Paisley Martin

Deputy Chief of Staff

Role
Deputy Chief of Staff at Southern University System
Location
New Orleans, LA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Paisley Martin

I am a higher education leader operating at the intersection of executive strategy…

Experience

  1. Deputy Chief of Staff

    Southern University System

    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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