Development Director Public Relations
Resume:
Paul E. Williams, M.Ed., CWDP
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EDUCATION
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Post-Secondary Education Administration — June 2009
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
M.S. in Secondary Education — April 2006
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
B.S. in Professional Studies (Communications and Leadership) — August 2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Campus Director
Denison Job Corps Campus – Denison, IA
Dec 2023 – Jun 2025
·Oversaw full operations of a $10M campus serving 282 students and employing 127 staff.
·Directed academic & career training, admissions, workforce & social development, work-based learning, HR, procurement, safety, and government relations.
·Managed campus performance metrics and residential facilities.
Social Development Director
Pittsburgh Job Corps Center – Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 2018 – Dec 2023
·Led Career Counseling, Career Preparation, Residential Living, and Recreation departments.
·Developed and managed workforce, career exploration, and independent living programs.
·Supervised over 60 staff across departments.
Business Community Liaison
Pittsburgh Job Corps Center – Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 2015 – Aug 2018
·Managed public relations and special projects.
·Built partnerships with business and government representatives.
·Served on multiple workforce and youth advisory boards.
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Pittsburgh Job Corps Center – Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 2014 – Jul 2015
·Built experiential learning programs and secured business partnerships.
·Achieved 80% student participation in U.S. DOL-compliant programs.
·Designed workplace communication and leadership curriculum.
Director of Education
The Summit Academy – Herman, PA
Jun 2008 – Oct 2014
·Led 36 teachers, curriculum development, budgeting, and Title I compliance.
·Created College & Career Center and Special Education department.
·Implemented PA standards-based curriculum and Danielson model.
Teacher
The Summit Academy – Herman, PA
May 2006 – Jun 2008
·Taught U.S. History, Public Speaking, GED/SAT/ASVAB prep, and Youth Violence curriculum.
Instructor / Professor
Butler County Community College – Butler, PA
Sep 2006 – May 2014
·Taught Public Speaking and American History (early and recent).
Manager
Mattress Discounters Inc. – Pittsburgh, PA
May 2003 – Jan 2005
·Managed daily operations and accounting.
·Led store to record profitability.
Operations/Marketing/Sales Manager
RHI Inc. – Uniontown, PA
Mar 1999 – Apr 2003
·Created budgets, marketing, and HR programs.
·Achieved $1.2M in year-one sales.
MILITARY SERVICE
Legal Services Specialist / Legal Chief
United States Marine Corps – Arlington, VA
Aug 1988 – Aug 1998
·Managed legal operations across seven states.
·Served in the Office of the Assistant Judge Advocate General.
·Implemented database improvements reducing file retrieval time from 3 weeks to 4 days.
AWARDS & HONORS
·Social Development Program of the Year: 2021, 2022, 2023
·ODLE Management BCL of the Year – 2017
·Perfect Attendance (2010–2014)
·Upcoming Star Award – 2006
·Dean’s Teaching Fellow, Duquesne University – 2005
CERTIFICATIONS
·Pennsylvania Teaching Certification
·CPR / First Aid
·Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP)
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