michael serrato

Facilitated the organization’s core functions in finance, program development, administration and communication outreach empowering deaf and hard-of-hearing and their families to reach their potential, overcoming their economic and cultural barriers in the process Formulated strategic partnerships with various organizations and dealing with the American Sign Language class, deaf culture, and scholarships foundation; compiled and analyzed program services, agendas and bylaws Created compelling visions with board members on developing strategic and ambitious goals as a startup team. Enacted pilot projects with deaf and mainstream schools on parents’ panel and empowerment workshops. Cultivated a public relations function to include speaking directly with professors, activists, community leaders and sponsors

* Executed fundraising and marketing events to the general public; selling meats at an affordable price to sport events, grocery stores, schools, and convention and disability community; mobilized team in choosing strategic initiatives to create business value and partnerships * Provided Marketing ideas and raised awareness to increase company revenues * Strategic innovation for yearly tax write offs to include equipment to accommodate employees with disabilities to be more productive in the company * Involvement in innovative ideas to gain recognition and quantity sales for the company * Audited invoices, orders, pricing, shipment and inventory

* Collaborated with International leaders and youths in promoting global equality * Empowered 30 Deaf Ghanaians, Africa on leadership, deaf cultures and pilot projects * Taught Project management, Leadership, Time management, and doctrines from Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to over 200 European individuals across Europe * Constructed events planning, travel expenses, website (WordPress), workshop schedules, and video-editing on projects * Held responsible for translating contents to English audiences in social media, website, brochures, programs and events. Involved meetings with school teachers, students and other educating staff on feedback

* Tutor deaf autistic and other person with disabilities on one-to-one assistance learning American Sign Language (ASL) at their homes * Produce and plan ASL curriculums to assign individuals differently * Discuss with parents any behavior or academic issues with their children that need to improve or change * Reinforce unique concepts by working with person with disabilities who were close failing and having low-esteem