Assisted project manager in facilitation of project work breakdown sessions. Formulated initial project schedule and assist with the collection of key project metrics and health/progress indicators Managed project cost estimates; compiled project budget data based on actual versus forecast hours for accounting purposes Defined risk management plan, analyzed risk for criticality, probability, and impact and developed risk mitigation strategies, assigning owner and actions Created, designed, and implemented training materials for SAP software implementation

Advised students regarding attendance, academic performance and student issues as warranted to promote academic integrity, customer satisfaction and student retention Managed the recruitment, selection, orientation, supervision, development and evaluation of faculty, including training, classroom observations, career advancement opportunities, and developing departmental goals and measurements to ensure efficient and effective departmental performance Assisted in the development of annual budgets for the institution and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses to ensure sound fiscal management Managed the office of the Registrar, Re-Entry Coordinator and all associated functions Supervised Academic Program Directors and faculty and all associated functions Coordinated the implementation of programs of study, course descriptions, class schedules, and syllabi Partnered with Admissions, Career Services, Business Office and Financial Aid to resolve problems and promote interdepartmental growth and collaboration Supported all accreditation processes and applications including accreditation visits Maintained policies and procedures to comply with all regulatory requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley, internal audit, State and Federal governing bodies, and accreditation agencies

Responsible for the successful and efficient operations of an ACICS accredited career college offering the following certificate programs: Professional Medical Assistant, Health Claims Specialist and Massage Therapy.Core Responsibilities:Executive decision making and budget responsibility for successful educational and business operations.Hiring, training, monitoring and developing an effective team of administrators and instructors.Responsible for completion of required reports for State Licensing & Accreditation.Develop operational efficiency and monitor systems to promote superior services including Education, Financial Aid, Career Services & Admissions. Position business towards growth by updating admissions materials.Hold students and staff to high standards of professionalism and administrative accountability with foundational adherence to corporate and catalog standards.Write, implement and guide IEP to promote community, business sustainability and growth through increased customer service across all departments.Accomplishments:Decreased spending and budget overagesAccomplished 82.68% Graduate placement rate for 09-10 cohort

Responsible for the successful, efficient, and compliant education department of an ACICS accredited career college offering the following certificate programs: Professional Medical Assistant, Health Claims Specialist and Massage Therapy.Hire, manage, and train 25 faculty and 4 administrative personnel. Develop and institute employment policies and job descriptions. Create, develop and lead Faculty Development Seminars and student orientations. Train new faculty from orientation to graduation through on-going program development. Oversight of all aspects of staff performance; performance evaluation, compensation, progressive discipline, mediation of staff and student disputes and grievance procedures in accordance with school, state and federal laws Increased student retention rate from 73% to 80% in 2009, and maintained a 94% faculty retention rate through communication, rapport, and positive management skillsCreate positive relationships with vendors and textbook publishers, repeatedly review curriculum and implement adjustments to increase student outcomesIndividually advise students to maximize personal academic and career success. Administrative accountability for all academic functions including scheduling, staffing, performance plans/probation, GPAs, transcripts and manage all Registrar functions. Plan and host graduation ceremoniesConsistently met goals for re-entering and transitioning students back to school from withdrawalLeadership in the setting and achievement of strategic and organizational goals

Taught English classes at post-secondary proprietary school. Responsible for preparing, teaching and evaluating students in three-hour lecture setting for five-week semesters. Also taught evening English course for 2-hour lectures over a ten-week semester. Courses concentrated on analytical thinking, grammar, business correspondence and professional communication. Promoted to Director of Education.

Taught two sophomore English classes and three MCAS prep classes. Completed all classroom preparation and planning, lesson planning, grading and evaluation. Also taught MCAS preparatory courses for first time test-takers and re-testers. Lesson planning and preparation were individualized to student's needs

Negotiated employment contracts with individual actors, artists, and/or their representatives Recruited, trained and supervised educational associates Crafted all educational materials Assisted in marketing and publicity initiatives Managed and coordinated the education outreach department Managed the literary department Reviewed script submittals and resumes Managed the acting troupe; coordinated travel, housing, acclimation to the area, and all other actor needs Coordinated and collaborated with the Artistic Director

Managed consumer outreach for the Motion Picture Access Project (MoPix), requiring consumer correspondence and assistance in marketing and publicity. Also initiated and designed informational materials to both industry and consumers. Other responsibilities included general administrative duties such as filing, faxing, data entry, phones, supplies and ordering, payroll, invoicing, and maintaining databases. Assisted in grant writing, editing, and online research and web development.