Private Sector
- Led the establishment and served as the Chief Executive Officer of The Maynard Group, Inc., overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations, strategy and growth
- Established and held the position of Senior Partner at Community Health Marketing, LLC, responsible for the management of all company operations
- Founded and served as Co-Owner of The Nashville Voice, LLC, responsible for managing and driving growth for the company
- Contributed to the establishment and served as a Founding Member of the Nashville Business Alliance, actively participating in the organization’s formation and strategic planning, and playing a key role in its establishment and early success
- Founding Member of “The Table”, involved in the decision making process, program development, and fundraising initiatives for the organization
- Founder of The Power of WE (Women Entrepreneurs) not for profit networking company
- Served as a Partner at Hollie Hamell Music, LLC, responsible for the management and growth of the company, providing guidance and leadership in all aspects of business operations, including financial management, marketing and promotion, and artist development. Actively involved in decision-making processes, strategic planning, and business development initiatives to help the company achieve its goals and objectives
- Built the largest black-owned government relations firm in the state of TN after coming off the council
- Helped raise over $500k for the National Museum of African American Music
- Established The Shirley Ann Coates Scholarship, a scholarship fund for Tennessee State University students
- Helped raise over $80k for Northwest YMCA as chair of major gifts
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Former Board Chair of Jefferson Street United Merchants Partnership, Inc. and secured nearly $1 million in State & Local funding for the “Gateway to Heritage” beautification project for Historic Jefferson Street.
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Created partnership w/ Nashville General Hospital w/ and Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency to provide Covid testing to over 5k residents. Led the establishment and served as the Chief Executive Officer of The Maynard Group, Inc., overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations, strategy and growth
