Paisley Martin
Deputy Chief of Staff
- Role
- Deputy Chief of Staff at Southern University System
- Location
- New Orleans, LA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paisley Martin
I am a higher education leader operating at the intersection of executive strategy…
Experience
Deputy Chief of Staff
Sep 2024 — Present · Baton Rouge, LA, US
As Deputy Chief of Staff to the President of the Southern University System, I provide strategic support, policy coordination, and operational oversight across five campuses within the nation’s only HBCU system. I serve as a senior advisor to the President, helping to shape and implement initiatives that strengthen institutional effectiveness, student success, and stakeholder engagement.Key responsibilities include: • Facilitating cross-campus alignment on presidential priorities and strategic initiatives • Managing communications and high-level correspondence with board members, legislators, donors, and community partners • Leading project development efforts in areas such as leadership retreats, legislative strategy, and system-wide reporting • Supporting executive decision-making through research, briefings, and stakeholder coordination • Assisting with external relations and event planning to elevate the System’s visibility and impactIn this role, I combine my background in education, advising, and marketing with a deep commitment to HBCU excellence, policy advancement, and future-focused leadership.
Education
Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
2008 — 2013
Champion School of Real Estate
Real Estate Certification, Real Estate
2015 — 2015
Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Real Estate
- Negotiation
- Planograms
- Fashion
- Research
- Sales Management
- Industry Knowledge
- Communication
- Assortment
- Trend Forecasting
- Leadership
- Store Operations
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Loss Prevention
- Strategic Planning
- Driving Results
- Advertising
- Sales Presentations
- Merchandising
- Apparel
- Store Management
- Relationship Building
- Styling
- Event Planning
- Retail
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Inventory Management
- Consulting
- Social Media
- Marketing
- Management
- Team Building
- Sales Prospecting
- Time Management
- Cashiering
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