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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Oversees the operations of 3 regions across Arizona and Arkansas. Manages the processes and performance in the areas of operational excellence, customer service, student enrollment, student data and compliance, campus safety, facilities, and human resources. Uses data to assess the performance of school operations and adjust tactics to improve optimization. Performs market research to properly plan and strategize. Oversees short and long-term facility capital projects for 10 facilities.

As the Executive Director for Valley Life Church, I oversee the financial and operational functions for four church locations spanning from financial reporting to monthly close processes to budgeting and long-term forecasting. I also lead efforts in organizational development including recruitment, training, marketing, and communications to drive membership and profitability.Bottom-Lime Impact ☟ ✔ Scaled operations to yield growth of 22.6% YOY with a 14.6% increase in staffing in under five years.✔ Led capital campaign efforts in raising $1 million of additional capital.✔ Created internal controls, checks, and balances that improved operational efficiency and transparency.✔ Praised for contributions to team development, retention, and organizational growth.

As the Director of Community Engagement for Eagle College, I worked diligently to provide timely, relevant messaging to parents, students, and community partners. Skilled in marketing, public speaking, and communications strategy, I served as the school's spokesperson for public relations.Bottom-Lime Impact ☟✔ Developed newsletters, brochures, press releases, and other media-related documents to ensure a consistent voice and tone for the school.✔ Maintained the company's website and social media accounts to ensure they aligned with the school's established brand and communication guidelines.✔ Created brand guidelines and ensured all staff followed proper messaging techniques before publishing content, including crisis management procedures.✔ Announced public events, including panel discussions, press conferences, and fundraising information.

As the Dean of Students at Eagle College Prep School, I learned the value of teamwork and collaboration. Under my leadership, our team opened a new school at our Maryvale location. Through strategic planning and recruitment, we built a network of committed, high-performing individuals focused on student growth and achievement.Bottom-Lime Impact ☟ ✔ Appointed as the Math Director for the school, overseeing the implementation of a new curriculum ✔ Strengthened hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating practices.✔ Devised organizational roadmaps for nine grade levels, 24 teachers, and 600+ students.✔ Developed targeted interventions, services, and programs based on data findings from five assessment resources analyzing student demographics, attendance, enrollment, student progress, behavior, and teaching effectiveness.✔ Served as a liaison between internal stakeholders to bridge gaps in programs and services.✔ Gained buy-in from institutional stakeholders to drive community engagement.

As a Middle School Teacher, I developed a passion and love for teaching. In this role, I monitored and analyzed student assessment data to make impactful instructional decisions. Leveraging my background in data analysis and assessment, I developed a new middle school math curriculum that helped our students achieve significant academic gains for the 2012-2013 year.Bottom-Lime Impact ☟✔ Closed student learning gaps for student populations by disaggregating data.✔ Monitored students’ growth to ensure academic proficiency and retention for all students.✔ Recognized for contributions to our team's Professional Learning Community.

In this role, I relied on a variety of assessment tools and programs to position our team for success. Working with administrators, students, parents, and community stakeholders, we developed rigorous curriculum and programs that motivated our students to learn at high levels.Bottom-Lime Impact ☟✔ Forged relationships with students and parents to create a conducive learning environment.✔ Played a key role in refining the performance of our school's level descriptors for AZELLA. ✔ Served as an academic mentor and support to new teachers.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

✏ Graduated with Distinction

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Elementary Education

Master Of Education (Med), Educational Leadership And Administration, General