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• Develops operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization• Oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programs and services• Monitors the day-to-day operations and delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality• Ensures that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities• Works with the organizations Founder and Pinellas Education Foundation to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization• Establishes good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with schools, school board, Pinellas Education Foundation, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization• Represents the organization at community activities to enhance the organization's community profile

Encouraging an enjoyable and team focused environment through:* Leadership Support* Engaging and Motivating Employees* Performance Management * Employee Recognition * Career Planning* Recruiting* Training and Development* Onboarding* Copywriting* Community Relations* Corporate Events* Philanthropy/ Corporate Responsibility

• Oversaw the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Bradenton Campus' Career Service Department• Developed and implemented marketing plans to achieve graduate employment goals• Maintained systems to find the best positions for students and graduates• Provided students with career coaching and interview techniques through appointments, seminars and workshops• Negotiating recruitment agencies contracts and terms-reviews contracts with students and makes recommendations• Managed candidates through screening and interviewing prior to employer interview, followed up with employers and gave feedback to the students• Built and maintained relationships with local/regional corporations and recruitment agencies• Ensured a flow of candidates for each open position• Provided market salary information to Accreditation

• Managed employees tasked with data entry, web design/development, advertising and technical support • Engaged strategic plans for marketing within the high school market in Florida• Developed web content and wrote various marketing/advertising materials• Public Relations through assisting students in career development options on company’s website• Created and delivered presentations in high schools, colleges and universities for the purpose of survey distribution promoting effective student interest conversion

• Managed 27 employees in multiple departments and 175 + students,oversaw all daily operations:Admissions, Retention, Financial Aid, Collections, Payroll, Academics, Student Records, Salon Service, Student and Career Services, Scheduling, Community Relations, Public Relations and Marketing• Ensured the campus reached aggressive enrollment and budgetary goals Overachieved enrollment goals by 10% for two campaigns •Spearheaded Special events/community activities through student involvement with local businesses

• Coordinated campus events and community activities• Conducted presentations in Pinellas and Sarasota Counties to high school students • Generated a total of 5500 leads during academic year

Director of Community Relations (07/2001-07/2002)• Hired, trained and managed Community Relations Presenters statewide• Conducted high school presentations in four Counties• Coordinated all high school events and campus activities• Created and implemented marketing materials promoting IADT public speaking program through the State of Florida Surpassed monthly and bi-yearly lead quota for high school admissions by 10% Maintained a 3% conversion rate from lead to enrollmentStudent Advocate and Instructor (12/1998-07/2001)• Performed retention activities including counseling, mentoring, and guiding students• Developed various techniques and materials for instructors to enhance retention efforts for the Institution • Coordinated all campus events and activities• Instructor for a various core courses vital to the Merchandise Management program and general education studies