Heather Meadors Whitley Email & Phone Number

Greenville, Sc

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Greenville, Sc, United States

Greenville, South Carolina Area

-Responsible for implementing and managing community relations projects that meet Auro's mission. -Represent Auro in the community and communicate our core message to associates and community leaders-Positively impact our community through outreach efforts, including planning volunteer opportunities for associates-PR for local properties and corporate resource center, including writing press releases, media relations, planning and executing special events-Social media management

Managed and directed financial, administrative, public relations, communications and curriculum development activities for private preschool with annual budget of $1M. Reported to Board of Directors and Rector. Prepared monthly financial review and status reports for Board, attended monthly meetings. Hired, developed and lead staff of 35 professionals and educators.Served as primary fundraiser and public relations representative for school. Planned and coordinated special events, met with local business and community leaders to identify potential donors and revenue sources. Provided direction and training for staff by leading continuous education programs, conducting regular staff meetings, classroom observations, coaching and mentoring. Ensured continued academic accreditation and maintained licensure by conducting annual opinion surveys, doing self study work and facilitating continuous improvements. Developed, assessed and managed curriculum; implemented changes and enhancements as needed to improve school quality. Recruited and supported volunteers, managed volunteer activities, volunteer committees, parent organization, and various other community and school volunteer interaction organizations. Directed communication programs; served as community liaison, created monthly newsletter for parents, maintained website. Served as key leader on capital fund raising drive for new school building. Worked closely with Board to plan and and manage construction of new school facility. Directed successful move of equipment, students, faculty and staff to new facility in less than three weeks in 2008. Increased student enrollment by 100% over a 3 year period. Maintained excellent teacher retention rates year after year. Managed school's first balanced budget; maintained balanced budget for all subsequent years.

Evaluator, ADEPT/TEAM Assisting, Developing and Evaluating Professional Teaching Trained and developed new teachers. Served as a mentor, provided assistance and support in all areas of

Facilitator, Student Cadre Member, Steering Committee

Ba, Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha

Ma, Administration