Shaundra Dineen Williams
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Le'Anne Marks
Shaundra is one of those rare managers who also naturally serves as an inspiring mentor. I had the pleasure of serving under her leadership for several years with Ancora Education. It was through this leadership that Shaundra showcased her ability to implement effective strategies. She also motivated her team to not only care about the mission of the work that was being done, but to also be vested in the success of it. "Hope is not a strategy" she would say on our weekly regional Director of Career Services calls. Shaundra taught us that success would come and only come when we prepared ourselves enough to meet our opportunity. Not only did her guidance create opportunities, but it created an atmosphere for champions to be victories. I highly recommend Shaundra for any endeavor or opportunity that is presented. Shaundra is a leader and any company or organization would greatly benefit from her experience and insight.
Renee Arellano-Jones
I had the pleasure of working with Shaundra at Ancora Education/STVT/AAI for several years. Shaundra was a motivating force for the several campus Career Services departments that she oversaw. Shaundra led our teams with positivity, a sense of urgency, care and compassion and promoted a "team" environment. In many instances, Shaundra served as the go to person when I had departmental needs, procedural questions or needed guidance. She ensured that department heads and campus leaders were all on board with the Career Services department and ensured that we stayed at the forefront as THE BEST Career Services teams. It was through her leadership that our teams met accreditation goals and times lines, stayed focused on student success, remained a vital part of the community and continued to evolve each day. It is with great pride that I recommend Shaundra for any endeavor or opportunity she be presented with. An organization would be lucky to have a hard working, goal oriented, motivational, high spirited leader such as Shaundra.
Natalie Fletcher
Shaundra is an excellent leader, trainer, and professional developer. I had the opportunity to serve under her leadership, during this phase within my career she was able to help lead and direct to my strengths. The one the I appreciate the most is her ability to be transparent and honest. She offers effective solutions within feedback and she gives clear directives. Shaundra's training style help me be able to see how I can be innovative to perfect new processes and gave me confidence to be a great performer. In addition, she encourages those who work with her to see their potential within life, outside the role or seat of a position one may be currently in. I highly recommend Shaundra for any training, leading, and coaching opportunities. I look forward to gaining an opportunity to work with her again.
Le'Anne Marks
Shaundra is one of those rare managers who also naturally serves as an inspiring mentor. I had the pleasure of serving under her leadership for several years with Ancora Education. It was through this leadership that Shaundra showcased her ability to implement effective strategies. She also motivated her team to not only care about the mission of the work that was being done, but to also be vested in the success of it. "Hope is not a strategy" she would say on our weekly regional Director of Career Services calls. Shaundra taught us that success would come and only come when we prepared ourselves enough to meet our opportunity. Not only did her guidance create opportunities, but it created an atmosphere for champions to be victories. I highly recommend Shaundra for any endeavor or opportunity that is presented. Shaundra is a leader and any company or organization would greatly benefit from her experience and insight.
Renee Arellano-Jones
I had the pleasure of working with Shaundra at Ancora Education/STVT/AAI for several years. Shaundra was a motivating force for the several campus Career Services departments that she oversaw. Shaundra led our teams with positivity, a sense of urgency, care and compassion and promoted a "team" environment. In many instances, Shaundra served as the go to person when I had departmental needs, procedural questions or needed guidance. She ensured that department heads and campus leaders were all on board with the Career Services department and ensured that we stayed at the forefront as THE BEST Career Services teams. It was through her leadership that our teams met accreditation goals and times lines, stayed focused on student success, remained a vital part of the community and continued to evolve each day. It is with great pride that I recommend Shaundra for any endeavor or opportunity she be presented with. An organization would be lucky to have a hard working, goal oriented, motivational, high spirited leader such as Shaundra.
Natalie Fletcher
Shaundra is an excellent leader, trainer, and professional developer. I had the opportunity to serve under her leadership, during this phase within my career she was able to help lead and direct to my strengths. The one the I appreciate the most is her ability to be transparent and honest. She offers effective solutions within feedback and she gives clear directives. Shaundra's training style help me be able to see how I can be innovative to perfect new processes and gave me confidence to be a great performer. In addition, she encourages those who work with her to see their potential within life, outside the role or seat of a position one may be currently in. I highly recommend Shaundra for any training, leading, and coaching opportunities. I look forward to gaining an opportunity to work with her again.
