Experience

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Director, Northeast

  • Aug 2019 - Present



Playworks

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Regional Director of Partnerships

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  - Drive revenue growth in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Western New York by building relationships with district, school and community stakeholders and develop a robust multi-year growth plan to increase earned income, grow market recognition and strengthen impact- Support fundraising initiatives throughout the region, expand foundation and corporate giving through innovative program models and mobilize board members to support strategic growth - Lead evaluation initiatives with district and school partners to broaden strategies to assess impact, meet grant and funder required outcomes and deepen stakeholder relationships - Oversee regional trainers and professional development implementation, district partnerships and onsite coaching support services to raise renewal rates, identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships and leverage flagship sites to grow in new markets- Support national working groups to execute growth and innovation initiatives, disseminate impact studies and serve as regional leader on strategic priorities- Represent Playworks at regional and national conferences to extend brand awareness and create strategic partnerships that will drive revenue generation and deepen programmatic impact



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• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Independent Consultant

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  Conducted contract and pro-bono services in the areas of content creation, program design, training and evaluation; Advised leadership teams to strengthen strategic plans, develop guidelines for scaling and maximize fundraising efforts Conducted contract and pro-bono services in the areas of content creation, program design, training and evaluation; Advised leadership teams to strengthen strategic plans, develop guidelines for scaling and maximize fundraising efforts



Challenger Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Education

  • Apr 2014 - Sep 2017

  Identified, secured and managed a multi-year, $5.6 million cooperative agreement as Primary Investigator (PI) to expand STEM programs, investigate emerging technologies, create 3D printing and design challenges and enhance digital learning capabilities to launch career readiness tools and resources; Supervised a multi-year, $3.4 million Investing in Innovation (i3) research and development grant from the Department of Education to enhance and strengthen proven technology solutions, expand into new markets and deepen programmatic impact; Managed and mentored an education team of six professionals toward successful project outcomes; Supported a global network of Challenger Learning Centers around programmatic growth, business development, product innovation, alumni outreach/management, evaluation and strategic planning; Through collaboration with the CEO and Board of Directors, executed a new five-year strategic plan to build new product development and distance learning solutions, increase revenue and asset generation, strengthen evaluation outcomes and raise brand awareness; Supported the design and implementation of new operations guidelines to strengthen and streamline organizational projects, maximize efficiency, cut expenses and foster collaboration ; Led efforts to increase brand awareness and recognition throughout the STEM space; Cultivated key strategic partnerships and closed new corporate and individual donors



DC Prep Charter Schools

• Managing Director Of Operations

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

  Drove operational initiatives across the areas of school operations, safety and security, facilities, student recruitment and enrollment, compliance and procurement; Drove school satisfaction by delivering service across functions and maintained proactive and collaborative relationships and communication channels with school leadership; Ensured the alignment of operational strategies across DC Prep campuses and helped support the design and execution of the organization’s expansion strategy Drove operational initiatives across the areas of school operations, safety and security, facilities, student recruitment and enrollment, compliance and procurement; Drove school satisfaction by delivering service across functions and maintained proactive and collaborative relationships and communication channels with school leadership; Ensured the alignment of operational strategies across DC Prep campuses and helped support the design and execution of the organization’s expansion strategy

• Vice President of Innovation

  • Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

  Assisted NFTE’s President & CEO and Chief Learning Officer in the development of a five-year strategic vision to modernize, digitize, and monetize NFTE’s assets, products and intellectual property; Led the overall design of new products and services to expand NFTE’s footprint in all markets; Helped lead fundraising efforts with both new and existing partners to support new initiatives; Managed ongoing digital initiatives and evaluated educational technology opportunities for NFTE and potential partners; Managed national colleagues, working groups and external consultants to create and execute on strategic innovation priorities and pilot programs around college and career readiness; Set quantitative and qualitative criteria for analyzing program markets and evaluating new and existing markets for earned income opportunities; Assisted with the design and refinement of sustainable, scalable, cost-efficient programmatic and operational standards that supported NFTE's vision for expansion and innovation

• Program Director

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

  Recruited, trained and mentored a team of three program managers who supported forty NFTE sites, fifty teachers and three thousand students throughout the city each academic year; Expanded the number of New York City students enrolled in NFTE courses by over twenty percent in the first five months by adding new strategically identified schools, strengthening current sites and building a sustainable relationship with the Department of Education; Identified and cultivated ideas for new products and services to expand the footprint of programs in New York City and drive new revenue generating opportunities; Successfully solidified NFTE’s New York City volunteer recruitment, training and placement process to better serve more than 250 active volunteers and corporate partners; Supervised the expansion of NFTE’s alumni programs and professional development workshops, designed to offer advanced career opportunities to students and professional growth for teachers; Assisted with the organizational transition to Salesforce as a new CRM solution; Managed an active budget of more than $800,000 and supported the Executive Director with identifying and closing new funding opportunities and board development



Kaplan K12 Learning Services

• Director of Educational Partnerships

  • Aug 2007 - Feb 2010

  Expanded existing New York City partnerships while launching new K12 accounts throughout New York City schools with total sales in excess of two million dollars; Secured and grew renewal business and successfully established over $500,000 in new elementary, middle and high school sales across all lines of Kaplan’s product offerings; Consistently contributed to the overall success of the Kaplan sales team through event sponsorship and network presentations to help generate leads, build brand awareness and expand business

• Implementation Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Aug 2007

  Successfully recruited, trained and mentored as many as four full time New York City coordinators/consultants who managed the day-to-day account implementations for the company and up to ninety part time educational coaches who supported Kaplan K12 programs throughout the city; Created efficient and lasting hiring guidelines, training modules and departmental policies in the areas of payroll, human resources, operations and performance management; Supported Kaplan product managers in the areas of curriculum and professional development design, successfully revising and piloting new programs and teacher workshops; Assisted with the design of new professional development solutions in the areas of data driven instruction and differentiation looking to support Kaplan K12’s growth plan for New York City; Planned special events and accompanied New York City sales representatives during sales calls to help close business by performing presentations and trainings for school leaders



Glen Cove School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• High School History Teacher

  • Sep 2002 - Jun 2004

  Successfully differentiated instruction to support children of all levels and collaborated with school leaders to analyze student data and identify gaps in learning and student achievement; Supported the student body and community by coaching both Varsity and Junior Varsity sports; Volunteered to lead the implementation of a college and career readiness course for at risk students that exposed them to emerging careers and the experiences of higher education Successfully differentiated instruction to support children of all levels and collaborated with school leaders to analyze student data and identify gaps in learning and student achievement; Supported the student body and community by coaching both Varsity and Junior Varsity sports; Volunteered to lead the implementation of a college and career readiness course for at risk students that exposed them to emerging careers and the experiences of higher education



Roosevelt School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• High School History Teacher

  • Sep 2000 - Jun 2002

  Successfully differentiated instruction to support children of all levels and collaborated with school leaders to analyze student data and identify gaps in learning and student achievement; Supported the student body and community by coaching both Varsity and Junior Varsity sports; Volunteered to lead the implementation of a college and career readiness course for at risk students that exposed them to emerging careers and the experiences of higher education Successfully differentiated instruction to support children of all levels and collaborated with school leaders to analyze student data and identify gaps in learning and student achievement; Supported the student body and community by coaching both Varsity and Junior Varsity sports; Volunteered to lead the implementation of a college and career readiness course for at risk students that exposed them to emerging careers and the experiences of higher education