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Operations leader with expertise that includes budget management, expense control, team development, and process improvement in support of diverse organizational missions. Offer experience that includes mission and culture establishment, as well as creation of continuous operational efficiency improvements consistent with strategic plans. Successes include consistent exceeding of annual fund goals, improving operational administration, and accreditation program renewal. Entrepreneurial approach to turnaround leadership, improving productivity by refocusing team members on organization’s vision and implementing daily processes in support of goals. Bilingual capabilities with communication skills in French.Career Milestones:Head of School | St. Joseph Montessori School Led and developed 40+ faculty and staff in aligning with and pursuing school mission through peer-to-peer evaluations, monthly accreditation, staff meetings, and promotion of professional development to enhance academic excellence. Secured 2-year contract with Xavier University and hired new teachers and support staff that best aligned with school’s mission.★ Delivered improvements to school grounds and facility to enhance education experience, including raising of $250,000 over 2 years to fund new kitchen, playground, and restrooms. Promoted increased brain stimulation through physical and creative activity, facilitating increased focus on academics, while also providing neighborhood with new play area.★ Completed school's 5-year renewal accreditation program dedicated to mission of academic excellence, diversity within the community, strategic planning, and financial stability.★ Played key role in financial aid endowment growth and teacher/parent communication enhancement. Director of Admission, Placement and Community Services (Diversity) | The Lamplighter School★ Selected as National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) E.E. Ford Fellow for Aspiring School Heads of School. Collaborated with 2 local heads of school on enrollment issues in Dallas community, with research prompting The Lamplighter School to open new section of all-day 4-year-olds (has since grown to 4 classrooms, including one with 3-year-olds), which increased student enrollment and retention.★ Served as administrative liaison for The Lamplighter School, Board of Trustees for Diversity, Communications, Financial Aid and Strategic Planning, leading to creation of Statement of Inclusion and facilitating attendance to NAIS People of Color conference in Dallas by entire faculty and staff.