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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Develop and implement recruitment strategies, including marketing plans and screening processes to retain over 762 program participants, resulting in a 56% increase in participant engagement and a 48% improvement in program graduation rates. Oversee financial planning and management of an annual budget exceeding $400,000, reallocating resources to increase program efficiency while maintaining cost control and ensuring alignment with program goals. Utilize data analytics to evaluate program performance, identifying key areas for improvement that lead to a 32% increase in program success rates. Prepare data-driven reports for leadership, stakeholders, and funders to inform strategic decisions. Lead operations and manage a team across a three-county area, ensuring 100% compliance with regulations, participant eligibility, and the achievement of program objectives. Develop and implement a comprehensive six-year tracking strategy to evaluate graduates' long-term outcomes, providing actionable insights for program improvement and success measurement. Innovate and enhance program offerings by designing new initiatives and optimizing existing services, leading to measurable increases in program impact and stakeholder satisfaction. Train and supervise staff, providing ongoing professional development, performance evaluations, and feedback to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Lead the development of organizational policies, delivering actionable recommendations that enhanced compliance with federal regulations and strengthened collaboration among stakeholders.

Hampton, Virginia, United States

Designed and delivered interactive online courses, incorporating modern teaching techniques and analyzing student engagement metrics, resulting in a 26% YoY increase in academic outcomes across 150 students. Collaborated with a cross-functional team to conduct 6 quantitative and qualitative evaluations of department-wide program and student performance. Together, we implemented targeted intervention strategies and streamlined reporting processes, resulting in a 25% improvement in overall student success and departmental program outcomes. Conducted research and fieldwork to inform syllabus preparation, course development, and academic policy decisions, publishing findings to enhance program effectiveness. Provided technical guidance on instructional strategies and online education best practices, fostering collaboration and innovation among peers and stakeholders. Led marketing initiatives and delivered presentations to communicate research findings and operational insights, increasing program visibility and stakeholder engagement. Developed and utilized datasets and tools for operational analysis, stakeholder reporting, and process improvements, ensuring efficiency in online platform operations.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Developed and delivered curricula, resulting in a 69% increase in student engagement and academic performance through targeted program interventions and stakeholder coaching. Directed teachers’ performance development and goal-setting processes, providing coaching and actionable feedback to enhance instructional effectiveness and align teaching objectives with organizational goals, resulting in improved student outcomes and program success. Led the design and execution of process improvement sessions, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency and collaboration across multiple departments. Conducted data-driven evaluations of program effectiveness, providing recommendations that led to improvement in program outcomes, and aligned operations with the organization's mission and vision.Managed the planning, budgeting, and execution of organizational development initiatives, achieving a 15% reduction in costs while ensuring full compliance with state government regulations. Analyzed workforce and human resource data, improving staffing processes and ensuring alignment with workforce planning requirements, contributing to enhanced employee efficiency and organizational productivity. Supervised student enrollment, records, and attendance, ensuring 100% accuracy in student data and compliance with regulatory requirements across all student interactions. Conducted regular quality assurance checks on the school-wide database and student records, achieving 100% accuracy in data entry and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Greater Atlanta Area

Provided instructional coaching to 15 teachers, increasing instructional effectiveness by 35% as measured by student data and performance assessments. Managed a department of 25 staff members and 300 students, aligning operations with the organization's long-term vision. Collaborated with corporate office leadership to conduct leadership training sessions, co-developing an improvement plan for the department and presenting the outcomes to leadership and stakeholders to drive performance improvements and ensure strategic alignment with organizational goals. Managed the annual department budget of $15,000, ensuring financial efficiency and reallocating resources to increase program effectiveness by 42% while maintaining compliance with organizational policies. Assisted teachers in developing individualized classroom goals, providing targeted support and resources to help them achieve instructional objectives and improve student outcomes. Led weekly departmental meetings to review operating procedures, student performance data, and assessments.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Higher Educational Leadership, Doctorate

Master'S Of Arts In Digital Communications, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia

Master Of Arts In Teaching, Education (P-5Th Grade)

Bachelors Of Arts, Mass Communications/Broadcast Journalism