Le'Anne Marks
Shaundra is one of those rare managers who also naturally serves as an inspiring mentor. I had the pleasure of serving under her leadership for several years with Ancora Education. It was through this leadership that Shaundra showcased her ability to implement effective strategies. She also motivated her team to not only care about the mission of the work that was being done, but to also be vested in the success of it. "Hope is not a strategy" she would say on our weekly regional Director of Career Services calls. Shaundra taught us that success would come and only come when we prepared ourselves enough to meet our opportunity. Not only did her guidance create opportunities, but it created an atmosphere for champions to be victories. I highly recommend Shaundra for any endeavor or opportunity that is presented. Shaundra is a leader and any company or organization would greatly benefit from her experience and insight.
Renee Arellano-Jones
I had the pleasure of working with Shaundra at Ancora Education/STVT/AAI for several years. Shaundra was a motivating force for the several campus Career Services departments that she oversaw. Shaundra led our teams with positivity, a sense of urgency, care and compassion and promoted a "team" environment. In many instances, Shaundra served as the go to person when I had departmental needs, procedural questions or needed guidance. She ensured that department heads and campus leaders were all on board with the Career Services department and ensured that we stayed at the forefront as THE BEST Career Services teams. It was through her leadership that our teams met accreditation goals and times lines, stayed focused on student success, remained a vital part of the community and continued to evolve each day. It is with great pride that I recommend Shaundra for any endeavor or opportunity she be presented with. An organization would be lucky to have a hard working, goal oriented, motivational, high spirited leader such as Shaundra.
Natalie Fletcher
Shaundra is an excellent leader, trainer, and professional developer. I had the opportunity to serve under her leadership, during this phase within my career she was able to help lead and direct to my strengths. The one the I appreciate the most is her ability to be transparent and honest. She offers effective solutions within feedback and she gives clear directives. Shaundra's training style help me be able to see how I can be innovative to perfect new processes and gave me confidence to be a great performer. In addition, she encourages those who work with her to see their potential within life, outside the role or seat of a position one may be currently in. I highly recommend Shaundra for any training, leading, and coaching opportunities. I look forward to gaining an opportunity to work with her again.
Le'Anne Marks
Shaundra is one of those rare managers who also naturally serves as an inspiring mentor. I had the pleasure of serving under her leadership for several years with Ancora Education. It was through this leadership that Shaundra showcased her ability to implement effective strategies. She also motivated her team to not only care about the mission of the work that was being done, but to also be vested in the success of it. "Hope is not a strategy" she would say on our weekly regional Director of Career Services calls. Shaundra taught us that success would come and only come when we prepared ourselves enough to meet our opportunity. Not only did her guidance create opportunities, but it created an atmosphere for champions to be victories. I highly recommend Shaundra for any endeavor or opportunity that is presented. Shaundra is a leader and any company or organization would greatly benefit from her experience and insight.
Renee Arellano-Jones
I had the pleasure of working with Shaundra at Ancora Education/STVT/AAI for several years. Shaundra was a motivating force for the several campus Career Services departments that she oversaw. Shaundra led our teams with positivity, a sense of urgency, care and compassion and promoted a "team" environment. In many instances, Shaundra served as the go to person when I had departmental needs, procedural questions or needed guidance. She ensured that department heads and campus leaders were all on board with the Career Services department and ensured that we stayed at the forefront as THE BEST Career Services teams. It was through her leadership that our teams met accreditation goals and times lines, stayed focused on student success, remained a vital part of the community and continued to evolve each day. It is with great pride that I recommend Shaundra for any endeavor or opportunity she be presented with. An organization would be lucky to have a hard working, goal oriented, motivational, high spirited leader such as Shaundra.
