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We are running a dual-track search to maximize both career growth and hiring velocity. You must manage these as two distinct workflows. Target Roles - Remote Target Cities - Atlanta, Miami, D.C 1. Track A: Career-Level Targets (Use "Leadership" Résumé) Goal: Capitalize on 15+ years of executive/strategic experience. Target Titles: Director of Strategic Initiatives, Director of Events, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Senior Program Manager, Executive Engagement Manager/Lead, Client Relationship/Success Manager, Director of Community Engagement/External Affairs. Focus: Roles where my leadership in complex programs, stakeholder management, and executive operations meets 70%+ of the requirements. 2. Track B: Immediate-Hire Targets (Use "Simplified" Résumé) Goal: Secure employment quickly by focusing on core operational execution. Target Titles: Project Coordinator/Specialist, Senior Executive Assistant/Business Partner, Event Coordinator/Specialist. Focus: Tactical support roles. Do not apply for roles requiring specialized technical, legal, accounting, or clinical credentials. 3. Execution Rules & KPIs Résumés: Never mix or interchange résumés across tracks. Apply with the "Leadership" version for Track A to emphasize strategic leadership and scope, and use the "Simplified" version for Track B to highlight operational execution (with executive branding removed). N. Volume: Aim for 20–30 Track A applications and 30–50 Track B applications weekly. Reporting: Do not just report "applications submitted." Every week, I need: Total qualified applications. Recruiter screens secured. Interviews scheduled. Strategic Rationale: Why This Approach? The goal is to solve the "Overqualified Paradox." The Problem: When applying for tactical roles (Track B), my executive background often signals that I am too senior or a flight risk. Recruiters see 15+ years of leadership and assume I won't be satisfied with execution-heavy work. The Solution: By splitting the search, we curate two different hiring stories: Track A: Projects me as a high-level strategist capable of operating with C-suite executives. Track B: Projects me as an execution-focused professional who can solve the company’s immediate operational problems. Title for Category of Roles Track A—Executive Level Roles ricquel-jackson-project-operations-resume.md Salary Goal - $100k - $180k Priority Job title Why you're competitive Target level 1 Director of Strategic Initiatives - Strategic Programs, Special Projects, Strategy & Operations, or Executive Programs. Probably the broadest expression of what you've actually done: complex projects, executive priorities, cross-functional execution Director 2 Director of Events / Executive Events - Event Operations Director, Head of Events, Senior Event Manager Your most immediately provable senior-level lane Director 3 Director of Strategic Partnerships—Director of External Relations, Head of Partnerships, Strategic Alliance Director Leverages stakeholder management, fundraising, community relationships, institutional partnerships, and executive engagement Director 4 Senior Program Manager - Program Director, Senior Project Manager, Lead Program Manager PMP + years of managing complicated initiatives, stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables Sr. Manager 5 Executive Engagement Manager / Lead - Executive Communications Lead, Executive Operations Manager, Chief of Staff Strong fit for your advanced executive operations, events, and relationship-management background Manager/Lead 6 Client Relationship / Client Success Manager - Account Director, Client Services Manager, Customer Success Lead Opens professional services, SaaS, consulting, financial services, and other industries Manager/Sr. Manager 7 Director of Community Engagement/External Affairs—Director of Community Relations, Head of External Affairs, Community Impact Director Strong combination of campaigns, nonprofits, government, partnerships, and community-facing work Director Note for VA: The job title variations listed after each main title are formatted in italics to help you expand your search criteria. Track B—Mid-Level Roles "Get Me Working" Targets These should be jobs where your skills transfer immediately and there are enough openings that the VA can run volume. ricquel-jackson-project-operations-resume.md Salary Goal - $75- $100k Job title Why Project Coordinator / Project Specialist Scheduling, tracking, vendors, documentation, meetings, follow-up, and project support are already second nature to you. Executive Assistant / Senior Executive Assistant You have actual C-suite support experience, including your Cartoon Network background. This could be one of your fastest routes back into a strong company. Event Coordinator / Event Specialist Extremely easy story for a recruiter to understand from your background; corporate, university, association, and nonprofit opportunities are plentiful. One modification: for EA jobs, I would target Executive Assistant to CEO/President, Senior Executive Assistant, and Executive Business Partner before truly junior administrative-assistant jobs. You don't need to go all the way down the ladder to increase hiring velocity. Resume A — Leadership Headline: STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT | PARTNERSHIPS Your summary should establish: 15+ years of experience → executive stakeholders → complex programs → cross-functional leadership → measurable outcomes. Keep: PMP Leadership accomplishments Large/complex programs Budget ownership Team leadership Executive stakeholders National scope Fundraising/growth accomplishments High-profile organizations Quantified results This résumé is designed to make someone say: "This person can operate with our executives." Resume B—Quick-Hire This résumé should feel entirely different. Headline: PROJECT & OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL And I would remove the executive branding entirely. Instead of leading with 15–17+ years, say something like: Project and operations professional experienced in coordinating schedules, stakeholders, meetings, events and administrative workflows in fast-paced organizations. PMP-certified with strengths in project tracking, communications, documentation, vendor coordination, and cross-functional support. Now the hiring manager thinks: "She can do this job." rather than: "Why is someone with 17 years of executive experience applying for my Project Coordinator opening?" Instructions for Virtual Assistant: Two-Track Job Search Strategy Primary search: Director of Strategic Initiatives, Director of Events, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Senior Program Manager, Executive Engagement Manager/Lead, Client Relationship/Success Manager, and