1. Emonde M Prosper
Spoken Word Poet - Creative Entrepreneurship Advocate – Media
Personality - Education Specialist
Spoken Word - Artist Entrepreneurship Activism - Community Engagement – Self-Expression
Emonde M Prosper is an author, spoken word poet, arts journalist
and cultural diplomat on creative entrepreneurship. Founder and
CEO of RegalPoete, an arts and education programming company,
she devotes her time to developing artists into small business
owners. With her first book, “Enough is Enough: Pay Me for
Thou Art” she continues to be a passionate vocal advocate for the
mental and social reform of the prosperous artist in all
art forms.
Emonde M Prosper is an entrepreneurial-minded professional, which has a deeply profound respect for literary
arts. A poet herself, she has witnessed the direct correlation between spoken word poetry and healing. This
notion was quickly amplified by her conviction that the poetry done in the oratory form of spoken word can not
only sustain audiences, but it should (and can be) a financially viable way of life for the author. It is with that
premise, Emonde merged her abilities as a writer and educator together, coupled with her keen business
convictions, to bring forth a new identity where she now is an integral part of the solution. In November of 2011
Ms. Prosper partnered with longtime friend and muse Tianna Cohen-Paul to create Fly by Mic. Being a devout
mother of a creative child, she made this journey that of the tangible realization of her ambitions to develop
artists and arts business leaders. Being the machine behind Fly By Mic became two fold, the platform in which
she promoted profound poetic orator Tianna Cohen-Paul, and to help woman and children far and wide.
Emonde says, "As a mother, nothing is more important than to teach my child that no matter how small we
begin there is a God who will make a big difference through our faithful actions."

2. Presentations at over 100 schools: Over 100 performances Master of Ceremonies over 50
Events
Colleges:
Alliance Francaise- Ghana
School of Comparative Literature
Nova Southeastern University
Broward College
St. Thomas University
High Schools
Plantation High School
Blanche Ely High School
Stouman Douglas High School
Cypress Bay High School
Piper High School
Middle Schools
Parkway Middle School
Lauderhill Middle School
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
Rickards Middle School
New Renaissance Middle School
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6th Biennial Jamaican Diaspora
Conference
PoetryRockSoul Fest (producer)
Louder Than A Bomb – South Florida
BluApple Poetry Network (Teaching
Artist)
SoapBox Poets - OMiami Festival
Summer Sessions In The Shade
(producer) Homestead Mardi Gras &
Crawfish Broil
BluApple Poetry &
LeadershipConference
Little Haiti Cultural Center
Agape Café
Nuyorican Poetry Café
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Dada’s Poetry Night – Featured Artist
Delray Beach Arts Garage
ArtServe – various events
1300 Gallery Exhibition
Small Business Week Ribbon Cutting
Event
Samsung Business Expo – Ghana
Stanford University 100 Thousand Poets
for Change
Epstein Center for the Performing
Arts
PoetryRockSoul Fest
Hollywood Music Hall Grand
Opening
Nite of Soul
International Women’s Day –
Ghana
Rita H. Turns 50 Birthday
Celebration Andrea Hamilton Baby
Dedication
Louder Than A Library Poetry
Series
UNICEF Embassy Presentation
Stanford University 100 Thousand
Poets For Change (2009, producer)
Stanford University 100 Thousand
Poets For
Change (2014
emcee) Hard Rock
Live
Delray Beach Arts Garage
Eucalyptus Gardens
Miami Fury Women’s Football
Team’s
Fundraiser & Mixer
Ross University’s Corporate Night
Out

3. Emonde M Prosper
emonde.prosper@gmail.com www.regalpoete.com Work: 772.245.7638
SKILLED DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT/CURRICULUM SPECIALIST
10+ years of management experience, including as managing director of corporate development
and training within arts organization. Transformed underperforming revenue programs into thriving
entities.
Advanced skills in staff training and development, community-relationship building, arts programming,
leadership, and talent
development through curriculum & design
Core knowledge/Skills Areas:
Member Services and Retention Program Design Community Outreach Initiatives
Policy Development Talent Curriculum & Development Alumni/Ambassador Programming
Extensive success includes double-digit improvements in revenue and client retention
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADVANCED TECH SUPPORT 2013-PRESENT
DIRECTOR OF TALENT ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT/CURRICULUM DESIGN
REPORT TO CEO/CFO. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED: DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTATION, SCRIPT BUILDING, TRAINING TALENT THROUGH ONLINE AND
OFFLINE CURRICULUM
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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IMPLEMENT OUTSOURCING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PROGRAM, BOTH ONLINE AND OFFLINE PROGRAMS
•
UNDER LEADERSHIP, INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY OF UNDERPERFORMING SALES DEPARTMENTS
•
IMPLEMENTED POLICY PROCEDURES ON TRACKING SALES FROM SALE TO END OF MONTH SALES GOALS REVIEW
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INCREASED ENROLLMENT ACROSS THE COMPANY GOALS CONSECUTIVELY. DEPARTMENT REMAINED CONSISTENT UNTIL PROGRAM
COMPLETION.
