Deb Thibodeaux Email & Phone Number

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A higher education executive with extensive experience Debra Thibodeaux has a record ofdeveloping leaders and expanding for-profit college campuses throughout the country. She cultivates a culture of high performance inspiring collaboration, communication and cooperation across departments, and ensuring an outstanding student experience. Ms. Thibodeaux’s strengths are in improving performance by building and leading executive teams; developing and instituting sound budget practices, and implementing effective operational improvements. She is known for building a culture of care and compliance while meeting or exceeding company objectives. Currently, a Group Vice President at Brown Mackie College, Deb led the College’s expansion into new markets while directing the activities of 14 campuses, managing over $140 million in revenues, 7,400 students and an EBITA margin of 30%. Earlier as President, she started up and grew the Phoenix Campus to 400 students, exceeding goal by 144%, EBITDA by 120% and operating in the black within 19 months. In addition to start-ups and expansions, Ms. Thibodeaux has experience leading successful turnarounds. She was honored with the President’s Club for the Most Improved Campus during her tenure as Executive Director at Kaplan Higher Education. She inspired staff and faculty excellence through effective recruitment, training, evaluation and development; provided exceptional student service, and led the delivery of superior academic programs and placement assistance. As a result, starts increased 22%, the drop rate decreased 1.5% and total revenue increased 27%. She also turned around underperforming vocational schools while serving as the President of The M.A.P. Group. By leading and training the sales team in prospecting, consultative selling and closing techniques, Deb increased the customer base 212% within two years and succeeded in growing the business within highly depressed markets.

Listed skills include Adult Education, Admissions, Campusvue, Staff Development, and 46 others.

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  Executive Director

  West Coast University

  Miami, Fl, Us