Academic Programs Leader with 25+ Years Management Experience

Debi Beelow

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Piedmont, SC *****

Phone 864-***-****

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Summary of Skills

Over 25 years of management experience.

Over 13 years of teaching experience.

Strong organizational skills, with extensive experience with inventory, scheduling, and regulatory compliance.

LEAD Management and Supervision Certificate at Greenville Technical College, 2023

Experience

Greenville Technical College 2023-Present

Academic Program Director (APD)

Maintains records of student grades and advising notes.

Create inventory system, maintained budget and ensured the completion of annual inventory report.

Utilize Inspire for student interaction, Kronos for time management, and Dynamic Forms to advance processes.

As APD of the Cosmetology Program:

oCreated Plan of Instruction (POI’S), built a team of educators and maintaining quality assurance through performance planning, and collaboration. Organized and worked with students with orientation.

oDeveloped and managed Blackboard curriculum according to LLR and Greenville Technical College regulations/policies.

oOffice software including Excel, Publisher and Word.

oAdvised students with their career path.

oManaged inventory, ordering, scheduling, community events to ensure student success.

oEarned 4DX Gold Certificate for increasing placement rate from 50% to 94%.

oCompleted Professional development classes required by supervisor and program.

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology 2018-2023

Instructor/Student Salon Manager – Greenville Campus

Managed a team of 7 educators.

Managed and maintained inventory, orders and budget.

Worked with students to ensure student compensation and success in the program.

Confirmed instructors’ consistency in accordance to the LLR policy and requirements.

Greenville Technical College 2012-2018

Lead Color Adjunct Instructor

Developed POI for classes, maintain grades, attendance on Blackboard.

Ensured student comprehension.

NV Salon 2000-2017

Owner/Stylist

Built a team of stylists, training, marketing, inventory and community services.

Managed and oversaw budget and scheduling.

Maintained salon business and licenses in accordance with LLR Policy and regulations.

Education

Unity College In Progress

Bachelor of Science, Horticulture

Greenville Technical College 2019

Associate in Applied Science, General Technology

Academy Beauty School 2008

Teaching Methods

Certifications and Licenses

Cosmetology 1982-present

Teaching license 2014-present

Rise Certification 2021

Complete required Professional Development courses and courses that pertained to the program.

Servesafe Certification 2025

Awards and Publications

Featured artist in Process Magazine for a color technique and step by step directions shared.

Co-author of Tressa Inc.‘s Colorage, a color manual used nationally in the cosmetology industry.

Co-author of Tressa Inc.’s Wave Manual, a perm manual used nationally in the cosmetology industry.

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