KAREEM ASIM ODUKALE “Kao”

**** ****** *****

Midland, GA 31820

612-***-****

acfyzf@r.postjobfree.com

Overview Proven dynamic leader with a track record of success. Ability to enhance

communication between departments towards a common goal. A true team builder that

develops, inspires, and motivates departments to exceeding metric base organizational goals.

Delta Career Education Corporation

Miller- Motte Technical College- Columbus, GA

04/2012-07/2014

Campus Director

Responsible for all departments and outcomes of Miller- Motte Technical College,

Columbus, GA campus. 1 of 2 campuses out of 36 nationwide to achieve or exceed their

FY2013 new student start budget. Raised the student population from 530 students to 610.

Increased retention year over year from 69% to 75%. Exceeded FY13 EBITDA goal by

$467 or 19.6%. Reduced 90/10 ratio from 97% to 93% within nine months. Reduced

employee turnover from 32% to 26% in FY2013. Received a 93.3% FY13 internal audit

score. Year to date in FY14, $147k ahead of EBITDA goal on a $7.5 million budget.

Created several new student organizations and mainstay campus activities. Initiated and

helped develop a national Commercial Driver's License contract. Successfully passed a

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Corporation audit with zero citations.

Education Management Corporation-

Brown Mackie College- Quad Cities, IA & IL

08/2008-04/2012

Campus President

Responsible for all departments of Brown Mackie College- Quad Cities campus: Create

campus budget, cost control, marketing, admissions, building maintenance, student

services, placement, academic quality and leadership, student and employee retention along

with HR services. Increased student population from 137 students to 390 in 24 months.

Exceeded fiscal year 2009 EBITDA goal by $170k/8%. Exceeded fiscal year 2010

EBITDA goal by $645k/12%. Increased revenue year over year by $1.2 million in fiscal

year 2011. Improved employee job satisfaction in all 17 categories measured. Received

award for Highest Student Satisfaction in 2010. Exceeded 2009-2011 student placement

goals. 2010 ACICS placement was 74.3% with a 63.5% retention rate. Increased the

number of full-time employees from 9 to 35. Created two new student groups and

restarted the Federal Student Work program. Relocated campus from Moline, IL to

Bettendorf, IA in August 2010 and changed the name of the campus from BMC- Moline to

BMC- Quad Cities. Increased program offerings from 7 to 12. Successfully passed two

accreditation visits.

Kaplan Higher Education Corporation

Kaplan-Southeastern Career Institute-Midland, TX

10/2006-08/2008

Executive Director

Responsible for all divisions of the SCI campus: $5.1 million budget, cost control,

marketing, admissions, building maintenance, student services, placement, academic quality

and leadership, student and employee retention, champion of Kaplan’s mission and vision.

Grew the campus from 207 students to 353. Recognized as one of the nineteen campuses

out of 70 to achieve/exceed 2007 start budget. Finished 2007 achieving 104% of

admissions start budget. Year over year improvement of 128 students. Received

Admission Council award for outstanding admissions outcomes for 2007. Recognized at

Admissions Council as one of the five campuses with major growth year over year.

Decreased bad debt by 2.3% from 2006. $400k increase in total revenue from 2006.

Finished 4th in Kaplan in placement for 2007. Decreased the student attrition rate from

4.7% to 4.5%. Employee attrition rate decreased from 143% in 2006 to 54% in 2007.

Currently sitting at $160k over budgeted school contribution goal for 2008. Year to date

profit margin of 34% on a profit margin goal of 30%.

Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College, Eagan, MN

05/2001--09/2005

Campus Director

Responsible for all divisions of the Eagan Campus: 450 students with a $4.9 million

budget, cost control, marketing and admissions, building maintenance, student services,

placement, academic leadership, student retention, reinforcement of the vision and

mission. Provided leadership and direction to fulfill the mission of Rasmussen College.

