Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Davette Harvey
275 Timber Creek Lane, Marietta, GA 30060, United States
Home 770-436-2868, Cellular 404-641-3786
www.DavetteHarvey.com
SUMMARY
My name is Davette Harvey and I am the President/CEO of Amenique Community Relations which is an entrepreneurial training and development company. I have been in business since 1999 and have trained, consulted and/or coached over a hundred current and potential business owners in the areas of for-profit and non-profit business plan creation and development. I am a certified Entrepreneurial Trainer in all of the NxLevel Curricula Series, which is an internationally acclaimed in the enterprise training industry. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Higher Education Instructional Leadership with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction to perfect the craft of transferring knowledge and to increase the probability of equipping my students for business success. My career objective is to obtain opportunities to educate, train, consult and coach current and potential enterprising individuals in entrepreneurial development.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurial Training and Development
· Sheriff-Learn to Earn Program – A pilot program that was implemented to address the issue of recidivism. Over 100 participants were trained in the Cobb County Detention Center using the NxLevel Micro-Entrepreneurial Curriculum in the creation of a business plan over a two year period.
· Instrumental in Sheriff-Learn to Earn Program pilot design and provided one-on-one business development consultations for each participant of the program.
· Designed a comprehensive youth Critical Thinking curriculum for Skills4Industry.
· Trained over 300 youth in entrepreneurism through three after-school programs. The 21st Century/Boys and Girls Club Initiative, GEMS and Itisso, Inc.
· Wrote, designed and presented a "Young CEO' Business and leadership development series with course objective and outline for Academic Enrichment Blocks for Marietta Middle School. The series concluded with a mini career fair that show cased local entrepreneurs in different industries and students business concepts and products.
· All participants of my training sessions developed a qualified business plan, rather youth or adult, rather if they pursued the opportunity or chose otherwise. Qualified means a bankable, operational and marketable plan.
EXPERIENCE
Amenique Community Relations • Marietta, GA 1999 to Present
President/CEO
Responsible for the management, marketing and operations for the company
· The company was awarded a two year contract through the Edge Connection a partner with the Small Business Administration and a Women's Enterprise Center to train inmates in micro-entrepreneurism in order to reduce recidivism The program was a collaborative effort between the Sheriff's office, Cobb/Douglas Community Board of Health, The Edge Connection and Cobb Works, a Work Force Investment Agency.
· Hosted three annual entrepreneurial and leadership conferences in the Atlanta area.
· Created and instructed a "Virtual Marketing Master" course and instructed continuing education students using lecture and demonstration with audio-visual aids in a computer lab for Marietta Community Schools and The Knowledge Shop. Upon completion of course, students had a completed virtual marketing plan with some of the vehicles operational.
· Created and instructed a "Marketing the Brand Called “U” " course and instructed continuing education students using lecture and demonstration with audio-visual aids in a computer lab for Marietta Community Schools. Upon completion of course, students had a completed a branding plan based on sound public relations and publicity principles and strategies that are used in the marketplace.
MUST, Inc. • Marietta, GA 2000 to 2001
Executive Assistant
Aided executive director in grant-writing, grant research and in being a community liaison, coordinated board materials, managed the community resource coordinator that was responsible for all outreach activities, and coordinated the collection and preparation of operating reports, assisted in the preparation of annual budget needs and annual reports for the non-profit organization.
ExpoServices • Atlanta, GA 1998 to 1999
Office Manager
Maintained liaison between customers, event management and exhibit production department to ensure clients exhibit and peripherals were in place by beginning of scheduled conferences. Coordinated logistics for numerous client exhibits in the United States, Canada and Europe. Distributed work orders to various departments and vendors, while simultaneously, compiling reports concerning progress of work. Requisitioned materials and supplies according to established delivery dates set forth by conference coordinators.
Tradeshow Network • Atlanta, GA 1996 to 1998
Project Manager
Scheduled and coordinated flow of work for setup and dismantle of clients exhibits for various shows in America, Canada and Europe. Reviewed master production schedule and work orders, established priorities for specific customer orders and revised schedule according to work order specifications. Established availability and capabilities of workers, parts, materials, machines and equipment for client exhibit setup and dismantle.
Prestige Communications, Inc • Atlanta, GA 1994 to 1966
Account Executive/Project Coordinator
Sold classified and display advertising space for publication and online e-zine, radio spots for radio show, listing for directory and resource guide and exhibit space for conferences and seminars. Coordinated projects for the following media vehicles: Women of Greater Atlanta Magazine, Women of Greater of Atlanta On-line E-zine, Women Want to Know radio show, Women's Directory and Resource Guide, Excel Expo and Dare to Dream seminars.
PIA Merchandising • Norcross, GA 1993 to 1995
Merchandising Specialist
Implemented merchandising objectives for over 1,000 products according to plan-o-grams and headquarter initiatives, promoted sales and shelf space for new products in retail establishments throughout the metro-Atlanta area, established rapport with store managers and individual company staff.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI 1991 to 1993
Graduate Assistant
Guest lectured, conducted research, critiqued student projects in the following undergraduate courses: Advanced Copywriting, Advertising Graphics and Production, and Principles of Public Relations, instructed students utilizing lecture and demonstration. Lectured on theory, techniques and terminology
Port Huron Board of Education • Port Huron, MI 1985 to 1988
Adult Education Teacher Assistant
Assisted teacher in the instruction of reading and comprehension courses for the completion of a GED program for the Port Huron Board of Education tutored and prepared students for completion of the GED exam, adapted curriculum to meet individual student needs.
EDUCATION
Argosy University - In Progress • Atlanta, GA
Doctorate, Higher Education Instructional Leadership
In Progress • GPA: 3.7
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI 1993
M.A., Advertising • GPA: 3.2
Ferris State University • Big Rapids, MI 1991
B.S., Advertising • GPA: 3.5
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
· Curriculum writing and design
· Program Evaluations
· Grant Writing
· Coaching in Entrepreneurial Leadership
· Team Building Seminars
· Board Development Seminars
· Tele-class Leader/Host - Distant Learning Instructor
· Columnist
AFFILIATIONS
· Cobb Chamber of Commerce
· Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
· Coachville Graduate School of Coaching
· Georgia Coach Association
· Organizational Change Alliance
· NxLevel Entrepreneurial Network/Global Business Institute
· Georgia Micro-Entrepreneurial Network (GMEN)
· The Edge Connection, Inc./Women’s Business Enterprise Center
· Ewomen Network
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
· Certified Instructor • NxLevel • A highly regarded curriculum in the enterprise development industry on an international scale.
· Certified Tele-class Leader • Coachville • The founding organization of the life and business professional coaching industry.
· Georgia Real Enterprise • School Based Enterprise Training • An Economic Development Agency specializing in youth entrepreneurial education and training.
· Micro-Entrepreneurial Training • The Edge Connection, Inc./Women’s Business Enterprise Center • Premier Micro-Entrepreneurial initiative in Georgia.
VOLUNTEER
Student Venture • Marietta, GA 2000 to 2002
Campus Director
Created and developed an after-school program that taught over one hundred high school students leadership skills. Developed and cultivated community, financial and volunteer resources to support the program. Designed, planned and provided instruction. Planned and coordinated five leadership retreats for student at Marietta High School over a two year period. Responsible for maintain records regarding finances, enrollments, program initiatives, student activities and in-kind contributions.