Skills
TRANSFERRABLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Leadership & Team Management
• Strategic Leadership: Experience in leading diverse teams of over 50 employees, managing staff performance, and fostering a positive culture focused on results.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Led initiatives involving multiple departments (e.g., Clinical, HR, Finance, BD) to achieve organizational goals.
• Staff Development: Implemented professional development programs, mentored employees, and facilitated quarterly performance reviews to ensure continuous growth and accountability to organizational goals.
• Conflict Resolution: Managed and mediated conflicts effectively among employees, students, parents, and clients; demonstrating strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Project & Operations Management
• Project Management: Led large-scale projects (building expansion), including curriculum adoption, school and company events, or technology integration, with a focus on efficiency and deadlines.
• Budget Management: Oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets, allocating resources effectively while reducing costs and more than doubling profits.
• Operational Optimization: Streamlined school operations and practices improving processes related to administration, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Change Management
• Leading Organizational Change: Successfully guided the school/business through the full return from COVID, including developing new policies, practice and reforms.
• Adaptability: Navigated shifting priorities, resource constraints, and emerging challenges to maintain operational stability and growth by serving in multiple leadership roles at one time.
Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building
• Stakeholder Engagement: Fostered relationships with students, parents, community members, government agencies, and corporate sponsors to build support and drive partnerships.
• Vendor Negotiations: Negotiated contracts with service providers, and external partners, demonstrating cost-consciousness and value-driven decision-making.
• Public Speaking & Presentations: Represented the district and company in meetings with board members, local and state government officials, external stakeholders and at state and national conventions, showcasing communication skills.
Data-Driven Decision Making
• Data Analysis: Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making, from student performance to budget allocation, translated these skills into the business context.
• Reporting & Analysis: Produced regular reports for executive leadership meetings, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and organizational goals.
Innovation & Problem-Solving
• Process Improvement: Identified inefficiencies in school operations, developed solutions, and implemented new systems or technologies to improve outcomes.
• Innovative Solutions: Introduced new educational programming with 1:1 technology to improve student learning and staff performance, demonstrating innovation applicable to business environments.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Strong Written & Verbal Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders, including employees, parents, community partners, as well as internally with executive leaders and board members.
• Crisis Communication: Led communication efforts during crises (e.g., natural disasters, health concerns, emergencies, elopment), managing internal and external messaging with tact and clarity.
Compliance & Risk Management
• Regulatory Knowledge: Ensured compliance with education laws and policies, and managed risks related to safety, data privacy, and student welfare.
• Risk Mitigation: Developed risk management strategies that safeguarded students, employee, and company assets.
About
Dynamic and results-driven senior leader with extensive experience in operations management, strategic planning, and financial oversight across multiple divisions. Proven track record of exceeding financial targets, driving significant revenue and profit growth, and leading cross-functional teams to success. Expertise in optimizing operational efficiency, expanding business opportunities, and enhancing service delivery.
Key accomplishments include a 67% increase in revenue ($6.7M to $11.2M) and a 126% growth in profit ($1.7M to $3.8M) over a two-year period. Successfully expanded team size by over 200%, managed student enrollment growth of 60%, and increased district contracts and transportation services by 65% and 75%, respectively. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on new revenue streams, achieving a 33% increase across divisions.
A collaborative leader focused on fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.