Deverick Murray
Brooklyn Park
Summary
Visionary CEO known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Excel in communication, decision-making, and problem-solving to drive company success. Committed to innovation and growth through effective leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Media Rhythm Institute
01.2024 - Current
- Led strategic planning sessions to define organizational goals and vision.
- Managed executive team members, ensuring timely execution of projects aligned with strategic objectives.
- Oversaw operational efficiencies across multiple departments for improved performance.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations, establishing partnerships that yielded mutual benefits.
- Fostered collaborative culture among diverse teams, enhancing innovation and creativity.
- Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
Director of Programming
Media Rhythm Institute
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Grew Sales Each year by 15% or more
- Managed financial operations for organizational efficiency
- Facilitated team huddles to align goals and tasks for improved collaboration
- Developed daily management infrastructure
- Planned and conducted professional development workshops to elevate staff skills
- Oversaw all human resources functions to support staff
- Supervised a twenty-person staff comprised of Administrators, Artists and Teachers
- Liaison between Clients, Staff and Families
- Designed curriculum to meet educational standards
- Developed structured lesson plans to enhance learning outcomes
- Managed payroll processing for employees
Resource Teacher, Support Staff
Lakeland EMS
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Facilitated special needs pull-outs for students struggling in Reading/Language Arts, supporting their individual learning needs.
- Taught debate to four classes a day.
- Prepared lesson plans for Debate across the curriculum
- Organized and supervised field trips, providing enriching educational experiences for students.
- Coordinated logistics for student conferences.
Director of Operations
Kariz Enterprises
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Developed daily management infrastructure
- Supervised four-person staff of artists and teachers, fostering collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards
- Designed educational curriculum frameworks to align with organizational goals and enhance student learning
- Acted as an Accounts Executive for multiple clients
- Processed payroll for employees
Program Coordinator/Coach
Baltimore Urban Debate League (BUDL)
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Program Coordinator in 13 High Schools for a year
- Managed coaches, part-time support staff, and volunteers to ensure effective program delivery
- Facilitated tournaments and training sessions for coaches, enhancing their skills and engagement
- Developed educational curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs, promoting inclusive learning environments
- Coached Lakeland Elementary Middle School and Dunbar High School
- Traveled debaters to nationally competitive out of state tournaments
- Master of Ceremonies of Tournaments and Summer Institutes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies; Social Justice
Towson University
Towson, Maryland05-2013
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Operational efficiency
- Build revenue streams
- Revenue generation
- Team building
- Employee training
- Relationship management
- Curriculum development
References
- Najib Jammal, Principal, Lakeland EMS, najib.jammal@gmail.com
- Tiffany Welch, Business Partner, Media Rhythm Institute, tiffany@mriprograms.org
- Chris Baron, Supervisor, BUDL, ciibaron@gmail.com
Timeline
CEO
Media Rhythm Institute
01.2024 - Current
Director of Programming
Media Rhythm Institute
01.2016 - 01.2024
Director of Operations
Kariz Enterprises
01.2012 - 01.2015
Resource Teacher, Support Staff
Lakeland EMS
01.2010 - 01.2020
Program Coordinator/Coach
Baltimore Urban Debate League (BUDL)
01.2006 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies; Social Justice
Towson University