Director/Manager

Director/Manager

Qualifications Profile

Goal-driven and highly competent professional, with extensive experience in operations management within various settings. Adept at

establishing measurable deliverables and attainable goals through critical thinking, and organizational skills. Expert at developing

strategic initiatives to maximize efficiency and productivity, evaluating processes across multiple levels, and identifying new

opportunities to streamline workflow and enhance overall performance. Articulate communicator, with the ability to establish

relationships with various individuals from all levels and backgrounds.

Areas of Expertise

Program Coordination

Technology Operations and Program Administration

Public Relations

Training and Development

Relationship Building

Human Resources Functions

Financial Planning and Analysis

Rapid Conflict Resolution

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Relevant Experience

Principal Pierson Vocational High School, Nogales, AZ 2006-2016

Oversaw daily academic, security and custodial operations; hiring and training of more than 30 staff members; performance evaluations;

and monitoring of work hours.

Managed the installation of 8 Promethean boards and more than 120 computers in eight classrooms, as well as procurement and monitoring

of all academic technology programs.

Played a key role as main point of contact for more than $100K in grants, donations, and Title I funding for computers and our

technology, which was uncommon for Title One to allow funding for computers.

Facilitated training and development for teachers to transfer to non-traditional methods or disruptive innovations.

Took charge of maintaining all budgets and purchases for school grounds, academics, and classrooms.

Administered the hiring and training of all new teachers and staff to be outstanding school personnel.

Notable Accomplishments:

Drove key efforts, which significantly brought improvements in school operations 2005-2016, including:

Growth in graduation rates from 25% to 65%, attendance rates from 75% to 88% and a reduction of drop-out rates from 35% to 6.5%

Achievement of adequate yearly progress (AYP) for two out of three years, which had not been accomplished in prior years.

Obtainment of Letter Grades that positioned the school as top 50 alternative high school.

Boosting campus appearance by supervising all custodial operations and instilling a dress code for student body.

Created a graduation ceremony with caps and gowns for students and teachers and group photo hanging in the office.

Interfaced with and encouraged district representatives to purchase the school’s messenger online program, which was utilized by all

schools in 2010.

Recognized as the first Principal to utilize; Facebook, creating school web pages, DirecTV, and TEchSoup; serving as member of Chamber

of Commerce; partnering with Food Bank and the Arizona Criminal Justice System to conduct surveys among students; utilizing

differentiated learning, blended learning, and various on-line academic programs; and creating safety and technology plans for the

school.

Contributed in the development of (career technical education) Certified Nursing Assistant Class, which was a top program in 2012 and

recognized by the State Board of Nursing.

Supported and enforced a student scholarship program of $25K yearly with Mexican Consulate and County Attorney’s Office that aided

more alternative high school students to attend college.

Recruited teachers from India, thus earning recognition as the only principal to initiate the program.

Earned selection to be part of accreditation program for achieving success in school operations.

Facilitated saving the Transition to School Work Program, thus being promoted to oversee the district program.

Challenged Arizona Department of Education on data utilization for alternative schools; wherein formulas were scheduled for

modification after viewing the explanations.

Earned compliments from the school district attorney for developing and improving the teachers, while preparing and documenting

evaluation plans; as well as from the local police, probation, and border patrol for maintaining the safety of the students safe and

dealing with them on illegal activities.

Developed PowerPoint Presentations of the state of education on the Mexican Border to students from Arizona State University and

University of Minnesota and business leaders of the Phoenix area, which were well received from 2014, 2015, and 2016.

President Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35, Rio Rico, AZ 2008; 2013–2014

School Board Member 2004–2008, 2010-2014

Identified educational needs of the district to provide sound recommendation on issuing teacher’s contracts earlier.

Led key initiatives toward continuous improvement in the educational and physical facilities.

Directed overall operations to pass a joint technological educational district (JTED).

Worked in collaboration with the superintendent, while delegating tasks with other district employees to implement policies and ensure

effective operation and academic achievement.

Enforced all measures to build a new school, in conformity with all requirements of public school buildings, as well as investments in

solar power.

Notable Accomplishment:

Provided assistance with the development of a functional direction to hire an attorney to defend water rates, as well as oversee the

hiring of new superintendent and school performance bond, hiring an engineer to oversee the project.

Earlier Positions Held:

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Nogales High School, Nogales, AZ 1998–2006

Director Adult Basic Education Program, Nogales, AZ 1996–1998

Other Experience

Teacher Santa Cruz Alternative High School, Nogales, AZ 1989-1998

Teacher Pima Community College and Prescott College 1997-1998

Facilities Maintenance Technician/Custodian Stanley Community Hospital, Stanley, ND 1980-1986

Education

Master of Arts in Education Administration: GPA: 3.77

Education Administration Certification

University of Phoenix, Tucson, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Education, Major in Social Studies

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Recent Professional Development

1998–2016

Various Trainings, Conferences, and Workshops for Administrators on Budgeting, School Law, Employment Laws, OSHA policies, and

Analyzing Data.

2011–2015

Arizona Department of Education Transition Conference

2005–2007; 2011–2014

School Board/ Administrators Law Conference

2008–2012

National Conference for Northeast Conference/International Society for Technology in Education (NEC/ISTE)

Affiliations

Arizona School Administrators

National Association of Secondary School Principals

International Society of Technology Educators

Association of Curriculum and Development

Region IV Representative Arizona School Administrators Secondary Division

Activities

Nogales/Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce

RFP Instructional Leadership Evaluation Committees State of Arizona Alternative High Schools Consortium

Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Council American Hunter Ducks Unlimited

Citizen’s Advisory Board for Juvenile Probation Santa Cruz County University Varsity Rugby

Publications

Kramer, J.C. (2016). PVHS teacher and staff handbook. Nogales, AZ: Nogales Print Shop

Kramer, J.C (2016). PVHS student handbook and registration packet. Nogales, AZ: Nogales Print Shop

Kramer, J.C. (2016). PVHS school safety plan. Nogales, AZ: Nogales Print Shop

Kramer, J.C. (2016). PVHS technology plan. Nogales, AZ: Nogales Print Shop

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