Carli Strength, MBA
************@*****.*** 817-***-****
Executive Leader
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Strategic and versatile professional with extensive experience leading and
managing all aspects of corporate and field operations for a 500 million
dollar educational organization. Combines diverse skills in communication,
organization, leadership and sales management as well as extensive record
of analyzing, and supervising staff to ensure business development and
expansion of operations. Highly educated individual who leverages
interpersonal skills and dynamic training abilities to deliver measurable
results for the admission process and educational programs. Team leader
with demonstrated background in hiring, training, and managing staff to
ensure business results.
Areas of Expertise
Change Management, Communications, Consulting, P&L, Project Management,
Restructuring, Startups & Turnarounds, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership
& Motivation, Operations Management, IT Strategy, Budgeting, Cost
Accounting, Expense Control, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls,
Business Development, Negotiations, Market Analysis, Social Media,
Public Relations
Professional Experience
Strength Performance & Fitness - Fort Worth, Texas 2012 to Present
Operator of for-profit fitness centers in Tarrant County
CEO Managing Partner
Strength Performance & Fitness LLC a boutique fitness company operating 3
locations in Tarrant county Developed unique fitness business model that
combines the skills, knowledge and expertise of experienced and motivated
trainer/coaches to deliver fitness training, sport specific training and
physical activity opportunities for all levels of children and adults to
help them engage in a healthy lifestyle. Strength Performance & Fitness
serves the entire family from weekend warriors Dads & fitness conscious
Moms to future professional athletes. ?
- Executed and delivered a 9 month P&L breakeven strategy
- Designed a fitness platform that brings myriad user needs together into
one web-based cloud application. Its a website, CRM, fitness tracker,
email campaign manager, online community and social network in a
responsive, efficient package
- Developed a Corporate Wellness Strategy for locally based corporations
- Developed a Sports Performance training protocol for club and select
volleyball programs
- Created an efficient revenue per square foot space cross utilization
model resulting in capacity leverage
- Developed a cost effective employee recruitment/ internship program
Strength Investment & Consulting Group - Fort Worth, Texas 2011 to
Present
Consulting
All Saints Episcopal School - Fort Worth, Texas 1/2013-9/2013
Provided a comprehensive analysis of the current marketing strategy/
results and value proposition including all paid and non-paid advertising
mechanisms as well as the count and capture methodologies to ensure
accuracy and integrity of reporting data. Developed and provide the company
with an accurate profitability marketing matrix illustrating the true
marketing costs by lead source and program incorporating persistence rates
and graduation data. develop and present a detailed, measurable and
benchmarked short and long-term sustainable strategy to include a macro and
micro strategy. Designed a comprehensive admissions/ enrollment process and
recruited personnel including the search, hire and training of the Vice
President of Admissions & Enrollment.
*All Saints 2014 Admissions Update- All Saints has reached enrollment
capacity
Investments
2014-Student Athlete Illustrated
2013- Strength Performance & Fitness
2013-Giga-Fit
2012-Halcyon
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ATI Enterprises - North Richland Hills, Texas 2005 to 2012
Operator of for-profit career training centers and schools in Texas,
Florida, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma.
President & CEO (2010 to 2011)
Promoted to restructure and reposition company holistically, with focus on
managing regulatory division. Built new compliance team from ground up,
including recruitment and development of Chief Compliance Officer.
Standardized and organized all communications with external regulators and
accrediting bodies.
Redesigned internal audit and accreditation response team. Collaborated
with accreditation management teams to communicate and demonstrate company
commitment to regulator standing.
- Turned around two of three divisions to good standing within accrediting
bodies.
- Restructured management compensation plans to maintain compliance with
new legislation.
President & Chief Operating Officer (2005 to 2010)
Maintained responsibility for operations of $300M system, spanning 23
campuses. Led extensive market analysis and leveraged analytics to develop
comprehensive succession plan to support growth. Developed and supported
standardized operating reports package.
- Increased EBITDA from $7M to $65M within five years.
- Redesigned $40M marketing campaign, providing leverage improvements.
- Expanded footprint from eight campuses to 23 through acquisition and
trade of colleges.
- Boosted revenues from $63M to more than $300M within five years.
Kaplan Higher Education Corp. - Laguna Beach, CA 1999 to 2004
Group of institutions providing career-oriented certificate and degree
programs.
Regional Vice President of Operations (2002 to 2005)
Promoted to head largest acquisition in the for profit sector CEI, with 10
campuses generating $26M in revenue. Guided opening of first startup
campus, and achieved ROI within 17 months.
Poised to deliver 28% growth first year and an estimated return of cash
flows including cost of capital in 36 months
- Increased number of colleges from four to 11; boosting revenue from $26M
to more than $50M.
- Maintained highest profit margin in KHEC during growth period.
- Exceeded budget contribution $8M within three year period.
- Positioned to attain 28% growth in first year, and return cash flows in
36 months.
Regional Director of Marketing & Admissions - Texas Schools (1999 to 2002)
Developed and rolled out national training agenda for 34 profit centers,
managing 25 employees across three cities. Administered $2.4M advertising
budget. Led comprehensive market analysis and feasibility studies.
- Achieved $26M in revenue within last two years.
- Generated $10.6M in profit.
- Exceeded budgeted profit margin by two percent.
- Decreased employee turnover 8% in marketing department.
Professional Profile
Education Master of Business Administration - University of Texas - San
Antonio, TX