James Burks

Experience

1. Co-founder, Chief Operations Officer

   Common Ground Management, Inc

   Nov 2011 — Present

   Lead the cultivation of strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including community partners, academic institutions, and governmental agencies- Actively identify new business and partnership opportunities, and business development opportunities to expand the company\'s reach- Lead the identification, application, and submission process for contract, grant and request for proposal (RFP) opportunities- Provide daily supervision to full-time staff, part-time staff and interns- Collaborate with leadership team to identify objectives and goals contributing to overall strategic growth of company- Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO and CFO- Partner with the CEO and CFO to shape and execute client strategies- Developed onboarding and training materials for new staff and interns- Lead execution of administrative and operation-based projects- Complete daily business formations and provision of technical assistance services to clients operating primarily within the tri-state region of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware- Identify areas of the business where operational processes can be improved and develop and implement plans to optimize these processes- In partnership with the CFO, ensure regulatory compliance and oversee compliance-related matters, at a national and local level

Education

• Temple University

  Master of Social Work (MSW)

• Saint Joseph's University

  Bachelor's