TIMOTHY P. EHRGOTT
Indianapolis, IN 46219
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An entrepreneurial, results-oriented person who undertakes leadership roles; has worked with thousands of clients from diverse backgrounds; partners with boards, executive teams, and key employees within an organization; can collaborate with compliance organizations; and is experienced in working with diverse groups, from the boardroom to the client.
A strategic thinker who is mission-driven, and who can analyze results and adapt approaches. Practiced in establishing performance goals, then being held accountable for the results. An executive and manager with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, who is dedicated to improving organizational performance and to helping individuals grow.
Experienced in all facets of management, including project management, construction and maintenance of buildings, the supervision of more than 75 employees, the development and implementation of budgets up to $6 million, and the handling the community relations and public relations of an organization. CORE COMPETENCIES
Project management
Professional-level writing, editing
Recruiting and maintaining clients,
including advertising
Hiring & supervision
Budgeting
Computer skills: Microsoft Office
Construction project management
Public speaking
Event planning & execution
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President, Ehrgott School Services, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana (2010- )
Consulted with schools and foundations
Work with boards and staff to improve schools
Worked with company and foundation to introduce 3D printing into schools Department Supervisor, Home Depot, Indianapolis, Indiana (2015- )
Supervises department staff
Works as part of management to implement policies and sales strategies
Works with customers to analyze and fulfill their project needs.
Helps maintain department inventory and policy
Kelly Educational Services (2014- )
Served as substitute teacher in several school districts (Washington Township, Lawrence Township, Beech Grove) to fulfill lesson plans and manage classrooms
President, Irvington Community School, Indianapolis, Indiana (2002-2010)
Renovated two buildings for school use; built a new $4.6 million, 35,500 square-foot facility; all within state health and educational guidelines
Developed, wrote, and executed design, marketing, and recruitment materials, along with communications to stakeholders and press material
Monitored compliance with charter authorizer and Indiana DOE o Marketed to and recruited students; oversaw enrollment process Executive Director, Educational CHOICE Charitable Trust, Indianapolis, Indiana
(1991-2002)
Publicized nation’s first privately funded school-choice program
Recruited and enrolled students for scholarships
Wrote and produced all marketing materials and policy pieces
Represented the program in the community, including with the media
Grew program from initial 400 students to more than 2,500 Assistant to COB, Golden Rule Insurance Co., Indianapolis, Indiana (1987-1991)
Wrote articles, speeches, and scripts
Scripted and produced marketing and training videos
Wrote, edited, and produced educational algebra-video course Editorial Department, Saturday Evening Post, Indianapolis, Indiana (1983-1987)
Proofread articles for Post
Selected cartoons for publication, corresponded and paid cartoonists
Wrote and edited several medical newsletters
Had three articles reprinted in Reader’s Digest
Restaurant Experience: Nearly a decade as a busboy, waiter, and bartender, including at TGI Friday’s in Indianapolis and HourTime in Lafayette, Indiana. EDUCATION
Purdue University, English Literature, graduated
Purdue University, graduate work in Public Policy and Administration COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Hispanic Education Center development committee (1994-1995)
Ransburg YMCA Board of Governors (1996-2001)
Athenaeum Board of Directors (1998-2003)
Indiana Public Charter Schools Association Board of Directors (2002-2010)
Ball State University Center for School Innovation Focus Group (2006-2009)
BSU Office of Charter Schools Critical Friends Group (2008-2009)