Floyd V. Myers

Experience

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  Soul on Soul Productions, Inc.

  Jan 1990 - now

  CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

  Co-founded Soul on Soul Inc., NY, a music and film production company, with partner and brother, recording artist “Heavy D”. As President of Soul on Soul, responsibilities include identifying and securing funding for production as well as project development and execution.Manage finance, accounting, projects, and contracts for music and film Production Company.▪ Worked directly with NBA, Nike, BET, REVOLT, UNSUNG, CNN, NY1 and MTV to develop and promote charitable fundraisers and sponsored community outreach programs. ▪ Developed key relationships and conducted commerce negotiations with major record labels, including MCA/Universal, Sony, Columbia, Uptown, Electra, Arista, RocaFella, Bad Boy, and J Records.• Responsible for all accounting records including check registers, accounting books and taxes. • Created recording budgets based on financial forecasting, and ensured payment of all fees associated with production expenses: studio invoices, guest artists, background vocalists, engineers and producers.• Administered all aspects of recording and production agreements with artists including negotiating recording contracts; artist contracts; attorneys and record companies as well as acting as liaison between record companies, artists, producers and music publishing companies. • Responsible for determining and recording, publishing splits for all material recorded through the company and prepared company financial reports.• Developed and promoted charitable fundraisers and sponsored community outreach programs. The successful events included, but were not limited to efforts to address issues of homelessness, teen pregnancy, drug education/prevention and post-secondary educational scholarship programs. Prearranged social events and spearheaded community development projects by working directly with landmark institutions including the NBA, Nike, and MTV. Show less

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  City of Mount Vernon; Department of Recreation

  Aug 2004 - Apr 2009

  Commissioner/ Deputy Commissioner

  Accountable directly to the Mayor of the eighth most populous city in New York State, held full responsibility for municipal multi-site recreational programming for over 70,000 residents representing approximately 93 different countries of origin. Charged with program development and advertising with complete oversight of park upgrades and renovations, including contract negotiations, plan specifications, purchasing options and compliance. • Directed administrative and ancillary location staff of 70 (over 200 staff members during the summer season) in providing municipal social, recreational, and educational activities. • Oversaw departmental purchases and payroll as well as budgeting and recordkeeping of annual appropriations in excess of $3.5M.• Secured Federal and State governmental contracts and ensured departmental compliance with local and state bidding requirements in the procurement of goods and services. • Ensured additional funding through fundraising and grant allocations and ensured safety/security of the public.• Improved employee morale and overall staff performance by establishing an open door policy for employees and the public.• Managed municipal recreational facilities valued in excess of $500 million including swimming pools, basketball courts, fitness centers, art and dance studios, and game room facilities.• Negotiated local, county and state government funding. Applied for and received grants ranging from $100K to $22M. Show less

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  City of Mount Vernon

  Aug 2004 - May 2009

  Headed multi-site recreational programming for culturally-diverse, 90K+ population, reporting directly to the Mayor. Spearhead a comprehensive plan to enhance recreation, parks, and senior citizen programs and service to residents of all ages. Developed and marketed programs. Shaped and administered operations plans and general management plans. Managed $500M in facilities, including upgrades, renovations, contract negotiation, purchasing, contractors, and compliance. Directed staff of 95 FTE and 150+ seasonal employees. Oversaw production of programs, including plays, concerts, film festivals, dance recitals, and music recitals. Negotiated local, county, and state government funding. Prepared and controlled annual $2.5M operating budget and capital project budget. Supervised purchasing, payroll, and budgeting for $3.5M+ in annual appropriations. ▪ Expanded resident recreation opportunities and program services by 50% over four years. Introduced a Recreation Management System and steered needs-based development of a comprehensive suite of programs/services to intersect with educational, cultural, social, and personal needs of diverse communities. ⮚ Revamped after-school programs, expanded Senior Citizens Recreation Programs two locations, increased the number of Summer Breeze Concerts; produced new Playground Programs and Outdoor Movies Series.⮚ Renovated/upgraded seven city-wide playgrounds and a little league baseball field.▪ Increased revenue by securing federal and state governmental contracts, assuring compliance with local/state bidding for goods and services. ▪ Requested/lobbied for City Council legislation for various departmental activities.▪ Acquired financial support through grants: $2.4M+ from Dept. of Labor for National Emergency Grant; $300K from DASNY; $130K from USA Soccer Foundation for facilities management/capital improvements. Show less

  • COMMISSIONER OF RECREATION

    Jan 2005 - May 2009

  • DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF RECREATION

    Aug 2004 - Dec 2005
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  WARTBURG ADULT CARE COMMUNITY,THE

  Jan 2011 - now

  Executive Board Member

  ▪ Enhanced new board member hiring and onboarding processes:⮚ Launched orientation plan, supplying education on all operational aspects of care and service, fiduciary and advocacy responsibilities, history, and mission. ⮚ Advised Governance & Nominating Committee on proper coverage of professional backgrounds and expertise and broadening overall board diversity. ⮚ Recruited several new board members to the home and foundation boards.⮚ Revised conflict of interest statement/process; conceptualized principal management representative.▪ Closed board member knowledge gaps through board education plan. Led board self-assessment survey; created work plans based on identified opportunities; prepared/presented educational sessions on trends/issues. ▪ Increased funding of $10M by establishing an Investment Committee to identify pools of capital and approve asset policies; repositioned portfolio under new professional management.▪ Initiated organizational vision and long-range planning process, including cultural and discreet initiatives, now pillars of the strategic plan.▪ Created Board’s Development and Real Estate/Infrastructure Committees, including statements of purpose and function and preliminary work plans. Show less

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  NEW YORK CITY URBAN FELLOWS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2017

