Experience

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  Imagine Schools

  • Education Administration Programs
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Regional Operations Director

    • Jul 2023 - Present

    Leads a team of 50+ full-time and part-time facilities, security, and operations employees across the region, providing guidance, training, and support to drive exceptional service to four charter schools and maximize family, scholar, and staff satisfaction.Oversees budget planning and financial analysis for facilities and operations functions, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining high-quality standards.Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including school leaders, board members, and national office staff to identify and resolve operational challenges, streamline processes, and enhance workflow.Conducts regular performance evaluations and provides ongoing coaching and mentoring, resulting in a 10% reduction in employee turnover.

  • Regional Facilities Director

    • Jan 2020 - Jun 2023

    Supervised and managed a team of facilities managers and technicians across multiple charter school locations, ensuring efficient and effective operations.Oversaw the development and implementation of facility maintenance and repair programs, resulting in improved building conditions and no lost learning days due to facility issues.Created and maintained budgets for regional facilities, ensuring cost-effective spending and adherence to individual school financial goals; worked closely with board financial committee and regional finance team staff. Implemented preventive maintenance strategies to prolong the lifespan of equipment and minimize costs associated with repairs and replacements.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including school leaders, board members, and school community members to assess and address facility needs, including renovations, expansions, and safety enhancements.

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  Slate Hill Consultants LLC

  • Baltimore, MD

  • Principal/Founder

    • Apr 2013 - Jan 2020
    • Baltimore, MD

    Management consultant providing over 15 years of experience in the education reform and non-profit sectors, spe-cializing in charter school operations, growth, and non-profit governance. At Slate Hill Consultants, it’s our job to help you do-good.Key Capacities • Project management, supervision and coordination with outside contractors and vendors.• Manages and nurtures relationships with key stakeholders; provides reports and presentations to senior management and clients. • Lease negotiation, facility expansion and development.• Leads and supports charter school renewal and application efforts for existing and developing charter schools.• Identifies avenues for risk management and development of compliance structures within local, state and Federal frameworks.• General business management, including development of operational and project budgets, procurement and vendor relationships.• Provides robust research and market studies for strategic planning and counsel.

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  Imagine Schools -- Maryland Region

  • Lanham, MD

  • School Developer/Facilities Manager

    • Mar 2010 - Mar 2013
    • Lanham, MD

    Responsible for facility needs of five charter schools; developed long and short-range strategies for facilities planning, including development of cost analyses and oversight of all facilities projects. Representative Accomplishments• Provided strategic management of renovations of four charter school facilities in Maryland and the District of Columbia, including coordinating building transitions and moves.• Served as owner’s representative for a new school construction project on Joint Base Andrews; includ-ing coordinating acquisition and assembly of furniture, fixtures and equipment; building opening and move from temporary facility.• Coordinated activities and resolved problems during the site acquisitions and renovations process, including coordination with contractors, government and local school system officials, property owners and the Imagine Schools Regional team. • Evaluated potential sites and buildings for future school development. • Engaged in initial negotiations with property owners; drafted letters of intent and lease documents for complex, long-term school leasing deals, including financing structures.• Coordinated selection of architectural/engineering firms and contractors for design and construction/renovations work.• Prepared and solicited bids for renovations, construction, and procurement of furniture, fixtures and equipment.

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  Maryland Charter School Network

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Executive Director

    • Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Served as chief executive of Maryland’s statewide charter school support organization, leading advocacy, communication and technical assistance support for Maryland’s 42 charter schools and charter school developers. Representative Accomplishments • External spokesperson for MCSN and an ambassador for the Maryland charter school movement, frequently speaking in the press and representing charter school interests in local, state and national forums. • Developed and implemented organizational strategies and formulated policy, including an intensive strategic plan and policy study process. • Oversaw and developed fundraising sources and resources, including grant writing and grant administration. • Served as primary point-of-contact for inter-organization efforts and partnership development. • MCSN’s prime liaison with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and other charter support organizations, including coordinating and leading visits to Congressional and Maryland legislative delegations.

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  Calvert Education Services

  • Hunt Valley, MD

  • Program Manager

    • Jun 2003 - Jan 2008
    • Hunt Valley, MD

    • Coordinated successful strategic outreach to charter schools, cyber-charter programs and individual school districts, resulting in year-over-year enrollment growth for three consecutive years, through production of significant research of education policy and laws.• Strengthened Calvert’s international presence, resulting in significant increased enrollments by shepherding vital contracts for exclusive international distribution rights with significant partners, including transition of existing partners into subsidiary agreements.• Developed strong formal and informal contacts within the education field that raised Calvert’s national profile through confident and knowledgeable representation at national and state education and charter school conferences.