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As an influential leader, I bring a collaborative and transparent approach to strengthening organizations. I treat people with kindness, compassion, and respect so that together we can achieve our goals – and keep growing. With extensive experience in education, my successes have always been fueled by a strong work ethic and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders in both government and private sectors. I leverage data insights and a shared leadership model to enhance productivity and performance.I’m a proud veteran of the United States Army. My time and experiences in the military played a strong role in building who I am as a leader, where I developed a strong sense of team, honor, and loyalty. I learned how to be calm in difficult situations – and how to create plans and next steps to move forward. These qualities have been instrumental in tackling challenges throughout my life, empowering me with the ability to act as a stabilizing force through inevitable change and create positive outcomes. Proven track record:■ Managing, training, and developing large, talented teams ■ Managing budgets up to $500K, controlling costs while delivering the most impact■ Leading operations of large campuses and overseeing special projects and improvements■ Developing and administering complex programs in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders■ Implementing innovative technology and data-driven strategies and solutionsI believe that in order for organizations to succeed, there must be constant re-evaluation to discover opportunities to meet the evolving needs of clients. You must be strategic and forward-thinking, working together to truly thrive.My dedication to the power of collaboration has been propelled by years of leading teams as a volleyball coach. From building life skills to growing individuals into strong team players, the value of sports – to life - cannot be fully measured. This is where positive change begins. When we unify and build trust, amazing things can happen. The wisdom of Ghandi, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” propels my work each day. Areas of Expertise:Strategic Planning/Execution | Budgeting/Financing | Training/Development | Government Programs | Operations| Team Leadership | Coaching/Mentoring | Change/Transformation | Proposals/Presentations | Community Partner Alliances | Public Relations/Press | Safety | Security | Compliance I’m on LinkedIn to discover new opportunities and strengthen business relations. Feel free to connect with me.
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Director Of OperationsReliant Aquarium Design Jul 2023 - PresentOperations, Consultations, and Design Services
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Principal, Mission Hills High School » Operations | Management | Strategic Planning | BudgetingSan Marcos Unified School District Jun 2020 - Jun 2023San Marcos, California, UsI orchestrated operations and curriculum development for a diverse community of 3,000 learners, managing a staff of 300 and a $500K budget.Scope of responsibilities included hiring for all positions, overseeing the evaluation and training of our staff, managing our coaching team, leading as a mentor in their development in a safe and supportive environment. I provided leadership and vision to build a strong culture of success and fostered partnerships with faculty, staff, parents, community groups, the School Board and District Administration.Representative Accomplishments:» Institutional Leadership: Played integral role in achieving designation as a California Distinguished School 2021 based on performance and progress indicators such as test scores, suspension rates, and conditions and climate. Achieved a 6-year WASC accreditation despite logistical challenges faced during remote learning in 2022.» Change/Transformation: Provided steady leadership to successfully guide the campus through transition during and after COVID, from onsite to virtual learning and back again.» Safety: Spearheaded Project Adam Safe Heart, installing and training on AED use across campus.■ Administrator of the Year 2021 -
Volleyball Coach » Team Leadership | Team Building | CoachingSeaside Volleyball Club Jul 2014 - Jul 2021The Seaside Volleyball Club is a member of USA Volleyball (USAV) and the Southern California Region of USAV. We coach with positivity and continual encouragement, creating the best environment for personal and team success.The Seaside Volleyball Club experience encourages team bonding, relationship building, respect for diversity, and embracing the personal and team responsibilities that come with being an athlete on a Seaside Volleyball Club team.My work as a Coach was not only about creating strong teams and athletes, but it was also about character development. I held people to high expectations both on and off the court. I strove to help make individuals better players – and better people. -
Principal, Mesa Verde Middle School » Educational Leadership | Staff Development | BudgetingPoway Unified School District Jul 2008 - Jun 2020San Diego, California, UsIn 2008, I was selected as the Principal for Mesa Verde Middle School, where I championed excellence in education and established a culture of shared leadership. I oversaw the operations and was responsible for all hiring of this educational institution with 1,400 students and 150 staff members while managing a $200K budget. I led as a mentor for our teachers and staff and oversaw all athletic coaches, ensuring their development and monitoring their performance as we worked together to move the school forward and accomplish our goals. Partnerships were a strong focus of my work during my 12 years with the Poway Unified School District. This included collaborations with educational leaders across the district, public and private partnerships in the community, and an alliance with the national organization, the Anti-Defamation