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Shakopee, Mn, Us

Shakopee, Mn

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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

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Edina, Minnesota

Key Responsibilities:• Provided leadership, vision, and direction for the Education Department. • Managed day-to-day operations as well as delivery of programs, products, and services• Provided motivation and supervision of direct reports. • Coached staff in the growth and improvement of skills through timely, specific and constructive feedback. Oversaw the training and development of staff and instructors. Screens, interviews and hires instructors.• Built program and class curriculum for REALTORS and Affiliate Members• Advised and worked with members to ensure they have completed the required 15 credits of education per year• Worked as a contributing team member and collaborator across internal and external groupsAchievements:• Created a clear vision to be the #1 REALTOR Education Training Center in Minnesota• Doubled department revenue in a year and a half from $146,000 to $300,000• Grew department revenue to be in the black vs expenses for the first time in Association history• Built relationships with Member Brokers and over doubled Broker education trainings from 50 to 120 paid trainings in two years• Created a partnership with KAPLAN University to offer Salesperson Pre-Licensing at the Association• Created a partnership with Minnesota REALTOR Association to offer State GRI classes at the Association• Created a partnership with the Appraisal Institute of Minnesota to offer Appraiser classes at the Association

Eden Prairie

• Provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports. Coaches staff in the growth and improvement of skills through timely, specific and constructive feedback. Oversees the training and development of employees.• Led the Woodbury Campus admissions team to #1 and #2 out of 144 campuses throughout the nation.• Work as a contributing team member and collaborator across internal and external groups• Monitor the status of all recruitment prospects, analyze statistical recruiting data and provide input where needed• Guide employees and oversee their work to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, ethical practices, and the guidelines of government and accrediting organizations• Participate in the development of the college’s business plan by recommending recruiting goals, budgets and staffing plans• Assist in college public relations activities. Assist the Director in development and maintenance of government and agency contacts to promote ITT• Work to foster a high level of satisfaction for graduate and under graduate students

Shakopee, Mn

• Responsibility for P & L as well as an annual budget of $500,000• Increased reputation of the Shakopee Chamber as a business partner in the community of Shakopee• Led an effort to create a solid relationship with the City of Shakopee to increase Economic Development within the community.• Coordinated President's annual performance evaluation• Oversaw board and executive committee meetings• Prepared agenda for board meetings and conducting new board member orientation

Eagan, Mn

• Created over $2 million in revenue for New Horizons Computer Learning Center• Developed a business plan, marketing plan, and vision for the sales team and the organization• Enhanced partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions to ensure training needs were met• Hired, coached, developed, and motivated a Business to Business sales team• Created vertical sales territories as well as a sales process to increase revenue growth• Developed monthly/annual forecasting of staffing, enrollments, and operational costs

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• P & L responsibility of $8 million annually, which included creating operational budgeting• Provided leadership and managed day-to-day operations of the college and provided supervision and support for 5 department heads and 70 staff and faculty• Led the campus to be #3, #2, and #1 within a system of 28 campuses in spring quarter of 2010, 2011 and winter quarter of 2012 for overall college success. The college was in the top 5 for overall campus success every quarter, while I was President• In 2009, the campus was selected #1 for the highest retention in the system as well #1 for the highest rating in academic delivery• Spearheaded the creation of the colleges annual strategic and effectiveness plan• Enhanced partnerships with military, businesses, non-profits and educational institutions to better serve students in the community• Developed and implemented policies and procedures at the college level to insure compliance and effectiveness• Developed monthly/annual forecasting of staffing, enrollments, and operational costs• Worked as a contributing team member and collaborator across internal and external groups• Fostered interdisciplinary collaboration to assess and design a new resource center to enhance student learning• Initiated a campus facility plan including renovations and a state-of-the-art Medical Assisting Laboratory• Led and created educational programming for the Minnesota Department of Corrections and two Minnesota Correctional Facilities in Shakopee and Faribault

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Built a successful admissions team to help grow the campus to a census of 650 students from a census of 500 students• Assembled a skilled and talented team of 8 to 12 admissions staff to meet student recruitment expectations, and was responsible for their training and development.• Implemented and built internal processes to ensure student success and achieve revenue goals• Led the admission and business development efforts as part of the campus leadership team to build community/corporate relationships, market awareness, and meet student recruitment goals• Worked as a contributing team member and collaborator across internal and external groups

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Career Education Corporation

Mba, Emphasis In Hr

Bs, Business Administration