Manager Project Management

MADALENA MAESTRI

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QUALIFICATIONS

For over 15 years Madalena Maestri has demonstrated leadership in post- secondary institutions, community organization, and event coordination. With a strong commitment to collaboration, she works with staff, administrative teams, government representatives, and the public to create strategic plans and master plans, complete institutional assessments, and build successful events and conferences. As a manager and leader she strives to empower those she works with and build transparent, inclusive working environments.

EDUCATION

2015 Edgewood College- Madison, WI Ed.D (Educational Leadership) Dissertation- - Developing Critical Thinking in Online Learning Environments

2011 Alverno College- Milwaukee, WI MA Education (Organizational Development) Thesis- - Effectiveness of Cognitive Apprenticeship in post- secondary architectural education

1996 University of Wisconsin- Madison BA Sociology EXPERIENCE

2013- Present

Small Business and Education Consultant

• Small business and education consulting focused on assessment of goals, strengths, challenges, and opportunities

• Collaboration with clients to create strategies for success

• Strategic planning, business plans, communication plans, and systems planning

• Creating supportive environments for overall organizational health

• Alignment of institutional identity and company goals/mission/vision

• Designing Social Media strategies

• Project Management

• Event and conference coordination, direction, and execution MADALENA MAESTRI

EXPERIENCE (continued)

Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture Spring Green, WI;; Scottsdale, AZ 2005- 2013

Director of Academic Affairs/Education Coordinator

• Curriculum and assessment development, coordination, and oversight of implementation

• Faculty contracting and professional support

• Communication of, and compliance with accreditation standards (HLC;; NAAB)

• Initiation of institutional planning: strategic planning, program assessment, accreditation reports, recruitment planning, budgeting

• Development and implementation of institutional policies and procedures

• Implementation and maintenance of academic calendars

• Scheduling of all faculty and visiting professionals/scholars in residence

• Maintenance of student and faculty records

• Training and orientation for employees and students

• Teaching- research skills;; portfolio compilation

• Writing coach- literature review, thesis, and portfolio writing

• Coordination of Intern Development Program (NCARB)

• Registrar duties

• Graphic design and branding oversight related to institutional identity

• Implementation and analysis of student and graduate experience surveys

• Infrastructure support and coordination of resources

• Supervision of community and Residence Life staff Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Spring Green, WI 2003- 2005

Community Liaison

• Coordination of community activities and events

• Household department manager

• Calendar and communications development

• Community outreach

MADALENA MAESTRI

EXPERIENCE (continued)

New Breed Alliance Spring Green, WI

2000- 2003

Event Coordinator;; Chief Emergency Operations Officer

• Coordination of all event logistics

• Scheduling and contracting with vendors, talent, and event staff

• Emergency Operations Liaison to local officials

• Organization of event promotion

OTHER EXPERIENCE

• Buildings & Grounds Committee Chair, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation WI/AZ 2011- 2013

• Community Outreach, Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture WI 2007- 2013

• Strategic Planning Committee, FLLW School of Architecture WI/AZ 2005- 2011

• Academic Council, FLLW School of Architecture WI/AZ 2005- 2013

• Elementary School Volunteer Teacher Assistant Spring Green, WI 2004

• Board of Zoning Appeals Member Spring Green, WI 2003- 2004

• Volunteer Voter Registrar for NAACP Madison, WI 1996

• Volunteer Tutor and Mentor for Elementary Students LaCrosse, WI 1994 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, HONORS, & AFFILIATIONS

• “Outstanding Dissertation”- Leading Edge Newsletter, Edgewood College, February, 2016

• Faculty Retreat and Visioning Session, Taliesin West, 2014

• American Association of University Women (AAUW) 2013-

• Intern Development Program Conference (NCARB) 2010, 2012

• Supervisor training (continuing education- BLR) 2011- 2013

• Supervisory skills retreat, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, 2011

• E. Thomas Casey Leadership Award, February, 2010

• Taliesin Faculty & Staff Appreciation Award, January, 2010

• Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Annual Conference, 2006

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