League.Representative Achievements:» Learning & Development: Propelled ongoing staff development, implementing training to help teachers utilize Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports/Restorative Practices in the classroom. Redesigned performance teacher and administrator evaluations to standards-based models reflecting positive, growth-oriented feedback via liaisons with the Teachers’ Union, district leadership and principals.» Operations & Special Projects: Oversaw campus renovation and upgrades across a 40-acre facility to include maintenance, operations and campus safety, leading as the construction liaison.» Technology & Innovation: Led a successful lobbying and fundraising campaign to pilot Chrome devices, controlling costs for the district. Led school foundation to develop the first 1-to-1 Chromebook-to-student ratio, implemented prior to COVID, helping smooth the abrupt transition to virtual learning.■ While utilizing a multi-focal approach to drive institutional, staff, and student success, I frequently re-evaluated our programs and initiatives to discover opportunities to implement positive change. -
Assistant Principal, Leland High School » Curriculum Development | Program Management | InnovationSan José Unified School District 2000 - 2008San José, California, UsAs an Assistant Principal at Leland High School, I coordinated the curriculum development and Instruction for 1,800 students and master schedules for 110 teachers while overseeing a $1M ASB budget. A dedicated team builder, I also oversaw staff and leadership development.Broad scope of responsibilities: coordinated school site plan, monitored transcripts for graduation readiness, and managed all campus student activities and athletic programs.Representative Achievements:» Operational & Community Leadership: Proposed and implemented $8M San Jose Unified/City of San Jose joint field project — benefiting both the city and school communities » Technology & Innovation: Led subcommittee on integrating curriculum and technology under national program directed by US Secretary of Education; transformed the library into a Tech Center through the Digital High School grant■ During my tenure in this role, I managed multiple programs and worked in collaboration with parent and community organizations to propel staff and student success. _____ Prior to my promotion to Assistant Principal, I led classes as a history teacher and coached the volleyball team. During that time, an additional opportunity arose, where I was selected for a program to teach skills to students outside of the collegiate path. I gained certification directly from Cisco Systems as a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor, where I taught students how to become a Network Administrator for Cisco. ■ I’ve always loved technology and its ability to transform. I led as Leland’s Technology Committee Chair (2001-2002), fostering innovation across the campus. I’m very proud that students I instructed in the Cisco Network Academy were hired at Cisco Systems, launching their tech careers. -
High School Volleyball CoachVarious High Schools Aug 1993 - Jul 2003I have coached volleyball at every high school that I taught at as well as during my student teaching. (Mt. Carmel, Vista, San Lorenzo Valley, and Leland)
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Teacher, Social Science - San Lorenzo Valley High School » Educational Leader And CoachSan Lorenzo Valley High School Aug 1997 - Jun 2000Ben Lomond, Ca, UsAt San Lorenzo Valley High School, I taught history and served as the school’s volleyball coach. Throughout my rewarding teaching career, I coached volleyball at each high school. I believe many lessons can be learned through both educational studies and sports involvement to help students to succeed.Highlighted Program:Sophomore Academy — Developed and managed a program to support the success of students, creating a sense of family in which they felt at home and comfortable with both history and literature curriculums. Partnered with an English teacher to plan required reading and assignments throughout the school year. The inaugural Academy culminated in a 12-day European trip for 49 students, experiencing what they learned in the program. The Sophomore Academy continued after I left the high school, and I later started a similar program at Leland, which was a success as well. ■ Teacher of the Year Award -
Teacher, English Language Development, Social ScienceVista High School Aug 1995 - Jun 1996
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Student TeacherPoway Unified School District Aug 1995 - Jun 1996San Diego, California, Us
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Director Of OperationsSeacamp San Diego Jul 1992 - Jul 1995 -
Us Army Reserves, Communications SpecialistUs Army Aug 1987 - Jul 1989Arlington, Virginia, Us -
Us Army, Combat Arms, Communications SpecialistUs Army Jun 1983 - May 1987Arlington, Virginia, Us
Cliff Mitchell Education Details
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San José State UniversityUrban Education And Leadership -
California State University San MarcosSecondary Teaching Credential
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Uc San DiegoHistory
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American River CollegeSocial Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions about Cliff Mitchell
What company does Cliff Mitchell work for?
Cliff Mitchell works for Reliant Aquarium Design
What is Cliff Mitchell's role at the current company?
Cliff Mitchell's current role is Influential Leader – Training & Development | Education | Operations | Administration | Program Management » Mentor/Coach & US Army Veteran Driving Innovation to Strengthen Organizations.
What schools did Cliff Mitchell attend?
Cliff Mitchell attended San José State University, California State University San Marcos, Uc San Diego, American River College.
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