Experience

TalkPath Live

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Program Development Officer

  • Mar 2017 - 6 years 10 months

  Princeton, NJ For this telehealth company providing therapeutic services (including but not limited to speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and special education instruction) to adults and children nationwide facing a wide variety of challenges, duties include: • Develop all program development initiatives • Create opportunity pipeline for company sales & growth • Manage all contract negotiations • Provide operational oversight for multiple clinical directors • Serve as… Show more For this telehealth company providing therapeutic services (including but not limited to speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and special education instruction) to adults and children nationwide facing a wide variety of challenges, duties include: • Develop all program development initiatives • Create opportunity pipeline for company sales & growth • Manage all contract negotiations • Provide operational oversight for multiple clinical directors • Serve as personal liaison between TPL and all school district partners • Implement data from CRM for new lead generation • Compile and report sales projections for board and administrative team Show less



Catapult Learning

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP of Business Development

  • 2013 - 2017

  Headquartered in Camden, NJ • Directed and planned all initiatives and goals of Program Development Department for company that provides customized alternative and specialized education services for K–12+ students with exceptionalities • Led 6-person team of Program Development Specialists, Special Projects Director, and Marketing Automation Specialist • Set overall policies and procedures of department, including creating targeted client contact campaigns, overseeing public relations in the field with education… Show more • Directed and planned all initiatives and goals of Program Development Department for company that provides customized alternative and specialized education services for K–12+ students with exceptionalities • Led 6-person team of Program Development Specialists, Special Projects Director, and Marketing Automation Specialist • Set overall policies and procedures of department, including creating targeted client contact campaigns, overseeing public relations in the field with education partners, and managing annual budget • Identified potential school district partners, developed proposals/contracts, and negotiated agreements for new school/program sites • Coordinated with related departments (Marketing, Operations, Finance, IT, etc.) to meet objectives that align with company’s growth strategies • Ascertained “best practices” and optimize the use of outreach activities for maximum ROI • Provided quarterly updates to Board of Directors • Oversaw contracted consultants and implement specialized approaches Show less



Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Development Specialist

  • 2011 - 2013

  Headquartered in Yardley, PA • Established and developed highly collaborative professional relationships with multiple contracting school districts, then maintained ongoing and effective communication • Conducted and coordinated introductory and informative presentations to school district superintendents, administrators, program directors, and COOs • Negotiated and determined program costs and structure • Located appropriate buildings/locations for new school sites and assisted with lease… Show more • Established and developed highly collaborative professional relationships with multiple contracting school districts, then maintained ongoing and effective communication • Conducted and coordinated introductory and informative presentations to school district superintendents, administrators, program directors, and COOs • Negotiated and determined program costs and structure • Located appropriate buildings/locations for new school sites and assisted with lease negotiations • Facilitated new program start-up, including recruitment and training of staff, implementation of company values and policies, school setup, and growing student enrollment Show less



Specialized Education Services of California, Inc.

• Chief School Director / Senior Director / School Director

  • 2000 - 2011

  Based in Sacramento, CA Multiple positions spanning the decade that incorporated ever-greater responsibilities and increased visibility in the parent company (SESI): Chief School Director, Western Region • Expanded California programming exponentially, opening 8 schools during tenure • Managed and led team of 8 School Directors • Planned and instituted all regional program and enrollment growth initiatives • Represented region and parent company in the field, networking and nurturing relationships… Show more Multiple positions spanning the decade that incorporated ever-greater responsibilities and increased visibility in the parent company (SESI): Chief School Director, Western Region • Expanded California programming exponentially, opening 8 schools during tenure • Managed and led team of 8 School Directors • Planned and instituted all regional program and enrollment growth initiatives • Represented region and parent company in the field, networking and nurturing relationships with a variety of state-based educational organizations and school districts to jointly fulfill mutual goals for students with special needs • Carried out all tasks assigned by Director of Operations throughout CA & AZ Senior Director, Northern California • Provided 1:1 mentorship to new school districts • Acted as liaison among school programs, district partners, and parents/guardians • Developed and maintained professional relationships with key district representatives • Monitored program quality School Director, Sierra School of Sacramento • Managed all aspects of school operation and education model implementation, including budgeting, staffing, purchasing, building maintenance, student enrollment, classroom needs, instructional practices, and curriculum development • Supervised all student services: IEP requirements and meetings, individualized academic and behavioral interventions, student counseling, data collection, family participation in program, development of extracurricular activities • Fulfilled school district contractual terms • Recruited, trained, motivated, and evaluated staff (teachers, related service providers, support personnel) • Developed supplemental training opportunities/workshops for parents and staff • Followed all crisis intervention procedures and communication policies • Orchestrated annual recertification process required by CA Department of Education and facilitated on-site reviews Show less



Sierra School

• Co-owner & Operator

  • 1991 - 2000

  Sacramento, CA • Directed staff of full-time and part-time faculty and volunteers • Evaluated the progress, quality, and effectiveness of the school’s programs and determined their future value • Met all certification requirements and led campus tours • Developed and composed school’s Policy & Procedure Manual, Positive Behavioral Intervention Manual, and Employee Training Manual • Administered program budgets • Maintained cooperative working relationships with county, district, placement, and… Show more • Directed staff of full-time and part-time faculty and volunteers • Evaluated the progress, quality, and effectiveness of the school’s programs and determined their future value • Met all certification requirements and led campus tours • Developed and composed school’s Policy & Procedure Manual, Positive Behavioral Intervention Manual, and Employee Training Manual • Administered program budgets • Maintained cooperative working relationships with county, district, placement, and related service personnel

• Classroom Instructor

  • 1985 - 1991

  Sacramento, CA • Promoted and enhanced existing educational and therapeutic programs • Assisted master teacher with individual and small-group instruction, including lesson planning, special demonstrations, and curricular research • Participated in classroom structure, organization, and discipline • Advanced students’ skills development and community integrations techniques • Completed daily paperwork on multiple measures of student progress