Mentored, directed and supported the Associate Campus Director, the Director of

Admissions and the Dean of Instructional Programs. Provided support for all staff,

faculty, students, system staff, system and management decisions. Reported on a weekly

basis all areas of Campus activities with President. Chaired weekly staff, faculty, and

departmental meetings. Reviewed and evaluated Campus programs, personnel, processes,

and procedures. Made decisions regarding new hires, promotions, warnings, terminations

and identified areas for professional development needs or opportunities. Conducted

performance reviews, exit reviews for both staff and faculty members. Created and

administered Student Opinion of Classroom Instruction surveys and Student Opinion of

Administration Service surveys. Audited questionnaires, evaluations, financials, financial

aid and employee files to determine any areas out of compliance.

Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College, Eagan, MN 05/2001-09/2003

Associate Campus Director

Responsible daily for faculty, staff, students, and building complex during the absence of

the Campus Director: Provided input and monitored evening college budget. Analyzed

profit and loss reviews with CFO and President. Offered support to faculty in regards to

their classroom management style and teaching techniques. Provided guidance, leadership,

academic and career advising to students. Monitored and reviewed efficacy of programs

for faculty and students. Initiated and organized workshops, seminars, new student

orientation sessions and outings for faculty, staff and students.

Piccadilly Valet Incorporated

Minneapolis, MN

12/1995-10/2003

Operations’ Manager

Recruited, trained and scheduled all company employees. Addressed and resolved all client

complaints. Maintained operational expenses with specified guidelines and paperwork.

Initiated and facilitated employee incentive programs. Organized and led training

workshops for employees and management. Served as a liaison between employees and

management. Designed and developed a website to increase short and long-term company

sales performance. Promoted from Valet to Supervisor and from Supervisor to

Operation's Manager.

Minnesota School of Business/Globe University

Globe University- Oakdale, MN 05/1999-05/2001

Admissions Representative

Initiated contact with prospective students and arranged interviews. Introduced prospects

to potential educational programs and matched them with appropriate field of study.

Typically made 75-150 phone calls per day. Facilitated educational seminars and promoted

Globe/MSB at education fairs. Consistently ranked in the system Top five based on sales

performance and student retention.

Waddell & Reed

Bloomington, MN

11/1997-12/1999

Financial Advisor

Generated prospects and arranged appointments with potential clients. Analyzed client

financial portfolios and recommended appropriate investments and/or insurance.

Obtained Series 6 and 63 licenses. Recognized as a Top 20/Top 10 first-year sales

representative out of 300+ national representatives. Recognized as a Top 50 sales

representative out of 3000+ national representatives. Super Starter Award recipient for

meeting and/or exceeding sales performance goals.

Direct Buy/United Consumers Club

Bloomington, MN

03/1996-11/1997

Public Relations Director

Generated prospects and arranged appointments with potential members. Greeted

prospects and explained concepts and benefits of membership. Multiple recipient of

Employee of the Month Award based on sales and client relations performance. Typically

made 150-200 cold calls daily.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, St. Paul, Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Minor: Psychology 1996

UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA, Windhoek, Namibia

Prerequisite Studies – Psychology 1994

UNIVERSITY OF Nevada LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas, Nevada

Undergraduate Studies – General 1992

ACTIVITIES

Co-Founder & Board of Directors Nigeria Education Foundation/St. Arajat Educational

Academy, Lagos, Nigeria (2002-present)

Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, GA (2012-2014)

Board of Directors for Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley, Quad Cities

(2010-2012)

Big Brothers Big Sisters member Davenport, IA (2010-2012)

Volunteer for the Quad Cities Humane Society (2009- 2012)

Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Moline, IL (2008- 2012)

Midland and Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Midland, TX (2006-2008)

Volunteer for Hopkins Senior High School Varsity Boys Football Program, Hopkins,

MN (2005-2006)

Volunteer for Edison Senior High School Varsity Boys Wrestling Program, Minneapolis,

MN (2001-2004)

Volunteer for De La Salle Senior High School Boys Football Program, Minneapolis, MN

(2001-2004)

Board of Directors Member and Finance Committee Member, Southside Family School,

Minneapolis, MN (2000-2002)

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