Transformational Higher Education & Workforce Leader
Resume:
Vernon H. Taylor
Ruckersville, VA 22968
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Professional Summary
Transformational academic leader with over 40 years of experience in higher education, workforce development, and military education. Proven track record of fostering academic excellence, operational innovation, and community partnerships. Adept at leading strategic initiatives, program development, and enrollment management while advancing equity and student-centered learning. Committed to strengthening institutional impact through innovative education models and collaborative leadership.
Education
Master of Arts, Guidance Counseling, Boston University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, University of Maryland
Work Experience
President
Vernon Taylor Enterprises Alliance (VTEA), 1 July 2022 – Present
Established VTEA to enhance workforce development, focusing on high school diploma/GED attainment, cybersecurity training, and veterans' transition programs.
Leads partnerships with higher education institutions and industries to design innovative training programs that align with workforce demands.
Spearheads initiatives to improve educational access for underrepresented communities, including single mothers and individuals transitioning from prison.
President
Workforce Training Education Alliance, Ruckersville, Virginia, 2018 – 2021
Served as Chief Operating Officer.
Approved personnel actions related to hiring, terminations, & compensation staff.
Led efforts in development & implementation of systems & processes needed to achieve goals & objectives.
Directed the development & manages the implementation of strategic plan & operational goals & objectives.
Oversaw short-term planning, long-range planning & long-range budget development to support strategic goals.
Oversaw the development & maintenance of policies & procedures.
Represented Workforce Training Education Alliance in the community by serving as a liaison with external stakeholders.
Developed, implemented, assessed, & coordinated strategic priorities.
Maintained continuous lines of communication with key constituents of all critical issues, while maintaining confidentiality as required and/or necessitated.
Associate Vice President
National University, La Jolla, CA, 2010 – 2018
Developed & established university military division, providing innovative & visionary leadership for the expansion & growth of military student enrollment & student concierge services.
Within first year as Associate VP increased military enrollment by over 30% & continued to increase thereafter.
Responsible & accountable for the direction, oversight, & management of the day-to-day operations of the military division, performing all duties as may be prescribed.
Created & implemented strategic & tactical programs propelling National University to become the leading institution of military student enrollment, matriculation, & advancement.
Oversight of national voluntary off duty education including establishing 12 onsite installation partnerships centers across the nation.
Provided leadership, management, & vision to ensure the division had the proper operational controls, administrative & reporting procedures, & employees in place to ensure financial strength & operating efficiency.
Provided leadership, motivation, direction, evaluation, & career development guidance to 40+ staff.
Additional Work Experience
Director of Lifelong Learning
Marine Corps Headquarters, Quantico, Virginia – 16 years
Head, Personal Services Branch
United States Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia – 2 years
Head, Voluntary Education Branch
United States Marine Corps, Arlington, Virginia – 4 years
Education Services Officer
United States Airforce, Del Rio, Texas – 3 years
Chief, Education Services & Training
United States Army, Bitburg, Germany – 2 years
Black Employment Program Manager
United States Air Force, Bitburg/Spangdahlem, Germany – 2 years
Guidance Counselor
United States Air Force, Ramstein, Germany – 2 years
Guidance Counselor
United States Army, Augsburg, Germany – 2 years
Professional Leadership & Involvement - Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award (US President)
2016 Troops to Teachers Hall of Fame Honoree
2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Maryland Global Campus
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