with $1.1M P&L responsibility. Developed business plans to grow revenue for restaurant chains and successfully negotiated multi-year contracts.
Regional Territory Manager | H.B. Fuller Chemical Specialty Company
From June 1999 to December 2000 • 1 year(s)
 Account manager for Johnson & Johnson with $850K P&L responsibility. Successfully penetrated competitive accounts increasing sales by 36%.
Account Representative | Ashland Chemical - Hercules Paper Technologies Company
From May 1996 to June 1999 • 3 year(s)
 Account representative for Procter and Gamble with $1.0M sales responsibility. Responsible for chemical product trials and earned Vendor Gold Supplier Award.
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