  SUPERVISORY PARK RANGER – CHIEF OF INTERPRETATION

  The Urban Agenda is designed to demonstrate how a coherent system of urban parks, programs, and partnerships can be deployed in an urban landscape. Assists NPS to work more effectively in designated U.S. cities on collaborative efforts that leverage and extend collaborative impacts.Incorporated U.S. Department of the Interior Diversity Change Agent principles in collaboration with existing partners to build new partnerships with communities, locally and nationwide. Managed and supervised teams in targeted communities to support regional and national-level programs.Strategic Leadership▪ Increased program engagement among diverse populations by developing new educational programs for diverse youth groups and enhanced existing programs, working with park Senior Management Teams and staff to plan/organize activities and promotional activities. ▪ Engaged city leaders and community organizations and identified opportunities for growth by leveraging asset mapping processes and other tools to define values and strategic priorities.▪ Strategically aligned NPS parks, programs, and resources with local communities’ goals and visions, promoting a culture of collaboration.▪ Implemented a public information campaign to generate program awareness and interest. Gained approval of WASO (Washington Support Office) to leverage social media platforms.▪ Drafted and administered interagency and division agreements; oversaw government processes of cooperative, task, project, and fundraising agreements with regional and Washington offices, including negotiation, administration, compliance, and termination.Prepared grant applications and identified non-governmental funding sources. Show less

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  Booker T. Washington Community Service Center

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Superintendent

  Responsibilities include direction of procedures under fully delegated authority for all phases of park operations. Provide direction and executive leadership for all aspects of the park. Manage all park program divisions including administration, planning, construction, maintenance of facilities, interpretation/education, outreach operations, visitor services, preservation maintenance, contracting and procurement, budget, human resource management, safety, property management, cultural resource management, collections management, compliance, and special park use. Manage administrative functions and cooperative relations with local, federal, state and regional governments, non-profit partners, local communities and citizens' groups. Provide long-term vision as well as leadership, motivation, inspiration to staff, volunteers, partners and the public. Adhere to NPS universal competencies. ▪ Instrumental in securing funding in partnership revenue by solidifying relationships with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, coordinating grant requests, and monitoring in-house and trade publications to uncover grant opportunities. ▪ Responsible for administering NPS processes regarding cooperative, task, project, and fundraising agreements with regional and Washington offices, including negotiation, administration, compliance, and termination.▪ Key role in generating funds by pursuing grant opportunities, strategic partnerships, and relationships with local, state and federal agencies. ⮚ Secured partnerships: YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, RTCA, Groundwork USA, Friends of Booker T. Washington, Franklin County Public Schools, Blue Ridge Parkway, Eastern National, National Wildlife Federation, National Park Foundation, Ferrum College, Franklin County Rotary Club, Franklin County Parks and Recreation, Forest Service, Blue Ridge Parkway and Franklin County Public Safety and Law Enforcement. Show less

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  Tuskegee

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Superintendent

  Responsibilities include supervision of all division chiefs including the direction of procedures under fully delegated authority for all phases of park operations. Provide direction and executive leadership for all aspects of the park. Manage all park projects and programs including administration, planning, construction, maintenance of facilities, interpretation/education, outreach operations, visitor services, preservation maintenance, contracting and procurement, budget, human resource management, safety, property management, cultural resource management, collections management, compliance, and special park use. Manage administrative functions and cooperative relations with local, federal, state and regional governments, non-profit partners, local communities and citizens' groups. Provide long-term vision as well as leadership, motivation, inspiration to staff, volunteers, partners and the public. Adhere to NPS universal competencies. ▪ Instrumental in securing funding in partnership revenue by solidifying relationships with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, coordinating grant requests, and monitoring in-house and trade publications to uncover grant opportunities. ▪ Responsible for administering NPS processes regarding cooperative, task, project, and fundraising agreements with regional and Washington offices, including negotiation, administration, compliance, and termination.▪ Key role in generating funds by pursuing grant opportunities, strategic partnerships, and relationships with local, state and federal agencies. ⮚ Secured partnerships: RTCA, NPCA, Groundwork USA, Friends of Tuskegee Airmen, Macon County Public Schools, YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, Eastern National, National Wildlife Federation, National Park Foundation, Tuskegee University, Alabama State University, Lowndes County Officials, Franklin County Parks and Recreation, Forest Service, and Montgomery, Franklin and Lowndes County Public Safety and Law Enforcement. Show less

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  National Park Service

  Sept 2019 - now

  Fostering interagency alliances and partnerships to increase revenue, tourism, awareness, alternative transportation, recreation, and conservation for a system of 10 parks with $40M+ operating budget. $80M annual concessions revenue. Lead collaborative revenue stream planning and resource pooling with superintendents, NPNH park managers, Washington Staff, Regional Staff and National/Concessions Specialists. Facilitated Commercial Services business plans. ▪ Instrumental in securing $100M+ annually in partnership revenue by solidifying relationships with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, coordinating grant requests by monitoring trade publications to uncover grants▪ Drafted and administered inter-agency and division agreements; oversaw government processes of cooperative, task, project, and fundraising agreements with regional and Washington offices, including negotiation, administration, compliance, and termination.▪ Key role in generating funds by pursuing grant opportunities, strategic partnerships, and relationships with local, state and federal agencies. ⮚ Included City of New York, Army of Corps of Engineers, Statue Cruises, YMCA, Brad Hill Enterprises, Eastern National, Groundwork USA, Student Conservation Association, National Wildlife Federation, Battery Park Conservancy, Growing a Wild, The Harbor Conservancy, and the National Park Foundation. Show less

  • Chief of Business Development

    May 2009 - now

  • Superintendent

    Sept 2019 - May 2020