Let Grow is a nonprofit that provides support, resources and multiple school programs, many of them free, that promote the development of independence, social emotional skills, and moral courage in children and teens.

Let Grow provides parent and community resources and multiple school programs, most of them free, designed to help parents step back and allow their kids to gain independence. As the head of our School Programs, I'm developing strategy, processes and materials and relationships to reach more parents through school and district adoption.

Collaborating and advising on education and advocacy in this revolutionary platform addressing the problem of 15M U.S. children and 250M children globally who face challenges and are not meeting their developmental potential.

Recruited to establish customer success practices, intensive professional development and implementation for new curriculum clients. Provided strategic direction and filled multiple leadership roles including sales and marketing leadership due to staff changes and a merger in this innovative curriculum company serving K-12 and higher education.

Brought on to bring early established Canadian product to US K-12 market, expanded current efforts around brand awareness and emerging revenue. Represented company at national conferences and strategic district meetings with superintendents and cabinet leaders resulting in increased pipeline Developed Salesforce processes and established documentation and knowledge repository in Confluence.

Directed launch and ongoing performance management for new sales renewal department dedicated to client retention and services growth. Built curriculum and ongoing training program for product knowledge, developed and implemented sales strategy and demonstration skills. As member of Leadership Team, presented at national conferences and safety symposiums annually in front of superintendents and school district executives to further brand recognition and develop new business.• Grew new… Show more Directed launch and ongoing performance management for new sales renewal department dedicated to client retention and services growth. Built curriculum and ongoing training program for product knowledge, developed and implemented sales strategy and demonstration skills. As member of Leadership Team, presented at national conferences and safety symposiums annually in front of superintendents and school district executives to further brand recognition and develop new business.• Grew new department to $10M in renewal and up sell revenue within first 12 months• Maintained 90% retention of revenues (2015-2016)• Contributed to company growth from $10M to $12.5M in revenue in last 2 years• Presented to groups up to 200 attendees between 10-20 times per year at conferences including Council of Great City Schools, Educational Research Development Institute (ERDI); Tech & Learning CIO Summits and RTM Educational Congress• Sourced $1.06M in sales opportunity in last 2 years through ERDI superintendent panel relationships• Developed and managed onboarding program for new sales employees using blended learning techniques to support 15 new hires in 20 months Show less

In response to rapid growth, was asked to establish a department for new customer implementation based on project management practices. Expanded the team, created standard operating procedures and led a 300% increase in project productivity from the second to third year of operation. Initiated and managed a companywide onboarding processes and online training courses, and had full responsibility for largest and most strategic customers. • Contributed to revenue growth from $5M to $10M as… Show more In response to rapid growth, was asked to establish a department for new customer implementation based on project management practices. Expanded the team, created standard operating procedures and led a 300% increase in project productivity from the second to third year of operation. Initiated and managed a companywide onboarding processes and online training courses, and had full responsibility for largest and most strategic customers. • Contributed to revenue growth from $5M to $10M as member of executive leadership team and change manager for a major interface redesign• Developed specialized implementation team which improved capacity from 150 new company projects to 600 annually within 3 years - without adding staff• Cut training time for new employees by 65% after authoring and implementing a companywide blended-learning training program• Directed rollout of new website/Content Management System product including developing implementation processes, documentation and hiring and training of a customer specialist• Managed key client relationships with top strategic customer districts of 80k students or more with less than 20% churn• Developed annual client report for strategic districts to prove product value and promote renewal and expansion of services Show less

Led company to an average 25% growth, contributing more than $7.67K in assigned customer retention. Obtained PMP and orchestrated a transition from a basic database to a formal CRM. Wrote and produced hundreds of customer training videos and documents. Served as company spokesperson at conventions and conferences and booth demonstrations, providing media interviews and presented keynote speeches and presentations on a variety of educational and industry issues and objectives.• Contributed… Show more Led company to an average 25% growth, contributing more than $7.67K in assigned customer retention. Obtained PMP and orchestrated a transition from a basic database to a formal CRM. Wrote and produced hundreds of customer training videos and documents. Served as company spokesperson at conventions and conferences and booth demonstrations, providing media interviews and presented keynote speeches and presentations on a variety of educational and industry issues and objectives.• Contributed to revenue growth from $2.2M to $5M• Recruited, hired and managed additional trainers/account managers• Developed general teacher training resources including User Guides and over 200 videos, as well as custom training programs and materials for strategic districts• Maintained 90% renewal rate of assigned school and district customers• Managed company transition from a FileMaker database to customized CRM (Sugar) Show less

Hired as first Certified Educator to promote customer use of the Gaggle product and ensure annual renewal. Established all initial processes, resources and procedures for account management, sales renewals and customer success, as well as created and delivered effective end-user training materials to strengthen client relationship. • Created program for customer success and renewal utilizing relationship-building techniques• Successfully renewed customers in my region, west of the… Show more Hired as first Certified Educator to promote customer use of the Gaggle product and ensure annual renewal. Established all initial processes, resources and procedures for account management, sales renewals and customer success, as well as created and delivered effective end-user training materials to strengthen client relationship. • Created program for customer success and renewal utilizing relationship-building techniques• Successfully renewed customers in my region, west of the Mississippi• Provided custom onsite training and consultation for teacher-users• Contributed to revenue growth of $400,000 Show less

Taught all subjects in a multi-grade, self contained classroom. Developed lesson plans, implemented projects to encourage and engage students in learning process. Communicated regularly with school leadership on progress and needs and to parents on student progress.

Taught all subjects in a self contained classroom. Developed and taught curriculum, communicated expectations to students and developed lesson plans to encourage individual success. Served on Building and District Accountability Committees.• Gifted/talented cluster teacher• Attended state test scoring conference in writing• Provided colleague training in use of state writing rubric

Counseled clients on individual nutritional and exercise needs and planning to attain optimum health. • Led highly attended weekly meetings• Won multiple annual awards for weight loss, member retention, and center sales performance