David Payton

Executive Director at Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

About

Experienced leader, fixer, problem solver, and business growth strategist with a MBA (concentration in MIS) and BS in Engineering Technology. Experienced delivering results in diverse and challenging environments. Experienced at Business Advising /Strategy Consulting, Management Consulting, Governmental Relations, Change Management/Cultural Pivots, Relationship Management, Business Development Purchasing, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Production, Logistics, Project and Program Management.

Experience

  • Goldman Sachs (Delgado Community College - South Central Region)
    • 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative - Executive Director
      Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

      Serves as the program, grant and budget administrator responsible for managing day-to-day program operations, team and resources. This includes program outcomes and metrics and evaluations, outreach and recruitment, brand management, partnership development and external face of the program in the region. Coordinates and oversees the staff and resources charged with the program delivery, implements continuous improvements in areas of curriculum delivery, quality of business consulting and business support services. Facilitates access to capital, oversees alumni relations, partnership management and operations.

    • 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative - Business Strategy Advisor
      Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Business advised, managed, and coached more than 200 CEOs in a fast-track entrepreneur program. Assisted CEOs in identifying growth strategies to scale, evaluating market opportunities, perform feasibility assessments, resource and risk assessments, align value proposition with core competencies and resources, constructing business growth plans and develop systems and process. Helped CEO’s analyze data, make data driven decisions and minimize risk. Helped business to identify, track and apply business metrics.

  • Management Consultant Specialist at Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM)
    May 2009 - May 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    The role of Management Consulting Specialist / Client Service Leader is a business development role within the global full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm in the industry sectors of integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients in a 2 state territory. The role includes: Creating client engagement strategies and pursuit plan for municipal clients in the Louisiana / Mississippi markets Developing new business and maintaining high value relationships with clients Leading the strategy for pursuits in the geography Working effectively with Project managers, Key Technical Specialist and other members of the design and program team to ensure the projects are successfully delivered on time, within specification and on budget

  • Director of Plant Control / Facilities Maintenance at Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office
    May 2005 - Jun 2009 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Managed capital projects and construction of new / existing infrastructure and assets. Maintained and improved existing physical assets, buildings, mechanical and facilities. Served as agency liaison with FEMA, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and other disaster relief agencies. Coordinated safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement projects

  • City Councilmember District D/ Vice President at New Orleans City Council
    Aug 2000 - Apr 2005 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Enacted laws to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of New Orleans. Lead and represented population of 96,000 residents in the City of New Orleans, Adopted and or amends any standard code of technical regulation. Prioritized resources, projects and infrastructure needs in the City. Considered and adopts zoning laws relative to land use and city planning. Considered and adopts the annual operating budget for City. Adopted the pay plan for City employees, board members and officers. Authorized the issuance of certificates of indebtedness to finance assessable public improvements