Clarence Anthony

About Clarence Anthony

I am an accomplished business development professional known for securing capital and cultivating impactful relationships in government and industry. My efforts have made substantial contributions to economic development by launching, scaling, and evaluating programs and ventures, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and collaboration. I aim to apply my expertise in market research, financial modeling, business development, and strategic expansion to drive corporate growth initiatives. Currently, I specialize in financial and business growth, focusing on FP & A, business development, and strategic expansion. I launched, and currently oversee, the workforce development pillar at Georgia Tech\'s Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN), including the PIN Fellowship, through budget creation, financial modeling, investment impact, and revenue generation. My role involves optimizing processes and identifying funding opportunities to support growth in manufacturing, IT, logistics, and CleanTech. I\'ve had the pleasure of developing partnerships with some of Atlanta\'s top community drivers, such as Cox Enterprises, Microsoft, and the Atlanta Beltline. My experience as an MBA Analyst at Atlanta Technology Angels involved conducting due diligence on startups and advising on potential investments. As an MBA Strategic Consultant at Georgia Tech\'s TI:GER program, I conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform the design of innovative technology solutions. My previous background as a career counselor and my Ph.D. in Counseling adds a unique perspective and valuable skills to the financial industry. My expertise in guiding individuals through career transitions and understanding human behavior enhances my ability to analyze market trends, assess risk, and develop strategic investment strategies. I leverage my diverse background to bring a holistic approach to financial analysis, decision-making, and strategy.

Experience

1. Workforce Development Manager

   Partnership For Innovation

   Apr 2022 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   The Partnership for Innovation (PIN) is an organization that integrates community development and engagement, and economic development. The goal is to bolster shared economic prosperity and activating technological and innovative projects. My role encompasses FP & A, business development, and strategic expansion, optimizing processes and identifying funding opportunities to support growth and expand impact. Responsibilities include budget creation, financial modeling, revenue generation, analyzing industry and economic trends, and building public-private partnerships in key sectors like IT, manufacturing, and CleanTech.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, and Strategy & Innovation

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

  2006 — 2010

• University of Florida

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Counseling and Counselor Education

  2012 — 2016

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Psychological Counseling

  2010 — 2012

• Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, and Strategy & Innovation

Skills

• Mock Interviews
• Handshake
• Clinical Supervision
• Counseling
• Career Counseling
• Psychotherapy
• Student Counseling
• Curriculum Design
• E-Learning Implementation
• Interviewing
• Resume Writing
• Leadership
• Youth Development
• Admissions
• Learning Management
• Qpr
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Curriculum Development
• Community Outreach
• Learning Management Systems
• Student Development
• Student Affairs
• Organization Skills
• Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methodologies
• Organizational Development
• Motivational Interviewing
• Talent Development
• Participatory Action Research
• Project Management
• Mental Health Counseling
• Program Development
• Data Analysis
• Higher Education
• Spss
• Career Development
• Multicultural Counseling
• Supervision
• Symplicity
• Teaching