Mtokufa Ngwenya

Experience

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  Personify Corp

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2014

  Business Development & Relationship Manager

  *Used SQL to optimize software performance and rectify software deficiencies*Increased annual customer retention by 22% by implementing strategies that eliminated redundant spending*Cultivated and nurtured relationships with C-suite prospects via tailored messaging across multiple platforms*Led development and sales strategies for many associations and fundraising organizations with $5M+ in annual revenue

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  Robert White At-Large Campaign

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2014

  Campaign Manager

  *Devised and executed a Master Campaign Strategy for the city-wide political campaign managing a $200K budget*Managed a team of 200+ grassroots volunteers and paid staff and successfully coordinated 80+ campaign events*Developed goals and strategies for budget oversight, field/grassroots efforts, and communications

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  Government of the District of Columbia

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2016

  Special Assistant to the Director of Intelligence - Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency

  *Administered procurement and management of a $2.5M operating budget using financial and predictive modeling with success in enhancing staff efficiency and operational excellence*Served as Chief Consultant and advisor across strategic communication planning and execution for 27+ law enforcement agencies and other cross-functional regional partners*Served as a liaison between local and federal agencies with success in developing the District's standard operating procedures (SOPs) in response to catastrophic events Show less

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  Council of the District of Columbia

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2021

  Chief of Staff

  Applied executive leadership, critical thinking, active listening, and creative problem-solving skills to drive positive fiscal outcomes.*Chief of Staff and key negotiator instrumental in legislative wins across a $15B operational budget; supervised a team of 10 (committee, legislative, and communications directors, legislative policy staff)*Optimized and allocated a $3M HR budget, including salaries, vendor relationships, and travel expenses*Orchestrated impactful community roundtables, empowering stakeholders and residents to voice their concerns and drive legislative victories*Established HR SOPs where none existed prior *Led lifecycle talent management, including strategic hiring, training, mentoring, and retention*Enhanced background checks, streamlined onboarding, and fostered authentic connections as a change catalyst across operations Show less

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  Access TAB

  Feb 2022 - now

  Partner

  Partner at Access Tab, specializing in commercial real estate development, solar panel, wastewater energy, and battery-operated solutions creation and implementation.*Serves as a key advisor orchestrating operations and capital projects in solar/ renewable energy for underserved communities*Grew clientele by 70% and overall annual revenue by capitalizing on strategic road mapping*Increased Washington, DC and Philadelphia area jobs with key stakeholder management by engaging with and empowering diverse community, business owners, & elected officials*Increased green energy and solar adoption by consulting with local and federal governments, advocating for the advantages of renewable and battery-powered infrastructure Show less