Ebon Glenn, MBA

Experience

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  Aimhigh ESG , LLC

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2024

  Director of Operations

  -Oversaw $10 million in revenue as Joint Venture Partner. - Managed team for operational excellence. - Led strategic business expansion and new partnerships. - Negotiated long-term contracts with key clients. - Managed $3 million in food and beverage revenue and operations. - Led the RFP preparation process for successful airport locations. - Hudson News ACDBE partner (SFO) - Elevate Gourmet Brands partner (SFO, SJ)

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  Airport Minority Advisory Council

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2021

  Board Member

  Regional women and minority business advocate. Implemented a local small business airport certification program. Conducted trainings designed to give local businesses an opportunity to have equity in the airport sector.

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  City of Oakland

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Advisory

  City Council appointed member of the Oakland Small Business Task Force. Executed a strategic plan to assist local small businesses with challenges brought on by increased rents.

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  San Francisco African American Arts & Cultural District

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2022

  Director of Operations

  - Responsible for connecting local artists to government funded projects. - Managed the development of the Cultural District’s neighborhood beautification, and vibrancy initiatives. - Executed grant agreements for community empowerment programs. - Facilitated the creation of multiple mural projects in collaboration with local artists.

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  California State Assembly

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  Advisory

  Advise Assemblymember David Chiu on issues of housing affordability, small business access, and livability in the Bayview-Hunters Point Community.

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  SF Office of Economic & Workforce Development

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2024

  Senior Project Manager

  - Crafted comprehensive scopes of work for over $4 million in government-funded empowerment programs. - Amended government contracts in compliance with city regulations. - Managed implementation of $1 million in grants for BIPOC communities. - Increased attendance and revenues for priority neighborhood events. - Oversaw city procurements for small business support. - Crafted grant agreements for financial literacy programs.

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  Walk San Francisco

  Apr 2024 - now

  Board Member

  Exceptional pedestrian safety infrastructure that serves all people in every part of the city.Equitable streets. This means everyone – of every age and ability – should be able to get around safely, easily, and affordably. It also means prioritizing the people and places that have been left behind or discounted for too long with street safety improvements.A people- and safety-centered transportation system. More car-free and low-traffic streets and spaces.Astounding numbers of people walking to get to school, to work, to play, to everywhere – because it’s that safe and inviting!No more severe or fatal traffic crashes. None. Show less

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  San Francisco Arts Commission

  Sept 2024 - now

  Deputy Director

  1. Directs the development and implementation of timely division/bureau goals, policies, and strategic plans; manages the allocation of resources and service levels to meet client needs.2. Oversees the operation of division/bureau functions, activities and programs; sets objectives and monitors the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities.3. Monitors the organizational structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish a department's mission and objectives in an effective and efficient manner; directs the identification and analysis of opportunities for service enhancements.4. Consults with the Mayor/Mayor's staff regarding the activities of the functional area assigned and coordinates with other City departments in addressing service needs; may represent the Department before or provide information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state and local agencies, organizations, and the media.5. Directs the development and implementation of the operational budget; monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget. Show less