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yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

results-driven director of education with strong background in steering education and career development programs eager to contribute talents toward supporting a dynamic organization in maximizing performance.

 

profile

ø  offer progressive experience in the field of education, with comprehensive operations management background.

ø  entrusted with achieving optimal utilization of resources through proactive workflow planning/coordination and staff administration.

ø  effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

ø  proactive leader who successfully trains/develops, mentors and leads top-performing teams committed to providing superior service.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and use findings toward designing and executing innovative strategies.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management and staff as well as students and external contractors.

 

professional experience

energy coordinating agency - philadelphia, pa                                                                    2007-2008

director of education                                                                          

 

  contributed industry expertise and dynamic leadership skills in implementing energy education campaigns and programs

  innovatively developed and launched targeted marketing strategies to expand coverage and boost public education, including print and electronic mailings and local, regional and national media advertising.

  designed, developed and executed self-help energy conservation workshops and train the trainers programs.

  built and established key relationships and liaised effectively with senior management, staff and press.

  relied upon to lend expertise toward actively mentoring, motivating and training eca crews and other staff, playing a solid role in supporting the development of top-performing members.

 

kaplan education, chi institute - broomall, pa                                                                     2006-2007

assistant director of education

 

  proficiently managed the education departments for 600+ students, directly collaborating with the director of education; oversaw instructors and administrative staff while ensuring compliance with state, federal and accrediting regulations.

  applied advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills in counseling students and assisting instructors.

  conducted comprehensive classroom observation and review of 35 instructors to ensure quality of education; successfully maintained 3.25% attrition rate over last two quarters.

  demonstrated high level of adaptability and flexibility in effectively serving as acting director of education department as well as supporting broad scope of special projects ranging from student and faculty orientations to school-wide photo identification program.

 

 

 

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harrison career institute - delaware campus                                                             2003-2004

director of education

 

  developed and implemented effective strategies supporting enterprise-wide operations in managing the education department including instructor training, student orientation and tracking/monitoring 200+ students satisfactory academic progress.

  tracked and maintained 81% retention by campus and monitored completion and placement charts according to accsct guidelines.

  actively attended and participated in all advisory board meetings with placement officer, further illustrating ability to manage multiple functions.

 

dpt business school - philadelphia, pa                                                                              2000-2003

assistant director of education

 

  supported director of education in supervising the education departments for 500+ students, with strong focus on optimizing productivity and efficiency.

  strategically planned and coordinated class schedules to maximize use of resources while controlling costs and meeting student needs.

  spearheaded diverse managerial activities ranging from faculty performance evaluation and counseling students to tracking attendance and ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations. 

 

rosemont college - rosemont, pa                                                                                      1998-2000

academic advisor accelerated degrees

 

  exhibited solid problem solving and interpersonal relation skills toward advising all undergraduate and graduate students in the accelerated degree programs.

  conducted comprehensive review and analysis of all in-coming transcripts and preparing evaluations for transfer credits.

  acquired valuable knowledge of clep / dantes opportunities and apl options to effectively advise students.

  forged strong relationships with potential, new and returning students and kept track of their academic programs.

 

additional experience

 

assessment coordinator, ross, ies - philadelphia, pa

academic advisor/ retention specialist, bronx community college - bronx new york        

acting director, academic advising, peirce college - philadelphia, pa                   

 

education & professional development/training

bachelor of fine arts in professional photographic illustration - rochester institute of technology (rochester, ny)

associate degree in applied science in photography - community college of philadelphia (philadelphia, pa)

paralegal certificate, general practice program aba-accredited courses - the philadelphia institute (philadelphia, pa)

 

technical skills

ms office, including word, excel, outlook and powerpoint; databases

 

 

 

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hiring agent name

company

address

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dear _______________________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

from leading strong education departments and facilitating superior staff development to streamlining operations and executing proactive processes/procedures to ensure compliance with state, federal and accrediting regulations, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic leader.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.  as illustrated by the accompanying resume, i have a comprehensive background in steering education and career development programs, assuming increasing levels of responsibility for education departments, faculty, administrative staff and students.  among my recent accomplishments, i successfully maintained a 3.25% attrition rate over 2 quarters at kaplan education and i maintained 81% retention at harrison career institute.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professional regards,

 

 

 

dwight c. ross

 

 

 

 

 

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contact name

company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

 

 

dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (title of position applying for) position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your yyyyyy x. yyyyyys, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic (list a few skills/qualifications relevant to the position) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

dwight c. ross