Business Development High School

DANIEL L. SWEENEY

**** ****** ****** ******, ******, CA 92883 ● Mobile: 951-***-**** ● ad27h7@r.postjobfree.com

~ OPERATIONS/ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ~

Providing Strategic Business Sense

Seasoned executive with expertise in building and managing business operations

Proactive, Performance-driven, Operations Professional with 15+ years’ progressive expertise in leadership and problem-solving for higher education postsecondary operations. Keen understanding of business priorities, genuine team player committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly while contributing to revenue-producing activities.

Cross-functional communicator easily interfaces with high-level staff, colleagues and external clients. Versatile, innovative, and loyal management professional with an ability to see the “big picture” while paying close attention –to-detail. Recognized for consistent success in developing processes, and procedures to streamline operations, increase revenue, and enhance profit performance.

Areas of Expertise

Regulatory Compliance

Expense Control

Process Improvement

Margin Improvement

Change Management

Strategic Planning

Staff Management

Training/ Development

Needs Assessment

P&L Accountability

Ops Management/ Process Improvement

Strategic Planning and Development

Team Leadership/ Motivation

Client Relations

Business Development/ Management

Training & Development

Restructuring and Turnaround

Marketing & Development

Microsoft Office Suite, Campus Vue and People Soft

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tulsa Welding School/RSI, Houston, TX, PHX AZ

NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 2022-2024

Provided leadership to a Team of 18 representatives. Created a strategic plan and SWOT analysis for growth and development. Established short term and long-term goals for the high school admissions department. Rebuilt core competencies for admissions to ensure the execution and policies of the company. Acting VP of High school Admissions from 3/23 to 8/23. Consistent communication with the Executive leadership team.

Top 2 performing campuses (Houston & RSI PHX).

Increased productivity YOY growth with Houston and RSI.

Developed strategic relationships with school district in the Houston and PHX are.

Universal Technical Institute, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 2014-2022

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF FIELD ADMISSIONS

Currently lead in a collaborative, inclusive style, excelling at timely proactive communications with Campus Presidents, Admissions Directors, Compliance Managers, and other Senior Leaders. Held full accountability for driving continuous productivity initiatives for seven locations. 100% travel.

Conceived, drafted and executed initiatives to rebuild core competencies for admissions by maximizing organizational competitiveness, and creating a succession to leverage “bench strength.” Orchestrated admissions activities with campus leaders and admissions director to ensure the execution of institutional policies, new student orientation, training and development, employee relations thus increasing student satisfaction results.

Management, oversight and quality assurance for 2 site locations (Rancho Cucamonga & Long Beach) and 14 enrollment representatives fostering a culture of professional growth through succession planning and talent management.

Spearheaded efforts to improve customer satisfaction and retention ratings. Created spreadsheets designed to track and improve goals and objectives.

Collaborate with high schools in Southern California territories to promote school events; conduct STEM presentations, tours and workshops.

Coordinate productive relationships with school districts to set-up CTE and ROP presentations and educational seminars.

Westwood College, Upland, CA 2005-2014

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS/ SR. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Provided team leadership in high-level operational work, ensuring quality, productivity, and efficiency throughout the campus. Established short and long-term goals in the areas of student recruitment, retention, risk-assessment, capital allocations and expenditures. Provided insight and training for new curriculum programs and changes to program curriculum, guidance to and direction to campus leaders.

Managed a Team of 12 representatives. Coached and developed skills related to the expectations of each repr4esentative and expectations of territory.

Maintained growth in regards to production and overall revenue.

Maintained P&L of regions and observed areas to grow opportunities within the budget.

Set Budgets and explored revenue generated areas of opportunity.

DeVry University, Pomona, CA 2002-2004

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS/ ACTING DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS (FIELD)

Managed and oversaw a team of 12 outside sales advisors to meet and/or exceed weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual goals. Conducted multiple presentations for high school principals, superintendents, students and parents. Further, conducted district workshops for 100-200+ individuals. Developed and implemented short and long-term goals in the areas of student recruitment, retention, risk-assessment, capital allocations and expenditures.

Lakewood High School 1990-1996

V Football, V Basketball Coach.

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Chapman University ● BS in Criminal Justice Conferred 2000

University of Arizona ● Attended 1991 - 1992

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Top 2 performing campuses ~Tulsa Welding School/RSI 2022/2023

#1 Region with starts and enrollments ~ Universal Technical Institute ~ 2016/2017

#1 Region with enrollments (750) ~ Universal Technical Institute ~ 2015

#1 Region with starts (405) ~ Universal Technical Institute ~ 2015

Achieved #1 Director in the Company for Field Starts ~ 2009/ 2010/ 2011

Special Recognition Award Recipient presented by the Chief Admissions Officer for Westwood College ~ 2008

Multiple ELITE Award Recipient (Top 5%) ~ 2008/ 2009/ 2010/ 2011

Multiple Director of the Year Recipient ~ Westwood College ~ 2007/ 2008/ 2009

Managed #1 Field Admissions Team in the Company ~ 2003

Multiple PRIDE Award Recipient (Top 5%) ~ DeVry University ~ 2002 & 2003

#3 Assistant Director/ Advisor in the U.S. and Canada ~ DeVry University

References Furnished Upon Request

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