JIM TORRENCE, ED.D.

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished professional with a proven track record in program management and educational administration. Experienced in financial controls, risk mitigation, instructional leadership, and technology-driven initiatives. Recognized for a results-driven and detail-oriented approach, specializing in establishing and maintaining internal systems for organizational compliance and efficiency. PROFESSION.AL EXPERIENCES

Senior Program Manager CAPCO Contractors, Inc. 2019 - 2023 Oversaw purchase order system, ensured accurate accounts payable processes, implemented cost-saving measures, and optimized technology utilization for organizational programs. Cost Control, Monitoring, and Reporting

Spearheaded the implementation of efficient cost tracking procedures, achieving a 35% increase in itemized project billing.

Centralized project document management via Google Workspace, boosting employee collaboration and slashing document retrieval time.

Cultivated accountability through technology integration, resulting in a decrease in ethical breaches. Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Pioneered an internal audit function, reducing financial discrepancies by 25% through proactive risk identification.

Conducted regular audits, enhancing regulatory compliance and minimizing financial risks.

Executed a comprehensive year-end audit, rectifying financial discrepancies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reinforcing financial transparency. Accounts Payable Processes

Implemented electronic processes to enhance the overall efficiency of company-wide financial systems, effectively cutting invoice processing times by 33%.

Engineered standardized invoicing procedures, fostering company-wide consistency and reducing errors by 30%.

Fortified fraud detection by implementing a multi-step verification system. Checks and Balances Mechanisms

Introduced checks at various stages of the accounts payable processes to promptly identify and resolve financial irregularities, reducing errors by 30% and discrepancies by 25%.

Analyzed aging reports to expedite the approval process, reducing delays in vendor payments by 25%. Utilization of Technology

Deployed Google Workspace to streamline financial workflows, reducing processing times by 33%.

Used data analytics to identify process improvement opportunities, resulting in a 35% increase in overall financial efficiency.

Implemented cloud-based technology to standardize project cost tracking, immediately improving submission rates by 95%.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Coordinated with Project Managers, Procurement Managers, and Office Managers to confirm invoice accuracy and order validity, reducing discrepancies by 25%.

Established defined roles related to financial procedures, increasing accountability levels and reducing processing times for accounts payable processes by 45%. 1 of 3

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Training and Development

Conducted hands-on training sessions for Google Workspace tools, enhancing employee efficiency.

Encouraged cross-functional learning, resulting in a more versatile and skilled workforce.

Provided regular training opportunities, boosting understanding and efficiency of newly-developed processes and procedures, leading to an overall improvement of 55% in financial efficiency. Assistant Principal Coyle Middle School (Garland ISD) 2015 - 2018 Served as the instructional leader for the following departments: Mathematics

100% of 8th grade students scored Approaches Grade Level on the Algebra I EOC (2018)

100% of 7th grade Honors students scored Approaches Grade Level on the 8th grade STAAR (2018)

78% of 8th grade students scored Approaches Grade Level on the 8th grade STAAR (2018)

44% of 8th grade students scored Meets Grade Level on the 8th grade STAAR (2018) Science

8% increase on Approaches Grade Level or Above for 8th grade STAAR (2016)

8% increase on Percent at Postsecondary Readiness Standard for 8th grade STAAR (2016)

5% increase on Meets Grade Level for all grades on the 8th grade STAAR (2017)

3% increase on Approaches Grade Level or Above for 8th grade STAAR (2017)

2% increase on Masters Grade Level for all grades for 8th grade STAAR (2017) Career and Technical Education (CTE)

More than 30% of all students participated in STEM activities or competitions (e.g., CMS STEAMposium, GISD STEAMposium, TI Coding Club, VEX Robotics, etc.); and

Two (2) student teams placed in the top 20 at the 2017 VEX Robotics competition. Fine Arts

Ten (10) students scored a Superior rating and three (3) students scored an Excellent rating at the Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (JrVASE).