FLY BY MIC 2011-PRESENT
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
REPORTED TO CFO. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS, CULTURAL EXCHANGE CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMMING, AND BOOK
EVENTS WITHIN A 57 COUNTRY INDEPENDENT ARTIST TOUR. DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS NPO’S SUCH AS SMALLER EARTH, U.S
EMBASSY. 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE AND VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS. FUNDRAISED FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS WHICH INCLUDED
SUPPORTING POETRY SHOWCASES & WORKSHOPS FOR THE YOUTH AND WOMEN ISSUES.
CHALLENGES: NEWLY FORMULATED PROGRAM, SMALL BUDGET FOR FUNDING PROJECTS.
KEY CONSTRAINTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• RAISED $66,000 THROUGH A 3 MONTH DOMESTIC CAMPAIGN
• CO-DIRECTED INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN ACCRA, GHANA AT THE ALLIANCE FRANCAIS UNIVERSITY
• CO-DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED WORKSHOP-STYLED FORUMS DISCUSSING AND FORMULATING POLICIES WITH POLICY MAKING NGO’S ON
WOMEN AND CHILDREN ISSUES IN GHANA, INDIA AND DUBAI RESPECTIVELY.

4. • IMPLEMENTED WORKSHOPS, POETRY SHOWCASES, AND PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES WITHIN TOP POETRY FESTIVALS IN JAIPUR, DUBAI AND
THE UK
• UNDER LEADERSHIP, WAS ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH A 57 COUNTRY TOUR WITH A NET REVENUE OF $70,000 THROUGH VARIOUS LOCAL,
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS.
• CURRENTLY DEVELOPING ARTIST ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM WITH INSTITUTE OF CULTURAL DIPLOMACY, GERMANY.
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2007-PRESENT
TEACHER/CURRICULUM SPECIALIST
RESPONSIBLE FOR INCREASING STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND STUDENT READING LEVELS FOR AT RISK STUDENTS.
CHALLENGES: INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PROMOTED TO NEXT GRADE LEVEL FROM 7 TO AT LEAST 15%
KEY CONSTRAINTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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INCREASED READING LEVELS FROM 7% TO 33% 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS, OUTPERFORMING GOALS BY 8%.
•
INCOMING 10TH
GRADERS COMPLETED OR RECEIVED CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION UNDER LEADERSHIP
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DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS TO IMPLEMENT HIGH-END EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY TO INCREASE STUDENT MORALE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
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IMPLEMENTED AND EXECUTED MENTOR PROGRAMS FOR AT RISK TO ON LEVEL STUDENTS.
WRITE SIDE POETS 2008-2010
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Write Side Poets.
Key responsibilities:
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Works with the Director/Curator with management of all projects, exhibitions and programming including logistics, installation,
artist relations, health/safety, audience development and public relations.
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Manage arts related space bookings for Write Side Poets.
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Manage activities related to media screenings, literary and music events, and performance festivals.
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With the Director/Curator maintain currently planned community outreach strategies and workshops, lectures, and related
programs.
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Maintain relationships with the general community, funders, members and other arts organizations.
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Responsible for managing volunteers, students and interns.
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Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly budgetary reports in co-operation with accountant.
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Work with auditors.
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Manage financial aspects of all grant applications, including special project funding.
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Attend board meetings in an advisory capacity and ensure that decisions of the Board are carried out and communicated as
requested
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Ensure that legal, contractual, and other obligations of the Gallery are met.
ATI CAREER COLLEGE 2009-2012
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES/STUDENT RETENTION/DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING MONTHLY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS FOR STUDENT SERVICES. RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY LIAISONS
AND BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS. PROVIDED RELEVANT TALENT, SPEAKERS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER VENUE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.
CHALLENGES: DEVELOP AND INCREASE VISIBILITY OF A SLOW PERFORMING LEG OF COMPANY. LACK OF STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION AND
LEADERSHIP OF BUILD STUDENT MORALE AND MOTIVATION.
