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Curtis Walls
Chief Executive Offer, Self Employed
Location: Charlotte, NC United States
Joined: Aug 14th, 2014
About   (request update)
Curtis Walls graduate with a degree in Landscape Architecture from North Carolina A&T State University. While in college, he was the captain of the football team, member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, held several leadership positions & was the recipient of many leadership/community awards. Following college, Curtis worked for Design Workshop Landscape Architecture firm in Aspen, CO., played professional football in the CFL & AFL, assisted in opening one of Charlotte’s largest Charter Schools, trained professional athletes at Velocity Sports Performance – Charlotte. Currently he is training with Nascar pit crew and is the owner of several successful businesses including a non-profit, service-based consulting company, Charlotte Greek Picnic, Single Mother Empowerment Symposium, Greeks Against Domestic Violence & Nxlevel (NXL21) Charlotte Marketing Agency
Education   (request update)
North Carolina A&T State University class of 2008
Undergrad Major: Landscape Architecture
Claim To Fame:
Recent Accomplishments for Curtis Walls includes: Getting PEPSI as the title sponsor for the Charlotte Greek Picnic; Selected as a City Startup Lab participant (only 25 males were chosen in Charlotte); Launching the first Single Mother Empowerment Symposium, Launching a year-long mentoring program; Partnership with Communities in Schools - as a consultant; Official Partner of CIAA Tournament; & selected to train as a NASCAR pit crew member.
Experience
I currently work with Self Employed as Chief Executive Offer
I have years of experience working in the Consulting Services industry.
Event & Marketing Ambassador | Eventnoire
From July 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
 Event and marketing ambassador role across North Carolina.
Lifestyle and Culture Ambassador | Roc Nation
From December 2023 to Current • 3 year(s)
 Lifestyle and culture ambassador role across North Carolina.
Owner, Director of Operations | You Vs Yourself
From January 2022 to Current • 4 year(s)
 Spearheaded creation of visionary culture, managing two locations and 15 professional staff members while establishing profitable partnerships.
Senior Project Manager & Marketing Consultant | CIAA – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
From November 2013 to January 2024 • 11 year(s)
 Successfully managed over 20+ activations exceeding $1 million in revenue for annual CIAA Tournament events.
Project Manager & Cultural Development Consultant | Become. Inspire. Empower.
From January 2015 to January 2021 • 6 year(s)
 Guided organizational leaders in developing long term vision for cultural transformation and creating inclusive workplaces.
NASCAR Pit Crew Member & Sports Performance Coach | Richard Childress Racing
From November 2018 to May 2020 • 2 year(s)
 Advanced from pit crew member to Lead Sports Performance Coach, making history as first African American coach contributing to 2019 championships.
Executive Director & Co-Founder | T.I.M.E. – Taking Initiative Moving Efficiently Foundation
From June 2007 to December 2019 • 12 year(s)
 Led grassroots organization to host state's largest annual youth summit, impacting over 2,000 youth and 5,000 families.
NASCAR Pit Crew Member, Coach & Director of Culture Development Consultant | Chip Ganassi Racing
From July 2014 to July 2018 • 4 year(s)
 Promoted from Pit Crew Member to Player-Coach, managed 50+ professional athletes and led company to most successful seasons.
Project Landscape Architect | Design Workshop
From January 2017 to January 2018 • 1 year(s)
 First African-American Landscape Architect for American Society of Landscape Architect's #1 voted firm.
Project Manager Consultant | MillerCoors Activations
From January 2013 to September 2015 • 2 year(s)
 Managed over 10+ activations as local point of contact for event planning and execution.
Senior Director of Programs Consultant | Communities In Schools (CIS)
From January 2012 to September 2015 • 3 year(s)
 Directed programming for over 2,000 high school males across 30+ schools, achieving record attendance.
Marketing, Enrollment & Fundraising Consultant/ Interim Development Director | KIPP Charlotte Charter School
From September 2014 to January 2015 • 1 year(s)
 Exceeded marketing and enrollment goals, surpassed fundraising targets managing stakeholders to donate over $100k.
Professional Football Player | Canadian Football League (CFL) & Arena Football League (AFL)
From January 2009 to January 2014 • 5 year(s)
 Professional football player in Canadian Football League and Arena Football League.
Senior Director of Communications, Marketing & Development | StudentFirst Charter School
From January 2012 to January 2013 • 1 year(s)
 Played key role in launching Charlotte's third largest charter school, exceeding student recruitment goals.
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