Executive Director Business Development

Kelly Downing, Ph.D

********@**************.*** 917-***-**** New York, NY

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SUMMARY Seasoned leader with 16 years of diverse educational and operational experience seeking Executive Director role. Proven success in program impact growth, financial oversight, and fostering collaborative environments as CEO/Executive Director. Skilled in strategic planning, partnership cultivation, and technology integration to enhance organizational effectiveness and educational outcomes. WORK EXPERIENCE College & Career Preparatory Institute-SBI NY, NY CEO/Executive Director 2021 - Present

• Manage a team of faculty and staff, enhancing team collaboration to achieve a 25% increase in program efficacy and productivity.

• Oversee financial operations and report to the board, ensuring fiscal transparency and responsible governance.

• Develop and implement career readiness workshops, leading to measurable improvements in student employment outcomes.

• Employ data analytics to tailor student support services, addressing educational barriers and enhancing targeted interventions.

• Lead organizational restructuring efforts, streamlining processes and achieving a 20% increase in operational efficiency.

Downing Hill Omnimedia, Inc. NY, NY

President/Founder 2009 - Present

• Conduct workshops that equip high school students with skills to maintain recording equipment and enhance studio production.

• Foster client relationships to support business development and retention.

• Manage comprehensive production processes for music, audio, video, and podcasts, ensuring quality output.

• Oversee voiceover and vocal recording projects, focusing on sound clarity and precision.

• Design and deliver online courses tailored to diverse learner needs, improving student engagement and satisfaction by 95%.

• Collaborate with educational institutions to optimize online learning experiences through data analysis and targeted interventions.

NYC Department of Education NY, NY

ELA Teacher/Literacy Coach/Summer Bridge Coordinator 2014 - 2018

• Enhanced student writing abilities and exam performance through effective literacy coaching in the Hochman Method, achieving an 80% increase in writing skills.

• Improved student literacy assessment scores by 30% by employing evidence-based literacy strategies, leading to heightened academic proficiency and confidence.

• Increased reading and writing competency levels among students by 25% through the evaluation and enhancement of ELA department teaching methods.

• Elevated instructional effectiveness by overseeing adjunct faculty recruitment and development, aligning with institutional mission and educational goals. College of New Rochelle NY, NY

Program Director-Letters Department/Adjunct Professor 2010 - 2014

• Led the implementation of literacy initiatives, employing the Hochman Method to bolster writing abilities, resulting in a measurable 80% improvement in student writing skills and elevated state and national exam scores.

• Enhanced literacy instruction through the integration of technology and digital resources, while fostering community engagement to support students' literacy development beyond the classroom.

• Improved student literacy assessment scores by 30% through the adoption of evidence-based instructional strategies, leading to heightened academic performance and student confidence.

• Directed the recruitment and professional development of adjunct faculty, evaluated ELA department teaching methodologies, and contributed to a 25% increase in student literacy proficiency. Harlem Children's Zone NY, NY

Coordinator of Student Activities/Advanced Placement/English Language Arts Teacher

2008 - 2010

• Developed and executed a faculty development program, enhancing faculty satisfaction and retention by 20%.

• Designed and taught introductory seminars for adult learners, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate while boosting student performance.

• Fostered school engagement and community by contributing to a school culture that increased student participation in activities by 35% and improved parental involvement by 20%. EDUCATION St. John's University

Doctor of Philosophy in Literacy & Curriculum Development, Literacy & Curriculum Development

NY, NY

2023

College of Saint Rose

Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Administration, Educational Leadership & Administration

Albany, NY

2017

Fordham University

Master of Science in Teaching & Education, Teaching & Education NY, NY

2007

Manhattan School of Music

Master of Music in Jazz Voice, Jazz Voice

NY, NY

2000

New York University

Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Individualized Studies NY, NY

1998

CERTIFICATIONS Grades 7-12/English Language Arts (ELA), New York City Department of Education

School Building Leader-SBL, NYSTCE/College of St. Rose School District Leader-SDL, NYSTCE/College of St. Rose SKILLS Education Leadership • Literacy Coach • Student Affairs • Leadership Development • Language Arts • Community Engagement • Communication • Mentoring • Strategic Planning • Qualitative/Quantitative Research • Adult Education • Supervising • Operations Management • Career Development • Business Development • Marketing Collateral • Project Management • Media Coaching • Fundraising • Site Inspection • Musician • SCUBA Diving

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