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Dear Search Committee
I am writing to request an interview for the President/CEO position of the International Institute of St. Louis. As a highly motivated individual with extensive experience leading operations and international and collaborative efforts, programs and projects, you will find my unique combination of skills, education and experience to be a strong starting point to lead this team. I am very fortunate to have some amazing friends in this field as well.
As the President/CEO, this is what I can bring to the role
19 years of team leadership in senior roles, including leadership of large teams in complex, multi-disciplinary business environments
Strong track record leading international, innovative and collaboration efforts
Love for multi-culturalism and advancing cultural understanding
Extensive experience with strategic planning, positioning and business development
Proven track record leading high-performing teams in client and customer satisfaction
Passion for implementing the latest in technology
A large network of connections
One of the joys of my career has been to work as an integral part of great teams. I’m excited about the opportunity to chat with you and would love to place a timeslot on my schedule for a conversation. If you are interested in speaking in detail about my qualifications I can be available at your earliest convenience. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Shawn C. Smith
SHAWN SMITH
10741 Oakmont St., Overland Park, KS 66210
816-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
10741 Oakmont St., Overland Park, KS 66210
816-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
SHAWN SMITH
Recognized leader with more than 23 years of experience. Passion for reengineering processes, streamlining operations, managing costs and enhancing efficiencies to improve performance. My proven successes have been in business, communications, education, healthcare and non-profits. I have also worked with individuals in manufacturing, safety sciences, aviation and am always looking to expand my focus. My strong financial acumen combined with my business know-how assists me in creating and implementing strategic plans that generate growth and value for companies and individuals. I have launched new businesses, programming and products to train our next generation and create reputation and prestige for community colleges and universities while leading and facilitating functional and cross-functional teams and advisory boards for impact.
CORE STRENGTHS
• Business Development • Strategic Planning • Continuous Process Improvement • Organizational Development
• Talent Management • Financial Acumen • Technology Management • Customer Service Enhancement and Management • Cross-Functional Leadership and Performance Planning • Inventory and Procurement • International Management
• Staffing • Training and Development
WORK EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR, COLLABORATION CENTER
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
March 2018 - Present
ASSOCIATE DEAN, ACADEMIC/STUDENT SERVICES
Business and Technology Campus Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO
October 2015 – March 2018
Launched to cause creative collisions between administrators, faculty, staff, students and a community of business owners and entrepreneurs, the Collaboration Center is a major Johnson County Community College initiative and co-working space that provides full-service operations, state-of-the-art technology, programming and research support across the disciplines. As the director, I set the vision, strategy, operations, finances and programming and hire and lead the talent ensuring performance and growth. Under the umbrella of the Collaboration Center we served over 31,000 in the greater Kansas City and Overland Park region with specialty programming brought to the public by our Faculty Advisory Committee. We have served over 35 companies that were trying to launch or refine their businesses providing them marketing and digital media solutions. We also provide connections between top level talent and businesses, launch virtual and online operations and host high-profile speakers. We continue to serve as an incubator of new ideas that influence and impact operations throughout the college.
Senior administrator position reporting both to the President and the Dean. Served on the Presidential Advisory and Strategic Planning Council and oversaw business, service and educational operations for a campus with 100+ faculty and staff. Responsible for developing, recommending, implementing and coordinating instructional and student service programs. Managed and negotiated for grant funds totaling $670,000 to enhance the academic experience in less than a year. Facilitated transfer articulation conversations with four-year institutions, increased high school student college credit enrollment by 800%, hired and approved faculty contracts and credentials. The second year I led student access, persistence, retention and engagement efforts (single and multi-campus initiatives).
Responsible for the launch and oversight of workforce development, graduate, international, extended studies and Central at Night programming including credit, non-credit, entrepreneurial, limited cost and contract training serving four colleges, 25 departments and multiple self-supporting auxiliary units (support staff to C-Level). Managed multi, million-dollar operations ensuring self-sufficiency. Worked directly with deans, department chairs and faculty on individual courses to full degree programs. Consulted on business and program development focusing on finance and budgeting, marketing, staffing, technology infrastructure and organizational and talent management. Developed and honed policy, processes, procedures and technologies to ensure financial self-sufficiency and long-term relevancy. The changes I advocated for are still in existence today for the following programs: Masters in Occupational Safety, Masters in Aviation Safety, Masters in Music Education, Masters in Business Administration, Bachelors in Communications, Specialty Certificate programs including GIS, Dale Carnegie, Kodaly, International Study Abroad, Central at Night, etc. Also served as the Director of Kauffman Programming for UCM and certified facilitator of the Kauffman FastTrac Training.
ADJUNCT TEACHING POSTIONS
Strategies for successful career goal setting, job seeking and obtaining employment in the industry. Topics will include verbal communication, written communication, problem solving and decision making, professional teamwork and teambuilding. Participation in an actual or simulated job interview and technical content pertinent to program.
A study and practice of basic principles involved in discovering, arranging, delivering and evaluating ideas in speech situations
Introductory undergraduate course that investigates the impact of free economies, cultural differences, marketing and communications, negotiation styles and human rights dilemmas, HR practices, political systems and ethical dilemmas on international business and management.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, GRADUATE AND EXTENDED STUDIES
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
May 2001 – October 2015
EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES
INTE 124
Business and Technology Campus
Metropolitan Community Colleges
AUGUST 2017 – DECEMBER 2017
PUBLIC SPEAKING – COMM 1000
Communication Department
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
AUGUST 2015 – DECEMBER 2015
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Management Department,
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
JAN 2014 – MAY 2014
Warrensburg, MO
KEY AWARDS
Extra Effort Award – Johnson County Community College, 2020
University of Central Missouri, Learning to a Greater Degree Nominee 2015
(UCM’s most prestigious awards, 1 of 34 to be nominated out of 1300 university employees)
Transformative Leadership Award, 1 of 5 of 300 global participants 2010
CONTACT INFORMATION
Shawn Smith - 10741 Oakmont St., Overland Park, KS 66210
816-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
KEY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
Boeing • Kauffman FastTrac • Sandia & Los Alamos National Laboratories • Lego Education • Dale Carnegie • Whiteman Airforce Base • Kirkland Airforce Base • Missouri & Kansas Small Business Development Centers • Kansas Center for Business Transition • KC Tech Council •University of Central Missouri • University of Kansas • Kansas State University • Johnson County Community College • Coffee Lunch Coffee • BraCoutureKC
CERTIFICATIONS
Living as a Leader – Johnson County Community College
Business Leadership Certificate – Johnson County Community College
Certified Program Director & Kauffman FastTrac Facilitator – Kauffman FastTrac
Certified Program Planner (10 Core Competencies) LERN
EDUCATION
EdD Doctorate, Leadership 3.5
University of Kansas, Expected 2023
Lawrence, KS
Master of Science in Educational Technology 4.0
University of Central Missouri, 2005
Warrensburg, MO
Bachelors in Education 3.25
University of Central Missouri, 1996
Warrensburg, MO
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