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Recruited to merge Academics & Career Services to vastly increase educational professionalism, develop & evaluate innovative curriculum, enhance academic reputation & increase retention by cultivating student engagement. Responsible for overhaul to teacher training, assessment, methodology in order to mitigate ongoing compliance concerns. Championed equity for all ethnicities & the underserved in order to drive their achievement outcome. Interpreted data to update process automation software.-Chosen by President to synthesize, analyze & implement methodologies of new web-based marketing, Microsoft 365 / Teams implementation, social media utilization, Career Services & student recreation projects.-VP Operations delegated goals of enhanced faculty training, financial aid compliance, catalog revision, accreditation & modification of Retention / Student Progress Development Plan.-Developed job descriptions for, monitored & trained 16 adjunct faculty & admin staff.-Coached & counseled students to strive to learn in order to meet & surpass academic goals.-Redesigned & delivered Graduation Ceremony, Counseling Program & President's Orientation PowerPoint Presentation resulting in increased efficiencies & overall satisfaction.

Supervised Assistant Director, Educational Director and certified teaching staff. Responsible for sales, marketing, college counseling, ARDs, curriculum development for ADHD and academically challenged students, SAT, ACT, ASVAB and ISEE test prep. Increased revenue 95%, quadrupled the number of 5 Star Google Reviews, developed social and print media during COVID. Implemented Zoom tutoring and designed plan for Huntington Study Hall to help families with Fall 2020 online schooling.

I started as Director of Education supervising the Associate Degree, Microsoft Office Certificate and ESL programs, as well as the popular externship program and job placement services. I was chosen to start a Curriculum Committee and to revamp the Teacher Training methodology.Promoted after 6 months to the Campus Director position where I lead sales, marketing, SEVIS compliance and accreditation. Chosen as part of Texas system Accreditation Compliance Team. Lead efforts to increase enrollments utilizing billboards and marketing planthat I designed. Ensured safety of all and secured temporary classroom and office space after Hurricane Harvey.

Took a fun and exciting career spin building and managing a 30,000 sq ft Halloween Superstore. Responsible for hiring, HR, payroll, training, accounting, scheduling, mentoring, customer service and sales. We built the entire store inside a large Sports Authority, including a large clock tower and hotel with elevators. Hard work and very long hours but a great experience with some really great people.

Compassionate educational leader who strove to ensure students succeeded to attain their academic potential. Devoted to supporting and mentoring team members for quality professional development. Oversaw and lead all aspects of the center including budgeting, marketing/promotions, human resources, accounting, payroll, and recruitment. Ensured delivery of a quality educational program for worldwide leader in field. Implemented methods providing atmosphere conducive to pleasant study & work environment. Ensured smooth operations by collaborating with staff on academics, immigration counseling, host university relations, financials, housing, executive programs, contract negotiations, accreditation, inventory control & vendor/agent relations.

Chosen to open new center which entailed hiring and training a complete staff, accreditation, setup of classroom and office space, oversight of student housing, marketing, networking and growth of a vendor network. Developed excellent relationships with university liaisons and strategic partners. High matriculation rate of students to schools of higher education. Worked with university partner on two superior location moves. Selected to transfer to this large center to strengthen relations with the host institution and vendors. This goal was accomplished. Managed 25+ team members that worked in several locations on and around the university. Successfully maintained a positive work and study environment when faced with the numerous challenges that most programs faced after 9/11. Exceeded the expectations of VIP clients who studied with us.

Liaison between US Government and DSOs with SEVIS and immigration compliance, providing training, support and database management.