Director of Community Engagement/External Affairs. Secondary/quick-employment search: Project Coordinator/Project Specialist, Senior Executive Assistant/Executive Business Partner, and Event Coordinator/Event Specialist. Prioritize remote roles plus Atlanta and Tallahassee opportunities. For primary roles, prioritize positions where my background in executive operations, strategic programs, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, events, marketing, nonprofit/government work, and project management satisfies at least 70% of the requirements. Do not reject a position simply because it is in an unfamiliar industry if the underlying responsibilities match. For quick-employment roles, use my simplified résumé. Avoid jobs requiring specialized technical, legal, accounting, engineering, or clinical credentials I do not possess. Candidate Value Proposition and Outreach Briefing Candidate Value Proposition and Outreach Briefing This briefing document serves as a comprehensive guide for recruiters, virtual assistants, and hiring managers to understand the professional capabilities and proven track record of the candidate. It synthesizes experience into two primary professional personas: strategic executive leadership and Hands-on Project & operations management. The following information is derived from a deep analysis of the candidate’s successful execution of "The Studio Presented by ACID Pro Next," a high-stakes experiential marketing activation. 1. Professional Profile Summary The candidate is a versatile leader with a proven ability to bridge the gap between high-level brand strategy and granular operational execution. With a specialization in experiential marketing and live event management, they have demonstrated success in managing large-scale activations that drive brand engagement, facilitate industry networking, and showcase cutting-edge technology. Core Competencies Strategic Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary liaison between corporate partners (e.g., ACID Pro Next) and event execution teams. High-Value Talent Coordination: Managing logistics and scheduling for top-tier industry influencers and talent. End-to-End Project Lifecycle: Overseeing everything from vendor/venue selection to live event troubleshooting and post-event reporting. Operational Excellence: Implementing complex programming tracks including educational panels, one-on-one networking, and live demonstrations. 2. Strategic Leadership Highlights (Executive Persona) In an executive or senior leadership capacity, the candidate focuses on brand ROI, stakeholder alignment, and the strategic vision of an activation.| Focus Area | Strategic Impact || ------ | ------ || Brand Activation | Successfully managed the presence of ACID Pro Next, ensuring the brand was positioned as a leader in music production software. || Market Engagement | Facilitated high-value engagement for approximately 1,500 attendees over a three-day period. || Talent Relations | Curated and managed relationships with eight world-class music producers, ensuring their participation aligned with brand goals. || Strategic Oversight | Developed a multi-track programming schedule designed to maximize attendee flow and brand touchpoints from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily. | 3. Project & Operations Highlights (Professional/Manager Persona) For roles requiring rigorous project management and operational "hands-on" expertise, the candidate offers a disciplined approach to logistics and execution. Key Operational Achievements Venue & Vendor Management: Directed operations at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart, managing space across Building 1, Floor 1. Logistics & Scheduling: Coordinated the complex movements of eight featured producers (including Young Chop, Just Blaze, and Drumma Boy) across various live sessions. High-Volume Throughput: Managed the "Speed Listening Session - Beat Box," facilitating 5-minute networking meetings between artists and producers at a high frequency. Queue & Capacity Management: Successfully implemented a first-come, first-served queue system for Feedback Sessions, managing groups of 25+ sign-ups per session with 15-minute lead times. 4. Featured Project Case Study: The Studio Presented by ACID Pro Next This project serves as the primary evidence of the candidate’s ability to deliver results in a high-pressure, live-event environment. Project Overview Project Name: The Studio Presented by ACID Pro Next Location: Atlanta, GA (AmericasMart) Duration: 3 Days (October 10th – 12th) Total Attendance: ~1,500 Primary Objective: To connect music producers with industry professionals and provide hands-on experience with ACID Pro Next hardware and software. Programming Tracks Managed Speed Listening (Beat Box): High-volume, one-on-one networking sessions (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM). Feedback Sessions: Intimate sessions with industry professionals for immediate beat critiques (3 sessions daily). Educational Panels: 30-minute music knowledge presentations and Q&A sessions. The Demo Room: Interactive sessions where major producers "broke down" the creation of hit hip-hop songs. Talent Roster Managed Young Chop Just Blaze Tasha Catour Drumma Boy Bryan Michael Cox Danny Wolf Needlz Jetsonmade 5. Strategic Messaging for Cold Outreach Virtual Assistants or the candidate should use the following "talk tracks" when engaging with recruiters or hiring managers on platforms like LinkedIn. For Executive/Strategic Leadership Roles "I am reaching out regarding Company Name’s search for a strategic leader. I recently spearheaded a three-day experiential marketing activation in Atlanta for ACID Pro Next, managing stakeholder relations and high-level talent for an event that drew 1,500+ attendees. I specialize in turning brand visions into high-impact, live experiences that drive industry-wide engagement." For Project Management/Operations Roles "I noticed your opening for a Project Manager and believe my background in end-to-end event execution is a strong match. Most recently, I managed the logistics, vendor relations, and programming for a complex 3-day hip-hop studio activation at AmericasMart. I have a proven track record of managing multi-track schedules, high-profile talent, and high-volume attendee logistics (1,500+) with precision." Quick-Reference Fact Sheet for Recruiters Experience Level: Senior Project Manager / Experiential Marketing Lead. Key Skillset: Vendor management, talent coordination, live event programming, and brand partnership execution. Relevant Metrics: 1,500 attendees, 8 high-profile talent guests, 4 simultaneous programming tracks, 100% schedule adherence over a 3-day activation. Geographic Focus: Experience with major venues such as the Atlanta Convention Center.