Executive Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Dr. Katrina Mallory
Vice President of Academic Affairs
**********@*****.*** • 678-***-****
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-katrina-mallory-70288517/ Atlanta, GA 30087
Visionary academic leader with extensive experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence, dedicated to advancing institutional goals and fostering academic innovation. Known for overseeing large, diverse teams, developing policy frameworks, optimizing processes, and building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proven C-suite-level experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and change management. Demonstrated success as a Vision Strategist and Principal Consultant, driving strategic alliances, facilitating transformative growth, and optimizing community engagement. Expertise in grant administration, corporate training, team empowerment, and educational consulting, delivering impactful, scalable solutions that align people, purpose, and performance. Recognized for leading cross-functional initiatives, driving institutional effectiveness, and cultivating inclusive, high-performing academic environments. Committed to promoting academic excellence, student success, and faculty development through data-driven decision-making and a forward-thinking leadership approach. Areas of Expertise
● Institutional Strategy Development
● Cross-Functional Team Leadership
● Grant Administration & Compliance
● Risk Mitigation & Contingency Planning
● Performance Metrics & Outcome Analysis
● Data-Driven Decision-Making
● Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
● Project Management & Execution
● Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
● Contract Negotiation & Management
● Cost Optimization & Budget Management
● Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
● Financial Planning & Resource Allocation
● Community & Stakeholder Alliances
● Curriculum Design & Development
Professional Experience
CHRIS 180 2024 – 2025
Director of Community Partnership
Managed a $3.5M operating budget for Cure Violence and Teen Violence Reduction Programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with program objectives. Directed the Trauma Response Network, delivering critical support services to children, adults, and families affected by violence, trauma, and crisis. Led onboarding processes and coordinated training logistics for new staff, facilitating smooth integration and sustained professional growth across multidisciplinary teams.
● Forged high-impact community alliances by engaging key stakeholders, strengthening collaboration, and expanding program reach.
● Reduced homicides in Zones 3 and 4 by 34%, more than double the citywide average of 15%.
● Lowered aggravated assault cases by 14% in targeted zones, surpassing the city’s 9% overall decline.
● Decreased property crimes by 11%, significantly outpacing the 5% citywide drop. YMCA of Metro Atlanta & Early Childhood Development Company Training & PD Specialist
2023 –2024
Conducted comprehensive assessment of training needs for organization and employees, designing tailored programs to enhance professional development for 250 staff members. Facilitated workshops and seminars to promote leadership capabilities, team building, and strategic communication. Implemented key initiatives to optimize community engagement and empower individuals through educational consulting and corporate training. Maintained delivery of impactful solutions that align with company goals and fostered positive change within the organization.
● Develop and deliver effective onboarding and training programs contributing to the professional growth of 250 employees.
● Drive leadership development and change management initiatives through strategic alliances and transformative growth.
● Excel in grant administration and educational consulting to scale solutions aligning people, purpose, and performance. Vision Architects, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA
Founder, Principal Consultant
2011 – Present
Inspire personal and professional advancement by mentoring individuals to unlock growth potential, while equipping aspiring entrepreneurs to transform passion-driven visions into profitable business ventures. Enhance individual and organizational performance by designing targeted strategies that optimize team productivity and strengthen operational efficiency.
● Delivered a meticulously structured toolkit embedded with strategic frameworks and actionable insights, offering personalized coaching through virtual platforms or direct collaboration.
● Accelerated leadership capabilities by fostering engagement with key stakeholders, cultivating dynamic organizational cultures, and promoting high-impact collaborative learning initiatives.
● Secured over $100,000.00 in small business grants for start-up companies and consulted in grant facilitation and management. Bauder College
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
2012 – 2013
Administered an academic affairs budget of $500,000 with fiscal precision and strategic investments. Directed college-wide academic operations, including faculty credentialing, curriculum design, instructional quality, grade submissions, and course substitutions. Functioned as College Page 2 2
Ombudsman, overseeing strategic planning, budget allocation, academic calendar structuring, and college catalog development. Represented President in emergency management decisions and student discipline matters.
● Formulated the academic affairs strategic plan in line with the university’s broader vision 2012 strategic plan, establishing a unified direction.
● Championed leadership of Bauder College’s Writing Center, revitalizing budget structure and expanding student and staff engagement.
● Achieved removal from SACSCOC accreditation probation list by serving as campus SACS liaison officer and leading compliance initiatives.
● Led transformative initiatives that elevated overall student retention by 22.4% and advanced minority student retention by 36%, fostering a more inclusive and supportive academic environment.
● Developed and launched innovative curriculum delivery models, targeted professional development programs, and holistic support services to enhance faculty performance and student success.
● Optimized recruitment/retention communications, driving a 19.9% surge in new student enrollment during 2012. American InterContinental University
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Dean of General Education & Learning Services 2008 – 2012
Oversaw campus budgeting, faculty and staff leadership, and facility planning to ensure operational excellence and future-ready campus environments. Led all aspects of campus operations, delivering high-quality academic programs, dynamic instruction, impactful student services, learning outcome development, and institutional assessment initiatives. Appointed by the President to lead oversight of the Assessment & Learning Center, Library & eStudies Program, and the academic advising model, driving enhanced student engagement through the implementation of case management practices and embedding student success modules into classroom and online instruction. Revitalized services for students with disabilities by restructuring operational frameworks and modernizing service delivery models to promote inclusivity/accessibility.
● Strengthened community partnerships by fostering strategic collaborations, expanding campus resources, and joint initiatives.
● Managed a $1.2M academic support budget to design and guide accelerated graduate and undergraduate program pathways, significantly improving student completion and graduation rates.
● Engineered development of an online complaints and appeals system, including a data maintenance portal and comprehensive web pages, enabling students to submit complaints efficiently and empowering faculty and staff to deliver expedited responses.
● Conceptualized and launched a new Student Government Association budget process, empowering SGA leaders to manage 25% of SPC’s overall funds independently and to organize student-led campus events tailored to student interests and campus life engagement.
● Led initiatives that boosted student re-engagement by 12%, revitalizing inactive enrollments through data-driven outreach/support strategies.
● Earned the Retention 110% Award by exceeding student retention benchmarks through proactive communication, academic guidance, and personalized engagement plans.
Additional Experience
Vice President of Education & Operations – Lincoln College of Technology Director of the Assessment & Learning Center, Library & eStudies Program – American InterContinental University Faculty Supervisor-University of Phoenix, College of Education Educational Consultant & Trainer - Morehouse School of Medicine, The Office of Educational Outreach and Health Careers, STEAM Academy Professional Development Specialist & Trainer - James A. Jackson Elementary School, Clayton County Public Schools District Digital Content & Educational Program Developer - iCreate Inc. International Grant Acquisition and Community Engagement Specialist - Georgia Department OF Education (Brookview Elementary School) Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership Nova Southeastern University Master of Science, Instructional Technology Georgia State University Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Grant Management & Funding
● Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Grant Manager ($2M) - Led Teen Violence Reduction Program
● America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Manager ($1.5M) - Managed Cure Violence Atlanta & Southwest Programs
● Kaiser Grant ($175K) & Everytown Grant Manager ($40K) - Managed Cure Violence Atlanta & Southwest Programs Membership & Affiliations
● Board Member: Dr. Lauretta Will Africa Foundation, Georgia Future Foundation
● Member: National Alliance of Black School Educators, Georgia Association of Educational Leaders
● Awards: Rolling Out's Top 25 Most Influential Women in Atlanta (2016), Who's Who in Black Atlanta (2011, 2012, 2018)
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