David Shuster, Ed.D., Ce Email & Phone Number

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Hagerstown, Md

Provide leadership for operational activities at 22 locations in 17 counties and four states. Serve as a member of executive team collaborating across departments to define organization strategy, initiatives, and policies to create an exceptional environment for our employees and meet the needs of clients seeking vocational assistance. Oversee all organizational regulatory compliance activities and regularly report to CEO and Board of Directors. Serve as chair of organizational safety committee overseeing safety, hazardous materials handling, risk management, and loss prevention programs.

Successfully led the environmental and facility services contract division, generating operating revenue to support mission while providing work experience and training opportunities to individuals with a variety of barriers to employment. Managed over 125 employees and trainees performing daily facilities services for over 1.5 million square feet at 20 locations with annual gross revenue of over $4 million. Created training programs that increased employee knowledge and marketable job skills while improving operations. Implemented cloud-based, mobile quality control and inspection software. Developed project budgets, negotiated cost proposals, and monitored revenues and expenses for awarded contracts. Cultivated new employment and training opportunities through Federal, state, and regional business partnerships.

Blacksburg, Va

Serve in deputy leadership role of a campus recreation and wellness program run by a staff of 35 full-time employees, 5 graduate assistants, and over 600 part-time student employees, serving a university community of 38,000+ members. Performed strategic planning, established goals, created policies and operating procedures, and conducted assessments to evaluate operational effectiveness. Provided direct leadership for facilities operations, risk management, aquatics, and instructional program areas with budgets totaling over $1 million annually.

Taught two sections per semester of Introduction to Weight Training one-credit course, averaging 65 students per semester. Developed engaging course content based on current research and practice and utilized effective instructional strategies including Blackboard and Scholar learning management systems. Recruited and supervised graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Blacksburg, Va

Led a service-oriented staff of 17 full-time and 110 part-time student employees in the operation of all campus recreation facilities. Collaborated with university and community partners to enhance program opportunities empowering and supporting students in their personal development and growth through the Division of Student Affairs Aspirations for Student Learning. Facilitated a work environment that encouraged knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of differing backgrounds in the spirit of the university’s Principles of Community. Managed all maintenance, renovations and capital construction projects for the department. Conducted assessments of participation, satisfaction and student learning outcomes and performed long-range strategic planning for improvement to operations and facilities. Served as departmental emergency planning, risk management, safety, and security coordinator, collaborating with Office of Emergency Management to create, update, and train staff on Emergency Action and Continuity of Operation Plans. Managed over $1,300,000 of capital asset inventory. Served on Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and University committees responsible for studying and affecting enterprise-wide change.

Blacksburg, Va

Blacksburg, Va

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

Master Of Science (M.S.), Health And Physical Education

Activities and Societies: Virginia Tech Crew Club

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theater Arts

Executive Certificate, Transformative Leadership In Disruptive Times