Edward Maxwell is a nonprofit professional and educator with experience in project management, grant writing, motivational speaking, and talent assessment. He has worked as an independent broker/trader, real estate investor, project manager for a development company, and special education teacher. Maxwell is skilled in adapting programs to meet needs, identifying opportunities, and enabling people to reach their potential through inclusive leadership.

1. Edward T. Maxwell
1901 S. Calumet Avenue | Chicago, IL 60616 | H: 312.846.6112 | C: 708.408.0394 | edmax55@gmail.com
PROFILE: NONPROFIT PROFESSIONAL/EDUCATOR
Demonstrated talent adapting and managing programs to meet individual client, market,
and organization needs for maximum impact and sustainable outcomes.
Values-driven, mission-focused professional with career marked by identifying opportunities and formulating action
plans comprised of several viable options that enable people to reach their potential. Motivational speaker with unique
insight into the human condition and proven ability to create emotional connection with diverse audiences of 20-400
people. Inclusive, collaborative leader skilled in identifying, developing, and placing talent in positions that capitalize
on their strengths.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:
 Instructional Design & Delivery  Motivational Speaking & Presentations  Project & Program Management
 Grant Writing & Management  Networking & Business Development  Talent Assessment & Placement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SELF EMPLOYED LLC – Chicago, IL Last 4 Months
Real Estate Investor
Research and invest in property for renovation and resale. Purchase property at auction and act as General
Contractor for renovation work with responsibility for design, demolition, and remodel, financing, bidding,
subcontractor hiring, and materials purchasing.
SELF EMPLOYED LLC – Chicago, IL 20+ Years
Independent Broker/Trader
Hold full P&L responsibility for broker/trader business as licensed broker with National Futures Association (NFA).
Research markets, formulate trading strategies, and execute/track trades.
 Drove profitable, sustainable growth in market dependent business by building, cultivating, and
leveraging client relationships and adapting strategies to dynamic market conditions.
AMERICAN INVESCO, INC. – Chicago, IL 3 Years
Project Manager and Sales Agent
Promoted rapidly from Sales Agent to lead team of as many as eight Sales Agents in developing and closing sales in
new condominium projects.
 Drove two condominium developments to 100% and 80% sold in less than three years through expert
customer relationship management and motivational, supportive team leadership.
CHICAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION – Chicago, IL 2 Years
Special Education Teacher
Designed, developed, and delivered academic and life skills lessons for special needs students. Tailored lessons to
educational and skill level of individual students.
 Secured Federal grant to initiate student placement in mainstream classrooms, allowing them to develop
practical vocational skills.
 Developed and launched career program to place students in local jobs that aligned their skills and
abilities with employer needs.
EDUCATION
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Science in Education

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LICENSING
State of Illinois Teacher’s License K-12 in Special Education, In Process of Reinstatement