Quality Control and Inspection Specialist

Craig A. Donahue, Ed.D.

***** ***********, **** ******, ** 92211

949-***-**** **************@*****.***

LinkedIn: https:/www.linkedin.com/in/craig-donahue-ed-d-81895bb PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dr. Donahue's a dynamic leader with 40+ years of experience spanning public and private education (Secondary and Higher Education) and private industry, bringing a unique ability to bridge academic innovation with business strategy. In education, he has proven success in leading workforce development initiatives, partnering with external constituents, faculty, and administrators, while expanding student access through high- impact programs and pathways. In the business sector, he has leadership experience in operations management, strategic partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams to drive organizational performance and growth. Dr. Donahue is skilled in budgeting, compliance, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. He is open to executive and leadership opportunities in both private education and industry, where he can drive measurable outcomes and organizational success.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Community Engagement: Experienced in developing relationships with education service officers, leadership, and external community stakeholders.

• Strategic Leadership & Partnership Development: Skilled in executing MOUs, building institutional partnerships, and coordinating regional outreach efforts.

• Program & Operations Oversight: Expertise in compliance, budget development, policy implementation, and process improvement.

• Student & Employer Success Initiatives: Proven record of creating and managing workforce programs, coordinating employer engagement, and mentoring teams.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Adept at working with enrollment, marketing, faculty, and student operations teams to ensure recruitment growth and service quality.

• Training & Team Leadership: Extensive experience hiring, training, and supervising staff while fostering a high-performance culture.

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

College of the Desert 2019–2026:

Regional Employer Engagement Manager 2023-2026: Leading employer and community engagement strategies across multiple institutions, building partnerships with local industry, government, and education stakeholders. Along with department chairs and faculty, we coordinate initiatives to improve student employability, work-based learning opportunities, and workforce alignment, including collaborative efforts with PACE and external partners.

Distance Education & Instructional Designer 2021–2022: Collaborated with faculty, department chairs, and administrators to design online learning solutions, improve student outcomes, and integrate EdTech tools for improved student engagement and success. Collaborative efforts with Deans, department chairs, and faculty to ensure curriculum and instructional design align with institutional effectiveness. Instructional Support Specialist – IT Tech/BFIC 2019–2021, 2022–2023: Ensured instructional technology systems functioned effectively, supporting student services and faculty teaching environments. Led project management and educational technology training, practices, evaluations, policies, and procedures. Santa Margarita Catholic High School 2011–2019: Teacher / Coach / Advisor – Led instructional programs, coached athletics, and advised student organizations (FBLA, CSF), including budgetary oversight and event coordination. Taught social studies, economics, IB Bus. Mgt., Intro to Law, Basic Accounting.

SoCal Soldiers Elite AAU Basketball 1995–2019: President / Head Coach Directed program operations, managed recruitment, logistics, and coaching for athletes and assistant coaches, and built partnerships with parents, sponsors, and community organizations. Career College of California 2011–2014: Business strategist to the President/Department Chair / Adjunct Faculty –

Provided academic and administrative leadership, oversaw faculty and curriculum alignment, and ensured compliance with institutional accreditation standards. Taught Microsoft Office Suite courses.

Aqua-PhyD, Inc., Irvine 2005–2011: COO / Board Member Oversaw daily operations, strategic planning, HR, sales and marketing dept., supply chain management, manufacturing, budget management, and cross-departmental coordination to ensure alignment with business goals.

Village Academy HS-PUSD, Pomona, CA Eisenhower HS, RUSD, Rialto, CA 2001–2005: Teacher / Coach / Advisor –English, AVID, American Literature, and World Literature, Project- based instructional programs, ESLN Basic, coached athletics. Lee College, Anaheim 1999–2001; Director of Education / Board of Directors – Directed AA degree court reporting, CIS/IT, paralegal, medical transcription, and other educational programs. Led faculty teams, managed hiring and professional development, developed curriculum, ensured compliance with institutional accreditation standards, and engaged with advisory board members to improve student outcomes and institutional partnerships. U.S. Army / MOS: 11 Bravo – 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 1985 -1987 RTO for Lieutenant Col. And Command Sergeant Major EDUCATION

• Doctorate in Education, Community College Leadership (CCL) – Kansas State University (2025)

• Master’s in Education, Educational Technology – National University (2016)

• B.S. in Political Science & Public Administration – California Baptist University (1999)

• Teaching Credential coursework / MAT Program – Chapman University (2002) COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

• Current Board Member: Elder Love

• Member: ACCT, CTA, DECO, NADOHE, Phi Kappa Phi

• Volunteer: Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, Ironman Triathlon Run Course Captain

• Social Organizations: American Legion, Chambers of Commerce Former BOT Aqua-PhyD, Inc.

Former Advisory Boards member – CEI, Lee College, Career College of California References available upon request.

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