Manager of programs and content for the leading trade organization for the educational products marketplace. EDmarket is the organization that focuses thought leadership on how the intersection of pedagogy, space and technology impact student learning and outcomes. Key programs include EDsmarts Virtual Learning, ECLPS certification program, NexGen Rising Stars, EDmarket Patent Showcase, Essentials Magazine, Bold Women and EDmarketplace.Frequent use of software such as Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Canva, LearnUpon LMS, and Sprout Social to manage and market programs for the association.

Produce quality and engaging articles on lifestyle, travel and education for print and online blog.Publications include BeLocal, Stroll and The Educator's Room.

• Approve certification applications for key business officials in Texas schools and guide them through the application process as needed• Manage three-year certification cycles for specific licensures through TASBO• Frequent communication with members to ensure they are getting their needed PD to grow their careers• Manage and carry out learning events that offer certification courses to members and non members

• Manage and market learning activities for the Association, including learning sessions at Annual and Summer Conferences and presentations for Academies and Workshops.• Manage training for workshop and academy instructors to enhance the delivery of adult learning.• Manage curriculum design for course content marketed to school business officials• Effective learning and curriculum planning skills• Project management skills for a variety of adult learning needs• Highly organized and able to pivot on short notice• Prepare and coordinate event setup including food and beverage, audio visual and ensuring environment conducive to learning.• Analyze program evaluations and identify areas for improvement.• Manage event needs such as hotel, A/V, catering, surveys• Experience with iMIS database and Learn Upon LMS for course registration and set up• Moderate live training events and support speakers with various forms of audience engagement.• Organize and moderate hybrid events via Zoom with multiple presenters both in person and remote• Collaborate with vendors and partners that support our mission in the industry• Manage team workflow and communication by use of Trello and SlackKEY PROJECTS:Budgeting Fundamentals and AcademyPayroll and Personnel Fundamentals and AcademySchool Nutrition WorkshopLeadership Fundamentals for Business Managers

• Carry out marketing campaign to increase membership numbers• Create and schedule mass email to reach targeted audiences • Manage social media sites• Build relationships with education leaders at ISDs. universities, ESCs and teacher prep programs in Texas.• Schedule presentations and events to recruit members around assigned regions• Manage volunteer units/programs and contract workers• Effectively market and manage local unit/regional meetings and networking events• Create and present professional development courses with up to date content• Increase membership numbers and revenue with use of Microsoft Dynamics • Manage a recruitment budget

• Manage all GT assessments and review of identification process periodically to ensure that assessments are identifying approximately the top 5% of gifted students.• Create, develop, and produce programs and technology applications for gifted learners• Write curriculum for GT and accelerated math program• Train adult staff for program best practice to meet learner needs including tutorials, videos, interactive whiteboard lessons, blogs, and other training materials as needed.• Provide enrichment lessons to students not identified as gifted or not yet able to qualify for the gifted program due to their age.• Create and manage budget for gifted education, enrichment program, and accelerated math • Build and maintain relationships with parents, students, and staff.• Incorporate serving learning and real world scenarios into lessons.• Utilize LMS for eLearning purposes.KEY SKILLS:Project management, Curriculum design, Professional development, Innovative use of technology, Robotics Instructor, Team Player, Self initiative to research and implement current educational trends in the classroom, Technology and enrichment best practices, Budget management, Grant writing, Data Management, Assessment, Effective communication, Present to a broad audience, Curriculum Design, Content Development