Greg Ruffin Email & Phone Number

Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States

The Dean of Campus Operations is responsible for the smooth day-to-day functioning of NHCS’ high school campus, which is currently grades 8-12. This person will work closely with the High School Principal, administrative team, and teachers to implement systems and procedures that maximize teaching and learning time and build strong family-school relationships. This role is responsible for functions within the following areas: Day to Day Operations, Building Safety, Front Office and Reception, Student Enrollment and Recruitment, Recordkeeping, Information Technology, Compliance Tracking and Reporting, and Staff Evaluation Systems.

Lake Helen, Florida, United States

- Planned and managed construction of 12 state of the art classrooms, with a serving kitchen, nurses office, front desk, lobby area, and Directors office.- Ran online marketing campaign to sign up students for our first year of operation.- Worked closely with the ELC, county officials, health inspector, fire Marshalls to secure all licensing and insurances needed to open.- Hired first Director and assisted with hiring of all staff for first three years.- Hired and trained management team that has ran the center for the last six years.- Designed and implemented all marketing activities for first 3 years including creating logo,marketing brochure, website, radio ads, and other marketing strategies that are currently used to this day.- Created our summer program.

Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States

• Inspire and cultivate a culture of excellence, openness, and accountability• Establish performance metrics, compensation strategies and professional development modelsfor Imajine That management team• Ensure that all programs (e.g., afterschool, vacations, summer camp) operate efficiently andachieve maximum safety and security for all stakeholders.• Facilitate positive internal communication across the organization.• Oversee the development of a comprehensive daily program schedule reflecting progression ofskill development• Ensure implementation of a developmental and multicultural curriculum fostering a progressionof skills and social development in all children• Ensure implementation of policies, procedures, parent meetings, staff development and alearning, child-centered curriculum• Deliver an exceptional program with high standards and quality learning environment forchildren and familiarity

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Prepare financial reports, including budgeting, profit and loss, and legal analysis. Managed cashflow for all accounts receivable and accounts payable.- Developed and managed school's operating policies and procedures.- Secured funding for any shortfalls.- Developed and implemented strategic plan for private and corporate donations.- Managed the preparation of school's facility from renovation to setting up classrooms.- Orchestrated short and long-range strategic plans to direct financial progress of school.- Promoted and designed technology plan development, to improve test scores and classroom management.- Negotiated vendor contracts, and managed delivery of supplies, materials, textbooks, furniture,fixture and equipment.- Planned and managed student recruitment.- Provided communication and public relations support, including press releases , brochures, andother outreach efforts.- Developed community projects and fundraising.- Negotiated vendor contracts- Utilized effective communication and active listening to ascertain and address needs of parentsand students.- Fostered proactive, future-focused school, employee and vendor culture.

Nationwide

Live Sonima Tour is a live program and huge community event that inspires students across thecountry through music and motivational speaking, with an emphasis on targeting schools/kids withinurban environments.- The Live Sonima Tour empowers future leaders, I worked to develop the curriculum and run ofshow, while setting up the entire program with in school districts all over the US.- Worked closely with Superintendents and Principals at over 140 schools all over the country to setup a full day of interdisciplinary programming. Throughout the day, students, teachers andparents where exposed to a variety of exercises, lectures, and activities.- Spoke to over 100,000 students focused on urban and/or underserved communities all over theUS.- Put together and executed an extensive execution checklist that started four weeks from showdate to ensure all events went as expected, while provided students, teachers, and parents with aquality program.- Served as a Sales Manager and help the company continue to grow until it later sold in 2003 for27M.