High School Director

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Mark Joseph Ornstein, Esq. 610-***-****(c) (

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Profile Summary

Executive with formal academic background in Law, and proven portfolio of

accomplishments across a diverse range of industries. Brings particular

advantage in overseeing sizeable budgets and efficient operations

throughout expansive, multi-tiered organizations. Quickly becomes an

asset to any growth-minded firm.

Technological Proficiencies Include

Microsoft Office Suite ( Lexis Nexis ( Internet Research

Professional Development

Delaware County Intermediate Unit/Chester Upland School District

Deputy Administrative Director/District Liaison 2007 - Present

Deputy Director for a two campus 1000 student comprehensive Career and

Technical Education program.

. Presides over $10 million-dollar annual budget; intimately understands

and implements terms and conditions for all operating contracts.

. Direct all Public Affairs for Both institutions

. Direct all CTE activities for Chester Upland School District

. Assist with overseeing of all recruitment, selection, retention, and

termination activities within school's best interest and current

market positioning.

. Assures adequacy of instructional staff, facilities, materials, and

equipment on behalf of quality objectives.

. Facilitates instructional leadership through curriculum development.

. Communicates with community and parental stakeholders

Key Achievements

< Develop a campus wide school accountability system including school

quality reviews, school progress reports

< Develop an Allied Health High School for Chester Upland School

District

< Implement Academic Integration Workshops for Academic and CTE

instructors

< Create a continuum of direct instruction support for students with

disabilities

< Create Seamless Postsecondary transitions through dual enrollments

and articulation agreements

Cabrini College

Radnor, PA

Adjunct Instructor

2009-Present

Taught adjunct classes for the graduate education program

The School District of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA

Deputy Director (Office of Career & Technical Education) 2003 - 2007

Developed comprehensive operational plans detailing goals and performance

metrics for division of city school district.

. Played instrumental role in administering more than 174 high school

programs for over 16,000 students city-wide seeking academic

preparation for post-secondary studies in college / university,

apprenticeship, and other professional certification programs.

. Supervised activities of 34 Education to Career (ETC) coordinators;

organized and conducted training for ETC coordinators, identifying /

rectifying concerns and problems as they arose.

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Professional Development (cont.)

. Prepared narrative and statistical reports, along with web-based data

collection program; compiled and disseminated variety of data relating

to implementation of secondary education movement.

. Established school-within-a-school career academies with state-of-the-

art labs serving as national models in fields of Finance, Health, Law

and Public Safety, Police and Firefighter Training, and Information

Technology.

. Assist in the Public Affairs for the High School Office

Key Achievements

< Assisted in administering 4 Federal and State grants ($7 million),

along with another $6 million from local funds.

< Initiated and maintained partnerships with Philadelphia Public

Schools (via nine cluster councils) by establishing major

partnerships with over 50 companies, including Lockheed Martin,

Sunoco, Septa, Walgreens, State Farm, Philadelphia Police and Fire

Departments.

Mintzer, Sarowitz, Zeris, Ledva and Meyers LLP Philadelphia, PA

Associate 2001 - 2003

. Presented cases for arbitrations and settlement conferences; drafted

subsequent briefs.

. Reviewed files and prepared memorandums of law; composed memorandums

in preparation of litigation for State and Federal Court.

. Researched legal issues, including products liability, insurance

defense, subrogation, real estate, and workman's comp.

GiantCampus.com Seattle, WA

Director 1998 - 2001

Responsible for day-to-day administration of programs; trained and

managed staff of approximately 80 employees.

. Managed $500,000 annual budget and two operating facilities; served as

liaison between parents and company.

. Secured funds from grants, foundations, general fund, and private

contributions.

Key Achievements

< Created Board of Managers to assist with strategic oversight,

fiscal accountability, and fundraising.

< Established centers that became first company sites in Pennsylvania

and New Jersey.

Jewish Federation Association: Samuel Paley Philadelphia, PA

Teacher 1995 - 1998

. Planned and implemented after-school programs, as well as numerous

administrative projects.

. Participated in researching and writing grant proposals; developed and

administered training programs for staff.

Community Involvement

New Foundation Charter School, Appointed Board of Trustee Member (2005 -

Present)

Valley Forge Educational Services, Appointed Board of Governors Members

2010- Present)

Employment Engagement Committee for Philadelphia Youth Network, Member

(2003 - Present)

* Researched success of charter schools throughout the country for book

written by Dr. Russell Harrison at Rutgers University.

Education / Bar Admission

Rutgers University Camden, NJ

Juris Doctor / Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

< Magna Cum Laude

< President of Rutgers University Student Government Association

Member, State Bar of Pennsylvania

Member, State Bar of New Jersey

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