Spearheaded global collaborations with educational institutions and industry thought-leaders to design and implement impactful school improvement plans, elevating instructional best-practices and aligning state and national assessments with academic standards. Led large diverse teams in driving significant gains in student proficiency and engagement, fostering cultures of continuous improvement.* Strategic Partnership Catalyst: Forged international alliances with leaders and stakeholders, driving the execution of strategic, large-scale school improvement initiatives that elevated academic growth, seamlessly integrating coaching and professional development objectives.* Data-Driven Leadership: Led the development and implementation of over 260 comprehensive, multi-year strategic improvement plans, directly resulting in up to 76% increase in student proficiency and achieving 3-5 grade levels of academic advancement within 18 months across various settings.* Professional Learning Innovator: Designed and delivered engaging, customized professional learning experiences in 32 states and 5 countries, including keynotes, leadership retreats, virtual webinars, preK-12 workshops, and coaching consultations, staying at the forefront of educational trends and research.* Program Implementation: Elevated professional learning team program implementation from 10% to 94%, creating pivotal resources that supported educators in aligning instructional strategies and client-created assessment tools with rigorous academic standards.* Dynamic Stakeholder Engagement: Achieved a 97% client engagement rate through innovative personalized learning strategies, goal setting and progress monitoring, and fostering a culture of trust and collaborative success within and across departments, delivering results in alignment with organizational objectives.

Led and expanded a team of educational service providers, focusing on student management software to revolutionize student learning programs across multiple states, significantly boosting student learning outcomes and teacher effectiveness. Specifically recruited to transform and optimize Performance Pathways for acquisition to SunGard within a compressed two-year time period.* Revenue Growth and Change Management: Restructured internal operations to optimize service delivery, achieving a 25% increase in revenue by implementing innovative professional learning programs and growth initiatives driving transformation and meeting acquisition benchmarks.* Cross-Functional Leadership: Directed a team of 45 professionals across various departments to deliver premier software and information technology solutions, significantly enhancing company position within the global PreK-12 educational services marketplace.* Client Relationship and Satisfaction: Developed integrated, customized support mechanisms, including content-specific resource documentation, training videos, and tailored project management, significantly strengthening partner relationships and improving client satisfaction by 30%.* End-to-End Resource Management: Oversaw human resource management including recruiting, hiring, performance reviews, and personnel allocation for teams serving over 140 clients globally ensuring optimal staffing and performance to meet client needs and organizational goals.* Professional Learning Director: Created and delivered customized, system-wide professional development experiences to design student-centered assessments, align data-analysis with educational best-practices, and ensure curriculum mapping efforts align with rigorous state standards.

Developed and delivered compelling, interactive presentations across various educational platforms, highlighting research-based strategies to ensure content resonated with diverse audiences. Actively collaborated with industry thought leaders to influence federal and state educational strategies, contributing to curriculum development and the adoption of innovative teaching methodologies.* Led presentations at national and international conferences, state departments, regional service centers, and school districts.* Collaborated on emerging trends and educational research, enhancing federal and state planning.* Provided expert guidance in curriculum development, instructional design, and student-centered assessments significantly boosting learning outcomes through innovative methodologies.

Spearheaded the successful launch of the inaugural national K-12 English Language Proficiency Assessment for a consortium of 13 states, demonstrating strong project leadership and collaborative expertise. Ensured strict adherence to timelines and quality standards, effectively managing the contract lifecycle, and involving nearly 450 educators in the assessment writing process.* Managed multi-million-dollar budgets and strategically allocated resources to ensure project sustainability.* Developed and coached state-level Department of Education project managers and professional developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.* Established and nurtured positive client relationships, aligning consulting services with educational objectives and exceeding annual revenue targets by 25%.