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Jenell Brown

Chicago

Summary

Strong leadership professional experienced in designing and implementing business plans, procedures, and strategies. Skilled at setting comprehensive goals for growth and performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operations Officer

CHESS TECHNOLOGY LLC.
07.2023 - Current


  • Execute & review licenses, insurance, legal documents and reports
  • Produce and implement sales and marketing strategies to promote companies’ growth
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to produce efficient and effective work environment
  • Established strong partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance corporate reputation.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute high-impact projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

District Director/Senior Advisor

U.S. House of Representatives
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Supervised the District office & staff
  • Orchestrated closely with IT, telecom for configuration/set up
  • Met with local & state elected officials on matters concerning the district
  • Recruited, attracted and trained employees
  • Advised the Member on matters concerning the district
  • Collaborated with local organizations to host district events
  • Managed education, labor, energy, environment, FEMA, Congressional Black Caucus portfolio.

Senior Advisor & Director of Finance

U.S House of Representatives
07.2007 - 01.2023
  • Managed the Washington DC office
  • Governed a multi-million-dollar Congressional budget in accordance with the Committee on House Administration
  • Act as a principal liaison between the Member and the White House, interest groups, and government agencies
  • Spoke to local groups and interest groups when the Member is unavailable
  • Researched, monitored & tracked legislation; correspond to constitutes on legislative issues/results
  • Expert in managing the daily business, administrative operations, payroll, inventory, human resources, onboarding packet for new hires, and accounts receivable and payable
  • Established and executed office policies and procedures in compliance with the Committee on House Ethics
  • Handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professional courtesy
  • Slashed payroll/administrative cost 30% by negotiating prices and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services
  • Collaborated with developing and managing congressional briefings and special events


Adjunct Professor

University of the District of Columbia
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Lead student diversity initiatives that focused on under-represented racial/ethnic groups, women, first generation college students
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
  • Promote diversity, equality, professional development and academic honesty
  • Facilitate students in understanding the different methods of research
  • Create course syllabi and learning strategies to promote critical thinking, writing and communication skills
  • Collaborate with academic department chairs and colleagues on course curriculum
  • Taught Criminal Justice courses, providing instruction to up to 100 undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science/International Relations

Northeastern IL University
Chicago, IL
06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Communications

Aurora University
Aurora, IL
06.2004

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Profitability improvement
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Executive Leadership
  • Compliance Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Human Resources Management
  • Training and Development
  • Budgeting and finance

Accomplishments

Awarded by Chief Administrative Officer for Implementing Sustainable Business Practices for the 111th Congress

Politicalexperience

  • Davis for Congress (IL-07), Field Organizer, 2005, 2007
  • Ford for State Representative (IL-08), Field Organizer, 2006, 2007

Timeline

Chief Operations Officer

CHESS TECHNOLOGY LLC.
07.2023 - Current

District Director/Senior Advisor

U.S. House of Representatives
01.2023 - 06.2023

Adjunct Professor

University of the District of Columbia
01.2016 - 01.2020

Senior Advisor & Director of Finance

U.S House of Representatives
07.2007 - 01.2023

Master of Arts - Political Science/International Relations

Northeastern IL University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Communications

Aurora University

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