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Portland, Me, Us

Consistently applying strategic planning and cross-functional coordination to enhance student success and foster strong community relationships.• Facilitate personalized development plans by identifying and nurturing individual strengths and interests, ensuring tailored support for student success, which translates into delivering customized client solutions.• Manage complex priorities in dynamic environments, effectively balancing the needs of students and support staff to maintain focus and productivity, demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking skills.• Coordinate cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive support for students, acting as the primary advocate and liaison, a key skill in aligning internal resources to meet client needs.• Develop strategic partnerships with local organizations to provide career and leadership training, enhancing the value of services offered, a transferable skill for building and maintaining client partnerships.• Spearhead community fundraising events, leading students to raise over $50,000 through six annual events by organizing logistics, coordinating with vendors, and managing day-of operations.• Led the founding of the Alternative Education Program, conducting a thorough analysis of best practices from other districts, and successfully integrating these into Swampscott's programming

Coaching middle and high school students on time management, organization, study skills and self-advocacy.

Successfully managed and grown the program, driving operational efficiency, expanding market reach, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.• Led and managed the Driver Education Program, instructing both classroom and in-car lessons, ensuring compliance with RMV guidelines and internal protocols, while maintaining high standards of safety and education.• Developed and executed marketing strategies using ParentSquare, social media, and community outreach, successfully increasing program enrollment and visibility within and beyond the local school district.• Identified and implemented a digital transformation project, transitioning from a manual, paper-based scheduling system to a real-time, self-service web-based platform, resulting in a 10% annual increase in student enrollment.• Hired, trained, and supervised a team of 12 driving instructors over 14 years, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability within the program.• Streamlined administrative processes by eliminating bottlenecks and dependencies on manual scheduling, significantly reducing missed lessons and improving overall program efficiency.

Serve customers in retail setting of Trillium Brewing Company's Boston, MA restaurant/bar location.Inventory management, product placement, open and close retail area.Maintain detailed knowledge of current and past products, beer styles and brewing techniques.

Enhanced program offerings, strengthened community partnerships, and continuously improved the student experience.• Served as the lead driving instructor, overseeing the development and delivery of curriculum, mentoring junior instructors, and ensuring that all students received high-quality, consistent training.• Drove new business growth by implementing targeted marketing strategies and building partnerships with local schools and organizations, significantly increasing student enrollment.

As a Sergeant and Squad Leader in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, I was responsible for training, leading, and ensuring the readiness of my soldiers• Developed and executed training programs that enhanced team cohesion and operational effectiveness, preparing soldiers for a variety of challenging scenarios.• Maintained high standards of discipline and accountability, upholding military protocols and fostering a culture of excellence within the unit.• Coordinated and managed logistics for squad deployments, ensuring that all personnel and equipment were prepared and available for immediate action.

Master Of Education - Med, Moderate Special Needs

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sociology