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    • TeQuion Brookins

      Director of Operations

    • Professional Summary

       

      Experienced professional with a demonstrated work history within the nonprofit, banking, and insurance industries. Skilled in nonprofit management, budgeting, professional writing, analytical thinking & problem solving, technology, and information systems management. Strong entrepreneurial background with masters degrees in both business administration and financial management.

       

    • OPPORTUNITIES I'M SEEKING

      Below is a list of opportunities I am actively seeking. If your organization is looking for someone with my skill set please use a Quick Connect option below to contact me.

      Career

      • Chief Operating/Administrative Officer (Healthcare, Nonprofit, Government or Education industries preferred)
      • Adjunct Faculty (General Business, Entrepreneurship, General Computer Skills, Finance)

      Freelance/Contract Roles

      • Writing (Creative or Technical)
      • New/Existing Business Consulting
      • Nonprofit Management/Development
      • Web Design
      • Event Planning 
      • R&D Projects/Consulting

      Volunteer/Civic Service

      • Nonprofit Board/Committee Leadership
      • Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare, Education, Animal Welfare, Justice or Human Services 
      • Mentorship Opportunities
      • City/County Service or Committee Membership

    • CURRENT POSITION

      What I do during the day:

      McGregor Fund

      Director of Operations

      Aug 2018 – Present

      Oversees all areas of IT, grants management, facilities management, human resources, as well as risk management and compliance.

      TeQuionBrookins.com

      Founder/Principal Consultant

      February 2018 – Present

      Established a consulting firm with a mission to make the world a better place by improving the quality of businesses and enhancing individuals' efficacy. Offers a variety of services to organizations of all sizes and types as well as individuals including students, entrepreneurs, and under-served populations. Focus areas include: process improvement and research & development support as well as organizational, brand, and personal development, along with human-service provider liaising.

      Minority Freedom Community Fund

      Founder/COO

      June 2019– Present

      Established a national nonprofit with a mission to improve the lives of African Americans and minorities in the U.S. through capital infusions, supporting existing social infrastructure, and promoting holistic wellness.

    • Education 

      Places I've studied:

      Walsh College of Business & Accountancy

      Degrees Awarded:

      Masters of Business Administration

      Master of Arts, Finance (Financial Management)

      Troy, MI

      College of Wooster

      Degrees Awarded:

      B.A. Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (2008-2012)

      Minor: Africana Studies

      Wooster, OH

    • Additional Work History

      Places that strengthened my work-ethic:

      Seasonal Sales Associate

      12/14-5/15

      Underwriting Assistant

      6/12-3/13

      Production Technician

      8/11-5/12

      Building Monitor

      8/10-5/12

      Summer Office Clerk

      5/10-8/10

      Office Assistant

      10/06-7/08

    • Licenses & Skills

      Things I've picked up over the years:

      Notary Public

      Commissioned by the State of Michigan

      02/2018 - 06/2024

       

      Office 365 Suite

      Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Dynamics CRM, Powerpoint, Access, Teams, Forms, OneDrive, OneNote, Flow, Stream, Power BI, Delve, Yammer, Planner, Tasks, SharePoint, Power Apps, Admin Counsel

      Creative/Technical Writing

      Freelance technical writer, Self-published author, Minute taking, Editing/proofreading,

      Cybersecurity/IT

      Certified in Cybersecurity Awareness

      Investment Analysis

      Web Design

      Weebly, Wordpress, HTML, UI Design

      Accounting Software

      Sage/Peachtree, Quickbooks

      Adobe Pro

      Advanced

      Excellent Client/Customer Service

      Contract Negotiation/Vendor Relations

      Non-government

      Forex Trading

      Hobby

      Social Media

      Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn

      & More

      70+ WPM, Remote Desktop Environments, Shadow IT, Adobe Sign, Grants Management (Non-government), Tableau, BoardEffect, UBTI, Corporate & Individual Tax Preparation

      Crains' Detroit Business 20 in Their Twenties Honoree

      2020-Recognized for career achievements

    • Experiences

      Examples of content I've authored:

      Self-Published Book: The Guide to Balancing Chaos & Career (2017)

      Preview Here

      This sample illustrates my creative writing skills and experience.

      Thesis: Influence of the Protein Cross-Linker Diethyl Acetylenedicarboxylate on 20S Core Particle Degradation of Candidates for the 26S Proteasome (2012)

      Access Link to Full Text Here

      This sample illustrates my technical writing skills.

    • Memberships & Affiliations

      Notable organizations I follow :

      NAACP

      Member

      National Small Business Association

      Leadership Advisory Council

      Young Nonprofit Professionals Network

      Member

      A Child for All

      Board Member

      Communications Committee Chair

      Peak Grantmaking

      Former Communications Committee, Co-Chair

      2018 National Conference Volunteer

      Independent Sector

      Member (via McGregor Fund)

      Council on Foundations

      Member (via McGregor Fund)

      Michigan Nonprofit Association

      Member (via McGregor Fund)

      Council of Michigan Foundations

      Member (via McGregor Fund)

      Women's Centers International

      Board Member

      Treasurer

      Communications Committee Member

      Technology Affinity Group (TAG)

      Follower (via McGregor Fund)

      MacDowell Preparatory Academy

      Strong Partnerships Committee Member

      Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy

      Member (via McGregor Fund)

      2018 National Conference Planning Committee Volunteer

      Detroit Young Professionals

      Member

      2018 Executive Team Candidate

      National Black MBA Association

      Member 

      2018 Executive Team Candidate

    • QUICK CONNECT

      Have a project or opening at your organization you'd like my expertise on? Contact me via the following methods for a quick response:

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