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XGRiD CampersDirector of Business Operations
Oct. 2024Knox County, Tennessee, United StatesLed business strategy and day-to-day operations for a specialty off-road camper dealership in Tennessee. Oversaw growth initiatives, operational systems, and strategic partnerships while delivering a customer-focused experience in a niche adventure market. Scaled Knoxville operations from launch to multi-million-dollar annual revenue through streamlined inventory management, marketing strategy, and customer experience enhancements Developed and implemented operational infrastructure, including CRM adoption, customer lifecycle mapping, SOPs, and employee onboarding processes Led cross-functional team covering sales, service, and logistics; supervised vendor and supplier relationships with key manufacturers in the overlanding industry Directed P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning; increased operational efficiency through cost control and workflow optimization Spearheaded event and brand partnerships, including regional expos and in-house customer training days that expanded brand visibility and drove lead generation Managed logistics and transportation of high-value inventory across state lines; ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and dealer licensing standards Built digital marketing strategy in collaboration with third-party agencies, growing social media reach and web traffic to establish XGRiD as a recognized name in the overlanding community Facilitated the transition planning of day-to-day operations to new leadership in preparation for relocation, ensuring knowledge transfer and business continuity
Connections AcademyFounding School Leader/Regional School Administrator
Jun. 2019 - Jan. 2025Oregon, United States• Founding School Leader for Willamette Connections Academy in 2019. Grew school through the pandemic from 25 students to a peak of 2500. Assumed leadership of Oregon Connections Academy in early 2021 • Secured Cognia accreditation for Willamette Connections Academy • Secured and managed High School Success Grant funding of $1.5 million for both schools • Supervise and develop school staff of both Willamette and Oregon Connections Academies including the administrative and teaching teams consisting of 100 staff members • Oversee the implementation of the school curriculum, learning platform, operations, and initiatives • Work with school staff and stakeholders to create, implement and monitor the delivery of academic success and outcomes based on School Improvement Plan initiatives • Ensure all Department of Education state reporting is completed correctly and on time • Provide the School Board with regular written and verbal reports and updates • Responsible for establishing, monitoring, and implementing the school’s budget; including staffing, grants, contracts, and special projects/events • Oversee the management of, contracting and/or delivery of Special Education services • Oversee the implementation and coordination of state standardized testing to ensure student participation rates meet state and federal guidelines • Act as the “face of the school” at school events and with the Department of Education and Oregon state legislature • Manage the relationship between our partner school districts, our school boards and our service provider, Pearson Virtual Schools
Pearson Online & Blended LearningProgram Manager, Western Region
Jun. 2017 - Jun. 2019Greater Seattle Area• Managed a portfolio of ten online partner schools serving as the lead point of program management accountability for the schools • Ensured contract deliverables were met on time by interfacing with multiple PVS departments and the schools for effective marketing, enrollment, placement, curriculum and instruction, progress monitoring, state reporting and accountability, invoicing, etc. • Collaborated effectively and professionally on a team of Senior Program Managers, Program Managers, and Senior Directors to prioritize tasks based on urgency and deadlines • Conducted end of program evaluations and continuous improvement planning
Colorado Connections AcademyAssistant Principal
Jun. 2016 - Jun. 2017Denver, Colorado, United States• Managed the implementation of curriculum and school operations to ensure the academic success of individual students while maintaining a high level of communication with parents to deliver program information and address individual student needs • Recruited, hired, supervised, developed, and evaluated staff ensuring high levels of professionalism and instructional support • Devised and implemented methods of creating and maintaining school community virtually and in person through the planning and execution of school/community events • Coordinated school professional development and Professional Learning Communities • Organized state and local testing • Worked with counselors, social workers, student advocates and local agencies to address student social-emotional learning and mental health
Bentonville SchoolsAssistant Principal, Washington Jr. High
Jul. 2013 - Aug. 2015Bentonville, Arkansas, United States• Managed grade level discipline. • Planned and executed major school/community events. • Promoted and modeled technology use as a tool for increased learning opportunities. • Evaluated teaching staff and provided relevant, actionable feedback. Participated and guided professional learning communities. • Coordinated professional development challenging educators to try new things & take risks. • Oversaw Gifted and Talented Program and coordinated events/lessons with District GT staff. • Organized seminar lessons and activities. • Oversaw Section 504 students. • Collaborated on the creation of the master school schedule. • Organized state and local testing. • Worked with counselors, social workers, student advocates and local agents to serve students and families. • Managed the transition process for students moving from Middle School and to High school. • Served as the Special Education Designee.
John Brown UniversityAdjunct Professor
Sep. 2012 - Apr. 2014Rogers, Arkansas, United StatesPrepared educators to facilitate lessons and manage classrooms by teaching/facilitating education courses including Differentiated Learning for Early Childhood Education and Assessment for Early Childhood Education.
Bentonville High SchoolAdvisory Coordinator
Aug. 2012 - May. 2013Bentonville, Arkansas, United States• Supervised the scope of the Advisory Program at a 4000+ student high school. • Coordinated the curriculum, activities, and events for advisory program. • Coordinated the Career Action Planning program preparing student to complete high school and prepare for college/career. • Promoted connectedness with school clubs/organizations. • Oversaw Small Learning Communities preparing teachers to utilize data to guide teaching practices and curriculum focused on academic goals. • Served as the Counseling Department Head.
Arkansas Department of EducationAPPEL (Nontraditional Licensure) Instructor
Jun. 2011 - Jul. 2013Prepared second career educators to manage a classroom and ensure student academic success by facilitating/teaching various modules for the Arkansas Department of Education Non-Traditional Licensure Program including Classroom Management, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Assessments, Achievement Gap, Brain Based Learning.
Arkansas Department of EducationPraxis III Assessor
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2010Rogers, Arkansas, United States• Interviewed, observed, and assessed first year teachers based on the four domains of the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching Model • Analyzed data collected from observations and interviews to create scored reports. Teacher licensure was based on final Praxis III Assessment scores.
Arkansas Arts AcademyDistrict Curriculum Coordinator
Aug. 2001 - Jul. 2012Rogers, Arkansas, United States• Served as the Professional Development Coordinator • Coordinated state and local Testing • Created and updated the state level ACSIP (School Improvement Plan) through collaboration with staff, students and families • Coordinated the Advanced Placement program and testing • Observed/evaluated teachers and provided feedback on best practices • Created the K-8 master school schedule and facilitated student placement. • Served as the 504 Committee Coordinator • Led the new teacher mentoring program
Cedar Hill ISD8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Aug. 1998 - May. 1999Cedar Hill, Texas, United States• Created and delivered engaging and challenging social studies lessons • Collaborated with eighth grade team to analyze student data to increase academic outcomes
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