Tarry A. Martin, MBA, MHRM adm8ne@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn 219-***-****

Program Leadership Operations Management Project Manager

Education Political Youth & Adult Social Service Organizations

Proven success as a versatile leader of people, projects, bottom-line operations, and resources for cause-driven non-profit organizations. Track record of financial, organizational, and social impact, working tenaciously behind the scenes to champion change initiatives with limited budgets or community support. Highly skilled at mentoring, training, and building key alliances and infrastructure to support new internal roles and programs.

Core Competencies:

Strategic Business Planning Data Analysis Program Assessment Program/Project Management Change Management Administration Fundraising Training/Staff Development Customer Service Management State/Federal Compliance Community Outreach Project Management Recruiting Budgeting Partnerships Negotiation Diversity Mentoring Time Management Microsoft Google Transportation Management Food Service Management Outreach and Enrollment Campaign Management Admissions Management Sales Consultant Salesforce

Professional Experience

THEODORE ROOSEVELT COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY, Northwest, IN 2012 to Present

(Charter school managed by Edison Learning)

Held a series of concurrent roles as a Operations/Business Manager in three different areas:

Enrollment, Outreach and Admissions Management 2012 to 2020

Oversee a $10,000 enrollment budget; help students complete and submit admissions files with required documentation. Maintain databases and constant communication with program applicants/Registrar to ensure accurate and timely student registration. Build strong community relationships and lead recruiters in the field.

Requested by senior management to create a company-wide Enrollment Strategic Plan for eight schools; consistently met >90% of budgeted goal with 28 competitors in the market, generating $5,000,000 million for the operations budget.

Leveraged an $8,000 funding investment into a $5 million return for the operations budget through diligent re-enrollments and new student recruiting; planned strategic locations and accelerated start times.

Saved the company $3,000,000 in lost revenue through assertive and targeted retention efforts.

Streamlined admissions process by digitizing the admission experience.

Transportation Director 2012 to 2020

Developed comprehensive plans and programs to meet diverse transportation needs in alignment with local, state and regional planning efforts. Established policies and programs to ensure efficient use of transportation and parking resources. Oversaw budget; developed methods to collect revenues and forecasted needs/expenses to continue or add new services. Presented transportation plans to the Board of Trustees for approval.

Managed transportation for school district making sure that 500+ arrived safely.

Circumvented potential transportation delays brought on by a non-supportive district team; acquired buses through private sources, avoiding losses of critical class time.

Despite budget cuts to the after-school busing program, negotiated cost-cutting routes that allowed students to get home and saved a sports program that generates $400,000-$500,000 in annual funding.

Food Service Director 2012 to 2020

Maintained state/local compliance with guidelines for cleanliness, proper kitchen sanitation, commercial preparation, and distribution of food. Inspected cooking equipment and utensils for cleanliness and functional operation. Developed menus per USDA dietary standards. Purchased and stored food/supplies.

Responsible for $480,000 annual Food Service Program ensuring 500+ ate breakfast and lunch daily.

Changed application process to boost parental compliance from 20% to 90%.

Partnered with state officials to ensure Community Eligibility status and 100% free lunch for all students, saving the school from potential major losses in Title 1 funds. Worked with corporate office to hire capable food service providers.

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LAKESHORE RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD ALLIANCE, Northwest, IN 2009 to 2012

(Programming for responsible parenting, relationship and economic stability, and job training.)

Consultant/Assessment Coordinator

Administered surveys to clients to certify assistance. Appraised client needs in parenting, job readiness, and educational attainment. Devised customized programming for each client; measured and reported outcomes; trained staff on outcome measurement software.

Delivered national fatherhood curriculum and assistance to groups of 20-40 individuals.

Played a key role in creating, revising, and updating client engagement procedures and documentation.

Achieved top recognition key funding source for strong data collection and outcomes.

SOUTHSHORE CONNECTION, Merrillville, IN 2010 to 2011

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Consultant/Project Manager

Established business plans for organizations; constructed a data bridge between community-based groups and school systems while building user community. Calculated success with the African American Student Achievement Conference and justified funding.

Evaluated compliance of statewide after-school programming.

Co-wrote grant that secured $24,000 in 2011 and $60,000 in 2012.

Trained 22 clients using nFocus curriculum and software, increasing participation from 40% to 85%.

ADDITIONAL:

Scholarship Adjudicator Urban League of Northwest Indiana 2010 - 2018

Campaign Strategist/Volunteer Eddie Melton Campaign for State Senate 3rd District 2016

Community Outreach Coordinator Gary Community Improvement Association 2008 – 2010

Program Director Redd Karpet Achievement INC 2006 – 2009

International Account Manager/Logistics Analyst Avery Dennison 2004 – 2007

Education

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT/DEVRY UNIVERSITY, Merrillville, IN

Master of Human Resources Management (with Distinction)

Master of Business Administration (with Distinction)

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, Tinley Park, IL

Bachelor of Business Administration (Cum Laude)

PURDUE UNIVERSITY, Hammond, IN

Center for Mentors Participant African American Student Achievement Council

Affiliations

Community Organization for Families and Youths Students Against Violence Everywhere Urban League of Northwest Indiana Mentor's Trust Gary Youth Violence Conference (IU Northwest)

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