Rayshoun Chambers

Director of Development & Business Partnerships @ SparkNC | Web3 & EduTech Thought Leader | Architect of Future-Ready Partnerships | ForbesBLK | Author & Speaker

Role
Advisory Council Member at Chicago Public Schools
Location
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Rayshoun Chambers

As the Director of Development and Business Partnerships at SparkNC, I am passionate about transforming education through innovative technology programs and strategic collaborations. My work focuses on empowering middle and high school scholars with the skills they need to thrive in the future of work, including coding, artificial intelligence, drone piloting, and leadership. By fostering partnerships with industry leaders I drive impactful initiatives that prepare students for success in an ever-evolving digital economy.In addition to my professional role, I am deeply committed to community service and advancing educational opportunities. I serve on the Board of Directors for Southside Academy, a K-3 private school dedicated to inspiring young learners, and lead the Nash County Club of Girls Who Game, a Dell Technologies-sponsored program that introduces girls to STEM fields through teamwork, creativity, and gaming.With a strong foundation in enterprise leadership, I have successfully led large-scale projects and strategic initiatives in high-tech industries, including energy, mobile, and payment processing. My expertise spans business intelligence, process improvement, project management, and building cross-sector partnerships that generate sustainable impact.As an experienced public speaker, I have shared insights on topics such as blockchain technology, educational innovation, and the future of work at events like the Florida Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit, the NC Business Committee for Educators\' 40th Anniversary, and the 2024 CTE Summer Conference.Recognized as one of the NC 100 Epic Educator Leaders in 2023, I am dedicated to creating equitable access to high-quality education and fostering the next generation of innovators and leaders.Specialties: strategic partnerships, leadership training, professional development, project management, business intelligence, process improvement, budget planning, infrastructure development, contract negotiation, and education technology.

Experience

  1. Advisory Council Member

    Chicago Public Schools

    Oct 2021 — Present

    Work based learning (WBL) partner Chicago Public Schools providing real life connection to scholars related to work based learning and career pathways as they prepare for the workforce.

Education

  • Albany State University

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice, English

    1991 — 1994

  • University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

    Certification, Negotiation

    2007 — 2007

Skills

  • Lead Generation
  • B2b
  • Relationship Management
  • Sales
  • Payment Systems
  • Strategy
  • E-Commerce
  • Mobile Payments
  • Executive Management
  • Business Planning
  • Credit Cards
  • Transaction Processing
  • Electronic Payments
  • Team Building
  • Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Intelligence
  • Forecasting
  • Sales Management
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Start-Ups
  • Leadership
  • Payment Card Processing
  • Merchant Services
  • Business Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Banking
  • Financial Services
  • Crm
  • Payment Gateways
  • Sales Operations
  • Payments
  • Acquiring
  • Training
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Merchant Acquiring
  • Debit Cards
  • Call Centers

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