Responsible for overall administration of academic, vocational, ELL, and disability programs to include budget management, staff professional development, assessment and goal attainment.Experience managing a high performing team with top ten rankings in High School Diploma, Career Technical Training, and Combination performance in the Job Corps industry. Establish new advanced college training placements and apprenticeship programs with local colleges, universities, unions, and employers. Examples include but not limited to: Advanced Business Learning Inc. Local Iron Workers UnionGateway Maricopa Community CollegeResponsible for overseeing the completion of many center specific beautification projects utilizing the Career Technical Training (CTT) trades. Projects include, but are not limited to kitchenette installation in the dorms, landscaping, refinishing of of center facades, painting projects and building restorative maintenance.

-Expertise in budget management, process management, and statistical data analysis to maximize performance outcomes. -Highly experienced in creating a performance driven culture of excellence and implementing new programs and initiatives to meet emergent customer needs. -Skilled trainer, presenter and facilitator with a commitment to high standards. Dedicated to both student and staff development, having mentored staff to achieve higher management positions both at Cassadaga and other centers. -Contributed to the improvement of performance outcomes from a ranking of 65th (out of 130 centers) in Oct. 2010 at the beginning of current assignment to a ranking of 7th in program year 2011-2012 and 19th in program year 2012-2013 by focusing on a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

-Administered and managed all center academic programs and attainment of all government and contractor-established goals-Received 100% in Academics and 97% in Career Technical Training on last corporate Data Integrity Audit, with consistently high ratings on all Corporate and Regional Office Assessments over the last 9 years.

-Responsible for coordinating recruitment, hiring new employees, succession planning, terminations, remediation, dispute resolution, DOL required training, and preserving organizational culture. -Successfully maintained center compliance with all company policies, as well as state and federal labor laws.-Rolled out annual benefit plan to all 140 employees and conducted open enrollment.-Administered and tracked FMLA, funeral leave, EEO complaints, and workman’s compensation claims acting as liaison with insurance provider.-In cooperation with corporate human resources provider wrote and revised corporate human resource policies and updated company handbook. -Coordinated and implemented on site training for new employee assessment system and all bi-annual training activities.

-Acting Human Resources Manager June 2005 - September 2005-Facilitated orientation training and co-instructed employment ethics course. -Instructed staff trainings on EEO and other employment related topics. -Recruited quality candidates (composed job postings, newspaper ads, screened applicants, and participated in the interview process).

-Performed due diligence and audited files to ensure compliance with banking and trust regulations. -Traveled internationally and acted as company officer and trust representative in the transfer of properties and other business transactions for clients.

– The Observer, Dunkirk, N.Y.-Oversaw daily production and distribution of newspaper.-Ensured compliance with all ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulation) requirements and ensured accuracy of circulation numbers.-Performed budget analysis and planning.-Supervised all circulation staff and the replacement and maintenance of equipment. – The Post Journal, Jamestown, N.Y.-Recruited and supervised independent delivery contractors, dealers, sales crews, and telemarketers.-Ensured proper levels of customer service and dealer support.-Solicited and established new accounts.

-Serviced trust accounts and reviewed incorporation documents.-Performed due diligence and audited files to ensure compliance with banking and trust regulations. -Conducted market research and developed promotional materials.-Filed importation, exportation, and transshipment documents.