KEY CONSTRAINTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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INCREASED NUMBER OF STUDENT RETENTION BY 10% ABOVE GOAL EACH YEAR DURING COMPANY EMPLOYMENT
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DEVELOPED ANNUAL EVENTS, INCREASED VISIBILITY OF SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY
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IMPLEMENTED PROCEDURES FOR EFFECTIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULING AND TIMELY REPORTS
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IMPLEMENTED ORGANIZING SYSTEM TO TRACK STUDENT MATERIALS AND DECREASED LOSS BY 25%
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IMPLEMENTED INTERDEPARTMENTAL CONFERENCES AND ENROLLMENT SALES TACTICS TO INCREASE STUDENT AND STAFF INVOLVEMENT

5. THE STARTING PLACE 2005-2009
MANAGING DIRECTOR
REPORTED TO CFO. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY IS TO REPAIR FAILING VENUE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND LOSSES. RESPONSIBLE FOR REDEVELOPING
COMPANY CULTURE AND REVITALIZING VENUE ATMOSPHERE. DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR
PROGRAMMING WHICH INCLUDED THE ANNUAL CITY-WIDE EVENTS, WORD UP! POETRY SLAM AND THE LOUDER THAN LIFE POETRY EVENT.
FUNDRAISED FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS WHICH INCLUDED SUPPORTING A YOUTH POETRY SLAM TEAM TO CONTEST IN ANNUAL EVENT, BRAVE NEW
VOICES AND OTHER HIGH-PROFILE PROJECTS SUCH AS A HBO SPOTLIGHT ON WRITE SIDE POETS.
CHALLENGES: LOW SALES AND LEADERSHIP WITHIN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
KEY CONSTRAINTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• RAISED FAILING MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS BY 20% WHICH INCLUDED AN INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP TO THE ORGANIZATION.
• RAISED FAILING VENUE SALES BY 15%. BUILD UP COMMUNITY LIAISONS WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
• HIRED ENTIRE STAFF OF PERSONNEL TO RUN VENUE.
• INCREASED VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL FROM 3 MEMBERS TO A ROTATING 105 MEMBERS.
• UNDER LEADERSHIP, WITHIN 4 YEARS INCREASED PROGRAMMING FROM 15 EVENTS PER YEAR TO 12 EVENTS PER MONTH THROUGH
VARIOUS LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS.
ELLIS COLLEGE OF NYIT 2003-2006
ADMISSIONS ADVOCATE/DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM DESIGN &TALENT ACQUISITION- ONLINE PROGRAM
REPORTED TO CEO. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED: DESIGN, IMPLEMENT AND DELIVERING TRAINING MATERIALS TO BE EXECUTED BY TRAINER
PERSONNEL. MATERIALS MUST
MOTIVATE AND PROJECT TRAINEES THROUGH EFFECTIVE METHODOLOGIES BOTH IN GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL CLASSROOM SETTINGS. RESPONSIBLE TO
IDENTIFY UNDERACHIEVING ASSOCIATES ON PROBATION AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO INCREASE PERFORMANCE ALONGSIDE LEADING TRAINERS.
CHALLENGES: DECREASE IN SALES AND PERFORMANCE OF SALES ASSOCIATES. RESPONSIBLE TO IDENTIFY UNDERACHIEVING ASSOCIATES ON-GOING
PROBATION AND DEVELOP
STRATEGIES TO INCREASE PERFORMANCE ALONGSIDE LEADING TRAINERS.
KEY CONSTRAINTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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IDENTIFYING AND HIRING PROPER PERSONNEL UNDER TIGHT BUDGET CONSTRAINTS.
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UNDER LEADERSHIP, INCREASED ALL PRODUCTIVITY OF SOUTHEAST REGION BY 25% WHICH INCLUDED 3 FAILING SECTORS OF THE
ORGANIZATION.
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IMPLEMENTED POLICY PROCEDURES ON TRACKING STUDENT ENROLLMENTS FROM SALE TO FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES SUCCESSFULLY
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INCREASED ENROLLMENT ACROSS THE REGION 6 TERMS CONSECUTIVELY. DEPARTMENT REMAINED CONSISTENT UNTIL LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
BACHELOR OF ARTS, SPEECH COMMUNICATION, 1999 NEW CONCORD, OHIO MUSKINGUM COLLEGE
REFERENCES Furnished Upon Request