Kimberly Lea Email & Phone Number

Jupiter, Fl, Us

Lake Worth, Fl, Us

• Evaluated and enhanced programs related to trades, engineering, power technology, and public safety, ensuring alignment with community and industry needs.• Managed Perkins and other federal funding, optimizing resource allocation to support workforce development and postsecondary pathways.• Built and sustained strategic relationships with community stakeholders, driving program growth and student success.• Championed initiatives to improve access to career and technical education, contributing to organizational goals of equity and excellence. Improved enrollment in areas under my supervision by over 12% by creating strategies for expansion of markets and offerings.• Initiated and executed strategies to improve the collection and submission of CAPE certifications which improved our funding of certs by over 300%

• Developed innovative solutions to policy and organizational challenges, driving business growth and client satisfaction.• Led strategic planning and leadership development programs, enhancing college and career readiness for underserved populations.• Fostered strong client relationships, providing policy advising and strategic insights to educational organizations and driving business growth as a MVP-Results talent optimizer.

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

• Spearheaded initiatives to improve student retention, enrollment, and satisfaction, achieving an 18% YoY increase in student population.• Developed workforce-oriented programs in alignment with community needs, enhancing postsecondary pathways.• Led the accreditation process for new programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.• - Championed the introduction of innovative educational programs and quality enhancement initiatives.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

• Provided academic leadership and strategic problem-solving to faculty and students.• Monitored and measured improvements in operations and retention, driving the success of workforce-oriented programs.• Aligned program development with faculty growth and campus goals, fostering a positive and accountable work environment.

Lisle, Illinois, Us

• Served as programmatic dean with accountability for general education classes.• Led consolidation of academics, student services, and financial aid into Student Central unified area to improve cooperation across district business units, increase student satisfaction, and realize operating efficiency.• Conceptualized, developed, and delivered campus-specific programs to improve student retention in classes with high drop rates and student failures.

• Formed and operated corporate training company that leveraged expertise in technology automation to deliver custom training solutions to mid-tier clients.• Developed curriculum that comprised pre- and post-assessments and tailored learning plans.

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• Collaborated with admissions, financial aid, and student services to transition staff and operations of CTE from campus-based oversight to college-wide management.• Ensured smooth transition of county-wide adult certificate programs from school district of Palm Beach County to college-wide degree programs.• Increased enrollment and met community demand for workforce programs by developing new programs.

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• Developed, marketed, and implemented all non-credit course offerings on Palm Beach Gardens campus. Managed operating and staff budgets. Led campus training team for professional and clerical personnel and adjunct workforce

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Taught Business Education Curriculum including Business Communications, Keyboarding, Office Systems Technology, and Financial Accounting

Taught a wide array of software courses to retail and also corporate clients

Responsible for business curriculum delivery and oversight as well as student advising and retention

Education Class 7

Education record

Education Specialist, Ed.S., Educational Leadership Program

Master, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Business Education