Bruce Brinson, Mba Email & Phone Number

United States

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Joined Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and 9th federally funded Work College in U.S. providing educational opportunities to underserved populations in African American and Latino communities. Leveraged New Market Tax Credits and private investors to successfully finance, construct, and open the first 2 new buildings on campus in over 40 years. Negotiated long-term leases with Dallas Independent School District and KIPP Texas Charter Schools, establishing 2 K-12 campuses on premises. Collaborated with Dallas County and National Guard to open and manage COVID-19 testing site.Strategy & Revenue Growth▪ Grew revenue from $11.7M in 2015 to $22.8M in 2022, with net ordinary income growth from $662K to $2.6M during period, leveraging 9 consecutive unqualified audits and 6-7 figure surpluses annually.▪ Increased student enrollment from 273 to 554 per semester, 2015 to 2020, with $1.03M in new revenue in first year after reducing costs, addressing uncollected revenue, and developing financial model to reduce student costs.▪ Doubled enrollment during COVID-19 pandemic after spearheading strategic pivot to 50% online learning, utilizing federal funds to ensure technology access, and building partnerships with 2 national employer education programs.Facilities Management & Negotiation▪ Led construction of new residence hall and new Health & Wellness Center, with $8M in loan forgiveness, after building innovative capital stack to include new market tax credits and commercial lenders, rescuing stalled project.▪ Spearheaded renovations and upgrades across 80% of campus facilities, improving instructional and learning environments through access and strategic deployment of institutional funding.▪ Negotiated with KIPP Texas charter school and Dallas Independent School District to secure leases for unused buildings and land, securing long-term solutions to cover costs and ensure revenue from underutilized assets.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Led Detroit finance operations for The Cristo Rey Network, delivering Catholic-based college preparatory education and corporate work experience for economically disadvantaged students in urban areas. Oversaw business operations, procurement, human resources, and budgeting. Leveraging expertise from prior start-up experience, supported establishment of best practices in human resource management and information technology while supporting implementation of strategic business plans and systems across facility.▪ Navigated administrative office relocation, negotiated new lease, and led expansion and renovation to meet demands of increased enrollment, developing relocation and expansion roadmap, vendor selection, and bids.CFO, Cristo Rey High School, CONT’D…▪ Stepped in as Interim Athletic Director while maintaining current role during period of change, ensuring 100% continuance of all ongoing athletic programs while sourcing, interviewing, and ultimately hiring replacement.▪ Launched capital campaign to fund window air conditioners for all classrooms, sourcing vendors and sponsors to fund project while leading staff in safe installation of 30 units.▪ Secured increased line of credit to fund new vehicle financing, lowering average age of fleet from 7 to 3 years, purchasing new vehicles at dealer cost after leveraging existing donor relationships.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Launched start-up corporation in partnership with IBM, Detroit Public Schools, and Legal Aid & Defender Association of Michigan. Within first 6 years, achieved $2M+ in revenue while obtaining designation as Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Managed all operations, including human resources for up to 24 employees, including benefits and retirement plans.▪ Enabled key client to more than double employee base and expand to 3 floors in HQ by developing wide-area network to support growth, including ensuring secure systems and operations.▪ Supported client transformation from small construction company to major industry player after relocating entire IT infrastructure and systems to new facility, including network hardware and server.▪ Delivered IT Network infrastructure and integration of applications for point-of-sale, ticketing, and accounting for new construction museum within strict deadlines to meet facility opening timeline, securing support contract.▪ Won bid for technology implementation at 4 new elementary schools and renovation of 10 middle schools during $1.5B construction project, delivering 100% on-time across all 14 locations and winning ongoing support contract.

Mba, Master'S Of Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Management Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude