Valda Slack

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City: Gainesville

State: FL

Zip: 32609

Country: USA

Phone: 386-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $0

Willing to Relocate

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OBJECTIVE

To secure a position with a vibrant and dynamic learning initiative where my proficiencies and experience can materially benefit its growth, strategic objectives, development, and massive expansion of processes, people, resources, principles, and product.

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

* Experienced Chief Operating Officer, Vice President, Associate Vice President, and Dean levels in university systems.

* Progressive record of executive leadership, university administration, developing initiatives, managing systems, operations,

and programs.

* Proficient in management and leadership development, organizational effectiveness, consultation, personnel administration, professional training and development, and experiential education.

* A terminal degree in Higher Education and Student Personnel Administration; specialization in university leadership.

* Maintain philosophy of articulating vision, establishing mission, and developing quality initiatives for success enhancement and outcomes; providing service of the highest quality (15+ years progressive experience).

SUMMARY OF SELECTED PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE

Chief Operating Officer

All Saints College

Directed, lead the start-up, secured certification, and developed liberal arts institution for global corporation. Managed project development and program implementation from construction to curriculum, marketing, recruitment, and retention. Directed daily operation(s). Responsible for administration and residential operations. Renovated and administered multi-unit residential and services facility (haven). Interpreted concept and vision - programmatic and policy, initiated corporate partnerships. Oversight for marketing, creating and publishing catalogues. Provided direction and leadership in creating, communicating and implementing organizational priorities, operating policies and personnel goals. Liaised regularly with staff on matters related to functions, procedures, and wellness of constituents. Managed procedures and personnel, delegated authority, ensured planning, goal-setting, and career advancement. Developed operating budget, managed appropriations and ensured compliance.

Vice President

University System of Georgia

Senior University administrator charged with developing, administering, and maintaining student services, counseling, career development, residence operations, health, wellness, and co-curricular programs; provided direction, oversight, and overall planning for division budget. Cast vision, gained buy-in, and facilitated accomplishment of short- and long-term goals.

Directed facility operation(s). Interpreted policy and governance. Developed, led, and collaborated for high-quality initiatives to enhance academic success, physical and facilities enhancement, negotiations and implementation of public/private ventures.

Associate Vice President

University System of Maryland

Worked cooperatively with Vice President, articulating vision and mission, providing leadership across divisional functions in administration, strategic planning and fiscal responsibility for departments as: health, activities, counseling, professional development, university center, security, career services, residence life, multicultural and judicial affairs. Developed and managed personnel and budgets; set priorities, allocated resources. Interpreted university policy and procedure. Created and directed Visionary Leadership, comprised of initiatives to identify and cast emerging leaders for model citizenry and career success. Progressive leadership experience included Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Director of Leadership Development, Coordinator of First Year Experience, and Adjunct Professor. Created and implemented interdisciplinary leadership curriculum. Integrated customers` in- and out-of-classroom experience, combining it with theory and practice.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education Degree, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1993

Master of Arts Degree, California State University, Fresno

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

The Leadership Institute - Washington, D. C.

Certified Public Manager - State of Florida (in progress)

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - Center for Applied Psychological Type (CAPT)

Covey Seven Habits for Highly Effective People - Center for Executive Leadership

Experiential Education - Project Adventure, Incorporated

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Educational Training Specialist - Excellence in Leadership and Ethics

Northeast Florida State Hospital

February, 2007 - Present

Effect excellence in administration of State Departments of Children and Families and Human Resources-Training and Education, State Hospital, in particular. Ensured uniform compliance with newly articulated system-wide initiative, Supervising for Excellence, in compliance with Governor`s Executive Order Number 07-01 and state statutes. Maximize organizational effectiveness at State Hospital, administering areas specific to Leadership Development, Continuing Education, Ethics, and Focus on Service. Facilitate professional and organizational team development.

Leadership Development Professional/Consultant

American Systems Corporation for

U.S. Departments of Navy and Homeland Security

October, 2006 - Present

Consult with American Systems Corporation in development of leadership corps and provision of professional services to the U.S. Departments of Navy and Transportation Security Administration, in education, systems implementation, and strategies identification. Utilizing innovative skills and techniques, collaborate to provide specialized preparation and technical knowledge in development and delivery of planned programs and capital projects.

Vice President for Education

COGIC Urban Initiatives, Incorporated

November, 2011 - Present

Administer initiative that creates capacity to afford equal access to excellent education. Partner with corporates and community to transform communities and empower families with the ultimate prerequisites to success. Primary constituency is 12,000 COGIC congregations and 6.5 million members.

Vice Project Director -Academics and Curriculum

Don Woods School - Polk County Schools

November, 2005 - November, 2006

Provided leadership, guidance, and coordination in development and administration of academic departments, curriculum, programs, instruction, strategies for student and staff retention, and matriculation. Cited by Governor Jeb Bush as one of the premier schools in the State of Florida for unprecedented achievement on the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT). Schools achieved state rankings as follows: high school (#2) and middle school (#9). Provided for analysis and presentation of data, evaluative reports; prepared summary analyses and recommendations. Planned and conducted professional and personnel development on policies, procedures, and corporate practices. Managed teachers and coordinated complex and sensitive day-to-day issues.

Superintendent and Principal/Project Leader The Leona Group

The Leona Group

November, 2004 - November, 2005

Administered charter school district. Directed daily operations and transition. Created, communicated and implemented learning priorities, policies and human performance, including personnel goals. Responsible for ensuring quality; facilitated relations among school board, charter authorizer, educational management company, parents, students and community. Renewed climate focus on excellence. Ensured emphasis on individual achievement and student mastery.

Management Development Specialist

American Systems Corporation, Center for Executive Leadership

October, 1999 - February, 2002

October, 1993 - October, 1994

Specialist in development and training of management and supervisory personnel of United States Department of Transportation. Responsibilities included applying principles of adult learning theory to curriculum development and course delivery nationwide, specifically, in "how to manage-, leadership preparation, strategic planning, labor-management relations, diversity, and facilitator training. Integrated emphases on managing change, communication, wellness, and partnership within organizations for growth and effectiveness. Developed and instituted increased connectivity between corporate and educational sectors for strategic direction.

Acting Assistant Dean, Acting Director of Institute, Coordinator of Peer Counselor Training

University of Florida

September, 1993 - October, 1994

Administered Culture Institute. Managed programs, personnel and budgets; allocated services and resources. Ensured diverse component in customer activities. Directed advisement and counseling initiatives. Interpreted judicial affairs.

Dean

Dillard University

Chief Student Affairs Officer, administered customer experience and governance. Created vibrant, energized residential services division. Implemented assessment component. Recruited, trained, evaluated, and retained superior personnel.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND COPYRIGHT

Slack, V.L. Gender Differences in Positions, Career Influences, and Career Paths of Senior Student Affairs Administrators. Gainesville: University of Florida.

Early, K.E. & Slack, V.L. Inner-city Latchkeys: Who`s Raising Our Kids

Rockville Press. (In progress)

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS, TRAINING, AND CONSULTATIONS

Selected Presentations and Papers

Strategic Planning for Systems Thinkers. (2012). Sacramento: Leadership Conference.

Articulating the Vision. (2010). Orlando: Leadership Conference.

Dropping Your Guard: Valuing Meaningful Relationships. (2008). Hayward: Women`s Conference.

Leader Preferences and Styles. (2007). Tampa: Full G Leadership Retreat.

Teaming Up AN Organization. (2004). American Sociologists` Panel. Oakland University.

Recognition as a Positive Reinforcement Strategy. (2003). Cincinnati: AIM Training Institute.

Selected Training and Consultations

Challenging Ourselves, Changing Our World - Omicron Delta Kappa and Golden Key National Honorary

Recruitment and Retention of Underrepresented Faculty, Staff, and Students - Michigan`s Sociologists` Panel

The New Organization and Talent Acquisition - Macy`s Specialty Stores, Saks, Incorporated, and Chico`s

Acquisition Intern Leadership Development - United States Navy

TSA Leadership - United States Department of Homeland Security

Human Development: From Theory to Practice - U. S. Department of Transportation

Managing Human Resources: Creating an Empowered Organization - Service Learning Roundtable

Elements of an Effective Organization - Rich`s, Lazarus, Goldsmith`s

SELECTED AFFILIATIONS

-National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

-American College Personnel Association

-National Association for Female Executives

-American Management Association

-National Education Association

-American Society for Training and Development

-Association for Quality and Participation

-American Association of University Women

-National Association for Women in Education

-Chi Sigma Iota Academic and Professional Honor Society International

-Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society of Education

-Alumni Associations of Dillard University, California State University and the University of Florida

-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Dr. Roland G. Hearns, Vice President

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The Honorable John Christian

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Commissioner Hattie Daniels Rush

The White House Faith -Based Initiatives

CEO, The Hattie Daniels Rush Institute

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ed superior personnel.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND COPYRIGHT

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