Served as the lead administrator for the following programs: Attendance / Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS)

Earned the campus an Exemplary designation for dropout prevention strategies.

Lead the campus in attaining a 96.80% attendance rate for the 2015-2016 school year. Gifted and Talented (G/T) Education

100% of G/T teachers completed the 30 hour foundational training and 6 hour updates. Response to Intervention (RTI)

79% of all students that participated in a credit recovery opportunity successfully earned credit. Student Success Initiative (SSI) / Section 504 / Title I, Part A

Ensured all campus processes associated with these programs were properly scheduled, effectively implemented, and accurately documented within their established timelines. Served as the Campus Testing Coordinator (CTC) where I planned, administered, and monitored all aspects of federal, state, and district assessments (e.g., NWEA MAP Growth, PSAT, STAAR, TELPAS, etc.), properly trained personnel, and managed the distribution, collection, and security of all testing materials. Used multiple research-based practices (e.g., AVID, CHAMPS: Safe & Civil Schools, Driven by Data, Marzano Research, Leverage Leadership, The Fundamental Five, Uncommon Schools, etc.) to create a growth-centered classroom walkthrough form that centered on the continual improvement of Tier 1 instruction by focusing on effective teaching strategies, increasing student engagement, and the utilization of proper resources. 2 of 3

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Coordinated multiple family and community engagement events and activities on campus (e.g., Black History Announcements, Career Week, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Cougar Paw Awards, Donuts with Dads, Fall Festival, Muffins with Moms, PTA Meetings, Safety Night, STEAM Arcade, Student Awards Ceremonies, WATCH D.O.G.S., etc.).

Designed and facilitated numerous professional development opportunities on a variety of relevant topics (e.g., ALL In Learning, Canvas, CHAMPS: Safe & Civil Schools, Discovery Education, Edgenuity, Ellevation, eSTAR, Google Education, Imagine Math, lead4ward, NWEA MAP Growth, Performance Matters, Plan4Learning, Review 360, SchoolDude, Schoolnet, Skylert, Skyward, Test Hound, etc.). Consistently and effectively communicated with all stakeholders through multiple modes of transmission (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft Outlook, Remind, Smore, Skylert, Skyward, Twitter, etc.). Credit Recovery Teacher Lakeview Centennial High School (Garland ISD) 2013 - 2015

Supervised all of the online learning programs for over 2,200 students (e.g., Canvas, Edgenuity, etc.);

Served as the G/T liaison, where I maintained accurate personnel records and coordinated various professional development opportunities to meet state requirements; and

Assisted administration with creating and implementing new discipline management techniques, attendance procedures, and textbook distribution processes. EDUCATION

Doctor of Education 12/19/2015 Stephen F. Austin State University Master of Education 08/14/2010 Stephen F. Austin State University Master of Public Administration 08/09/2008 Stephen F. Austin State University Bachelor of Business Administration 12/20/2003 Stephen F. Austin State University CERTIFICATIONS

Superintendent (EC-12) Expires 04/30/2027 State Board for Educator Certification Principal (EC-12) Expires 04/30/2027 State Board for Educator Certification Business Education (6-12) Expires 04/30/2027 State Board for Educator Certification PUBLICATIONS

Torrence, J. (2015). A qualitative examination of Texas superintendent search consultants’ perceptions of the superintendent search process (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 10128804)

Wilson, N., Rivera, A., & Torrence, J. (2016). Establishing a positive climate and culture with staff expectations to promote a data driven campus. Texas Study of Secondary Education, 25(2), 16-18. Retrieved from https://tassp.memberclicks.net/assets/PUBLICATIONS/2016stsse.pdf AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Data Analytics Time Management Quality Assurance Strategic Planning Financial Management Problem Solving Risk Management Accounts Payable Conflict Resolution Program Management Continuous Improvement Technology Integration Educational Leadership Adaptability to Change Performance Monitoring 3 of 3

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