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Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Exeter, Ri

I am a Certified Accreditation Professional (CAP) with over 20 years of experience working with post-secondary education institutions on regulatory compliance activities such as; institutional and programmatic accreditation, state licensing, internal polices and procedures, internal review/audit, ethics, campus start-ups, site visit prep, campus closures, handling/writing student complaint responses, and overall regulatory operations.

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Directed regulatory compliance activities for four post-secondary education/training campuses, in three states. Wrote and implemented standard operating policy and procedure manuals for multiple departments. Successfully prepared and guided campus staff through institutional accreditation renewal visit. I developed internal tracking and management mechanisms for Career Services department that increased departmental efficiency, accountability, and outcomes data management

Hurst, Texas

Primary responsibility was to ensure Ancora Education schools operate in accordance with standards and criteria established by accrediting agencies, state regulatory authorities, and internal policies and procedures. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, I managed the daily accreditation and licensure activities for campuses located throughout the United States. I supervised a team of regional Managers of Regulatory Operations serving Ancora institutions and programs

* Collaborated with senior management of a postsecondary educational institution to review curriculum* Revised syllabi and lesson plans to a more user friendly and efficient format

National

* Managed regulatory operations (licensure and accreditation) for 50+ career colleges* Led a remote and geographically dispersed regulatory operations team

Smithfield, Ri

• Managed a federal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office hosted by Bryant University. Earned national recognition by the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) as an “exemplary performer” for making significant contributions to the state’s SBDC program and its clients.• Provided effective business consulting services to established and pre-venture clients in all aspect of small business ownership and operation. Efforts resulted in numerous small businesses receiving loans to grow or start their businesses, participating in state grants and initiatives designated for industry sector growth, and simply gaining control over specific aspects of operating a small business. • Developed and presented impactful training programs to the local small business community on topics such as core business disciplines, e-commerce, computer applications, marketing, accounting, taxes, intellectual property, and developing an effective business plan. Consistently delivered training sessions at the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC), Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and in collaboration with The Center for Design & Business (CD&B)• Cultivated and managed strategic partners and external resources for the development and expansion of small businesses within the State of Rhode Island. Professional networking skills and associations provided opportunities for clients to better connect to helpful resources.

Narragansett, Ri

Privately owned, accredited post-secondary educational institution providing certificate level career training programs in accounting, computer technology, business, allied health, and travel & tourism

East Greenwich, Ri

International manufacturer and reseller of industrial, medical & scientific gases, and related equipment