Lizette Epps

About Lizette Epps

I am an award-winning, visionary business executive and best-selling author with a proven track record of driving transformative change within organizations. With a unique ability to identify challenges and deliver impactful solutions, I have consistently generated year-over-year results that enhance both shareholder and client value.In addition to my leadership in business, my recent achievements include being honored with multiple prestigious awards for my debut book, Our Voices: Little Stories Through a Latina Lens, which has become a #1 Amazon bestseller in the Afro-Latino Studies category and has received accolades such as the 2024 International Latino Book Award for Best Young Adult Nonfiction. My writing amplifies the stories and experiences of the Latinx community, and my advocacy is dedicated to fostering understanding, equity, and empowerment.What I bring to the table: • Bilingual community engagement and relations• Strategic budgetary planning and direction• Business process optimization and change management• Expertise in strategic sourcing and visionary planning• Leadership in diverse, inclusive environments• Proficiency in marketing, sales strategy, and operational troubleshooting• Designing and implementing performance metrics for successAs a recognized change agent and community leader, I am deeply passionate about advancing equity for BIPOC communities, empowering women and children, and promoting cultural awareness. I have had the honor of collaborating with organizations that share my mission of uplifting marginalized voices and creating lasting societal impact.Thank you for connecting with me. Whether through writing, business, or community work, I’m excited to explore new opportunities for collaboration and positive change.

Experience

1. Founder

   Breadth Of Hope, Llc

   Dec 2017 — Present · Reading, PA, US

   As the Non-profit Consultant for Breadth of Hope, my role revolves around providing strategic guidance and expertise to enhance the organization\'s effectiveness in achieving its charitable mission. I work closely with the leadership team to assess their operations, identify areas for improvement, and develop tailored strategies for fundraising, program development, and community engagement. Through my consulting services, I aim to empower Breadth of Hope to maximize its impact and make a meaningful difference with the organizations I serve. Whether you’re looking to start a non-profit or are already one, I can provide you with the assistance needed to take your org. to the next level!

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2015 — 2017

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Integrated Supply Chain Operations

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Teamwork
• Contract Negotiation
• People Skills
• End User Training
• Supply Chain
• Bids
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Analysis
• Merchandising
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Purchase Requisitions
• Employee Training
• Vendor Management
• Html
• Research
• Inventory Management
• English
• Spend Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Business Process Improvement
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Photoshop
• C++
• People Development
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Retail
• Specifications
• Government Procurement
• Java
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Purchase Orders
• Strategic Sourcing