Kate Colozzi Email & Phone Number

United States

- Identify and develop new Dune Jewelry retail opportunities- Provide excellent customer service to existing accounts - Develop strong working relationships with customers - Liaise with account contacts to assist them with merchandising and development of the Dune Jewelry line within their retail environments- Work closely with the Dune Jewelry management.

Plymouth, MA

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the Cooperative Education Program
• Work with local colleges to negotiate Articulation Agreements for college credit
• Liaise with local businesses and community agencies to form partnerships
• Work closely with staff, faculty and students to develop personalized career plans and internship/job opportunities for high school students
• Plan and manage events relating to non-traditional careers and cooperative education

Plymouth, MA

• Worked with a local group of Host Families and international Au Pairs to ensure a successful cultural exchange experience
• Counseled Au Pairs to assist with any social & cultural transition issues
• Mediated any issues or concerns from either party
• Ensured compliance and maintain records for the Department of State regarding the cultural exchange program
• Planned and managed marketing, Host Family and Au Pair events

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

• Full responsibility for overall performance and operation of the campus, including P&L
• Management of a staff/faculty of approximately 40 permanent employees, with 8 direct reports including Dean, Director of Financial Aid, Director of Admissions, Director of Student Services, Bursar, Administrative.
• Oversaw program development and implementation of 6 new programs
• Ensured strict compliance with programmatic and national accreditation guidelines, as well as preparing for and hosting numerous successful accreditation visits
• Oversaw strict compliance of Title IV fund management
• Promoted an open door policy for all team members and students alike, resulting in strong retention

Hyannis, MA

• Full responsibility for overall performance of the school
• Management of a staff of 14 permanent employees, including Director of Education and faculty, Admissions Representatives, administrative staff and maintenance staff
• Management and performance evaluation of admissions personnel to meet school and corporate goals
• Responsibility for all Financial Aid/Title IV management within school, including compliance
• Planning and management of $1.2M school budget to ensure profitability of school
• Performing and overseeing bursar functions to ensure timely cash collection and close management of accounts receivable

Plymouth, MA

• Expanded training department revenue from $40,000 annually to $3,000,000 annually in 3 ½ years as part of management team, as Director of Education
• Managed all academic and administrative functions of a Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center (CTEC), including scheduling
• Planning and academic management of IT training programs at 9 separate collegiate locations
• Staff management of up to 20 contract instructors & staff members at any one time
• Performed various Human Resources functions, including interviewing and hiring, conducting employee performance reviews and negotiating instructor contracts
• Created an administrative infrastructure and designed enrollment processes

Seoul, South Korea

• Designed and executed lesson plans
• Taught English language skills to groups of up to 15 adult students – Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills
• Performed educational administrative duties for classes
• Performed student placement testing
• Operated an after-hours Current Events Conversation Club for students
• Elected to and served on the Office Planning Committee

La Roche-sur-Yon, France

• Planned and taught English conversation and listening skills to high school and junior college students on a 1-year academic contract
• Taught groups of up to 20 students

Certificate, Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol)

Ba, Business Administration