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Gavin in 2019

Professional Summary

As a working professional, I am experienced in organizational leadership and skilled in project management. I value collaborative teamwork and a goal-oriented culture. I am highly proficient in communication and have a problem-solving attitude with the proven ability to motivate my team, and those in my charge, to achieve goal-driven outcomes.

As someone who believes in the importance of growth, I seek professional opportunities upon which I can further build my skills.  

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Professional Experience

Gaynair Consulting Services
Lead Consultant (2022 – Present)
Kissimmee, FL

Miami Union Adventist Academy
Vice Principal (2017 – 2022)
North Miami, FL

Polk County School Board
Secondary Science Teacher (2014 – 2017)
Bartow, FL

Greater Boston Academy
Science Teacher/Dean of Discipline (2009 – 2014)
Stoneham, MA

Northeast Metro Tech
Learning Facilitator – Adult Education (2012 – 2013)
Wakefield, MA

GP Angels – LA Tax Services
Tax Preparer/Office Manager (2007 – 2009)
North Miami, FL

Calhoun Community College
Night Custodian (2004)
Huntsville, AL

Poinciana High School
ESE Paraprofessional (2002 – 2003)
Kissimmee, FL

Target
Food Service/Customer Service (2000 – 2002)
Kissimmee, FL

McDonalds
Food Service/Customer Service (1998 – 2000)
Stoneham, MA

There is no elevator to success. For that you must take the stairs.

Professional Skills

Leadership

Monitor daily operations of a Pre-K to 12th Grade school with over 300 students and 35 members of staff.

Plan and organize course, supervision, lunch and specialty schedules for teachers, staff and students. Manage multiple calendars and addressed schedule conflicts.

Coordinate training plans and organize professional development opportunities for local and district teachers and administrators.

Advisor for students and parents; mentor to teachers, departmental leaders and fellow administrators.

Manage vendors; including Apple, Inc., Title 1 services, textbook publishers, IT services, furniture supply chains, etc.

Problem Solving

Evaluate, enhance and develop processes to increase the efficiency of daily operations. Yearly edits to school handbooks to address changes in school, district and state standards; support teaching staff with classroom management; promote a positive school environment and work culture; address conflicts between various school departments to promote mission-driven results.

Advocate customer needs/issues cross-departmentally; promote customer growth and engagement with the institution’s programs.

Risk/impact assessment and management; monitor changes to the school’s programs to identify possible risks to daily operations
and develop solutions to ensure the least amount of disruption to the affected programs.

Manage technology program and problem-solve technical issues; including managing user profiles for both Apple and PC products.

Strategic planning; including development of school-wide improvement action plans, development of retention plans, managing school relationships with stakeholders, etc.

Communication and Collaboration

Ensure effective communication and collaboration between administration, teachers and staff and other stakeholders.

Manage and chair meetings for various programs, including curriculum, discipline, admissions, departmental, professional learning communities and professional development.

Project Management

Promote excellence in customer service and stakeholder engagement. Promote open channels of communication between staff and clients. 

 Meeting deadlines for on-time reporting and executive presentations.

Execution of district and administrative plans.

Planning, budgeting and execution of various programs.

Sourcing and distribution of project materials.

Content Creation

Create marketing flyers promoting company values and offerings.

Create event flyers to inform constituents of school-related happenings. 

Create decorative and informative posters

Create professional development and training presentations for school and district employees.

Create leadership content for social media; including Facebook and Instagram.

Design, develop and maintain websites for schools and businesses.

Plan, record and edit videos for school and district marketing and for instructional purposes. 

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