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Verna L Hamilton

@vernalhamilton

I build workforce programs that turn human potential into sustainable opportunity.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking my next professional chapter with peers and leaders advancing educational equity, workforce innovation, and community-centered economic advancement. I thrive in collaborative environments that value seasoned expertise, active leadership, and continuous improvement.

At the Center for Employment Opportunities in Philadelphia, I led program operations supporting people recently released from incarceration as they pursued stable employment. I oversaw Vocational Services and Economic Opportunity delivery, compliance, staff development, recruitment, and data tracking.

Previously, at Converge Consulting, I led national health equity, education, and workforce-development initiatives that contributed to $2.65M in new business. At STRIVE, I launched and managed the $1M MOVE UP initiative and developed a professional-development curriculum that produced a $4.32/hour average wage increase for participants.

I bring more than 30 years of experience across workforce development, social enterprise, operations, career development, research, and entrepreneurship. I’m motivated by educational equity, workforce innovation, and community-centered economic advancement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Center for Employment Opportunities logoCO

Program Manager

Jun 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 1 month)

* Led program operations for CEO Philadelphia, contributing to our mission of empowering individuals recently released from incarceration to achieve stable employment and build stronger futures.
* Oversaw daily agency operations, ensuring the effective delivery of CEO's Vocational Services and Economic Opportunity programs by monitoring team progress, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous

Converge Consulting, LLC logoCL

Senior Consultant

Nov 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 3 months)

* Spearheaded diagnostic and strategic initiatives for national clients, focusing on health equity, education, and workforce development, contributing to $2.65M in new business acquisition.
* Provided executive-level leadership to internal and external consulting teams, driving clarity and fostering collaborative environments.
* Designed and implemented complex national programs, facilitating stra

STRIVE logoST

Director of Social Enterprise / Advancement Program Manager

Oct 2015 - Oct 2021 (6 years)

* Launched and managed the $1M MOVE UP initiative, funded by The W. K. Kellogg Foundation, advancing minimum wage-earning parents into higher-wage careers.
* Established strategic partnerships, including securing STRIVE New York as an official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification site.
* Developed and delivered the SOAR professional development curriculum, resulting in a $4.32/hou

Crabtree & Evelyn logoCE

Selling Supervisor

Mar 2004 - May 2006 (2 years 2 months)

* Recognized for exceptional sales performance, achieving Millennium Club Silver status.
* Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies and optimized store layouts to drive sales growth.
* Enhanced customer engagement and product knowledge by effectively communicating ingredient properties and benefits.
* Held keyholder responsibilities, including opening and closing store operations,

THE POTTER'S HOUSE OF DALLAS, INC logoTI

Director of Volunteers

Aug 2000 - Sep 2002 (2 years 1 month)

* Developed and supervised 1900 volunteers, showcasing strong leadership and organizational skills.
* Established department, documented standard operating procedures, and authored training materials, demonstrating strategic planning and training expertise.
* Managed departmental budget, demonstrating financial management skills.

M/A/R/C Research logoMR

Marketing Research Analyst

Jun 1999 - Dec 1999 (6 months)

* Delivered Customer Value Analysis (CVA) insights to leading financial services, telecommunications, utilities, and tourism organizations.
* Managed all phases of the marketing research process: proposal writing, questionnaire design, data verification, and results analysis.
* Synthesized complex research data into clear and actionable presentations, executive summaries, and client reports.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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LinkedIn

Communication Skills for Modern Management

Issued Mar 2026

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LinkedIn

Creating a Coaching Culture

Issued Apr 2026

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LinkedIn

Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership

Issued Apr 2026

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Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Chopra Yoga Teacher Certification, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy

2024 - 2024

The Chopra Yoga Teacher Certification, offered through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Training (RYT-200) program that adheres to and exceeds Yoga Alliance standards, enabling graduates to apply for RYT-200 certification. The 16-week program is fully online, self-paced, and includes weekly webinars, small group Sadhana labs, and Chopra Yoga classes.

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Gaja Collective

The Gaja Yoga Teacher Training (RYS-200)

Issued Jun 2024

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LinkedIn

Social Media Marketing Foundations

Issued Mar 2022

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LinkedIn

Project Management Foundations

Issued Mar 2022

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Coursera

Foundations of Project Management

Issued Apr 2022

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LinkedIn

Driving Inclusion with Empathy

Issued Mar 2022

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LinkedIn

Developing Organizational Awareness

Issued Mar 2022

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LinkedIn

Social Media Marketing: Managing Online Communities

Issued Mar 2022

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LinkedIn

Mindfulness: A Critical Skill for Project Managers

Issued Apr 2022

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LinkedIn

SEO Foundations

Issued Oct 2021

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LinkedIn

Marketing Tools: Digital Marketing

Issued May 2021

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Gaja Collective

The Gaja Meditation Instructor Certification

Issued Feb 2021

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LinkedIn

SEO for Social Media

Issued May 2021

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LinkedIn

Digital Marketing Foundations

Issued May 2021

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LinkedIn

Email and Newsletter Marketing Foundations

Issued May 2021

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LinkedIn

Bystander Training: From Bystander to Upstander

Issued Oct 2020

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LinkedIn

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All

Issued Oct 2020

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Texas Massage Institute (Wellness Skills, Inc.)

Registered Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

2000 - 2000

Texas Massage Institute (formerly Wellness Skills, Inc.) offers comprehensive training in professional therapeutic massage. Originally founded in 1985 as Wellness Skills, a school for professional massage training, it was acquired by Texas Massage Institute (TMI) in 2000. TMI's curriculum is recognized by the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and approved to accept candidates fr

UB

University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

Master of Marketing Research, Marketing Research

1998 - 1999

The STEM-designated MMR program at the Terry College of Business was the first Master of Marketing Research program in the U.S. and is internationally regarded as the standard of comparison for such programs.

MMR students pass high entrance requirements to be admitted and are then immersed in a rigorous academic program with hands-on use of the same analytics tools and research methods used by th

FU

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

1984 - 1989

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI), under the leadership of the founding dean Dr. Sybil Collins Mobley, was established in 1974 to prepare talented students from around the nation and the world to not only survive, but to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.

Nearly five decades later, the outstanding record of SBI’s achievements is known worldwide, es

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