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St. Louis, Mo, Us

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Oversight of Business Development, Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, and AccountingCoordinate and negotiate contracts for insurance, human resource benefits, equipment, maintenance, real estateDevelop effective communications plans and develop electronic and print media and advertisingKey AccomplishmentsManaged company development from founding to a million-dollar corporation employing more than 30 personnelCoordinated the construction and renovation of more than 30 commercial and residential facilitiesDirected operations and business functions including budgets of more than $12M annuallyManaged the purchase and sale of real estate assets totaling more than $6MSold multiple business units of the firm following substantial growth - all business units remain in operation todayCollected, organized, and analyzed data, and evaluated risk and effectivenessFacilitated real estate donations to institutions from $120K to $2MDesigned campus master plans which resulted in development, construction, and maintenance savings of more than $3MPlanned, developed, and managed more than $20M of construction and facility projectsRealigned the organizational structure and developed position descriptions, and company policies, procedures and timelinesLed a team of more than 50 to develop and implement a 4-year strategic plan resulting in 40 new initiativesRenegotiated and restructured mortgages, service agreements, and contracts to save the company $MM annuallyDeveloped a new master plan for the 45 acre campus which resulted in $MM of savings

Tarrytown, New York, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Provided marketing, organizational development, and strategic planning consultation for companies, colleges, universities, and non-profit organizationsSpeaker and presenter to tens of thousands of people while traveling to all 50 US states and 15 international locationsManaged finances, human resources, facilities, operations, strategic planning, leader developmentLed the development and implementation of a strategic planDeveloped and managed a multi-million dollar operating budget, procedures, and timelinesCoordinate finance, personnel, campus master planning and site development, strategic planning, and people development teamsCoordinate the design, publication, and distribution of all electronic and print mediaGeneral oversight of more than 100 personnelKey AccomplishmentsProvided leader, team, and development consulting for organizations including Delta, ChickFilA, Mercedes-Benz, US Army, Boeing, Lululemon, Oakley, Airbus, and CNNCreated and implemented people development and applied learning systems to improve teamwork and leader growth for hundreds of leaders and team membersExecuted $MM capital campaigns and comprehensive campaignsFacilitated a $MM gift of real estate to the companyCoordinated the design, engineering, and budgets for the Administration Center and Center for EducationDeveloped an communications plan resulting in organizational, personnel, marketing, data management, and web improvementsFacilitated 20% annual revenue growthDeveloped a Business Leadership partnership and events for community, municipal, and business leaders to support personal and professionally growth (partnered with Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce, and local universities)

Central, Sc, Us

Led the administrative, enrollment, marketing, and outreach teams consisting of more than 80 personnel across 8 regional campus locationsServed as a member of the Provost Cabinet for the institutionDeveloped a strategic plan for marketing and enrollmentDeveloped vision, strategy, and implementation for all university marketing and enrollment functions including graduate, undergraduate, traditional and non-traditional enrollment, financial aid, alumni relations, development, athletics, public relations, communications, academics, student life, and conference servicesLed the development, publication, and distribution of all media for the universityDeveloped and manage a $MM operating budget, department procedures, and timelinesKey AccomplishmentsFollowing years of significant decline, facilitated record growth in enrollment and revenue - non-traditional and graduate new student enrollment increased 76% within 13 monthsDeveloped the organizational structure, position descriptions, policies, procedures and timelines for more than 80 personnelDeveloped and implemented a strategic enrollment and communications plan based on the mission, vision and core values of the institutionCoordinated the development of a two comprehensive marketing and enrollment campaigns including more than 30 high-quality printed communication pieces and numerous electronic marketing improvements

Dayton, Tennessee, Us

Served in this role while completing doctoral program and dissertation Managed the Welcome Center, Recruiting, Call Center, Admissions, Marketing, and Data Management functionsDeveloped and managed operating budgets, human resources, department procedures, and timelinesDeveloped a strategic plan for enrollment and marketing to facilitate ongoing institutional growth and healthDeveloped an effective organizational and reporting structure for the Office of AdmissionsKey AccomplishmentsAfter several years of enrollment decline, facilitated record student inquiries, applications (86% increase), admitted students (35% increase), and new student enrollment (9% increase)Developed the departmental structure, position descriptions, policies, and procedures for more than 40 personnelIntroduced a strategic department plan based on the vision and mission of the institution resulting in organizational, personnel, marketing, data management, and call center improvementsCoordinated the branding and development of an award-winning enrollment campaign including a new website and high-quality printed communication pieces

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Serve as a member of the Executive Cabinet for the institutionManage Recruiting, Admissions, and Retention (Graduate and Undergraduate, Traditional and Non-traditional), Alumni Relations, and Financial AidDevelop and manage operating budgets, human resources, department procedures, and timelinesDevelop a strategic plan for enrollment to facilitate ongoing institutional growth and healthManage the development of the Enrollment Management and Graduate Studies websitesCoordinate fundraising and development efforts with the Director of DevelopmentKey AccomplishmentsDeveloped the Enrollment Management division and team from launch to more than 30 team membersAfter years of double-digit decline, achieved record enrollment, graduates, and revenue within 14 monthsImplemented a strategic communications plan based on the vision and core values of the institutionDesigned an effective marketing and recruiting strategy resulting in organizational, personnel, marketing, data management, and call center improvementsPlanned and promoted major campus events, conferences, seminars, and community eventsDeveloped Education and Leadership curriculaDeveloped the departmental structure, position descriptions, policies, and procedures for more than 30 personnel

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Led graduate student enrollment, marketing, admissions, retention, and program developmentServed as faculty and administration liaisonKey AccomplishmentsFacilitated an enrollment increase of more than 300% in the first year representing record graduate student enrollment for the institution

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Provided marketing consulting and print production support to companies and organizations in the US and international locationsPlanned and promoted major conferences, seminars, and community eventsFacilitated record growth of the companyManaged and negotiated contracts for insurance, human resource benefits, equipment, real estateManaged the design and installation of the network and telephone system, integrated new technology, and upgraded the financial systemCoordinated the renovation of the Event Center and Education CenterCoordinated the redesign of the company websiteDeveloped an effective marketing and communications strategy and all electronic and print media

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership

Mabs - Intercultural Development

Bsbs - Education Development