Jason Paul Stanford, M.S.
Dallas, TX 75204
************@*****.***
SKILLS / ACHIEVEMENTS
• Accomplished administrator and manager;
• Improved accuracy of budget forecasts;
• Processed new hires and continuing faculty / staff as Human Resources liaison;
• Saved college money and greatly reduced costs by more than 20% quarterly;
• Increased revenue and student population while growing academic programs;
• Achieved notable quarterly student retention rates through positive student advising and acting as student organization lead;
• Nurtured corporate relationships for potential programmatic internships and full time employer leads;
• Improved college’s competitive advantage in the marketplace;
• Knowledgeable in Quality Enhancement Planning and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation processes; and
• Possess strong computer literacy skills within Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, Microsoft Office Suite 2010, Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Student Information Management System, Gerber Technologies, PeopleSoft and Kronos, Lawson and eCompanion.
WORK HISTORY
2006 – 2011 The Art Institute of Dallas Dallas, TX
Academic Director, Fashion & Retail Management
• Directed all interests of my academic department including managing faculty and staff and sustaining accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as principle academic officer; created, supported and implemented the programmatic curriculum across four Art Institute campuses; practiced fiscal responsibility as directed by the campus Vice President of Academic Affairs; participated in activities that promoted the stature of the department and the college; and abided by the mandates set by the Board of Trustees, the President and the Executive Committee.
2003 – 2006 Wade College Dallas, TX
Chairman, Merchandising & Design
• Directed all interests of my academic department including managing faculty and sustaining accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as principle academic officer; practiced fiscal responsibility as directed by the campus President; participated in activities that promoted the stature of the department and the college; and abided by the mandates set by the Board of Trustees and the President.
2001 – 2003 John C. Ford, Inc. Dallas, TX
Instructor, Information Technology
• Led middle and high school students during after-hour sessions in advanced math, science and technology.
1998 – 2001 Texas Industries Dallas, TX
Payroll Specialist
• Executed bi-weekly pay runs for a national steel and concrete company.
1994 – 1997 Sears Manhattan, KS
Lead Sales, Menswear
MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATION
2002 – Current The Fashion Group International of Dallas Dallas, TX
Board of Trustees Member / Web Maintenance Supervisor and Treasurer
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Ai Cares
• Volunteer, “Cleanup White Rock [Lake],” Dallas, 2008, 2009, and 2010
Texas Food & Natural Fiber Fashion Event
• Texas State Fair, Dallas, 2007 and 2008
VISIONS: The Women’s Show
• Bi-annual Trade Show, Dallas, 2010, 2011
EDUCATION
2009 – 2012 Argosy University Dallas, TX
Management Science – Doctor of Business Administration
1998 – 2001 University of North Texas Denton, TX
Merchandising Business – Master of Science
• Graduate Minor – Computer Education and Cognitive Systems
1993 – 1998 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
Clothing and Textiles – Bachelor of Science