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Orletta Caldwell
CEO & Consultant, Beyond Existing Enterprises Location: Detroit, MI United States Joined: Jun 30th, 2026 |
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I currently work with Beyond Existing Enterprises
as CEO & Consultant I have 35 years of experience working in the industry. |
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Adjunct Faculty |
Columbia Southern University
From January 2025 to Current • 1 year(s) Delivers asynchronous online instruction in public administration courses including Quantitative Research Methods, Public Finance and Budgeting, Public Policy, and MPA Seminar. Engages students through effective communication and provides timely feedback. |
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Adjunct Faculty |
Purdue Global University
From January 2023 to Current • 3 year(s) Teaches core management principles including Introduction to Management, Introduction to Business, Bachelor's Capstone in Organizational Management, and Spreadsheet Applications. Coaches students through academic challenges and evaluates performance through various assessments. |
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Director of Community Engagement |
ShareWell/Sharenomy
From January 2018 to Current • 8 year(s) Serves as Director of Community Engagement, supporting community-focused initiatives and engagement strategies. |
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Founder/Owner |
Beyond Existing Enterprises / The Urban Nonprofit
From January 2008 to Current • 18 year(s) Operates entrepreneurial ventures focused on nonprofit consulting and community development. Maintains web presence at beyondexisting.com and urbannonprofit.com. |
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Executive Director |
Michigan Council of Women in Technology
From January 2023 to January 2025 • 2 year(s) Led and managed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing its mission to inspire women in technology, overseeing a $2.3 million budget. Directed fundraising, financial planning, staff supervision, and major statewide events. |
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Project Manager, Services & Solutions |
Tech Soup
From January 2022 to January 2023 • 1 year(s) Led design, implementation, and evaluation of global services fostering digital resilience for social impact organizations. Managed contracts with delivery partners and collaborated with stakeholders to improve services. |
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Adjunct Faculty |
Pacific University
From January 2022 to January 2023 • 1 year(s) Created and taught Managing Meetings and Projects course for nonprofit leaders. Covered project management tools, techniques, and effective meeting facilitation. |
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Instructional Assistant |
Harris Literacy Project, Wayne State University
From January 2020 to January 2022 • 2 year(s) Taught English Language Arts curriculum to increase student literacy and improve emotional intelligence. Student test scores increased by 3% over the 10-week course. |
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Workforce Development & Career Readiness Coordinator / Instructional Assistant |
Mercy Education Project
From January 2020 to January 2022 • 2 year(s) Supported post-GED students in academic, professional, and life goals through assessments, mentoring, and coaching. Guided students from orientation to graduation. |
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Learning Center Coordinator |
Workforce Opportunity Services
From January 2017 to January 2021 • 4 year(s) Facilitated the Columbia University Management Certification program and developed a Learning Center partnering with Metro Detroit nonprofits. Trained over 1,000 individuals in three years and wrote workforce development curricula. |
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Assistant Professor / Athletic Director |
Grand Rapids Community College
From January 2014 to January 2017 • 3 year(s) Taught all levels of Office Administration courses and served as Lead Faculty for the major. Oversaw the intercollegiate athletic program including financial management, event coordination, and staff supervision. |
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Associate Department Chair, College of Technology |
Davenport University
From January 2013 to January 2014 • 1 year(s) Managed course assignments for one faculty member and 20 adjunct faculty across two campuses. Assisted in developing and implementing curriculum across 150 course offerings and provided subject matter expertise in Cyberethics. |
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Professional & Personal Development Instructor |
Schoolcraft College
From January 2012 to January 2014 • 2 year(s) Taught Nonprofit Management introduction and series courses including Ethics, Marketing, Grant Writing, Financial Management, and Leadership Topics. Continued instruction from 2020 to present. |
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Substitute Teacher |
Professional Educational Services Group
From January 2010 to January 2013 • 3 year(s) Served K-12 school districts as a substitute teacher covering all secondary-level subjects. Maintained a positive academic environment in the absence of the regular teacher. |
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Instructor / Evening Coordinator / Externship Coordinator |
Dorsey Schools
From January 2010 to January 2013 • 3 year(s) Taught Microsoft Office Software to Medical Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, and Medical Billers, and coordinated the externship program placing students in hospitals. Supervised evening program operations covering 8 faculty members and 200 students. |
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Adjunct Faculty |
Schoolcraft College
From January 2011 to December 2011 • 0 year(s) Taught computer applications and skill-based courses for the Department of Business majors, including CIS 120 Software Applications. |
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Tutor Assistant |
Catapult Learning / Detroit Public Schools
From January 2010 to December 2010 • 0 year(s) Aided classroom teacher during the Detroit Public Schools Summer Academy, focusing on increasing academic levels of retained K-8 students using the Catapult curriculum. |
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Test Administrator |
Promedia Inc.
From January 2009 to January 2010 • 1 year(s) Administered the Content Literacy Continuum examination in Dearborn and Detroit Public Schools to ensure test validity and quality controls. |
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Administrative Assistant |
Center Management
From January 2008 to January 2010 • 2 year(s) Handled general administrative tasks including answering phones, researching bids, finding vendors, and updating marketing brochures. Assisted the owner with travel arrangements and business matters. |
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Director of Career Services |
The Academy of Court Reporting
From January 2008 to December 2008 • 0 year(s) Assisted entry-level legal students with job placement through workshops and employment opportunities. Partnered with local chambers of commerce and implemented student employment programs. |
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Member Relations Associate |
Christian Camp & Conference Association
From January 2005 to January 2008 • 3 year(s) Served as liaison between members and CCCA, managing membership retention and new memberships across 600+ camps in three regional territories. Led a CRM software selection process as project manager. |
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Executive Director / Program Director |
Camp Baber African Methodist Episcopal Church
From January 2001 to January 2005 • 4 year(s) Managed all operational and financial aspects of a 60-acre camp facility including marketing, food service, maintenance, risk management, and programming. Served as primary staff member for all Board functions. |
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Secretary III |
University of St. Thomas
From January 1992 to January 1994 • 2 year(s) Provided administrative support to the Director and Assistant Director of the Center for Community Education. Assisted Graduate Education and Community Education departments with marketing program sites to school districts. |
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Office Assistant II |
Wayne State University
From January 1987 to January 1991 • 4 year(s) Managed day-to-day operations of the Near Eastern and German/Slavic Departments, supervised faculty assignments, compiled administrative reports, and advised students on academic programs. |
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