Sales Human Resources

Mark A. Davis **** Tumblerock Court, Loganville, GA 30052

SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Telephone: 678-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

V isionary professional offering 16+ years of effective and accountable leadership, overcoming business

challenges and making high- risk decisions using business experience, formal education and success strategies.

Consistent track record of delivering extraordinary results as evident in growth, revenue, performance and

profits. Assertively educate, motivate, mentor, and lead people from multicultural backgrounds and levels. Success-

driven, decisive, innovative, and highly recognized for expertise in translating objectives into action. Exceptional

communication and training skills, able to effectively relate to all ages. Highly regarded by superiors, peers, clients and

customers for being highly corporative and interpersonal.

KEY STRENGTHS

Executive Advisory Leadership Vision Business Development

Sales & Management P/L & Performance Community Relations/

Development Partnerships

Cost Analysis, Reduction, Control

Bilingual English/ Spanish

Human Resources

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Clinical Psychology

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Master of Science – Public Administration

Kaplan University, Davenport, IA

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Fundraising: Generated $298,000 from 2011 to 2013 in revenue through gift solicitations, sponsors, and donation

events.

Multi-Million Dollar Budgets: Responsible for overseeing budget of $14.5 million dollars annually

Nomination: South Dekalb Rotary Club, Club President Elect 2014

Strategic Planning: Selected to implement strategies to promote student success by partnering with organizations with

a shared mission to develop programs that elevate performance levels of high-risk students

Partnership Building: Served as volunteer, Rotary International El Tour de Tucson Ride for polio, Tucson, AZ.

November 2012. Biked 62 miles to raise over $1500 for polio education

Certifications: Certificate of Non-Profit Management & Leadership; Georgia Center for Non-profits 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Executive Director responsible for managing the operation of Head Start and Early Head Start including programmatic,

personnel, facilities and budgetary matters. Reports information to the Head Start Policy Council and ensures the approval from

the Council in accordance with federal guidelines and Program Performance Standards. Broad scope of responsibility includes

business development, leadership, community involvement, and strategic sales and market planning. Highlights include:

New Business Development:

Seek ways to expand program effectiveness; write grants to secure additional funding for division.

Assure the organization and its mission, program, products, and services are consistently presented.

Focus on special marketing efforts during key enrollment periods and maintain ongoing marketing efforts during

remainder of the year to sustain enrollment, and increase awareness in community.

Serve as Project Leader, implementing business strategies to increase presence in metro Atlanta.

Leadership:

Responsible for over 275 employees

Promoted to site director in less than 2 years

Lead eight Head Start sites to achieve NAEYC accreditation

Provide staff supervision; oversee staff recruitment and selection process as appropriate; structure and maintain

clear lines of authority, and effective channels of communication with emphasis on team building and positive

acknowledgement – promote a unified team/department.

Consistently achieved all assigned objectives while monitoring and evaluating Head Start Programs, through effective

people management, performance development and leadership initiatives.

Develop, direct, train and mentor staff members and implement programs to achieve staff retention and decrease turnover

rate.

Secure adequate facilities that meet Federal, State and local licensing requirements for program operation.

Lead and supervise regional succession planning program for teachers and management staff

Recognized for ability to develop and implement measures to spearhead Fatherhood initiative programs, including

operational policies and procedures, and process improvement.

Conduct Fatherhood initiative workshops at GA Head Start Association annual conference.

Managed activities involving enrollment, scholarships, fundraising and financial services for students.

Public Relations:

Southeast regional recipient of 2008 Family Partnership Award

Serve over 1,400 families

Coordinate with CEO for the development and implementation of education programs.

Present workshops and trainings to local and regional community groups

Develop and maintain effective working relationship with community agencies and program leaders.

Assist in securing in-kind donations and community volunteers for multiple counties.

Responsible for building and managing agency Fatherhood initiative program for multiple counties.

Understand and apply all pertinent federal, state, county, agency, and other rules and regulations as they affect

the Head Start and Early Head Start programs (including but not limited to the HS Performance Standards, OMB

guidelines, OSHA, State of Georgia licensing requirements, Georgia law regarding child abuse and neglect).

Community relations - serve as an advocate for the Head Start program, liaison and work closely with public and

private agencies that can provide supporting services to the program. Establish and maintain professional

relationships with Head Start partners and community organization/leaders.

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Sales/ Marketing:

Develop budgets and financial plans with input from Head Start Policy Council, Finance Director,

President/CEO, and the Board of Directors

Responsible for financial, tax, facilities management, and yearly budget

Create, execute and track annual budget, monitor profit and loss (P&L), general ledger and promptly address and resolve

poor financial performance and results.

Responsible for managing multi-million dollar operating budgets for multiple counties in the metro Atlanta area.

Manage and oversee implementation of operating budget in accordance with federal and state guidelines.

HIGHLIGHTED EXPERIENCE

Partnership for Community Action, Inc., 2011- present, Clarkston, GA

FIO360, 2010-2011, Atlanta, GA

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, 2008-2010, Atlanta, GA

Ninth District Opportunity, Inc., 2005-2008, Gainesville, GA

Sheltering Arms Early Education Centers, 1998-2005, Atlanta, GA

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Gwinnett County Athletic Association, Snellville, GA 2008-2009

Assistant basketball coach for

11-14 year-old girls

Delmar Gardens Assisted Living, Lawrenceville, GA 2007-2008

Provide emotional well-being and support to elder care residents

Victory World Youth Basketball, Norcross, GA 2006-2008

Act as youth mentor and coach by teaching 13-14 year-old boys the skills necessary to learn to play basketball, and

also provide nurturing love and support in developing self-confidence

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Georgia, Atlanta, GA 2006-2007

Raised $4,3000 to benefit Leukemia/Lymphoma research through Team in training Triathlon Program

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