Jeremy N. Whittaker

Sr Operations Strategist- Academic & Diversity Affairs @Abc\'s Of Life, Inc

Memphis, TN, US

Provide operational oversight of a consumer network of roughly 4,500 members that are provided personalized, time efficient, and cost effective educational support/trainings, career readiness programming, mental, physical, behavioral health, and referral services in partnership with higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, government entities, and corporations.Key Contributions to Organizational Growth• Organized collaborative efforts with higher education institutions and K-12 school districts for faculty diversity/inclusion development and student wellness enrichment modules. o Created training/co-curricular partnerships with University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Rhodes College, LeMoyne-Owen College, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Shelby County Schools, State of TN Dept of Human Services, Arlington Community Schools, FedEx, and International Paper. • Increased state and federal contracted services by 40% within two annual terms• Solicited and secured a portfolio of 35 corporate and private annual donors(10k+)Administration/Supervision• Provide oversight for new and continuing consumers, Community Partnerships Engagement & Planning, Donor Relations, Corporate Community Training & Development (Diversity & Mental/Behavioral Health), Behavioral, Physical, & Mental Health Services, Academic Enrichment (Adult/Continuing Education), Career Services (Resume, Interview Preparation, & Internship Placement), and Non-Emergency Transportation (Medicaid/Medicare).• Supervise the Executive Director of Academic Enrichment, Donor Relations, Transportation Support Staff, and 15+ independent contractors. • Spearhead operational efficiency and effectiveness for all foundation services offered and program initiatives.

Christian Brothers High School Memphis, TN

Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Masters of Education, Higher Education Leadership and Student Affairs

Southern Arkansas University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration, Organizational Leadership & Finance

Jackson State University

Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Urban Higher Education Executive Leadership & Development

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General