Natalie Fletcher
Shaundra is an excellent leader, trainer, and professional developer. I had the opportunity to serve under her leadership, during this phase within my career she was able to help lead and direct to my strengths. The one the I appreciate the most is her ability to be transparent and honest. She offers effective solutions within feedback and she gives clear directives. Shaundra's training style help me be able to see how I can be innovative to perfect new processes and gave me confidence to be a great performer. In addition, she encourages those who work with her to see their potential within life, outside the role or seat of a position one may be currently in. I highly recommend Shaundra for any training, leading, and coaching opportunities. I look forward to gaining an opportunity to work with her again.
Experience
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Southern Careers Institute
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Corporate Trainer
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Director of Strategic Design and Leadership
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Sep 2020 - Present
•Evaluate mid-level preferences and behaviors, combined with market trends and historical data, to adjust and educate on new leadership strategies. •Capture new clients by optimizing business strategies and launching new strategies to diversify services. • Establish, initiate and train Executive Leadership on business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors. •Leverage industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building. •Facilitate training programs and recommend improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness. Show less
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President
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Apr 2020 - Present
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Engine Systems
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Software Development
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Client Training Specialist- Admissions Academy
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Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
Design, develop, implement, facilitate, and oversee training programs for educational institutions, specifically Admissions and Career Services/Workforce Development. Identify organization's training and development needs and create new initiatives or reform and improve existing programs. Design, develop, implement, facilitate, and oversee training programs for educational institutions, specifically Admissions and Career Services/Workforce Development. Identify organization's training and development needs and create new initiatives or reform and improve existing programs.
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Ancora Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Vice President- Career Services
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2020
•Provided Career Services, Student Services, Alumni operations, and community outreach for 30 campuses across 12 states with combined student population of 10,000+ and management staff of 40 Directors of Career Services. • Developed strategic plans to ensure short-term goals are met and to capitalize on overall company growth. •Provided coaching, training, and support to all campus level Career Services teams to minimize gaps and instruct and motivate staff. •Optimized learning plans and individual growth through development and facilitation of professional development initiatives for Career Services staff and students. • Fostered community outreach initiatives and involvement to promote company brand and inform future students of educational opportunities. •Initiated new learning methods by evaluating and implementing career development curriculum across departments. •Assisted campuses with preparation for annual accreditation, regulatory reporting and site visits as member of the “Internal Compliance Audit Team.” Show less
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The College of Health Care Professions
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Campus President
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Feb 2012 - Feb 2014
•Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed budgets that meet financial targets related to growth of revenue and expense management. •Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns to support development and implementation of new programs and diversify instructional strategies. • Increased school admissions with improved promotional approaches, creating an environment of effective service to customers and campus profitability. •Identified operational concerns and coordinated efforts to promote successful student outcomes. •Developed, deployed, communicated and executed strategic growth plan and go-to-market strategy. Show less
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ATI Enterprises
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jul 2009 - Feb 2012
•Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies related to budget controls, oversight of staffing, marketing, community involvement and course development/offerings. •Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet and maintain business targets. •Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results. •Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization. •Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies related to budget controls, oversight of staffing, marketing, community involvement and course development/offerings. •Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet and maintain business targets. •Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results. •Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
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Director- Career Services
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2007 - 2009
•Maintained all aspects of Career Services, including job lead development, job search and career development courses for graduates and alumni. •Collaborated with Executive Director and home office to achieve budgeted objectives and ensure school compliance with State and Accreditation Agencies. •Trained Career Services staff on processes of weekly forecasting, weekly run rates, and strategies to meet quarterly benchmark goals. •Directed and trained all Career Services Staff (10), Student Services Staff (1), Externship Staff (1) and Library Resource Center Staff (2). •Conducted and collected Occupational Surveys for Automotive Service Technician Program, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Program and Welding Program to present to TWC for new program approval. •Collaborated with Regional Director of Career Services to standardize Advisory Board process and procedures according to regulatory and accreditation standards. •Trained new Directors of Career Services to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals. •Worked closely with organizational leadership, in development and roll-out of “Making the Connection” •Conducted workshops to strategically affect direction of operations related to improvement of Career Services participation and visibility within the classroom. Show less
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Medvance Institute-Houston
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Higher Education
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Director- Career Services
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Feb 2005 - Feb 2007
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Education
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Health Coach Institute
Health, Wellness, Life Coach -
Lamar University
Psychology
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